Former Treasure Island president and longtime Las Vegas gaming industry financial officer John Strzemp II died Tuesday after a lengthy illness. He was 73.
Strzemp, also a professional poker player that finished in the money in major tournaments 12 times, was a close associate of and worked with former Wynn Resorts CEO Steve Wynn.
Strzemp was the executive vice president and chief administrative officer of Wynn Resorts, a position he held since March 2008. From September 2002 to March 2008, Strzemp served as executive vice president and chief financial officer of the company. He also served as the company’s treasurer from March 2003 to March 2006 and at one time was Bellagio’s chief financial officer.
In his time with Wynn, Strzemp oversaw finances at the company’s Las Vegas properties and in Macao.
