Klai Juba Wald appoints Mary Beth Higgins to board of directors

Thursday, December 12, 2024 2:56 PM

Las Vegas-based hospitality architecture and interior firm Klai Juba Wald recently announced the appointment of Mary Beth Higgins to its board of directors, effective November 30, 2024.

“We are thrilled to welcome Ms. Higgins to our Board,” said Klai Juba Wald President John Wald. “Her extensive experience in financial leadership and deep understanding of the gaming industry will be invaluable as we continue to grow and evolve as an employee-owned firm.”

Higgins has held key financial leadership roles in the gaming sector, including chief financial officer of VICI Properties. She served as CFO for Caesars Entertainment, overseeing finances for 38 casino locations in 14 states and 5 countries.

Higgins also has held CFO roles at Global Cash Access Holdings, Herbst Gaming, Camco. Most recently she was CEO for Affinity Interactive. She currently serves on the Board of Trustees for Chatham Lodging Trust.

Rege Behe

Rege Behe brings more than 30 years of experience as a journalist to his role as a lead contributor to CDC Gaming. His work ranges from day-to-day industry coverage to deeper features such as the CDC Gaming Roundtables and the “10 Women Rising in Gaming” series.