Business

Boyd chief Keith Smith named director of regional Fed board

By CAITLIN MCGARRY
LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Posted: Jan. 23, 2012 | 10:13 a.m.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2012 | 9:07 a.m.

Boyd Gaming Corp. President and Chief Executive Officer Keith Smith on Monday was named chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco's Los Angeles branch board of directors, effective Jan. 1.

Smith served as a director of the branch before his recent appointment to a three-year term as chairman.

The Federal Reserve's Los Angeles office provides economic input to the bank's San Francisco-based board of directors. Smith offers perspective on the gaming industry and the Las Vegas economy.

Smith, who was named CEO of Boyd in 2008, is also chairman of the Nevada Resort Association and immediate past chairman of the American Gaming Association.

Contact reporter Caitlin McGarry at cmcgarry@reviewjournal.com or 702-387-5273.

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  1. Jack.Wishna Jan. 24, 2012 | 8:03 p.m. Report Abuse

    Congratulations Keith! Keep up the great work on behalf of our city and the State. Let's make 2012 a great year in Gaming and politics.

  2. n7v.blogspot.com Jan. 24, 2012 | 8:45 a.m. Report Abuse

    Abolish the unconstitutional US Federal Reserve System.

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