V.I.P. Hosts

Mike was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, and is a die-hard Husker fan. He graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a Bachelor's Degree in Business with an Accounting major. Mike began his gaming career in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and has made stops in many other markets, including Louisville, Las Vegas, Cincinnati, Tampa, Biloxi, Sioux City, Minneapolis and finally here to Riverside Casino, where he is happy to be back in the Midwest market and close to family. On his days off he is either traveling or relaxing at home watching football with his trusty pup Makenzie. Come introduce yourself next time you visit!

Kari is a long-time resident of Riverside. She has been with Riverside Casino & Golf Resort^® since 2006. She worked in the cage, our retail shops and as a card dealer, and she joined VIP in 2013. Before starting at Riverside Casino, Kari worked as a bank teller and as a cross-country semi driver. Having graduated from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor's degree, Kari is a devoted Hawkeye fan. On her days off, she enjoys running, biking, playing sand volleyball, and being in a bowling league, but her favorite activity is tending to her butterfly garden, where she raises, rescues and tags monarch butterflies.

Yeny grew up in Indonesia with a population of over 200 million. After graduating Sanata Dharma University in 2002, she began working in the capital city of Jakarta. She worked in the fruit import industry for several years, as a second grade teacher, and as a marketing representative. In 2014, she moved to the United States to marry the love of her life. Shortly after that, she started at Riverside Casino as a Cook in the dessert station at Robert's Buffet, and she joined the VIP team two years later. In her free time, Yeny likes spending time with her husband, family, and friends. She especially enjoys the time she gets to spend with her two beautiful dogs, Emma & Charlie.

Schuyler is the oldest of ten brothers and sisters. He lived in several cities while growing up but calls Elk Horn, Iowa, his home. As a lifelong Nebraska Cornhusker fan, he has learned to coexist with the nearby Iowa Hawkeyes. He recently celebrated ten years at Riverside Casino. Before transferring to VIP, Schuyler was a Hotel Supervisor. When he isn't working, he's likely fishing, no matter the season. He also enjoys hunting, basketball, and other competitive activities.

Charles grew up in a small town in Illinois. As the proud son of a military father, he has also lived on bases in Alabama and Texas. Before coming to Iowa City and starting at Riverside Casino in 2018, he worked in sales and home décor, including decorating in the Parade of Homes. He also worked as a slot attendant at the Rhythm City boat in Davenport. When not at Riverside Casino, Charles spends time with family, traveling, and competing in video game competitions. He also enjoys being creative and learning new recipes. Charles has been casually writing a short story that he hopes to publish someday.

Kallie is a lifelong resident of Conesville, where she currently enjoys serving on City Council. She has been with Riverside Casino since 2017. While working in the Gift Shop as Retail Supervisor she fell in love with the gaming industry and transferred to VIP. Outside of work she enjoys being crafty, trying new restaurants, learning new skills, and visiting family as far as Texas. Her 2021 resolution is to finish refurbishing her home.

Kelly grew up in Dubuque, Iowa. After high school, she moved to Colorado where she married and had the opportunity to be a stay-at-home mom to her daughter Alexandra. She returned to Iowa in 2011 and worked at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, first in the post-anesthesia care unit and then as the recruitment coordinator for the Department of Surgery. She later spent year at Hawaii Pacific University on the island of Oahu before making her way back Colorado, where she was a VIP host in a Blackhawk casino. Kelly joined the VIP host team at Riverside Casino in March 2020 and is glad to be back in the Iowa City area. She likes volunteering at the Englert Theater where she seats patrons and takes tickets. On her off time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, hiking, biking, golfing and, during the summer, spending time at Lake MacBride.