Christine Johnson
Senior Casino Host
Christine Johnson's path speaks for itself. For over 13 years Christine has worked in the field of Hospitality making sure the customer is always satisfied. Christine's experience began with an Associates Degree in Business and Health Administration from the Utica School of Commerce. She began her career as a Health and Safety Coordinator and Radar Assembler for General Electric Company then moved onto a position at Turning Stone Casino Resort as a Diamond Card representative, Supervisor and later a Casino Host. Ensuring customer satisfaction, lead her to Vernon Downs Casino where she represents as Senior Casino Host. Christine takes great pride in being able to meet people from different walks of life, building relationships, and creating fun and exciting events for people to enjoy. Christine has earned several awards throughout her career including Woman of the Year for Outstanding Leadership, with General Electric Company and has been placed among some of our most accomplished professionals as a life time member into the Cambridge Who's Who. Christine is an avid singer, singing the National Anthem for Vernon Downs Casino and Hotel on opening day of racing 2009! So stop by and say hello to Christine. She may even sing you a song!

John Barcume
Player Development Host
John Barcume graduated from Syracuse University with a BFA in Advertising Design and has over seven years of Casino Marketing experience. John previously worked for Turning Stone Casino Resort as a Diamond Card representative and then joined the Vernon Downs team in April of 2009 as a Players Club representative. John was promoted to Dual Rate Supervisor and has now joined the host team creating a spectacular experience for our guests. On you next visit, stop in and say hello to John!

Donald Martin
Player Development Host
Donald Martin joins Vernon Downs Casino and Hotel from Turning Stone Casino bringing with him ten years of dealer experience and over five years Host experience. A retired Chief of Technical Administration, Donald served with the United States Air Force, serving for 20 years. Say hello to Donald during your next visit to Vernon Downs!