Michael Mathis

Managing Director at Graduate Hotels

Michael Mathis is a senior executive in the hospitality and gaming industry with over 20 years of experience.1 2 He currently serves as the Managing Director for Graduate Hotels, overseeing the company's Northeast portfolio of boutique hotels located in major university towns.1 2

Career Highlights

Managing Director at Graduate Hotels: Oversees the Northeast portfolio of boutique hotels.1 2
President of MGM Springfield: Led MGM Resorts International's $1 billion regional resort property in Massachusetts.1
Senior Vice President of Global Gaming Operations at MGM Resorts International: Responsible for identifying and evaluating potential gaming development opportunities.1

Education and Qualifications

BA in Economics and Asian Studies from Dartmouth College1 2
JD from Georgetown University Law Center1 2
Admitted to state bars of Nevada, New York, and New Jersey1
Held individual gaming licenses in Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Mississippi1

Professional Experience

Mathis has served in various roles, including development, legal, and operational positions with leading domestic and international operators in the gaming and resort industry.2 His expertise spans from lobbying and entitlement to real estate acquisition, design, construction, and staffing of multi-use resort developments.2

Personal Background

Michael Mathis's passion for hospitality and tourism was influenced by his upbringing, with a father in the military and a Taiwanese mother who owned a Chinese restaurant.2 This early exposure to different cultures sparked his interest in traveling and working internationally.2