From the boardroom to the broadcast booth. For over the past dozen years Jon Elliott has been the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors of, in succession, a broadcasting company, a casino gaming company and an Internet company – all publicly traded companies. While President and CEO of Royal Casino Group, Inc., Casino Executive Magazine selected Jon as one of the gaming industry’s 250 most influential executives in it’s inaugural “Who’s Who In Gaming” compilation.
With his background and experience Jon can read and comprehend the regulatory filings from rogue companies like Enron, WorldCom, and Adelphia, sift through the rhetoric and corporate-speak and relay it in simple terms which listeners will find easy to comprehend.
A self-confessed political junkie, Jon’s hobby has been studying the body politik for years. Although not a member of any political party and saying he “hasn’t worked on a political campaign or attended a political rally since high school”, he nonetheless is committed to the ideals of the Democratic Party.
Jon is articulate, provocative and passionate but not a radical. He sees the opportunity in radio to fill a void by addressing views, stating facts and offering an alternate perspective as a counter-measure to the litany of right-wing talk show hosts. Funny, timely and with strong connections in the political, business and entertainment industries that ensure topical, credentialed guests, Jon will become a compelling and strong champion of Democratic ideals. During a discussion of issues, Philippe Raines, Senator Hillary Clinton’s Press Secretary, said “Jon is born to do this.”
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