About Us - The Team - Scott Menke

Scott Menke
President

Scott Menke, a principal of Paragon, is a visionary in the world of multi-million dollar resort development, with over ten years of experience in acquiring developing, opening and operating hotels and casinos. As a founder of Paragon, Mr. Menke is responsible for identifying and securing gaming and development opportunities. Upon graduating from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Hotel School, he immediately became involved in hotel/casino operations with a founding management role in the development of the Colorado Belle Hotel/Casino in Laughlin, Nevada. The Belle set a new standard for the Laughlin area that is still maintained today. Scott later became responsible for coordinating the construction and development efforts of Circus Circus Enterprises. Reporting directly to Founder/ Chairman William Bennett, he oversaw the creation of over 10,000 hotel rooms and two of the most successful themed destination properties in Las Vegas.

As a senior member of Mr. Bennett’s team, he structured the acquisition of the Sahara Hotel and Casino by Gordon Gaming within a total transaction period of under 6 months, and played a key role in the redevelopment and transition of that property to the current Sahara management team. In 1997, he led the successful reorganization of the landmark Oasis Hotel/Casino on behalf of Mr. Si Redd, founder of International Game Technology.