William S Boyd

Bill Boyd co-founded Boyd Gaming Corporation in 1975 with his father, Sam Boyd. A practicing attorney for 15 years, he turned his attention to gaming full-time in 1975 and served as Chief Executive Officer of Boyd Gaming from 1993 to 2008, leading the Company through a period of significant national expansion. Following his retirement as CEO, Bill served as Executive Chair of the Board of Directors from 2008 to 2023. Bill was named Chairman Emeritus in May 2023. Bill holds a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Nevada, Reno, and a law degree from the University of Utah. He is also a veteran of the United States Army, serving from 1953 to 1955. Bill is the father of three children, and all three children are involved in the family business. Sam Boyd works as an Executive Casino Host at The Orleans; William R. Boyd was appointed Vice President in 1990 and served on the Board of Directors, and Marianne Johnson is Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors.