Paragon Casino Resort Names James A. Shields Executive Chef

MARKSVILLE, La., March 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- James A. Shields has been named Executive Chef at Paragon Casino Resort, returning to the resort after a three-year absence.

Shields, a top graduate and leader of the culinary team at the Culinary Institute of America, has more than twenty years' experience in the culinary field. He has held the position of Executive Chef at several large properties in the New Orleans area. Shields comes to Paragon from Jena Choctaw Pines Casino, where he was a chef for two years. Prior to that, Shields was Executive Chef at Ameristar Casino in Vicksburg, Miss., and he was Executive Chef at Paragon from 2009-2011.

"I'm happy to be back at Paragon," Shields said. "We have many wonderful plans for the dining options at the resort, and I'm looking forward to sharing my passion for the culinary industry with our guests."

Shields is also a certified, trained ice sculptor. That talent will also undoubtedly be on display as Shields' vision comes to life at Paragon.

"Bringing Chef Shields back to Paragon signals the beginning of many changes we're making to enhance our guests' experiences," said Paragon Executive Vice President and General Manager Michael J. Frawley. "There's much more to come."

About Paragon Casino Resort

Paragon Casino Resort, in Marksville, Louisiana features a world-class casino with Las Vegas-style slots, table games and a poker room. There are more than 500 rooms and suites, cabins and an RV park. Guests can enjoy a soaring atrium with a "living" bayou and live alligators, a full-service spa, shopping, an arcade, Kids Quest, a three-screen cinema, an indoor tropical pool with swim-up bar, fabulous dining choices, a championship golf course and world-class live entertainment.

Paragon Casino Resort is owned and operated by the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana. The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe and Paragon Casino Resort are committed to economic development in Central Louisiana and enhancing the lives of its citizens by partnering with businesses, civic organizations, and nonprofit organizations for the betterment of all. Paragon Casino Resort currently employs more than 1,700 associates and continues to have a growing and positive effect in Central Louisiana. Six percent of Paragon's net gaming revenue is given to local municipalities, creating a win-win situation for the community of Avoyelles.

For more information, visit ParagonCasinoResort.com. Follow Paragon on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and YouTube. 

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