Bio/Resume

John Gollehon
6157 28th St SE
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546
616-949-3515 • john@gollehonbooks.com

1962-1969 Radio/television announcer
1968-1988 Founder/president, Gollehon Industries, Inc., speaker manufacturer
1979- Founder/president, Gollehon Press, Inc., book publisher
1985-1987 Founder/owner, Sudzys, fast-food restaurant
2000-2002 Founder/owner, Gollehon Golf, maker of putters and putting aids

Gollehon is recognized by the national media as an expert on casino gambling, having appeared on numerous television documentaries. Frequently cited in newspaper stories on gaming, particularly on subjects of casino proliferation and its economic and social impact. Early '80s, casino consultant on issues of promotions and player development. Participated in 1986 referendum campaign opposing casino expansion in Michigan (Detroit area casinos). Noted author of 28 books on the subject; first published by G. P. Putnam's Sons (now Penguin/Putnam). His own house also publishes his works and those of other top experts in the field. The author's writings now span four decades, having first published a gaming newsletter in 1979. His last published work is titled Strike The Casino With Winning Strategies, published in 2007. In 1985, he wrote a gambling bestseller titled simply Casino Games. Through several major revisions, this title, remarkably, remains in print today and is a core title among the national bookstore chains.

Gollehon is also considered an expert on antiques and collectibles, an interest he hopes will culminate in "Antique Village," a project he is designing as a prototype for similar attractions across the country. The park-like grounds will feature a collection of unique shops and restaurants geared to collectors and artisans. His articles and reviews have appeared in leading antiques publications. Antique Trader, the industry's leading trade publication, deemed his writings "sage advice." He has been asked to appraise items in sponsored events and speak on the subjects of collecting and decorating with antiques.

EDUCATION

Huntington College (Ind.) Attended 1964-65

PERSONAL

Born 1946 in Huntington, Ind., now Grand Rapids, Michigan resident since 1967. Married 40 years to wife, Kathy, with son John Jr., 30 years of age, married, and living in Lansing, Michigan. Interest in theology, avid reader of New Testament studies. Gollehon and his wife are book dealers and collectors of rare books. During his free time, if he can find it... he loves garage sales!