Alter Companies.

Bernard Goldstein, chairman of the Iowa-based Alter Companies, has been honored with the Distinguished Alumnus ALUMNUS, civil law. A child which one has nursed; a foster child. Dig. 40, 2, 14. Award by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Early years: 1867-1880
The Morrill Act of 1862 granted each state in the United States a portion of land on which to establish a major public state university, one which could teach agriculture, mechanic arts, and military training, "without excluding other scientific College of Law, his alma mater.

In addition to his role as chairman of the Alter Companies, which includes scrap company Alter Trading Corp., St. Louis, and transportation company Alter Barge, Goldstein is the founder, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. and chairman of Isle of Capri Casinos Inc., Biloxi, Miss.

He joined the Alter Companies in 1950 and served as secretary/treasurer until 1964, when he was elected executive vice president. He became president in 1973 and chairman in 1980. His son Robert currently serves as CEO of Alter Trading Corp.

Often referred to as the "Father of Riverboat riv·er·boat
n.
A boat suitable for use on a river. Gaming," Goldstein received the American Gaming Association's "Top Performing CEO of the Year" honor in 2001.

Goldstein has been active in the development of the industry in a number of states and was instrumental in lobbying for the original legislation for riverboat gaming in Iowa.

He got his start in gaming as chairman of the board of Steamboat steamboat: see steamship.

steamboat
or steamship

Watercraft propelled by steam; more narrowly, a shallow-draft paddle-wheel steamboat widely used on rivers in the 19th century, particularly the Mississippi River and its tributaries. Companies, which operated the Diamond Lady and Emerald Lady casino riverboats. He also served as chairman of the board and president of Casino Cruises Inc.

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Title Annotation:	People; Bernard Goldstein of Alter Trading Corp.
Publication:	Recycling Today
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Date:	Dec 1, 2004
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