Leading Executives in Strip Clubs, Adult Clubs, Gentlemen's Clubs

Eric Langan

Chairman, President & CEO, RCI Hospitality Holdings (Nasdaq: RICK)

Longtime consolidator of the sector and one of the founders of ACE (Association of Club Executives), Eric has led RCI since 1999, growing it into the largest publicly traded operator of gentlemen’s clubs and related concepts in the U.S.

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Travis Reese

Executive Vice President & Director, RCI Hospitality Holdings

A director since 1999, Travis is the company’s Executive Vice President and technologist credited with building internal platforms and helping create the Bombshells Restaurant & Bar concept.

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Bradley Chhay

Chief Financial Officer, RCI Hospitality Holdings

Bradley oversees finance at RCI, the only major publicly traded U.S. operator of adult nightclubs, serving as CFO alongside the executive team that has driven multi-state growth.

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Ed Anakar

President & Director of Operations, RCI Management Services (an RCI subsidiary)

A veteran operator, Ed runs RCI’s club management arm and is frequently the company’s voice when its flagship venues (like Tootsie’s) earn top industry honors.

John L. Gray

Founder & CEO, Spearmint Rhino Companies Worldwide, Inc.

Founder and CEO of the Spearmint Rhino family of brands (including Dames N’ Games and California Girls), John built one of the best-known multinational chains in the category.

Harry Mohney

Founder & Grand Patron, Déjà Vu Services, Inc.

Often called the largest strip-club operator globally, Déjà Vu’s founder Harry Mohney has guided the company’s expansion across hundreds of clubs and allied adult businesses.

Jason Mohney

Founder & CEO (GoBEST); former President, Déjà Vu Services, GoBEST, LLC (formerly President, Déjà Vu Services)

A former Déjà Vu Services president, Jason later founded GoBEST; he led Hustler Club operations to multiple ‘Club Chain of the Year’ awards and advises nightlife operators worldwide.

Ryan Carlson

Director of Operations / CEO (per trade press), Déjà Vu Services, Inc.

Ryan has been a key growth architect for Déjà Vu—announcing acquisitions, greenfield openings and groupwide initiatives like Showgirl of the Year and music/tech standardization.

Peter Feinstein

Managing Partner, Sapphire Las Vegas

Managing partner behind “The World’s Largest Gentlemen’s Club,” Peter expanded Sapphire’s brand with innovations like Sapphire Pool & Dayclub and a high-profile charity foundation.

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John Kirkendoll

Founder & CEO, Kirkendoll Management (Penthouse Clubs Global Licensing)

John’s firm is the exclusive worldwide licensor of The Penthouse Club brand, centralizing operations, technology and marketing for all Penthouse Club licensees.

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Chuck Rolling

President & Chief Operating Officer, Kirkendoll Management / Penthouse Clubs

Chuck oversees day-to-day operations and expansion for Penthouse Clubs, bringing properties into the portfolio and driving upgrades and performance.

Robert M. Gans

Chief Executive Officer & President, Scores Holding Company, Inc.

Veteran brand steward of Scores, Bob leads the licensing company behind one of the industry’s most recognizable club brands, expanding via licensees nationwide.

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Mark Yackow

Owner/Operator (Scores New York), Club Azure LLC (Scores New York licensee)

A longtime NYC operator, Mark acquired and now operates Scores New York under an exclusive license granted by Scores Holding after years as the venue’s COO.

Troy H. Lowrie

Former Chairman & CEO, VCG Holding Corp. (PT’s Showclub, Diamond Cabaret, The Penthouse Club - historical portfolio)

Troy built and led one of the earliest multi-brand consolidators of adult clubs (PT’s, Diamond Cabaret, etc.), later intersecting with RCI on transactions and M&A.

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Michael L. Ocello

President, IEC; former President & COO, VCG Holding; President, ACE National, International Entertainment Consultants (IEC) / VCG Holding; ACE National

A prominent multi-club operator and industry advocate, Michael has presided over IEC/VCG operations and served as President of ACE National, the club-owners’ association.

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Debbie Matthews (Deborah Dunafon)

Owner, Shotgun Willie’s (Glendale/Denver, CO)

Owner-operator for decades, Debbie modernized an iconic Colorado club and launched Willie’s Wishes to support entertainers’ education—one of the category’s more visible social-impact efforts.

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Michael “Magic” Barney

Founder & Owner, Magic City (Atlanta)

Founder of Atlanta’s most culturally influential club, Mr. Magic built a venue that shapes hip‑hop and nightlife trends—now the subject of a Starz docuseries.

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Dennis DeGori

Owner; Co‑Founder (E11EVEN) / Nightlife Executive, Gold Rush Cabaret (Miami) / E11EVEN Partners

Longtime nightlife innovator and co‑creator behind E11EVEN, Dennis owns Gold Rush Cabaret and helped pioneer Miami’s hybrid nightclub–cabaret model.

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Liz Flynt

Owner & Head of HUSTLER Brand (LFP) / Brand Steward, Larry Flynt Publications (HUSTLER) / Hustler Clubs (licensed)

As the brand’s driving force today, Liz extends HUSTLER’s publishing and retail empire and actively supports Hustler Clubs’ brand presence and events post‑Larry Flynt.

Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Owner, Girl Collection (Las Vegas)

The boxing icon diversified into adult nightlife in 2017 with Girl Collection, a boutique, high‑end gentlemen’s club he owns in Las Vegas.

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