Bristol Associates is a third-generation, family-owned executive search firm based in Hermosa Beach, California, working since 1967. Casino gaming is one of its main divisions: it recruits corporate and property leaders for commercial and tribal casinos, suppliers, sports betting operators and online and mobile gaming companies across the US. Other practices cover hotels and resorts, restaurants, food and beverage, healthcare, nonprofits, facilities and travel.

Searches are run on a retained basis. The firm also provides compensation studies and has run an annual Casino Gaming Executive Satisfaction Survey since 2000. It says its private database holds more than one million candidates.