The Blueprint for Sustainable and Highperformance Hospitality Infrastructure

Jon Haack is a highly accomplished mechanical engineer with over two decades of experience in HVAC system design, building automation and large-scale infrastructure optimization. As the Corporate Director of Mechanical Engineering at Caesars Entertainment, he is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge mechanical solutions that enhance energy efficiency, sustainability and operational performance across the company’s extensive hospitality and entertainment properties portfolio.

Engineering Excellence in Hospitality Infrastructure

The hospitality industry operates in a state of constant demand, where guest expectations, environmental responsibility and operational efficiency must align without compromise. Mechanical systems sit at the core of this balance, dictating not only the comfort and experience of guests but the financial and environmental sustainability of large-scale properties.

For Haack, it is not just about keeping systems running but ensuring they evolve. A mechanical engineering visionary with over two decades of experience, he has been at the forefront of redefining how casinos, resorts and entertainment venues maintain peak performance in a highstakes, 24/7 operational landscape. Long before energy efficiency became an industry-wide imperative, Haack was already challenging conventional HVAC design, rethinking central plant efficiencies and pioneering AI-driven maintenance strategies that would later set new benchmarks for high-performance building operations.

“Long before energy efficiency became an industry-wide imperative, Haack was already challenging conventional HVAC design, rethinking central plant efficiencies and pioneering AI-driven maintenance strategies that would later set new benchmarks for high-performance building operations”

His approach bridges technical innovation with business acumen, making sure that engineering decisions do more than meet regulatory compliance; they actively drive down costs, extend system longevity and future-proof operations against tightening sustainability mandates.

Rewriting the Playbook on Hospitality Infrastructure

Before joining Caesars Entertainment, Haack led mechanical engineering at JBA Consulting Engineers, where he redefined efficiency strategies across multiple offices. He spearheaded engineering modernization efforts and ensured that clients followed best practices. His tenure at Exp Global further reinforced his status as an industry trailblazer, driving nextgeneration HVAC design and central plant efficiencies for some of the world’s most ambitious hospitality projects.

But Haack’s influence isn’t confined to technical upgrades or operational refinements. It’s embedded in how hospitality venues function at scale. His impact is evident in the refined air quality of luxury resorts, the uninterrupted energy flow of high-traffic casinos and the long-term viability of entertainment venues that operate around the clock. His work challenges outdated engineering models, proving that high performance and sustainability are not competing forces but essential counterparts in modern infrastructure.

The Architect of a Smarter, Greener Future

At Caesars Entertainment, Haack is reshaping the mechanical infrastructure of one of the most energy-intensive industries, making certain that resorts, casinos and entertainment properties move toward a more sustainable and cost-efficient future. The scale of the challenge is significant—balancing guest comfort with rising energy costs, tightening regulations and the growing demand for carbon reduction. But under his leadership, Caesars has taken measurable steps to address these industry-wide pressures.

His work has been central to modernizing Caesars’ energy systems, implementing intelligent automation, variablefrequency drives and real-time HVAC optimizations. These strategies ensure greater system reliability, lower operational costs and a stronger infrastructure foundation for the future.

Beyond energy efficiency, Haack has prioritized indoor air quality, a concern that has become increasingly critical in large-scale entertainment venues. His initiatives in advanced filtration systems and real-time monitoring have elevated industry standards, ensuring Caesars’ guests experience cleaner, healthier environments without sacrificing comfort or operational efficiency.

Sustainability remains an industry-wide challenge, and Haack is addressing it head-on. His leadership in integrating renewable energy into Caesars’ infrastructure—most notably through a 6.5 MW solar portfolio in Atlantic City, generating 8.29 MWh of clean energy annually—is a testament to his commitment to reducing operational dependence on traditional power sources. This initiative directly supports Caesars’ longterm carbon neutrality goals, reinforcing the company’s ability to meet evolving regulatory requirements while maintaining financial viability.

By aligning engineering strategy with industry-wide sustainability and operational challenges, Haack is making sure that the next generation of hospitality infrastructure is not just functional—but future-ready.