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Red Hawk Casino Names Nick Rodgers Chief Financial Officer
| Source: Red Hawk Casino
PLACERVILLE, CA--(Marketwire - November 25, 2008) - Red Hawk Casino announced today that Nick
Rodgers has been named Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Rodgers is a certified
public accountant and has more than 28 years of experience working in
various finance positions at casinos throughout the country.
Mr. Rodgers comes to Red Hawk Casino from Cache Creek Casino Resort in
Brooks, Calif., where he served as Controller. He was responsible for the
management of financial reports and development of the accounting staff.
"We are thrilled to have Nick on board as Chief Financial Officer for Red
Hawk Casino," said Peter Fordham, General Manager of Red Hawk Casino.
"Nick has a wealth of financial and operational experience needed to ensure
the successful opening and operation of Red Hawk Casino. He is a valuable
addition to our management team."
"I look forward to working closely with Peter Fordham and the rest of the
management team at Red Hawk Casino as we prepare to open the property on
December 17 at 7:00 p.m.," said Nick Rodgers.
Mr. Rodgers has also held senior level financial positions at Tahoe
Biltmore Casino Resort in Crystal Bay, Nev., Horizon Casino Resort in
Stateline, Nev., and at Caesars Lake Tahoe in Lake Tahoe, Nev.
Mr. Rodgers holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the
University of Nevada in Las Vegas.
About Red Hawk Casino
Red Hawk Casino is owned by the Shingle Springs Tribal Gaming Authority, an
instrumentality of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians. It is
scheduled to open on December 17, 2008 at 7 p.m. near Placerville, Calif.,
located off of Highway 50, just 20 minutes east of Sacramento. The project
is being managed by Lakes Entertainment, Inc. and will blend a full
complement of gaming excitement with the natural beauty of Northern
California. Once complete, Red Hawk Casino will feature approximately
2,000 slot machines, 75 table games, six restaurants, four bars, and
lighted, covered parking. More information can be found at
www.redhawkcasino.com.