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Red Hawk Casino Names Terry Contreras Assistant General Manager
| Source: Red Hawk Casino
PLACERVILLE, CA--(Marketwire - November 12, 2008) - Red Hawk Casino announced today that Terry
Contreras has been named Assistant General Manager. Mr. Contreras has 19
years of experience in the gaming industry and has held several
finance-related positions at casinos throughout the country.
Mr. Contreras comes to Red Hawk Casino from Rolling Hills Casino in
Corning, Calif., where he served as Chief Financial Officer. During his
tenure, he reported directly to the CEO and was responsible for the
day-to-day operations of the casino including accounting, information
systems and human resources.
"Terry is a seasoned professional with proven expertise in all facets of
the casino industry," said Peter Fordham, general manager of Red Hawk
Casino. "We are truly excited to have someone with his caliber of
experience on board."
"I am very excited to be working with Peter Fordham and the 1,750 employees
of Red Hawk Casino to deliver quality guest service that has not been seen
before in Northern California. I'm excited for our customers to come out
and experience this difference for themselves," said Terry Contreras.
Prior to joining Rolling Hills Casino, Mr. Contreras was a Vice President
for Polaris Gaming Group, LLC, which helps develop and manage Native
American casinos. During his time with Polaris, Mr. Contreras helped open
Northern Quest Casino in Spokane, Wash. and Rolling Hills Casino in
Corning, Calif.
Previously, Mr. Contreras held senior-level finance positions with three
casinos, including: Spirit Mountain Casino in Willaminia, Ore.; Sands
Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nev.; and Westward Ho Casino in Las Vegas,
Nev.
Mr. Contreras holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Oregon State
University.
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 in December 2008 near Placerville, Calif., located off of
Highway 50, just 30 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 2,000 slot machines, 75 table games,
six restaurants, four bars, and lighted, covered parking. More information
can be found at www.redhawkcasino.com.