Little Creek Casino Resort names Jef Bauer as CEO
The venue in Shelton, Washington, is owned by the Squaxin Island Tribe.
US.- Little Creek Casino Resort in Washington has announced the appointment of Jef Bauer as its new chief executive officer (CEO). He will oversee all aspects of resort operations, focusing on sustainable growth, operational efficiency and guest experiences, the company said.
Bauer brings more than 30 years of executive leadership experience in gaming, hospitality, entertainment, and resort operations, including work in tribal gaming enterprises. Most recently, he served as assistant general manager at Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada. He also worked as CEO of Augustine Casino in Coachella, California and held senior executive roles at resort and casino properties, including MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa in Lake Tahoe, Golden Casino Group in Colorado, and Reserve Casino Hotel.
His career also includes corporate and property leadership roles with Harrah’s Entertainment and Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe.
Little Creek Casino Resort is owned by the Squaxin Island Tribe and is located in Shelton, Washington. The resort features a casino, hotel, dining venues, a championship golf course, entertainment, and conference facilities.
Ray Peters, chairman of the Little Creek Casino Resort Oversight Board, said: “Jef Bauer is a proven leader with deep experience in gaming, hospitality, and tribal enterprise environments. His track record of operational excellence, strategic growth, and respect for tribal values makes him exceptionally well suited to lead Little Creek Casino Resort into its next chapter.”
Jef Bauer commented: “Little Creek Casino Resort is an incredible destination–from Salish Cliffs Golf Club to all the incredible amenities at the casino resort itself. I am honored to be selected to head such a beautiful and successful resort for the Squaxin Island Tribe. I am committed to the Tribe, the Team and the Community and their trust in me is something I do not take for granted. Working for native peoples has been a passion of mine for many years and I can’t wait to help this Tribe build on their vision in Shelton.”
