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SACRAMENTO, Calif. – February 12, 2010 – Red Hawk Casino is pleased to announce that it has appointed Tracy Mimno, as its new general manager. Tracy will start in March, pending approval from all applicable regulators. Terry Contreras will continue as Red Hawk Casino’s assistant general manager, but will also assume the role of chief financial officer (CFO).
Most recently, Tracy served as chief executive officer (CEO) of Peppermill Resort Spa Casino in Reno, Nev. where she oversaw the upscale property, which is a favorite of Reno locals and guests from Northern California. The property features more than 2,000 slots, a large variety of table games, a poker room, sports book, a 1,700 room hotel, 10 award-winning restaurants, 15 bars and more than 2,000 employees. During Tracy’s tenure as CEO, Peppermill achieved and maintained top position in all relevant performance indicators, which can be attributed in part to her strong understanding of the Northern California gaming market and experience in establishing a loyal local market business.
“Tracy had tremendous success during her tenure as CEO of Peppermill Resort Spa Casino. The experience that Tracy has as a successful casino operator in this market coupled with her professional approach and strong business background will help make Red Hawk Casino an even better operation for our guests and employees alike. At the same time I want to thank Terry Contreras for his efforts as the interim general manager and I am excited that he has decided to assume the additional responsibilities of CFO. With the combination of Tracy and Terry I feel we have a winning team,” said Tim Cope, president and CFO of Lakes Entertainment, which serves as the management company for Red Hawk Casino.
Annie Jones, chairperson, Shingle Springs Tribal Gaming Authority, added, “We were most impressed with Tracy’s results-oriented management style at Peppermill while also delivering a superior gaming experience for guests. We look forward to working closely with her on the future success of Red Hawk Casino.”
“I want to thank the Shingle Springs Tribal Gaming Authority and Lakes Entertainment for entrusting me with the future success of Red Hawk Casino,” said Tracy Mimno, general manager of the Red Hawk Casino. “In just its first year of operation, Red Hawk Casino was named the top-ranked large casino in Northern California in a survey by J.D. Power and Associates. I look forward to working with the Shingle Springs Tribal Gaming Authority and Lakes Entertainment to build on this success for years to come.”
Prior to being named CEO of Peppermill in 1997, Tracy held positions of increasing responsibility within the organization including controller, CFO and director of marketing.
Previously, Tracy was also a CPA at Ernst & Young. She has served on the Board of Directors of Renown Health Systems and the Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce. She received her Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance from the University of Nevada in Reno.
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 located off the Red Hawk Parkway exit of Highway 50, just 10 minutes east of Folsom. Red Hawk Casino is managed by Lakes Entertainment, Inc. and blends a full complement of gaming excitement with the natural beauty of Northern California. Red Hawk Casino features approximately 2,100 slot machines, 75 table games, a live poker room, five restaurants, four bars, and lighted, covered parking. Please play responsibly. You must be 21 years of age to gamble. More information can be found at www.redhawkcasino.com.