Wade Howk, until recently the Chief Operating Officer of INSPIRE Entertainment Resort in Incheon, South Korea, has joined US tribal casino operator Seneca Resorts & Casinos as Chief Financial Officer.
The company said Thursday that Howk, who spent three years at INSPIRE alongside CEO Chen Si, would oversee all financial and operational accounting functions for Seneca Resorts & Casinos and its properties, including budgeting, income audit, financial analysis, financial reporting, general accountin, and purchasing.
He will also monitor and assess the company’s liquidity, performance and capitalization structure and make recommendations to the Seneca Gaming Corporation Board of Directors in maintaining sound fiscal governance.
Similarly, he will develop departmental business plans and establish, monitor and review all departmental budgets, being responsible for internal financial reports and all financial filings.
“Wade’s keen operational and strategic insight, deep industry experience and proven leadership make him an excellent choice for our new CFO, as we continue to meet the demands of a rapidly growing and changing gaming market,” said Seneca Resorts & Casinos President and CEO, Kevin Nephew.
The company noted that Howk had, I his role at INSPIRE, overseen the full-scale opening of the integrated resort, which boasts over 1,200 rooms, a 15,000-seat arena, 60 retailers and more than 2,800 employees.
He previously served as CFO at Hard Rock Casino in Cincinnati and spent several years in executive leadership roles at Penn Entertainment.
“I am thrilled to join Seneca Resorts & Casinos and to help the company build on its outstanding track record of investing in its properties, guests and team members, exhibiting strong industry leadership, and achieving proven operational success now and for the future,” said Howk.
Seneca Resorts & Casinos operates Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino, Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino and Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino on behalf of the Seneca Nation of Indians.
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