HANOVER, Md., Aug. 29, 2016 — The Cordish Companies' Maryland Live! Casino today announced a key appointment to its executive management team, naming ROBERT TEDESCO as Senior Vice President and Assistant General Manager of the Hanover, MD gaming facility.
"We extend our warmest welcome to Bob as he joins the Maryland Live! team," said Doug Shipley, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Maryland Live! Casino. "His extensive background in hospitality and diverse operational skills will serve us well as we enter our next phase of development with the addition of our flagship Live! Hotel."
In his new role, Mr. Tedesco will be responsible for the oversight of the day-to-day management and operations of the most successful gaming facility in the Mid-Atlantic region. He also serves on the corporate design and development team for the Maryland Live! expansion project, including the multi-million dollar flagship Live! Hotel, event center and spa.
Mr. Tedesco brings nearly 30 years of dedicated hands-on management experience in the hospitality industry with deep knowledge in gaming, hotel, food and beverage, facilities, spa and golf operations. He most recently served as Vice President and Assistant General Manager of Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa in Las Vegas, where his operational plans and high level of engagement contributed to the day-to-day management and long-term growth of the gaming organization.
Prior, Mr. Tedesco held senior executive and management positions at Station Casinos, Pinnacle Entertainment, and Hyatt Gaming properties.