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With a massive global presence, Hard Rock International is one of the world's most globally recognized brands. Hard Rock is also known for its collectible fashion and music-related merchandise, memorable dining experiences, Hard Rock Live performance venues and more.

SENIOR LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE

As one of the world’s most globally recognized brands, our Senior Leadership Committee represents and supports all facets of Hard Rock International’s operations, growth, and culture. Learn more about this team below.

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DAVID HOENEMEYER
Chief Operating Officer, Seminole Gaming

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DEBORAH GENTRY DAVIS
Vice President of Human Resources, Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati

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EDWARD AGUILAR
General Manager Seminole Classic Casino

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Jeff Hook

JEFF HOOK
Chief Operating Officer, Hard Rock International

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JIM ALLEN
Chairman, Hard Rock International and Hard Rock Digital
Chief Executive Officer, Seminole Gaming
Former Chairman, American Gaming Association

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Keith Sheldon

KEITH SHELDON
President of Entertainment and Brand Management, Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming

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STACY GALLOT
Assistant General Manager for Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood

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Stephanie Piimauna

STEPHANIE PIIMAUNA
Senior Vice President, People and Inclusion, Seminole Hard Rock Support Services

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TRACY BRADFORD
President of Seminole Hard Rock Support Services

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VINCENT ZAHN
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Seminole Gaming, Hard Rock International

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Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Unveils ‘Zona de Fuego’ Florida’s First Fully Integrated Latin Gaming & Entertainment Experience

Hollywood, Fla. — Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood today unveiled Zona de Fuego, Florida’s first fully integrated Latin gaming and entertainment experience, during an exclusive preview held as part of its Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, “My Rhythm. My Flavor. ¡Mi Gente!”

The launch builds on the resort’s broader commitment to the Latin community, with more than 75 Latin artist performances and Latin-focused events and concerts on property in 2026 alone. Hard Rock Live’s lineup includes upcoming performances by Ricky Martin, Dalvin La Melodia, Marcello Hernandez, Grupo Niche and Menudo. The resort also hosts the popular “Noches de Neon” pool parties several times a year and plans to continue the series. Ongoing culinary pop-ups featuring Michelin-starred Latin chefs showcase Latin America’s diverse flavors and culinary traditions. Guests can also look forward to Sabores de Las Americas, a Latin food festival taking place Nov. 14.

Joined by several world-renowned Latin music artists, influencers and media personalities for the first bet, President of Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Randy Morton stated, “Zona de Fuego represents an evolution of Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood’s multicultural entertainment offerings while strengthening our longstanding connection to the Hispanic community. We created an exciting and welcoming destination that celebrates the energy, diversity, and cultural influence of South Florida’s Hispanic community while bringing guests together through gaming, music, food, and shared experiences.”

Inspired by Miami’s global Latin identity, Zona de Fuego brings the energy, culture and sense of belonging of “Mi Gente” to the casino experience.

The zone comes to life through iconic memorabilia from Latin music stars and custom bilingual table felts. At the heart of the experience are bilingual dealers who can engage with guests in English and Spanish, creating an inclusive and welcoming experience for seasoned players and newcomers alike. Nearly 35% of the property’s team members identify as being of Latin descent.

Zona de Fuego features nine live-action bilingual gaming tables offering Spanish 21, blackjack, roulette, Casino War, Double Down Madness and Ultimate Texas Hold’em. Latin DJs and high-energy nightlife extend from L Bar onto the casino floor, creating a seamless connection between gaming and entertainment. Curated cocktail specials complement the experience.

As with all gaming offerings at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, Zona de Fuego reflects Hard Rock International’s and Seminole Gaming’s commitment to responsible gaming. This commitment is central to the resort’s approach to providing welcoming gaming and entertainment experiences.

Zona de Fuego will operate Thursday through Saturday beginning at 8 p.m. For more information, visit https://casino.hardrock.com/hollywood/espanol/descubre-tu-ritmo.

About Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood is the flagship-integrated resort of Hard Rock International, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida. The renowned entertainment, gaming and hospitality destination unveiled a $1.5 billion expansion in 2019, highlighting the debut of the world’s first and only Guitar Hotel. Between three hotel towers, the resort boasts 1,271 luxury guestrooms. Amenities include a 42,000 square-foot Rock Spa® & Salon; an 18-acre recreational water experience; private “Bora Bora” style cabanas; more than 20 food and beverage outlets; a 26,000 square-foot retail promenade; 120,000 square feet of premier meeting and convention space; and an expansive gaming floor with more than 2,500 slots, more than 200 table games and a 45-table poker room. In 2023, the casino launched live craps, roulette and retail sports betting, offering 10 craps tables, 20 roulette tables, and sports betting locations including both electronic kiosks and kiosks with live sports betting agents. Introducing the new games is a historic milestone that immediately puts Florida in the same league as the world’s great gaming destinations. Hard Rock Live named Casino/Resort Venue of the Year at the 2025 Pollstar Awards, highlights A-list entertainers and performers, sporting events and live broadcast productions in an intimate 7,000-person capacity setting. Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood is located on 87 acres of the Hollywood Seminole Reservation along State Road 7 (U.S. Highway 441). For more information, visit us online at www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com call 1 (800) 937-0010 or follow us: Facebook: @HardRockHolly, X: @HardRockHolly, Instagram: @HardRockHolly.

Media Contacts

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood

Emily Cajigas, Public Relations Specialist, (754) 228-7563, emily.cajigas@seminolehardrock.com

Bitner Group Public Relations

Mayra Hernandez, (954) 309-9606, mayra@bitnergroup.com

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino’s dedicated bilingual dealers and hosts celebrate the launch of Zona de Fuego.
Hard Rock Casino Tejon Names Mike Bean as Property President

Veteran tribal gaming executive brings decades of leadership experience to the Tejon Indian Tribe's property

Mettler, Calif. -The Tejon Indian Tribe and Hard Rock Casino Tejon today announced the appointment of Mike Bean as Property President. Bean joins Hard Rock Casino Tejon following his tenure as Chief Executive Officer of Morongo Casino Resort & Spa and will officially assume his new role on October 5.

Bean brings more than 30 years of experience in the gaming and hospitality industry, with much of his career spent in leadership roles within tribal gaming enterprises. His experience includes serving as Chief Executive Officer of Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment in Arizona, along with senior leadership roles at several major gaming and resort organizations.

"On behalf of the Tejon Indian Tribe, we are proud to welcome Mike Bean to Hard Rock Casino Tejon," said Octavio Escobedo III, Chairman of the Tejon Indian Tribe. "Mike understands tribal gaming and the responsibility that comes with leading an enterprise that supports a Tribal Nation and its future. He has built a reputation for developing strong teams, delivering operational excellence and creating exceptional experiences for guests and team members alike. We have accomplished a great deal in a short period of time, and with continued growth and new developments on the horizon, we are confident Mike is the right leader to guide our property into its next chapter."

"Mike's proven track record and deep experience in tribal gaming make him an outstanding fit for Hard Rock Casino Tejon. We're excited to welcome him to the Hard Rock family and look forward to working alongside him and the Tejon Indian Tribe as the property continues to grow," said Jeff Hook, COO of Hard Rock International.

Bean succeeds Chris Kelley, who guided the property through its opening and successful first year of operations. "We thank Chris for his leadership and dedication during an important period in our history, and we wish him continued success," said Chairman Escobedo.

During his first early weeks, Bean will focus on meeting team members, learning the operation and immersing himself in the culture that has driven the property's early success.

About Hard Rock Casino Tejon

Since its opening, Hard Rock Casino Tejon has positioned itself as a premier entertainment destination along the I-5 corridor, just 90 minutes north of Los Angeles. The property features 150,000 square feet of gaming space, 2,100 slot machines, over 60 table games, and multiple dining destinations, including the iconic Hard Rock Cafe, The Marketplace, Deep Cut Steak | Seafood and YouYu.

The entertainment venue is located less than 15 miles south of Bakersfield, on Tejon Indian tribal land in Mettler, situated at the southernmost tip of California’s Southern San Joaquin Valley and nestled near the base of the historic Grapevine Mountain Pass that connects Southern California to the Central Valley. This region of the San Joaquin Valley is home to one of the most productive agricultural counties in the country and is the center point of the state with access to the Central Coast and both Northern and Southern California within a couple hours’ drive.

About Hard Rock® 

Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies with venues in nearly 80 countries spanning more than 300 venues including owned/licensed or managed Hotels, Casinos, Rock Shops®, Live Performance Locations and Cafes. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's largest and most valuable collection of authentic music memorabilia with more than 88,000 pieces displayed at locations around the globe. The Unity™ by Hard Rock global loyalty program rewards members for doing the things they love across participating properties. In addition, Hard Rock Digital spotlights the sports betting and iGaming experience with products remixed in the spirit of Hard Rock for players worldwide.  

HRI has received numerous industry, destination and workplace awards across the travel, hospitality, gaming, entertainment and food & beverage sectors. HRI currently holds investment grades from primary investment-grade rating agencies: S&P Global Ratings (BBB) and Fitch Ratings (BBB). For more information on Hard Rock International, visit www.hardrock.com or shop.hardrock.com

Media Contacts
Jimmy Yee – Yankee Communications – jyee@yankeecommunications.us
Aurora Olivetti – Murphy O’Brien Public Relations – hardrocktejon@murphyobrien.com
Kathy DeGolia – Hard Rock Casino Tejon – kathy.degolia@hrhctejon.com

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Seminole Tribe
of Florida

Building on its rich heritage of courageous and groundbreaking achievements, the Seminole Tribe of Florida acquired the Hard Rock brand in 2007 and is now poised to expand its horizon even further, to all corners of the globe.

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FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Hotel Development

Since 2015, Hard Rock has seen 250% in hotel & resort portfolio growth.

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Cafe Development

Hard Rock owns, operates and franchises Cafes in iconic cities across the globe.

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Casino Development

Hard Rock has solidified it’s place as one of the world’s leading casino operators.

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More Than
Just a Job

Making up this cultural icon, with more than 60,000 Hard Rockers, over 300 venues (including cafes, hotels. casinos, rock shops, live music venues and ecommerce in 70 countries, Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies.

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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Employees
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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Employees
Social
Responsibility

Since 1971, our mission at Hard Rock has been to “do well by doing good” in our Local and Global communities, In a world where Corporate Philanthropy has become a new business strategy for many organizations, we are proud to say that our pursuit to Love-All – Serve All has been part of our DNA since DAY 1.

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