Commerce Casino & Hotel appoints Jeff Harris as CEO and President
California’s Commerce Casino & Hotel has named industry veteran Jeff Harris its new CEO and President.
The Golden State property has found a new leader after former Chief Executive Haig Papaian retired last year.
Harris brings roughly three decades of casino gaming and operations experience into his new role.
The appointee is a native of Los Angeles, where the casino is located, and worked at Commerce for 30 years, starting as a chip runner. Regarding his new role, Harris commented: “It’s an honour to be joining this incredibly talented team as CEO and President.
“The Commerce Casino is a world-class destination and is recognised as a place that always has a seat at the table for players of all levels, with the widest variety of table and casino card games around.
“I’ve seen first-hand the positive economic impact the casino has had on the City of Commerce.”
Before entering the casino industry, Harris attended college and played football at North Carolina State. He also served in the army as an intelligence analyst. Commerce Casino, meanwhile, is a cardroom with over 240 tables on site.
“We are excited to have Jeff take this important leadership role,” said Michael Tumanjan, Chairman of Commerce Casino’s Board.
He added: “Over the years, he has not only excelled in every major casino position, but he has also been innovative in the California gaming industry.
“Jeff has a strong familiarity with the gaming industry and the issues it faces. The Board is confident that Jeff and the outstanding staff he inherits will successfully build upon the casino’s tremendous accomplishments.”
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