WORLEY, Idaho (March 9, 2026) – Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort Hotel today announces that Rod Centers has been named Director of Strategic Initiatives, a new position with responsibilities that include helping drive the award-winning property to new heights through big-picture strategy, enhanced execution, and other activities.
Centers has more than 20 years of experience leading operations for a variety of top-brand companies including MGM Resorts, Caesars, and Toyota.
“We’ve had the pleasure of working with Rod before on projects, so we already know his passion for streamlining operations and building great team culture,” said Laura Penney, CEO, Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel. “We’re committed to constantly improving and pursuing excellence so that the business enterprise, our team, and our Tribe optimize our dynamic opportunities. We know that Rod will be a key contributor in our mission.”
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About Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel
Since 1993, the Coeur d’Alene Tribe has operated the Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel, located where sky greets Mt. Tch’mutpkwe, source of the St. Joe River, 25 miles from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. The casino resort is among the largest employers in North Idaho, donating more than $37 million to education in the region since it opened. Additionally, millions more have gone in support of public projects, emergency relief, charities, and programs in the Pacific Northwest. The property features 300 rooms and suites, eight distinct food and beverage venues, entertainment including live music, comedy, mixed martial arts events, and hands-on tours and experiences through the casino’s Cultural Tourism Program. Three $1-million-dollar winners have found their luck on the 100,000 square feet of gaming space offering nearly 1,200 video gaming machines and high stakes bingo. Additional amenities include a 15,000-square-foot spa; 40,000 square feet of meeting space; indoor and outdoor wedding locations; and Circling Raven Golf Club, an 18-hole, par 72 course acclaimed as the #1 public course in Idaho and listed in “America’s Top 100 Resort Courses.” LIKE Coeur d’Alene Casino on Facebook and Instagram. For more information about Coeur d’Alene Casino and Circling Raven, visit www.cdacasino.com.
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