Meet Our Casino Executives

  • David Fendrick
    David Fendrick Chief Executive Officer of the River Rock Entertainment Authority and General Manager of River Rock Casino
    • Mr. Fendrick has more than 30 years of gaming industry experience, previously as the Chief Operating Officer of Agua Caliente Band of Chauilla Indians, including the Spa Resort Casino in Palm Springs, CA, Agua Caliente Casino Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage, CA and two golf courses. Prior to this, he was the General Manager of Pala Casino Resort & Spa in Pala, CA where he was responsible for startup and overall operations for the property which included 2,250 slots, 85 table games, 8 restaurants, a 507 room 4-diamond hotel, 10,000 square foot spa, 30,000 square feet of meeting space, four entertainment venues and 2,000 team members. Mr. Fendrick was also the General Manager of the Empress Casino & Hotel in Joilet, IL.

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  • Joe Callahan
    Joe Callahan Chief Financial Officer of the River Rock Entertainment Authority and the CFO/Assistant General Manager of River Rock Casino
    • Mr. Callahan has a diverse Casino Executive background in Finance and Accounting, Hotel, Food and Beverage and Gaming Operations. Before joining the River Rock Casino team, Mr. Callahan was the Director of Finance at Fantasy Springs Casino in Palm Springs, California, where he was responsible for the Finance division. Prior to that, he was the Director of Finance at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut, where he specialized in Strategic Planning, Analysis and Labor and Productivity. His previous experience also includes the ownership of a gourmet restaurant and separate gaming nightclub. Mr. Callahan spent several years working for Station Casinos, Inc. as an Analyst, Director of Finance and Director of Hotel Operations. Colonel Callahan retired from the U.S. Air Force after 20 years of service, and has a Masters Degree in Business Management.

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