Prior to joining Sky River, he was chief financial officer at international investment and asset management firm Bridge Capital LLC, and had extensive experience working with Mandalay Resort Group. Crawford has spent most of his decades-long career in senior financial management roles. ▪ Clay Crawford moves up to the role of chief financial officer from Sky River’s vice president of finance, a position he had held since 2021. He had served as chief information officer and senior vice president of operations at Sky River before his new assignment. Morgan has been part of Sky River’s project team since 2021 and his resume features stops in California and Las Vegas. ▪ Matthew Morgan is the Elk Grove casino’s new senior vice president and assistant general manager. Their appointments are effective immediately and all will report to Facenda, Sky River officials announced. Joining Facenda are a trio of veterans with extensive experience in gaming, hospitality, finance and information technology. Wilton Rancheria chairman Jesus Tarango and Gibase, of Sky River managers Las Vegas-based Boyd Gaming, restated plans to build a 300-room resort hotel with pool, spa and entertainment complex along with a 1,700-car parking garage on the site near Highway 99 and Promenade Parkway.

Sky River marked its first anniversary in August. “He is able to lead the team and strive to build the Sky River property into a resort that the Tribe and greater Elk Grove community will be proud of.” His insight into guest services and team member relationships are paramount to drive the success of the property well into the future,” said Chris Gibase, Sky River chief operating officer and Boyd Gaming senior vice president, in a statement.

“Michael brings a wealth of experience to lead the Sky River team.

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