September 20, 2024

Snoqualmie Casino

Snoqualmie Casino announced several leadership changes as the property undergoes a major expansion. Mary Lou Patterson, the former chief financial officer, has been promoted to interim chief executive officer. Additionally, Daniel Hanson, previously the director of the Snoqualmie Gaming Commission, has been appointed as the new chief financial officer, and Asim Bajwa has been named to lead the casino's hotel operations. Patterson has been a cornerstone of Snoqualmie Casino's financial leadership since joining the organization in January 2016. She was promoted to chief financial officer in 2019, drawing on over 36 years of experience in the casino industry, including executive finance roles within Tribal Gaming for the past 15 years. Her expertise spans a wide range of key projects, from hotel renovations and centralized scheduling to gaming and financial system conversions, as well as the development of guest service programs. Hanson has over 15 years of experience in the Tribal gaming industry, and has held key regulatory and executive management roles. He previously served as the executive director of the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribal Gaming Agency. In March 2016, Hanson was appointed as the executive director of the Snoqualmie Gaming Commission, a position he held for nearly nine years. Bajwa holds a BS of Science in Business Marketing from California State University, Northridge, and an MBA from Baylor University. Bajwa helped launch Forbes-rated operations with Caesars Palace, earning two consecutive Forbes 4-Star ratings. Snoqualmie Casino's expansion plans feature a host of new amenities and upgrades.