NIAGARA FALLS, NY – Seneca Resorts & Casinos has named Wade Howk Chief Financial Officer (CFO), adding a gaming industry veteran with 30 years of national and international experience to its senior management team.
As CFO, Howk will oversee financial and operational accounting functions for Seneca Resorts & Casinos and its properties, including budgeting, financial analysis and reporting, general accounting and purchasing. He will also monitor the company’s liquidity, performance and capitalization structure and make recommendations to the Seneca Gaming Corporation Board of Directors.
“Wade’s keen operational and strategic insight, deep industry experience and proven leadership make him an excellent choice for our new CFO, as we continue to meet the demands of a rapidly growing and changing gaming market,” said Kevin Nephew, President & CEO of Seneca Resorts & Casinos.
Howk most recently served as Chief Operating Officer at Inspire Entertainment Resort in South Korea, where he directed the opening of the integrated resort, which includes more than 1,200 rooms, a 15,000-seat arena and 60 retailers and employs more than 2,800 people. His previous experience includes serving as CFO at Hard Rock Casino in Cincinnati, executive leadership roles at Penn Entertainment and Corporate Vice President of Strategy at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment.
“I am thrilled to join Seneca Resorts & Casinos and to help the company build on its outstanding track record of investing in its properties, guests and team members, exhibiting strong industry leadership and achieving proven operational success now and for the future,” said Howk.