On February 11, Peninsula Pacific Entertainment announced that Doug Fisher has been appointed general manager of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City. Fisher replaced Jim Franke, who stepped aside February 7.
Fisher, currently general manager of Kansas Crossing Casino + Hotel in Pittsburg, Kansas, has almost 25 years of casino operations experience, including several years in management positions at Diamond Jo Casino locations in Dubuque and Northwood, Iowa.
“I’m excited to come back to Iowa. Hard Rock Sioux City is an amazing property and is a great entertainment destination for the region,” Fisher said. “Jim Franke has done a wonderful job as general manager, and I will continue the momentum he and the Hard Rock team have created.”
Fisher has been general manager at Kansas Crossing since 2016. He previously served as marketing and entertainment director for Kansas Star Casino near Wichita.
“Doug has proven his ability to successfully lead and we are very happy he will be overseeing Hard Rock Sioux City,” said Jonathan Swain, president of Peninsula Pacific Entertainment. “His vision and depth of experience will benefit the operation and strengthen our presence in the Siouxland.”
Fisher will begin his new role on Monday, February 24. “I look forward to getting to know the staff, vendors and all members of the team at Hard Rock, in addition to working with the Missouri River Historical Development,” he said.
In December, Peninsula Pacific Entertainment announced plans to purchase 100 percent ownership of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City from Warner Gaming. The deal is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2020.
