Last week, Graton Resort & Casino in Rohnert, California announced that Human Resources Director Amy Ellis has been appointed to the new position of chief human resources officer (CHRO).
As CHRO, Ellis is responsible for managing the recruitment and retention of employees as well as overseeing team member engagement, development and wellness programs and benefits.
In a statement, Graton President Lana Rivera noted that during the Covid-19 pandemic and the nationwide “Great Resignation,” Graton “saw the opposite happening here … When our doors reopened, 98 percent of team members returned. Amy’s leadership was a critical contributor to that, and we are truly grateful to have her on our executive team.”
Since joining Graton Resort & Casino as director of human resources in 2017, Ellis’ goal has been “building a workplace that financially and holistically cares for its team members.”
In addition to health benefits, the resort offers education in financial wellness; courses in English as a second language; and legal support for employees seeking citizenship. According to a news release, such benefits allow team members to develop new skills outside their job description and support the resort’s commitment to career development.
Before joining Graton Resort & Casino, Ellis was HR director for Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds and held human resources positions at Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market, Covenant House and Clark County School District.
She holds a master’s degree in human resource management from Nova Southeastern University and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Graton Resort & Casino, owned and operated by the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, is located in Sonoma County, amid the hills of Northern California’s wine country. The resort features a casino with table games and slot machines, along with upscale and casual dining and entertainment options for visitors and locals alike.
