Wind Creek Bethlehem in Pennsylvania announced changes in top management, part of a leadership shakeup in wake of the casino’s purchase from Las Vegas Sands by Wind Creek Hospitality, a branch of Alabama’s Poarch Band of Creek Indians.
Executive Vice President and General Manager Brian Carr, who headed the casino when it was Sands Bethlehem and oversaw its sale to Wind Creek Hospitality, left his position last week. Kathy McCracken, formerly executive VP of marketing and operations, was promoted to the top post.
McCracken, a veteran of casino operations, marketing and systems, is the first woman to hold the top post at the casino, which was headed by Robert DeSalvio, Douglas Neighold and Mark Juliano before Carr took the job in mid-2017.
“Kathy brings upbeat and collaborative leadership to the property,” Wind Creek President and CEO James Dorris said in a press release. “Her ability to help the employees continue through the ongoing expansion efforts will be invaluable. We are very pleased that she is willing to lead the team to establish Wind Creek Bethlehem as the premier gaming and entertainment destination in the Northeast.”
In a statement to the Allentown Morning Call, Car said working at the Bethlehem property has been a highlight of his career.
“The property team is first class and it was an honor to work with them,” Carr said. “Kathy will provide strong leadership for the property as they move toward their future development. For myself, I am excited about the future and look forward to my next opportunity.”
