Ron Baumann recently was named chief operating officer at Chicago-based Rush Street Gaming. Previously Baumann was regional president for Caesars Entertainment, where he managed operations at Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino and Racetrack and Horseshoe Casino Baltimore.
Baumann also served as general manager at Harrah’s Philadelphia, and before that was assistant general manager at Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City, Bally’s–Atlantic City and Caesars Atlantic City, overseeing all gaming and hospitality operations. He also has held other senior positions in food and beverage, gaming and hotel operations for leading gaming companies.
Baumann earned a bachelor of science degree at Fairleigh Dickinson University in 1984 and an MBA at Villanova University in 2005.
Rush Street Chief Operating Officer Greg Carlin said, “We’re thrilled to welcome Ron Baumann to our growing Rush Street family. I’ve known Ron for several years, and he has consistently demonstrated a capacity to take on expanding roles and responsibilities. With another Rush Street casino opening soon in Schenectady, it’s the perfect time to have Ron join our team.”