Rodney Ferguson, CEO and General Manager of Potawatomi Hotel and Casino
MILWAUKEE - Potawatomi Hotel & Casino CEO/General Manager Rodney Ferguson announced his resignation on Wednesday, March 17. He will remain with the business until April 7.
A news release indicates Ferguson will return to his home state of Virginia after accepting an opportunity to assist in the development and management of a new casino property being undertaken by the Pamunkey Indian Tribe.
Ferguson issued the following statement in the release:
"While I am excited about moving back home to pursue this exciting opportunity, I am saddened to be leaving Potawatomi and Milwaukee. With the help of many great team members, we’ve accomplished much over the last several years. I will certainly miss the many wonderful people I had the pleasure of working with at Potawatomi and throughout the community."
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The Forest County Potawatomi will now begin a search for the property’s next CEO/General Manager.
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