Joelle Shearin, a 15-year casino hotel and finance executive, has been appointed as general manager of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe
by Heather Cassell
The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe announced the appointment of Joelle Shearin, a 15-year casino hotel and finance executive, as general manager and president on February 4.
“Our patrons want an experience beyond slot machines and tables, and with the Hard Rock International brand we’re uniquely positioned to offer many benefits,” said Joelle, who will oversee all operations for the fully integrated gaming resort. “We’ll find out what’s important to our customers and package those elements along with Lake Tahoe’s many attractions into a Hard Rock visit for a memorable experience.”
Rob Oseland, chief operating officer of Paragon Gaming, praised Joelle’s experience.
“Joelle Shearin brings an enviable record of managerial expertise and industry leadership to the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino team,” said Rob Oseland, chief operating officer of Paragon Gaming. “Her innovative ideas and knowledge will enhance the overall experience for our visitors and local customers as well as staff.”
Joelle is coming to South Lake Tahoe from Argosy Casino Alton in Alton, Illinois where she was the vice president and general manager. As the first female general manager for Penn National Gaming, she facilitated day-to-day gaming operations with more than 800 slot machines and 12 table games as well as multiple restaurants.
During her tenure at the gaming company, she oversaw and completed an extensive interior remodel and redesign. Joelle refined her skills in crisis management by reopening the property on multiple occasions after record flooding forced two closures within 16 months.
Prior to joining Argosy Casino Alton she served as assistant general manager at Hollywood Casino in St. Louis, Missouri during the company’s acquisition of and transition from Caesars Casino for two years.
Located in the picturesque Sierra Nevada, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe has 450 employees, includes 539 rooms, a 25,000 square foot casino, multiple stores, restaurants, bars and live entertainment set in the South Shore of Lake Tahoe. The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino provides inimitable energy, entertainment, and accommodations enhanced by a large collection of music memorabilia that will have guests playing air guitar in the elevator.
Joelle, a native of Toledo, Ohio, started her casino industry career in 2005 with Harrah’s Entertainment in Memphis, Tennessee. During her tenure at Harrah’s Entertainment and Penn National properties, she rose in rank holding several senior management positions, mostly Penn National properties, including the Argosy Casino in Sioux City, Iowa and the Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course in Grantville, Pennsylvania.
She received her undergraduate degree graduating Summa Cum Laude in 1996 and earned her MBA IN 2002 at The University of Findlay, Findlay, Ohio. Joelle, her husband, Bobby, two children, and their Goldendoodle, Wrigley, will relocate from O’Fallon, Missouri.
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