Hard Rock Casino Tejon Names Mike Bean as Property President

Mettler, Calif. - The Tejon Indian Tribe and Hard Rock Casino Tejon today announced the appointment of Mike Bean as Property President. Bean joins Hard Rock Casino Tejon following his tenure as Chief Executive Officer of Morongo Casino Resort & Spa and will officially assume his new role on October 5.

Bean brings more than 30 years of experience in the gaming and hospitality industry, with  much of his career spent in leadership roles within tribal gaming enterprises. His  experience includes serving as Chief Executive Officer of Desert Diamond Casinos &  Entertainment in Arizona, along with senior leadership roles at several major gaming and  resort organizations.

"On behalf of the Tejon Indian Tribe, we are proud to welcome Mike Bean to Hard Rock  Casino Tejon," said Octavio Escobedo III, Chairman of the Tejon Indian Tribe. "Mike  understands tribal gaming and the responsibility that comes with leading an enterprise that  supports a Tribal Nation and its future. He has built a reputation for developing strong  teams, delivering operational excellence and creating exceptional experiences for guests  and team members alike. We have accomplished a great deal in a short period of time, and  with continued growth and new developments on the horizon, we are confident Mike is the  right leader to guide our property into its next chapter." 

" Mike's proven track record and deep experience in tribal gaming make him an outstanding  fit for Hard Rock Casino Tejon. We're excited to welcome him to the Hard Rock family and  look forward to working alongside him and the Tejon Indian Tribe as the property continues  to grow," said Jeff Hook, COO of Hard Rock International. 

Bean succeeds Chris Kelley, who guided the property through its opening and successful  first year of operations. "We thank Chris for his leadership and dedication during an  important period in our history, and we wish him continued success," said Chairman Escobedo. 

During his first early weeks, Bean will focus on meeting team members, learning the  operation and immersing himself in the culture that has driven the property's early  success. 

About Hard Rock Casino Tejon 

Since its opening, Hard Rock Casino Tejon has positioned itself as a premier entertainment  destination along the I-5 corridor, just 90 minutes north of Los Angeles. The property  features 150,000 square feet of gaming space, 2,100 slot machines, over 60 table games,  and multiple dining destinations, including the iconic Hard Rock Cafe, The Marketplace,  Deep Cut Steak | Seafood and YouYu. 

The entertainment venue is located less than 15 miles south of Bakersfield, on Tejon Indian  tribal land in Mettler, situated at the southernmost tip of California’s Southern San Joaquin  Valley and nestled near the base of the historic Grapevine Mountain Pass that connects  Southern California to the Central Valley. This region of the San Joaquin Valley is home to  one of the most productive agricultural counties in the country and is the center point of  the state with access to the Central Coast and both Northern and Southern California  within a couple hours’ drive. 

About Hard Rock® 

Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies with  venues in nearly 80 countries spanning more than 300 venues including owned/licensed or  managed Hotels, Casinos, Rock Shops®, Live Performance Locations and Cafes. Beginning  with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's largest and most valuable  collection of authentic music memorabilia with more than 88,000 pieces displayed at  locations around the globe. The Unity™ by Hard Rock global loyalty program rewards  members for doing the things they love across participating properties. In addition, Hard  Rock Digital spotlights the sports betting and iGaming experience with products remixed in  the spirit of Hard Rock for players worldwide.  

HRI has received numerous industry, destination and workplace awards across the travel,  hospitality, gaming, entertainment and food & beverage sectors. HRI currently holds  investment grades from primary investment-grade rating agencies: S&P Global Ratings  (BBB) and Fitch Ratings (BBB). For more information on Hard Rock International,  visit www.hardrock.com or shop.hardrock.com 

Media Contacts 

Jimmy Yee – Yankee Communications – jyee@yankeecommunications.us Aurora Olivetti – Murphy O’Brien Public Relations – hardrocktejon@murphyobrien.com Kathy DeGolia – Hard Rock Casino Tejon – kathy.degolia@hrhctejon.com