Mike Bean appointed President of Hard Rock Casino Tejon

The Tejon Indian Tribe and Hard Rock Casino Tejon have appointed Mike Bean as Property President. Bean is scheduled to officially assume his new role on October 5.

Bean brings over 30 years of experience in the gaming and hospitality industry, specifically within tribal gaming enterprises. He previously served as the CEO of Morongo Casino Resort & Spa and held the position of CEO at Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment in Arizona.

He succeeds Chris Kelley, who led the property through its initial opening and first year of operations. Octavio Escobedo III, Chairman of the Tejon Indian Tribe, stated that Bean’s experience in developing teams and operational excellence makes him the right leader to guide the property through upcoming growth and developments.