Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort Hotel Names Rod Centers as Director of Strategic Initiatives

New position will help guide the property's big-picture strategy and execution.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort Hotel in Idaho has appointed Rod Centers as the new Director of Strategic Initiatives. In this role, Centers will be responsible for helping to shape the property's overall strategy, enhance execution, and contribute to other key initiatives.

Why it matters

The appointment of an experienced executive like Rod Centers to this new strategic role signals the casino resort's commitment to continuous improvement and excellence as it looks to optimize its business opportunities and serve its team and tribal community.

The details

Centers has over 20 years of experience leading operations for major hospitality and retail companies including MGM Resorts, Caesars, and Toyota. In his new position, he will work closely with Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort Hotel CEO Laura Penney to guide the property's big-picture strategy, enhance execution, and contribute to other key activities.

  • Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort Hotel announced the appointment on Monday, March 9, 2026.

The players

Rod Centers

An experienced executive with over 20 years of experience leading operations for companies like MGM Resorts, Caesars, and Toyota.

Laura Penney

The CEO of Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort Hotel.

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What they’re saying

“We've had the pleasure of working with Rod before on projects, so we already know his passion for streamlining operations and building great team culture. We're committed to constantly improving and pursuing excellence so that the business enterprise, our team, and our tribe optimize our dynamic opportunities. We know that Rod will be a key contributor in our mission.”

— Laura Penney, CEO, Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort Hotel (cdcgaming.com)

The takeaway

The appointment of an experienced executive like Rod Centers to the new Director of Strategic Initiatives role at Coeur d'Alene Casino Resort Hotel demonstrates the property's commitment to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and optimizing its business opportunities to best serve its team and tribal community.