Idaho: Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel names Rod Centers as Director of Strategic Initiatives

Monday, March 9, 2026 6:21 PM
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Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel in Idaho on Monday appointed Rod Centers as Director of Strategic Initiatives, a new position with responsibilities that include helping to guide the property’s big-picture strategy, enhanced execution, and other activities.

Rod Centers (courtesy photo)

Centers has more than 20 years of experience leading operations for a variety of companies including MGM Resorts, Caesars, and Toyota.

“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,” Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel. CEO Laura Penney said in a statement. “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.”

Rege Behe

Rege Behe brings more than 30 years of experience as a journalist to his role as a lead contributor to CDC Gaming. His work ranges from day-to-day industry coverage to deeper features such as the CDC Gaming Roundtables and the “10 Women Rising in Gaming” series.