In early 2020 the COVID-19 pandemic caused Graton Resort & Casino to shut down operations. The hotel project cost $175 million to complete. Amenities include a fitness center and spa, a pool, and a 20,000 square-foot event center. On Novemthe new 200 guest room hotel opened. Estimated permanent jobs is 2000 employees. Estimated first-year gaming revenue is $328.5 million and estimated 7th year is $392 million. The tribe signed a 20-year state gaming compact to pay a percentage of revenues to the state plus $200 million for public safety and other community services. “We have done an excellent job thus far earning us a Four Diamond rating and William Becker is the man who can take us even higher to the next level of excellent service,” said Greg Sarris, tribal chairman for Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, owner of the Rohnert Park facility.The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria opened their 534,000-square-foot casino resort at the northwest edge of Rohnert Park on Nov 5, 2013. He began his career as executive chef at Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts in Singapore, Indonesia and Hong Kong. He also served as vice president of food and beverage at Pinnacle Entertainment. He was responsible for Caesars’s Las Vegas properties including Caesars Palace, Harrah’s, LINQ, Flamingo and Cromwell.

The gaming location stated that Becker worked at Caesars Entertainment Inc., where he held positions including vice president of food and beverage, and director of culinary operations.

“I look forward to leading a new era of excellence for a destination that is already highly acclaimed for its dining, resort, gaming and amenities.” “Graton Resort & Casino is truly a place where creativity in food and beverage can bloom and the team here is amazing,” said Becker.

William Becker has been named as vice president of food and beverage at the 65-acre Graton Resort & Casino in Sonoma County.

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