Station Casinos President Richard Haskins Dies

How the Station Casinos President Died

Station Casinos President Richard Haskins has died. Haskins died on Saturday after a watercraft accident.

He was 56 years old.

How the Station Casinos President Died

Station Casinos President Richard Haskins dies
Station Casinos President Richard Haskins dies

Haskins’ ski collided with a 27-foot powered boat that was driven by James Moffat, 77.  Additionally, the accident happened in Little Traverse Bay. Also, Haskins was then transported to a launch area in  Harbor springs where he was pronounced dead by EMS responders.

It is with profound sadness that we announce that Richard J. Haskins, President of Red Rock Resorts, Inc. and Station Casinos LLC, died today in a watercraft accident while vacationing in Michigan. The entire Station Casinos family mourns this loss. On behalf of our Board of Directors, management team and employees,  we extend our deepest sympathies to the Haskins family,” the company said in a statement Saturday.

“The Board of Directors expects to make further announcements regarding its plan of succession in the coming days”. The company said in a statement.

Frank Fertitta, III, CEO and Chairman of the Red Rock Resorts, Inc. Board of Directors, issued a statement on behalf of the Company.

Words cannot express what Rich has meant to the Company and to me in the 25 years he has been with the company. He was a trusted advisor, a brilliant strategist, a steady hand in good times and in bad and most important – a friend to all. It is very hard to imagine Station Casinos being the Company it is today without Rich. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with his children, his family and his loved ones,” he said.

 The Station Casinos President’s History in the company

Haskins joined the company, in November 1995 as its general counsel. Also, the company was then known as Station Casinos. Additionally, he was a lawyer in Nevada before joining the company.

Haskins was promoted to vice president in 1998. In 2015 he served as president of the company. He became president of Red Rock Resorts in January 2016.

 Conclusion

Haskins was vacationing in Michigan with his family when the accident happened. Additionally, details of the funeral are not yet known. Additionally, the accident happened at about 2:15 pm on Saturday. Haskins was leading the reopening of the company following the COVID-19 pandemic.

FAQs

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