Rush Street Gaming Appoints Dawn Reynolds Pettit as Senior Vice President of Human Capital Management

A major force in the casino realm, Rush Street Gaming, has named veteran casino leader Dawn Reynolds Pettit as its new Senior Vice President of Human Capital Management.

Pettit possesses a deep well of expertise, having recently acted as Regional Vice President of Human Capital Management for Hard Rock Casino, where she supervised activities across numerous tribal gaming venues in Virginia, Illinois, and Indiana.

In her latest role, Pettit will guide Rush Street Gaming’s initiatives to foster a flourishing workplace environment and deploy high-caliber talent cultivation tactics throughout the organization. Her direction will be key as the company readies to launch its fifth Rivers Casino in Virginia’s Hampton Roads area in January 2023.

“Dawn holds an exceptional standing in the gaming sector as a director who crafts and implements impactful talent approaches,” remarked Tim Drehkoff, Chief Executive Officer of Rush Street Gaming. “We are delighted to embrace her into our expanding group.”

Pettit’s prior background encompasses a position as Regional Vice President of Human Capital Management for Caesars Entertainment, along with a 19-year period at Horseshoe Hammond. She will be stationed at Rush Street Gaming’s central office in Chicago.

“I have consistently respected Rush Street Gaming and its remarkable expansion within the casino sphere,” shared Pettit. “I am enthusiastic to partner with the skilled individuals at Rush Street, particularly the Human Capital Management team, to further elevate our people-centric culture. Collectively, we will guarantee that Rivers Casino persists as a premier employer in each market we serve.”

Following his new position with Rush Street Gaming in Chicago, Pettit plans to retain his roles on the boards of numerous groups. Among these are the Northwest Indiana Food Bank, Indiana University Northwest, the Purdue University Northwest Chancellor’s Executive Council, the Lake Central High School Booster Club, and Girls on the Run, an organization that encourages empowerment for young women through the sport of running.