NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — Seneca Gaming Corp. announced CFO David Sheridan has been named interim president and CEO, as former CEO Holly Gagnon’s contract expires May 31.

“The Board of Directors thanks Holly for her integral role in shaping Seneca Gaming Corporation for the future. Under her leadership, we have remained competitive in an ever-saturated marketplace and have seen a positive shift in our company’s culture and our Team Member engagement. For this we are grateful,” said Klint Nephew, vice chairman of the board of directors.

Since 2017, under Gagnon’s leadership, Seneca Gaming Corp. successfully completed many projects including the transformative $40 million Seneca Niagara Arrival Experience at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino, the introduction of sports betting at all three of the Seneca casinos as well as the redesign of the hotel rooms for the Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino.

“The Seneca Nation is grateful for Holly’s leadership, and we wish her nothing but continued success in the future,” said Seneca Nation President Rickey Armstrong Sr. “David Sheridan has been a trusted and respected leader with Seneca Gaming Corporation for more than a decade. The Nation must continue to plan for the safe and successful reopening of our gaming facilities, which are an important economic engine for the Seneca people.”