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Craig Pleva

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Chief Operating Officer at Morongo Casino Resort & Spa
📍 Cabazon, California, United States

Craig Pleva is the Chief Operating Officer at Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, leveraging extensive experience in scaling casino properties and leading major gaming expansions. A Bryant University graduate, he is described by colleagues as a meticulous, proven, and caring leader focused on fostering agile, high-performing teams.

He successfully scaled the Monarch Casino Black Hawk, more than doubling its size to 1, 100 slot machines, 40 table games, and 516 hotel rooms.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Chief Operating Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Cabazon, California, United States
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Priorities

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Operational Scaling
He has a proven track record of scaling casino operations, including more than doubling the size of the Monarch Casino resort during his tenure as General Manager.
Team Leadership
His focus is on team building and professional empathy, creating a work environment where diverse teams can thrive and exceed operational goals.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
Chief Operating Officer
Morongo Casino Resort & Spa
9-2022 - 9-2025
Assistant General Manager
Morongo Casino Resort & Spa
6-2022 - 8-2022
Casino Gaming & Hospitality Executive
None
7-2014 - 5-2022
General Manager
Monarch Casino Black Hawk
10-2010 - 7-2014
Director of Casino Marketing
Atlantis Casino Resort Spa
In the press

Media appearances

"Hardest Job" Craig Pleva, AGMMorongo Casino Resort & Spa. Featured in Facebook
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Casino Management Meets Tech Innovation with Craig Pleva of Morongo Casino Resort & Spa. Featured in YouTube
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Education
1990 - 1994
BA
Bryant University
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