Independent Director Since: 2025
Board Committees:

• Compliance

Mr. Ruisanchez is an experienced finance executive with a strong track record of implementing capital allocation actions and growth initiatives. His expertise in strategic financial planning, accounting and capital structure management bolsters the Board’s oversight of risk mitigation and growth strategies. 

Mr. Ruisanchez has a BS in Finance from the University of Connecticut School of Business and an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley. 

Key Skills and Expertise

• Finance: Developed over his service as CFO of a gaming entertainment company, where he oversaw financial and administrative operations, managed finance teams and led internal and industry analyses to drive growth and profitability.


• Industry Experience: Mr. Ruisanchez brings deep expertise in the casino industry. At Pinnacle Entertainment, he led key expansion initiatives, including opening a new casino in St. Louis, guiding the planning of a casino in Baton Rouge, and overseeing the acquisition of a racetrack in Ohio. Prior to that, he spent nearly a decade at Bear Stearns, advising corporate clients in the gaming, lodging and leisure industries.


• Strategic Planning / M&A: During his tenure as Pinnacle’s CFO, Mr. Ruisanchez was instrumental in unlocking shareholder value through transformative initiatives, including the acquisition of Ameristar, execution of multiple highly accretive share repurchase programs, a sale-leaseback with GLPI, and strategic discussions with Penn National Gaming, which ultimately led to a merger between the two companies.

Career Highlights

• Sorelle Capital and Sorelle Hospitality – Hospitality, consumer and real estate investment companies 
  • Founding Partner (since 2019)

• Pinnacle Entertainment – Leading gaming entertainment company (acquired by PENN in 2018) 
  • President, CFO (2013-2018), CFO (2011-2013)
  •  EVP, Strategic Planning and Development (2008-2011)

• Bear Stearns & Co. – Investment banking firm 
• Roles of increasing responsibility, including Senior Managing Director (1997-2008)

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