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Carlos Ruisanchez

Independent Director Since: 2025
Board Committees:

  • Audit

Mr. Ruisanchez is a proven, experienced executive with a long track record of leading strategic capital allocation decisions and growth initiatives. As the former President and CFO of Pinnacle Entertainment (which was purchased by PENN Entertainment), co-founder and partner of a family office focused on real estate development, a successful career in investment banking, as well as nearly a decade as a board member of public companies, Mr. Ruisanchez bolsters the Board’s oversight of capital structure management, 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 investment banking experience and service as President and CFO of a public company in the gaming industry, where he oversaw financial and administrative operations and all M&A activities.
  • Industry Experience: Mr. Ruisanchez brings deep expertise in the casino industry. At Pinnacle Entertainment, he led key expansion initiatives, including the acquisition of a leading multi-jurisdiction gaming operator, the development of several new casinos in various jurisdictions and the sale of Pinnacle to PENN Entertainment in 2018. Prior to that, he spent over a decade as an investment banker at Bear Stearns, advising corporate clients in the gaming, lodging and leisure industries.
  • Strategic Planning / M&A: As President and CFO of a public company in the gaming sector, his tenure focused on operational improvements, effective capital deployment and mergers & acquisitions. Mr. Ruisanchez was instrumental in driving shareholder value through transformative initiatives, including the acquisition of Ameristar and the sale-leaseback transactions with GLPI. 

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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