Indiana: Rising Star Casino onboards former Casino del Sol CFO Jeff Michie as VP, General Manager

Full House Resorts announced Friday that it has named Jeff Michie as Vice President and General Manager of its Rising Star Casino Resort in Rising Sun, Indiana. Subject to customary gaming approvals, Michie will replace Angi Truebner-Webb, who will become the General Manager of the company’s Silver Slipper Casino Hotel in Hancock County, Mississippi.

Michie joins Rising Star from Casino del Sol, a large casino resort in Tucson, Arizona. As the Chief Financial Officer of Casino del Sol, Michie oversaw the property’s finance, surveillance, and golf course departments.

Michie has also served in senior management positions at several casinos that directly compete with Rising Star, including as the Senior Vice President of operations and finance of Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati, and as Assistant General Manager and CFO for Belterra Casino Resort and Spa.

Rising Star Casino, Indiana

During his career, Michie has also served as General Manager for several properties, including the Belle of Baton Rouge Casino and Hotel in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and the Horizon Casino and Hotel in Vicksburg, Mississippi. He earned his bachelor’s degree in finance and public administration from San Diego State University.

In connection with his hiring, the compensation committee of the company’s board of directors approved a grant of an inducement equity award of 19,921 restricted shares to Michie. 

Subject to his continuing service through the vesting dates, one-third of the total number of shares granted will vest on November 11th, 2025, 2026, and 2027, the anniversary dates of Michie’s commencement of employment and the grant of restricted shares.

Additionally, in connection with their hirings, the Compensation Committee approved grants of inducement equity awards to two additional employees: Kimberly Bender and Katelynn May, who were each granted 4,107 restricted shares. 

For both Bender and May, one-third of the total number of shares granted will vest on November 12th, 2025, 2026, and 2027, subject to their continuing service through the vesting dates, which are the anniversary dates of the grants of restricted shares.