Cowlitz Tribe hires casino GM

KARA FOX-LaROSE

The Cowlitz Indian Tribe, in collaboration with their partner, Mohegan Sun, has named Kara Fox-LaRose as general manager of the $500 million Cowlitz Casino project.

With more than 20 years of gaming and hospitality experience, Fox-LaRose will be responsible for day-to-day operations of the facility, which the Tribe expects to open in spring 2017.

Previously, Fox-LaRose served as assistant general manager of Mohegan Sun Pocono (MSP), in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. In that role she was responsible for the planning and execution of a multi-million-dollar expansion that introduced a hotel, convention center, spa and lobby bar in 2013.

Fox-LaRose was named one of Northeastern Pennsylvania Business Journal’s ‘Top 25 Women in Business,’ and Global Gaming Business Magazine named her one of their 2016 ‘25 People to Watch.’

Over the next few months, according to the Tribe, efforts will be focused on developing the property’s brand, establishing the executive management team, securing retail and dining vendors and connecting with the community.

Krehbiel, NormNORM KREHBIEL

The Port of Longview Board of Commissioners has named current chief operating officer Norm Krehbiel as interim CEO. Krehbiel replaces former Port of Longview CEO Geir Kalhagen, who was released by the board earlier this month.

Krehbiel first joined the port in 1993 as director of facilities and engineering. In this role, he was responsible for managing the construction and maintenance of nearly 850 acres of infrastructure and development. In 2008, he was appointed to the position of deputy executive director and later COO.

“Norm is a steadying influence with a strong track record,” said Commission President Bob Bagaason. “We as a commission have all of the confidence in the world that he will continue to do well for the port in this new capacity.”

“The port is well positioned for growth and I am committed to leading this organization to its full potential,” said Krehbiel in a press release. “I’m honored to lead a team so dedicated to the port’s success.”

Krehbiel holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and serves on the Public Facilities District Board and the Southwest Washington Regional Airport board. He resides in Longview with his wife Denise.

KevinKEVIN STONELAKE

Real estate firm Coldwell Banker Bain (CB Bain) has named Kevin Stonelake as principal manager of its Longview office.

Previously in sales with CB Bain’s Vancouver office, Stonelake has more than 25 years in real estate and nearly 16 years as a managing broker.

“I’m excited about Longview because we’re still an affordable community,” he said, noting that prices in Longview are less expensive than in Vancouver. “I see the potential for three to five years of good growth here.”

The firm’s Longview office is located at 796 Commerce Ave., Suite 100.

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