Kansas Crossing Casino + Hotel Hires Gary Mattson as Human Resources Director
Posted on September 7th, 2016
Almost 800 People Signup To Receive News On Open Roles
PITTSBURG, KAN. – The Kansas Crossing Casino + Hotel announced today the addition of Gary Mattson as Director of Human Resources for the casino, hotel and event center, projected to open in March 2017, which expects to hire a total of 400 employees.
Since opening its web site to news and notifications regarding upcoming employment opportunities last month, Kansas Crossing has received nearly 800 submissions.
A native of Pittsburg, Mattson has 20 years of experience in human resources working for large companies throughout Kansas. Prior to his new role with the casino, he was Corporate Talent Development Manager for a Texas firm.
“Hiring and growing a team from scratch is a lifetime opportunity,” said Mattson. “Kansas Crossing is already an exciting story for the entire region, and we’re really looking forward to the next stage of hiring hundreds of great people.”
Mattson has been a long-time adjunct professor at Pittsburg State University and is actively involved in community groups that help support the growth of a skilled workforce in Southeast Kansas. Mattson has a history of working closely with KANSASWORKS and the Kansas Department of Commerce.
“We are excited to have Gary join our team in this critical role,” said Doug Fisher, General Manager of Kansas Crossing Casino + Hotel. “He believes strongly in creating opportunities for a skilled workforce and running a high quality organization. As we begin to ramp up hiring, he will be the pivotal person who ensures we find the best talent possible.”
Jobs at Kansas Crossing Casino + Hotel will cover a wide range including dealers, facilities, security, technology, hospitality and accounting. Area residents who have not yet signed up for employment news may still do so at kansascrossingcasino.com.
The site is also open to Player’s Club registrations and posts construction updates regularly. For more information, visit kansascrossingcasino.com.
About Kansas Crossing Casino + Hotel
The Kansas Crossing Casino + Hotel, located near the junction of U.S. Highways 69 and 400 in Crawford County, is an $80 million development that will feature 625 slot machines, 16 gaming tables, a 123-room Hampton Inn and Suites and entertainment complex. The project will create 400 jobs and is estimated to draw 500,000 visitors annually, largely from Missouri and Oklahoma. The project is scheduled for completion by March 2017. For more information on the Kansas Crossing Casino + Hotel, please visit kansascrossingcasino.com.
