Foxwoods CEO Steps Down Amid PandemicJohn James Resigned To Spend Time With Family And Focus On Health |
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James’ resignation was effective immediately and senior vice president of resort operations Jason Guyot will serve as interim CEO until a permanent replacement is found.
James was hired last August after his predecessor Felix Rappaport passed away from a heart attack.
Foxwoods is one of two Connecticut casinos that have been closed since mid-March in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. According to a statement to its employees, James “left his position to spend more time with his family and focus on his overall health and wellness in a time that is critically important for all of us to do.”
Shortly after the shutdown, Foxwoods furloughed more than 5,000 of its employees and has yet to give a date for its reopening.
“The Tribal Council believes that together with our talented executive team, Foxwoods will continue to focus on managing through the remainder of the COVID-19 crisis and the re-opening of our facilities at an appropriate time in a way that prioritizes the health and safety of the members of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, our team members, and the public as a whole. We are currently focused on a strategic reopening plan which will take into consideration safe and social distancing guidelines. We will share updates as our plans are solidified,” said the Tribal Council in a statement.
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