Harrah’s Resort Southern California Appoints Ryan Adams VP of Resort Operations

Harrah’s Resort Southern California has appointed Ryan Adams as VP of Resort Operations. Adams previously served as the property’s Director of Food & Beverage. He will now oversee hotel operations, culinary, retail, spa and guest experience initiatives, with an emphasis on service excellence and operational growth at the Funner, California location.

“Ryan has been an invaluable leader and trusted mentor across Harrah’s Resort Southern California since joining us in 2023,” said Jill Barrett, SVP/GM. “His deep hospitality acumen paired with a collaborative, people-first approach makes him the perfect choice to lead resort operations and ensure our guests continue to enjoy the standout hospitality that Funner is known for.”

Adams’ Record Since 2023

Adams joined the resort in 2023 as Director of Restaurant Operations before advancing to Director of Food & Beverage. He has focused on strengthening collaboration across departments and building a culture of service, accountability and continuous improvement. Adams applies a people-first philosophy that treats empowered team members as central to strong guest experiences.

Background Across Southern California Venues

Before Harrah’s Resort Southern California, Adams held operational leadership positions at major entertainment and gaming sites. His roles included Senior Stage Manager at Disneyland, Multi-Unit Operations Manager at Soboba Casino Resort and Director of Beverage at Pechanga Resort Casino. The appointment draws directly on that foundation in hospitality and operations.