Ryan Eller has been appointed as Executive Vice President & General Manager at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland

Ryan Eller is a U.S. Naval Academy and Harvard Business School graduate who will lead operations at the AAA Four Diamond-rated hotel, luxury gaming and entertainment destination, which attracts more than 10 million visitors each year.

In his new role, Mr. Eller will assume oversight of the day-to-day management and operations of the property, which is entering its second decade as Maryland's preferred gaming destination and one of the largest commercial casinos in the country. He will step into the role focused on driving growth, while consistently enhancing customer service and encouraging Team Member engagement.

With nearly 20 years in the gaming and hospitality industries, Mr. Eller is an industry veteran with extensive experience leading organizations through start-up, expansion, and complex market transactions. He brings a wealth of meaningful experience to his new position, including guiding organizations through unique challenges encountered in turnarounds, enterprise expansion, asset development, restructuring, and mergers and acquisitions.

Mr. Eller most recently served as President of GH Holdings in Austin, Texas. Prior to that position, he was the President, CEO, and Director at Empire Resorts, Inc. in New York. Mr. Eller has also held leadership positions at prestigious gaming destinations throughout his career, including Genting Americas/Resort World in New York, Pearl Rivers Resorts in Jackson, Mississippi, PCI Gaming in Mobile, Alabama, and Caesars Entertainment in Memphis, Tennessee. Mr. Eller has also served as Chairman of New York Gaming Commission and served on the board of various trade and community organizations.