Clay Crawford is a licensed CPA in Nevada with more than 29 years of senior financial management experience, primarily in the gaming and hospitality industry. He joined Sky River Casino in April 2021 as Vice President of Finance and was promoted to Chief Financial Officer in 2023, overseeing the financial operations of the casino owned by the Wilton Rancheria Tribe and managed with Boyd Gaming Corporation.
Before joining Sky River, Crawford served as Chief Financial Officer for Bridge Capital. The majority of his career was spent at the Mandalay Resort Group, where he held senior finance roles. He was also Corporate Director of Finance at Paragon Gaming, as documented in a 2010 Missouri Gaming Commission presentation.
Crawford’s extensive background in gaming finance and his CPA credentials have been instrumental in guiding Sky River Casino’s financial strategy and growth since its opening. He continues to lead the finance team in supporting the casino’s operational and expansion goals.
Career History
| Company | Role | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Sky River Casino | Vice President of Finance | 2021-01-01 – 2023-01-01 |
| Sky River Casino | Chief Financial Officer (CFO) | – present |