Hard Rock International Award Leader of the Year: Mike Adams, Assistant General Manager at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City Wins This Prestigious Award.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (May 14, 2021) – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City is honored to announce Mike Adams, Assistant General Manager has been awarded Hard Rock International’s “Leader of the Year.” Through his leadership, brand involvement, and result-based performance, Mike Adams has demonstrated what a true leader is capable of.

A true “Hard Rocker” at heart, Adams was instrumental in elevating the Sioux City property to meet Hard Rock International’s elite brand standards in record time, following the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s acquisition of license rights. Adams’ operational efficiency and his ability to motivate and lead sets him apart. Under his leadership, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City has been able to continually break performance records in the market while amplifying the iconic Hard Rock brand.

In 2020, like many across the country, the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City had to adjust to a new level of safety standards. Adams and his team quickly adapted Hard Rock’s SAFE + SOUND protocols, meeting the highest standards of safety, sanitation, food handling and employee training. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City scored the highest in the Medallia Safe + Sound 2020 average and was a close second in the overall Safe + Sound score.

Adams has demonstrated a record of success. His ability to drive profit, form strategic business partnerships, and inspire team members has been instrumental in the success of the property. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City has hit the jackpot with Mike Adams and will rock on with the newly awarded “Leader of the Year.”