Casino Hosts
Cheryl Russo
Cheryl was born in Berkeley, California, and moved to Tuolumne County in 1977. She is one of Black Oak Casino Resort’s original team members and has been with us for more than 18 years. Cheryl started out as a Black Oak Café server, then was a Players Club supervisor before becoming a casino host. She loves interacting with our guests – from VIP events to catching up on the gaming floor.
Languages: English
Reza Bahri
Reza was born in Iran and came to the U.S. at age 17. He holds a Business Administration degree from San Jose State University, and has decades of experience in the hospitality and casino industries. Reza has been with Black Oak Casino Resort for 14 years. An avid golfer, he also enjoys soccer and playing guitar.
Languages: English, Farsi
Anna Rahn
Born in La Jolla, California, Anna was raised in a Marine Corps family and has lived all over the U.S. and around the world. Her career encompasses more than 40 years of guest service, including 12 years at Black Oak Casino Resort, starting off in The Gift Basket and Gaming. Anna loves camping, kayaking and hiking.
Languages: English, some Spanish and Japanese
