On March 21, 2016, Monarch Casino & Resort Inc. appointed Edwin S. Koenig, 48, as the company's Chief Accounting Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Koenig has served as the company's Director of Corporate Development and Analysis since May of 2015. Prior to joining the company, Mr. Koenig served in various assurance roles at Ernst & Young LLP from November of 2003 to April of 2015.

On March 21, 2016, the company appointed Richard L. Cooley, 69, as its Vice President of Finance, effective immediately. Mr. Cooley has served as the company's Corporate Treasurer since October of 2012. Mr. Cooley also served as Controller for the company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Golden Road Motor Inn Inc.