Michael Schrader

Michael Schrader is an experienced executive in the gaming and hospitality industry, currently serving as General Manager of Little River Casino Resort since May 2024. Michael held the position of CEO at Grand Traverse Resort & Casinos from July 2019 to June 2021 and was a board member at Traverse Connect from December 2019 to July 2021. Previous roles include General Manager at Ute Mountain Casino Hotel, Dakota Magic Casino and Hotel, and Ojibwa Casino, where responsibilities encompassed managing operations at multiple gaming establishments. Michael briefly served as Interim CEO for Dakota Nation Gaming Enterprise in 2017, and earlier experience includes roles at Running Creek Casino and Kiowa Casino. Michael holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Davenport University and an Associate of Science in Business Management and Marketing from West Shore Community College.