Casino Association of New Jersey appoints Callender president

The casino industry’s lobbying group has appointed a seasoned veteran to lead them following the abrupt departure of his predecessor. Steve Callender has been named president of the Casino Association of New Jersey, a trade organization that represents the collective interests of all nine Atlantic City casino properties. Callender, 65, is the senior vice president of operations for the East Region of Tropicana Atlantic City’s parent company, Eldorado Resorts Inc.