Morgans Chief Executive Officer Fred Kleisner will oversee operations at the Hard Rock Hotel for the time being, the company said. He had been overseeing a $750 million expansion that added two hotel towers, casino space and a larger concert hall to the property. Kwasniewski, 56, had been in his current position as president and chief operating officer at the Hard Rock Hotel since New York-based boutique hotel operator Morgans Hotel Group bought the resort in February 2007. We ask that folks respect the family’s privacy.' 'He was kind, hard-working and loyal to his family and friends. 'We wish to express our appreciation for the outpouring of love we have received from people all over the country in response to the loss of our dear husband and dad,' Chesnoff said on behalf of the family. Chesnoff did not have other details about the death and said Kwasniewski’s family is requesting privacy.
Kwasniewski was married with two children, family friend and attorney David Chesnoff said. Metropolitan Police were called to the home Tuesday morning. Kwasniewski’s body was found at his residence in Summerlin. Randy Kwasniewski, the Hard Rock Hotel executive found dead in his home Tuesday, died of a single self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, the Clark County coroner’s office said Wednesday.
