Leadership

Hard Rock International

Hard Rock was born in 1971 when two young Americans, on the hunt for a good hamburger in London, opened their own American-style diner there. Today, the company that began with one music-themed Hard Rock Cafe is one of the world’s most globally recognized brands.

This precipitous global expansion was overseen by the Seminoles following their purchase of Hard Rock International in 2007 with a long-term commitment to invest in the brand, achieving full ownership in 2016. The deal was groundbreaking, making the Seminole Tribe the first Native American Tribe to acquire a major global brand. Assets included in the deal encompass Hard Rock Cafes, Hotels, Casinos, Entertainment venues, and a significant collection of rock and music memorabilia.

O.B. Osceola Jr.

Born and raised in Naples, Florida, O.B. Osceola Jr. began his entrepreneurial pursuits at an early age when he began building Seminole chickees with his father. He later earned a business degree, and his passion for Native-owned business development began. O.B. was appointed by the Seminole Tribe of Florida to the Tribal Council and Corporate Board as liaison to the Naples community.

He has supported the community in many ways, from education and housing to health, senior and family services. His years on the council are marked by tribal milestones such as the design, construction and opening of the Hard Rock Tampa and Hollywood Hotel casinos; the purchase of Hard Rock International, the first Native acquisition of a global brand; the 50th anniversary of the tribal constitution; and amazing growth of tribal gaming revenue from $300 million to more than $1 billion.

O.B. formed the Osceola Group of companies in 2011. Combining diverse business ventures, the Osceola Group portfolio is wide-ranging but shares one fundamental characteristic: commitment to bringing opportunity and success to Native people and businesses. The Osceola Group has four primary components: development, construction, operations management and marketing. Among other projects, a primary mission of the development and construction companies is to build Hard Rock Casinos and Hotels around the world. Osceola Group Marketing provides the much-needed creativity, media experience and market strategy to make the businesses profitable from day one.

Fred Pauzar

Fred Pauzar’s interest in and successful pursuit of entrepreneurial opportunities began while he was still attending public school. Today, as Osceola Group’s President, Fred sits alongside O.B. Osceola Jr., engaged in promoting, partnering, and developing branded businesses and other interests around the world.

A former managing director of investment banking for a leading NYSE-member firm and a senior advisor to noteworthy companies operating around the world, Fred is particularly well-experienced in matters related to leisure and hospitality, entertainment, real estate, corporate development, governance, and growth.

With leadership and experience in corporate planning, operations, and finance spanning four decades, Fred’s long-standing association with O.B. further underpins his core commitment to Osceola Group and to protecting the interests of the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the integrity and success of the Hard Rock brand.

Charlie Tetrick

President, Osceola Group Marketing

In 2011, Charlie Tetrick, President of Walz Tetrick Advertising, partnered with O.B. Osceola Jr., founder of Osceola Group, to establish Osceola Group Marketing (OGM), a premier Native-owned marketing agency. Built on decades of experience and a shared commitment to business growth, OGM integrates national advertising expertise with strategic insight to deliver innovative, results-oriented marketing that enhances visibility, drives measurable success, and cultivates meaningful connections between Native-owned businesses and their audiences.

Charlie is an entrepreneur by heart and started his first agency two decades ago, in 1990. Three years later he merged with, and ultimately purchased, one of the Midwest’s oldest and finest advertising agencies. He has grown Walz Tetrick Advertising to become a real force in the national advertising scene, representing a Blue Chip list of clients. Charlie’s early experience as the internal marketing director for a restaurant and hotel chain has shaped his core understanding of how marketing works within the corporate structure, and he brings this discipline and thoughtful consideration to every client relationship under his stewardship.

Charlie is passionate about giving back to the community, serving on many nonprofit boards and state-level task forces. He has received numerous accolades, including being named Ernst and Young’s 2025 Entrepreneur of the Year for the Heartland Region, an award for ambitious entrepreneurs who are transforming industries, impacting communities and creating long-term value. Charlie’s commitment to community extends across numerous influential organizations, including the Kansas Works State Board, the Kansas Governor’s Economic Council, the Boy Scouts of America, the American Association of Advertising Agencies and the U.S. Air Force Civilian Honorary Squadron Commander (303rd Fighter Wing).