Quincy Natay, Chairman of the Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (Navajo Gaming) Board of Administrators, proudly proclaims the appointment of John James as Chief Government Officer. James joins a seasoned govt group liable for managing operations on the Twin Arrows Navajo On line casino Resort, Fireplace Rock Navajo On line casino, Northern Edge Navajo On line casino, Flowing Water Navajo On line casino, and the Navajo Blue Journey Plaza.
A brand new period of management:
“Navajo Gaming has thrived as a multi-million-dollar enterprise over the past 15 years,” said Natay. “John James brings in depth gaming and administration expertise, acknowledged because the trade’s greatest for his strategic imaginative and prescient and optimistic affect. His management will drive continued progress and success for Navajo Gaming, supporting job creation and financial growth inside the Navajo Nation.”
John James brings over twenty years {of professional} expertise in gaming and hospitality to Navajo Gaming. His earlier roles included CEO positions at distinguished venues reminiscent of River Rock Leisure Authority in California, the place he carried out strategic enhancements to boost income and group morale.
Earlier than becoming a member of Navajo Gaming, James held management roles at a number of tribal casinos, together with CEO of Muckleshoot On line casino Resort, Soboba On line casino Resort, and Gila River Gaming Enterprises. His tenure additionally contains positions with Seminole Gaming, Inc., Pechanga Resort and On line casino, and numerous Station On line casino properties, underscoring his breadth of trade experience.
Strategic objectives and imaginative and prescient:
As CEO of Navajo Gaming, John James will oversee operations throughout properties in New Mexico and Arizona, making certain alignment with Navajo Gaming’s insurance policies and targets. His major focus can be on strengthening the hospitality financial system, producing income for the Navajo Nation, and rising employment alternatives for Navajo Nation members.
“I’m privileged to hitch the Navajo Gaming group,” remarked James, as Navajo Gaming studies. “Below the steerage of the board and alongside a devoted administration group, I look ahead to enhancing visitor experiences and positioning Navajo Gaming as a premier vacation spot recognized for distinctive service.”
Navajo Gaming operates 4 casinos and a journey plaza, using 1,200 people throughout New Mexico and Arizona. Since opening its first property, Fireplace Rock Navajo On line casino, in November 2008, Navajo Gaming has expanded quickly, including extra properties like Flowing Water Navajo On line casino, Northern Edge Navajo On line casino, Twin Arrows Navajo On line casino Resort, and Navajo Blue Journey Plaza.
Established in September 2006, Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (NNGE) is a completely owned enterprise entity of the Navajo Nation. NNGE develops and operates Navajo casinos in compliance with federal and Navajo Nation legal guidelines, in addition to negotiated state compacts relevant to New Mexico and Arizona.
