Quincy Natay, Chairman of the Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (Navajo Gaming) Board of Administrators, proudly pronounces the appointment of John James as Chief Government Officer. James joins a seasoned government workforce accountable for managing operations on the Twin Arrows Navajo On line casino Resort, Hearth 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,” acknowledged Natay. “John James brings intensive gaming and administration expertise, acknowledged because the trade’s finest for his strategic imaginative and prescient and optimistic influence. His management will drive continued development and success for Navajo Gaming, supporting job creation and financial growth throughout 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 resembling River Rock Leisure Authority in California, the place he carried out strategic enhancements to reinforce income and workforce 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 targets and imaginative and prescient:

As CEO of Navajo Gaming, John James will oversee operations throughout properties in New Mexico and Arizona, guaranteeing alignment with Navajo Gaming’s insurance policies and goals. His major focus will probably be on strengthening the hospitality economic system, producing income for the Navajo Nation, and growing employment alternatives for Navajo Nation members.

“I’m privileged to hitch the Navajo Gaming workforce,” remarked James, as Navajo Gaming reviews. “Underneath the steering of the board and alongside a devoted administration workforce, I stay up for 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, Hearth 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.