The Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise announced that Daniele Chilton will serve as the new CEO overseeing all five Desert Diamond Casinos operating in southern Arizona and Phoenix — including Desert Diamond Casino in Glendale and the newly opened Desert Diamond White Tanks. Her appointment to the position is effective Feb. 21.
Chilton will become the first Tohono O’odham Nation tribal member to serve as CEO of the Enterprise in a permanent capacity. With over 30 years of experience in gaming, she brings a wealth of industry expertise to her new role.
Most recently she served as chief operations officer, overseeing five casinos and nearly 4,000 team members and has held multiple other positions including General Manager and others within the organization.
Chilton succeeds Mike Bean, who joined the organization as CEO in 2021 and oversaw successive years of growth in the gaming operation. His tenure also included the design, construction and successful opening of the White Tanks facility at San Lucy.
Desert Diamond Casinos throughout the state will now be under the purview of new CEO Danielle Chilton.
“We are thrilled to welcome Daniele as our new CEO,” Jacob Moore, chairman of the Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise Management Board, said. “She has played an integral role in the operation’s success and has the expertise and experience to lead the Enterprise forward.”
“I want to thank Mike Bean for his extraordinary service to the Enterprise,” he added. “He led us through significant expansion and helped further develop our leadership team, ensuring a seamless transition moving forward. We wish him well in his future endeavors.”
“It is an honor to be selected to lead this incredible organization,” Chilton said. “As a tribal member and long-time team member, I am committed to our mission of creating greater economic opportunity for the Tohono O’odham Nation and providing top-tier experiences for our guests.”
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