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Ernie Stevens III
Councilman, Business Committee
Oneida Nation
Ernie Stevens III is a Councilman on the Business Committee of Oneida Nation.
Michael Ka'ahanui
Director of Marketing
Muckleshoot Casino
Michael Ka'ahanui is the Director of Marketing at Muckleshoot Casino in Auburn, WA.
Michael Bonakdar
General Manager
North Star Mohican Casino Resort
Michael Bonakdar, General Manager, North Star Mohican Casino Resort, has established himself as a top notch industry executive previously holding key positions at Caesars Entertainment, MGM Resorts International, and Quinault Beach Resort and Casino.
Apache Danforth
Director
NATOW
Apache promotes the development of Native American tourism for the benefit of the Wisconsin Tribes and their surrounding communities, recognizing the unique contributions and significant impact tribes have on Wisconsin's tourism industry.
Steve Neely
COO
Casino Del Sol
Steve Neely has been involved in native gaming for many years, and has been instrumental in helping the tribes increase profits and plan for the future.
Joe Nayquonabe
COO and Board Chairman
Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures
Joseph Nayquonabe serves as the chief operating officer and chair of the board of directors for Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures. Joe analyzes new business opportunities and oversees the Band’s existing businesses.
Ernie Stevens Jr.
Chairman
National Indian Gaming Association
Ernie Stevens Jr. is the Chairman and national spokesperson for the National Indian Gaming Association in Washington, D.C. He works to educate Congress, the media and the public about the positive impacts of Indian gaming on tribal and nearby communities.
Chris Jenner
VP Digitial Marketing Strategy
Caesars Entertainment Corp.
Chris Jenner's passion is driving exponential growth via data-driven, customer-focused marketing as VP Digital Marketing Strategy for Caesars Entertainment. Learn how the world’s most diversified casino-entertainment player operates.
Rojelio Rubio
Director of Marketing
Dakota Magic Casino & Hotel
Rojelio Rubio, Marketing Director at Dakota Magic Casino & Hotel, is an example to all Native People that education, hard work and having an open mind can lead to success. Rojelio shares the hardships of his life growing up as a Native American in the mountains of Arizona with no running water and homes made of mud...but now there are good schools with modern homes and infrastructure. We must mentor every generation of our people to work hard and make the future even better.
Conrad Granito
General Manager
Muckleshoot Casino
Conrad Granito is an Indian Gaming veteran with over 26 years of experience in supporting, assisting and developing strong economic operations with Tribal Nations. Over that period of time he has worked directly for 6 Tribes and consulted with over 55 Tribal gaming operations in the areas of feasibility, site locations, internal controls, regulatory oversight, gaming development, operational effectiveness, marketing and player acquisition strategies as well as other related matters.