TUCSON, Ariz. (February 11, 2025) — The Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise announced today that Daniele Chilton will serve as the new CEO overseeing all five Desert Diamond Casinos operating in southern Arizona and Phoenix. Her appointment to the position is effective Feb. 21, 2025.
Daniele 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.
Daniele succeeds Mike Bean, who joined the organization as CEO in 2021 and oversaw successive years of significant growth in the gaming operation. His tenure also included the design, construction, and successful opening of the Desert Diamond Casino White Tanks at San Lucy…