Chief Executive Officer Job California Missouri USA,Management

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) serves as the principal executive leader of Morongo Casino Resort & Spa. The CEO is responsible for providing visionary leadership, strategic direction, and executive oversight of all casino, hospitality, entertainment, and gaming related initiatives. This position drives organizational growth through operational excellence, innovative business strategies, property development, and diversification opportunities that strengthen long-term financial sustainability for the Morongo Band of Mission Indians.

The CEO ensures alignment between business growth strategies and Tribal goals while maintaining the highest standards of guest service, regulatory compliance, financial performance, and organizational leadership.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and execute the long-term strategic vision for Morongo Casino Resort & Spa and affiliated business enterprises.
Serve as the primary advisor to the Tribal Council regarding business strategy, economic development, investment opportunities, and industry trends.
Lead the executive leadership team in achieving organizational objectives and sustainable growth.
Establish key performance indicators and accountability measures across all business units.
Provide regular reports to the Tribal Council regarding operational, financial, and strategic performance.
Lead the planning, evaluation, negotiation, and execution of property development and expansion initiatives.
Identify and assess opportunities for new resort developments, hospitality ventures, entertainment venue and related projects.
Oversee feasibility studies, market analyses, and investment evaluations related to development projects.
Coordinate with architects, developers, consultants, contractors, government agencies, and Tribal stakeholders throughout project life cycles.
Ensure development projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and aligned with Tribal objectives.
Evaluate emerging gaming markets, tourism trends, and economic opportunities that support long-term expansion.
Analyze financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and profit and loss statements.
Oversee debt financing, capital funding, and investment decisions related to expansion projects.
Ensure responsible management of organizational resources and assets.
Build and maintain productive relationships with Tribal Members, business partners, government leaders, investors, and community stakeholders.
Represent the organization at industry meetings, conferences, and public events.
Oversee all gaming, hospitality, food and beverage, entertainment, hotel, spa, golf, and support operations.
Ensure exceptional guest experience and service standards across all properties.
Monitor financial performance, revenue generation, profitability, and operational efficiency.
Ensure compliance with all tribal, federal, state, and gaming regulations.
Promote Morongo's reputation as a premier gaming, hospitality, entertainment, and economic development enterprise.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides executive leadership and direction to senior executives, department directors, and business unit leaders.
Develops and maintains a high-performance leadership culture focused on accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Oversees leadership succession planning, executive development, and organizational talent strategies.
Leads cross-functional teams responsible for expansion, development, construction, and strategic growth initiatives.
Fosters a culture of entrepreneurship, innovation, and operational excellence throughout the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated ability to lead large, complex organizations through periods of growth and expansion.
Extensive experience in property development, hospitality, gaming, commercial real estate, economic development, or related industries.
Strong financial acumen with experience managing large-scale capital investments and development projects.
Proven success in negotiating complex business transactions, partnerships, and development agreements.
Deep understanding of strategic planning, organizational leadership, and enterprise growth.
Ability to balance operational excellence with long-term development and expansion objectives.
Strong relationship-building skills and ability to work effectively with Tribal leadership, government agencies, investors, and business partners. High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion.

EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in Business…