The Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise on Monday announced James O’Kimosh will serve as General Manager, overseeing Desert Diamond Casino Tucson, Desert Diamond Casino Sahuarita, and Desert Diamond Casino Why, all in Southern Arizona.
James O’Kimosh (courtesy photo)
O’Kimosh, who previously served as Desert Diamond Casino Southern Arizona Slot Director since 2019, is a member of Menominee and Arikara heritage and was born and raised on the Menominee Indian Reservation in Keshena, Wisconsin. He has spent his professional career developing a leadership portfolio.
“We are excited to welcome James to the position of General Manager for our three Southern Arizona casinos,” Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise CEO Daniele Chilton said in a statement. “During his time at the Enterprise, James has demonstrated a distinguished track record of strong leadership, operational excellence, and strategic vision that will play a key role in continuing to grow our Southern Arizona properties.”
O’Kimosh has a background in education, serving as a math and computer science teacher and as a college professor of information technology. He also has held executive-level positions in the gaming industry as information technology director, project manager, casino general manager, and slot director.
“It’s an honor to have this opportunity to serve as General Manager for three unique casinos Southern Arizona is where Desert Diamond Casino got its start and there is still so much room to grow,” O’Kimosh said. “I look forward to working with our incredible team members to build on more than three decades of success and keep our operations moving forward.”