BATTLE CREEK, MI – FireKeepers Casino Hotel has promoted BJ Bouschor to the role of Chief Information Officer (CIO). Bouschor, a member of the FireKeepers team since 2014, brings more than two decades of information technology experience within the gaming and casino industry to his new executive role.
A member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, Bouschor’s gaming technology career began in 2002 as a Slot Data Systems Operator/Analyst with Kewadin Casinos in Sault Ste. Marie, MI. He quickly rose through the ranks, ultimately serving as Manager of the IT Gaming Division, where he oversaw technology operations for five casino properties in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. His leadership contributed to the successful launch of new properties and the implementation of multiple enterprise-level systems.
Since joining FireKeepers as Director of Information Technology, Bouschor has led transformative advancements in IT operations. Promoted to Vice President of Information Technology in 2015, he has overseen critical areas including cybersecurity, infrastructure, data analytics, and digital innovation. In his new role as CIO, he will continue shaping FireKeepers’ technology strategy while leading a multidisciplinary team across network operations, support services, database development, program management, audio visual, cybersecurity, and business/application analysis.
“BJ’s leadership has been instrumental in positioning FireKeepers at the forefront of secure, innovative, and guest-focused technology,” said Frank Tecumseh, CEO of FireKeepers Casino Hotel. “His deep technical expertise, strategic mindset, and ability to anticipate future needs make him the ideal person to lead us into the next era of digital transformation.”