TUCSON, AZ — The Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise has announced that James O’Kimosh will serve as GM overseeing Desert Diamond Casino Tucson, Desert Diamond Casino Sahuarita, and Desert Diamond Casino Why in Southern Arizona. O’Kimosh had previously been serving as Southern Arizona Slot Director.
O’Kimosh is a tribal member of Menominee and Arikara heritage and was born and raised on the Menominee Indian Reservation in Keshena, WI. His professional career spans education and gaming, reflecting a broad leadership background. He began his career as a math and computer science teacher and later served as a college professor of information technology. He has since held executive-level roles in the gaming industry, including information technology director, project manager, casino general manager, and slot director. O’Kimosh joined Desert Diamond Casino in 2019 and most recently served as Southern Arizona slot director.
“We are excited to welcome James to the position of General Manager for our three Southern Arizona casinos,” said Daniele Chilton, CEO for the Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise. “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.”
“It’s an honor to have this opportunity to serve as General Manager for three unique casinos,” said O’Kimosh. “Southern Arizona is where Desert Diamond Casino got its start and there is still so much room to grow. 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.”
