Loren Gill Casino
Loren Gill is vice president and general manager of the Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino in East Peoria. His bachelor’s degree in production and operations management from Eastern Illinois University and MBA from the J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University positioned him to manage casinos.
San Manuel Casino is operated by the band in Highland, California and Loren Gill, chief executive of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, said the Raiders' popularity in Southern California would ensure the deal would be a success for the band. 'The popularity of the Raiders in Southern California is unmatched,' Gill said. Tribe elevates San Manuel Casino GM Loren Gill to lead enterprise and continue growth trajectory, building toward the future San Manuel Indian Reservation (Highland, Calif.), (March 22, 2019) – The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians today announced it has named Loren Gill as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Jerry Peresa who was named CEO. Gill moves into the position formerly held by Jerry Peresa, who was named CEO Emeritus in September 2018. According to Jenna Brady and Kenneth Shoji, both of whom are authorized to speak on beh a lf of the tribe, “Since joining San Manuel Casino as g eneral m anager in 2015, Loren Gill has led the c asino.
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San Manuel Casino’s former general manager and interim Chief Executive Officer, Loren Gill, was recently promoted to serve as the tribe’s Chief Operating Officer. In his new role, Gill is now responsible for managing the tribal government including its overall leadership and strategic operations, as well as its business operations. When making the announcement San Manuel officials noted that since joining the casino as General Manager in 2015, Gill has led the Casino through unprecedented, sustained growth. In addition, he has nearly 25 years of direct gaming management experience. “Loren exemplifies the Tribe’s vision, mission and values and is committed to further unifying San Manuel across the enterprise,” said Lynn Valbuena, Chairwoman of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. “While his long career in the gaming industry speaks to his expertise in casino management, it is his passion for and commitment to the Tribe that make him the right person to lead our Tribal Government Operations and Casino enterprises,” she lauded. According to Valbuena, Gill played a key leadership role both for San Manuel Casino and in the transition of the Tribal Government Operations, as interim Chief Executive Officer (a role who shared with two others). She further noted how his efforts will ultimately move the Tribe toward a brighter future and extend San Manuel Casino’s position as one of the top entertainment destinations in Southern California.”“I am honored to serve in this important role and for the opportunity to work even closer with the Tribe to create a brighter future for San Manuel,” said Loren Gill, Chief Executive Officer of San Manuel. “The Tribe is very special to me, and I am grateful to contribute in my new role to an organization that has done so much to help others.” Header Photo: New COO Loren Gill
Loren Gill, chief executive officer for San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, has left his position. The band operates the San Manuel Casino in San Bernardino County, Southern California.
No reason was given for Gill’s departure. However, San Manuel Tribal Chairman Ken Ramirez issued this statement: “Loren has developed what we believe is one of the strongest teams in the country, has led our economy to record growth, and has given us a pathway for future diversification.” He added, “He is a consummate builder and creator, and we are grateful for his contributions over the past five years.”
Loren Gill Casino
The current CFO, Laurens Vosloo, will serve as interim CEO.
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Gill was named CEO in 2019 after serving for three years as general manager of the San Manuel Casino.
Ramirez recently replaced former chairwoman, Lyn Valbuena, who had led the tribe since 2012.