The board of the Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise has extended the contract of current Chief Executive Officer Andy Asselin for another two years. Asselin joined the TOGE in early 2013 and has led the construction and recent opening of the Desert Diamond Casino in the West Valley near Glendale, Arizona.
With more than three decades of experience in the gaming and resort industries, Asselin has managed multiple-location facilities, overseen new facility construction and operated award-winning casinos in Michigan, California and Nevada.
Dr. Angelina Listo, chairwoman of the Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise Board, said, “Andy’s expertise in these areas has been pivotal in guiding TOGE through challenging economic times and building a foundation for even greater success. We are honored to have him continue as CEO.”
Owned and operated by the Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise, the business arm of the Tohono O’odham Nation, Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment operates locations in the West Valley, Tucson, Sahuarita and Why, Arizona.
