Navajo Gaming Hires Parrish

Brian Parrish, a 26-year veteran of the gaming and hospitality industry, has been hired as chief operating officer at Navajo Gaming, operators of New Mexico and Arizona casinos. Previously Parrish was chief executive officer at Quechan Casino in California and Paradise Casino in Arizona.

Navajo Gaming has hired Brian Parrish as chief operating officer. Parrish, who has worked in the gaming and hospitality industry for more than 26 years, previously served as chief executive officer at Quechan Casino in California and Paradise Casino in Arizona. Prior to that, he was chief operating officer and director of sales and marketing for Inn of the Mountain Gods in New Mexico.

Derrick Watchman, chief executive officer of Navajo Gaming, said, “In just five years, Navajo Gaming has grown to become a multi-million dollar enterprise. We are at a pivotal juncture and Brian’s gaming and hospitality expertise, problem solving capabilities and ability to quickly build rapport and lead our employees will allow Navajo Gaming to continue moving forward and meet our strategic business goals.”

Navajo Gaming operates the Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort, Fire Rock Navajo Casino, Northern Edge Navajo Casino and Flowing Water Navajo Casino.