The Northern Arapaho Tribe has announced the appointment of Jenni Wildcat as the new CEO of Wind River Hotel and Casino in Wyoming.
Wildcat takes on the role having worked in a regulatory capacity with the tribe for almost 17 years. She also previously served as a gaming inspector within the Cherokee Nation Gaming Commission.
Wildcat will replace Patrick Leckrone, who led both Wind River and the Northern Arapaho gaming enterprise since 2022. The tribe confirmed the appointment in a press release on its Facebook page.
“The Wind River Reservation is my home and where I’ve chosen to raise my family,” Wildcat said. “I feel blessed with the opportunity to lead the Northern Arapaho gaming enterprise and Wind River Hotel & Casino, which is such an important community gathering spot and economic engine.”
The Northern Arapaho Business Council (NABC) added: “This is a pivotal time for the Wind River Hotel and Casino. We know that Jenni is the right person to lead the enterprise going forward.
“We look forward to her leading our enterprise to strong growth in the future.”
The NABC also praised Leckrone, saying, “We thank him for his leadership and service to the tribe and wish him well.”
Another New Appointment for Northern Arapaho
In related news, the NABC has named Shawn Brown as the new CEO of Arapaho First.
The organization oversees tribe-operated businesses including Little Wind Loads and Black Mountain Ink & Thread. Leckrone has also been serving as CEO of the division.
Brown moves into the new role having previously served as manager of Northern Arapaho Propane and Solid Waste.
“Shawn is a long-time Northern Arapaho employee who has proven himself,” the NABC said. “He has proven himself and is well qualified to lead Arapaho First.”
