Johnson Named President and Chief Executive Officer of Pearl River Resort
Choctaw Resort Development Board members have named William "Sonny" Johnson as the official President and CEO of Pearl River Resort, effective January 1, 2019.
CHOCTAW, Miss., Jan. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Choctaw Resort Development Board members have named William "Sonny" Johnson as the official President and CEO of the Pearl River Resort, effective January 1, 2019.
"We are very pleased to offer Sonny this position because of our confidence in his leadership, commitment to our brand, extensive experience and forward-looking approach to operations, said Tribal Chief Phyliss J. Anderson, who also serves as Chair of the CRDE Board. "Under his leadership we have seen great growth at our casinos and resort properties. He has been a force for positive development with our Resort Associates and is highly respected among our management team."
Johnson filled an interim position in 2015 that has now transitioned into a permanent position. He first joined the Resort in August 2012 as Vice President of Casino Operations where he was responsible for the daily operations of all table games operations, slot operations, casino marketing and Bok Homa Casino.
While Johnson served as Interim President & CEO, the Resort has experienced growth under his tenure with a number of initiatives such as introducing Table Games at Bok Homa Casino; introducing SportsBook at Bok Homa Casino and the Pearl River Resort; renovating the Infinity Pool at Golden Moon; reestablishing the Players Club; opening Stogies & Bogeys; and much more.
Prior to joining Pearl River Resort, Johnson served as Vice President of Gaming Operations for Golden Nugget Casino. He previously served as Vice President of Gaming Operations for Turning Stone Resort and Casino; Director of Table Games for Gold Strike Casino and Resort; and Director of Table Games for Beau Rivage. Johnson also worked for the Mirage organization for 20 years where he held various leadership positions.
As the official President & CEO for Pearl River Resort, Johnson will continue to oversee the day-to-day operations of all the Resort properties.
ABOUT PEARL RIVER RESORT
Owned and operated by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, Pearl River Resort is the South's premier resort destination. Pearl River Resort's portfolio of assets includes Silver Star Hotel & Casino, Golden Moon Hotel & Casino, Dancing Rabbit Golf Club, and Geyser Falls Water Theme Park located in Choctaw, Mississippi and Bok Homa Casino located in Sandersville, MS.
The Silver Star and Golden Moon Casinos feature a variety of gaming options, hotel rooms, dining options, retail offerings, conference facilities, live entertainment and a full service spa. Pearl River Resort also offers the latest first-in-state slot machines, elevated poker room, sports betting, a stunning video wall, refreshed buffet, updated promenade, and deluxe resort-style pool and lounge, Infinity Pool at Golden Moon. This updated amenity features indoor pool & hot tub, outdoor infinity pool with zero entry chairs, a bar with large screen TVs, Big Ass® brand fans, three private cabanas, daybeds, high-end green turf, LED lighting, and a staging area for live entertainment and special events. Also featured is Dancing Rabbit Golf Club with two championship golf courses and Geyser Falls Water Theme Park. Bok Homa Casino features over 720 slot machines, 12 table games, an event center and a fabulous quick serve eatery.
SOURCE Choctaw Resort Development Enterprises
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