Navajo Gaming Appoints Herb Clah Jr. as Executive Director of Human Resources
Veteran HR Leader Brings Over 25 Years of Experience to Key Leadership Role
(Flagstaff, AZ – June 2025) – John James, CEO of the Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (Navajo Gaming), proudly announces the appointment of Herb Clah Jr. as Executive Director of Human Resources. Clah brings more than 25 years of executive and senior-level experience in human resources management, much of it with tribal governments and enterprises.
“We’re thrilled to have Herb Clah Jr. join our executive team,” said CEO John James. “Herb’s deep experience, cultural insight, and strategic HR leadership will be a tremendous asset to Navajo Gaming. His dedication to our people, and his understanding of both the operational and community sides of our enterprise, make him an ideal fit for this critical role.”
Clah is a graduate of the University of Arizona with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a minor in American Indian Studies. He also holds a master’s degree in Management and a certification in Human Resources Management from the University of Phoenix. Over his career, Clah has led HR teams for several tribal and private organizations, including executive roles with the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, Gila River Indian Community, and Tohono O’odham Nation. Most recently, he served as HR Director for more than eight years with the Utah Navajo Health System (UNHS) in Montezuma Creek, Utah. During that time, he also contributed to Navajo Gaming’s growth as a member of its Board of Directors.
As Executive Director of Human Resources for Navajo Gaming, Clah will oversee enterprise-wide HR strategy including workforce planning, recruitment and retention, employee development, performance management, and compliance. He will focus on building a strong, engaged workforce that reflects Navajo values while supporting the continued growth and operational excellence of the organization.
“I’m honored to join Navajo Gaming in this new capacity,” said Clah. “Having previously served on the Board of Directors, I’ve seen firsthand the dedication and potential of this team. I look forward to supporting our employees, strengthening our HR programs, and helping to build a positive and thriving workplace across all Navajo Gaming properties.”
To learn more about Navajo Gaming and its properties, visit www.NavajoGaming.com
About The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (Navajo Gaming):
Navajo Gaming is a Navajo Nation wholly owned business entity created by the Navajo Nation in September 2006 to develop and operate Navajo casinos in New Mexico and Arizona.
Employing more than 1,200 employees, NNGE operates four casinos and a travel plaza in New Mexico and Arizona, opening its first property, the Fire Rock Navajo Casino near Gallup, New Mexico, in November 2008. Within five years, additional properties were added, including the Flowing Water Navajo Casino (October 2010); Northern Edge Navajo Casino (January 2012); Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort (May 2013); and the Navajo Blue Travel Plaza (September 2020). To learn more about Navajo Gaming visit www.NavajoGaming.com
Navajo Gaming is one of many Navajo Nation-owned and operated enterprises that is charged with the mission of creating jobs, increasing revenues, and stimulating incremental economic development within the Navajo Nation.
