For Colleen Acque, the best part of working as Executive Administrative Assistant for Fire Rock Navajo Casino is the celebrations. “I am most proud of helping the leadership team with all employee events such as summer bash, Christmas party, BBQ events and setting up the leadership...
Players Club Supervisor Thelda Begay, an employee for 15 years at Navajo Gaming, has the following advice for anyone just starting at Navajo Gaming or any comparable job. “Be passionate about the job, have strong communication skills, and have confidence in yourself and your work,” she...
Earlinda Bitsoie, Director of Payroll Services for the Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise, first found out about Navajo Gaming through friends. Starting as an Accounts Payable Clerk, she climbed the ladder to Payroll Supervisor, Payroll Manager and now works as the Director of Payroll Services....
Valencia Henderson, Purchasing Manager for Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise, grew up in Twin Lakes, New Mexico. Her maternal clan is Tódík’ǫ́zhí (Salt Water Clan) and her paternal clan is Ta’neeszahnii (Tangle People Clan). Henderson’s maternal grandfather was of the Áshįįhi (Salt People Clan) and her paternal grandparents were of the Mą'ii...
Michelle Jarvison, Slot Supervisor for Fire Rock Navajo Gaming, said she has had an excellent experience working at Navajo Gaming. “In the past 15 years, I have met and worked with many wonderful people,” she said. Jarvison’s maternal clan is Naakai Dine'e people (Mexican clan) and her paternal...
Aletta Joe, Cage Manager for Fire Rock Navajo Gaming, takes pride in moving up in her department over the past 15 years. “Because of my hard work and dedication, this has become more than a job,” Joe said. “It has become my career.” Joe’s maternal clan is...
Kenneth Johnson said he feels honored to have been part of all the opening and design teams for Navajo Gaming Properties and Navajo Blue Travel Plaza. “My first job with Navajo Gaming was with Fire Rock Navajo Casino,” Johnson said. “I heard Navajo was going to...
Alan Martin said he has experienced much pleasure and pride during his 15 years as a Shipping & Receiving Clerk at Fire Rock Navajo Casino. Martin takes pride in being named Employee of the Month and receiving his ADOT Badge, but he said he particularly...
Gift Shop Supervisor Shylah Martin is proud to have worked for Navajo Gaming for 15 years. “Congratulations to all my other teammates who share this 15-year achievement with me,” Martin said. “I’m very grateful/thankful for this job that has allowed me to provide for my family. Time...
Sara Lewis Montoya, 67, was born in Crownpoint, New Mexico and grew up north of Church Rock, New Mexico. Her clans are Meadow People Clan and Red Streak Clan. She attended elementary/middle school at Standing Rock Boarding School and Crownpoint Boarding School. Montoya graduated from...
Virginia E. Perry is thankful for the past 15 years at Navajo Nation Gaming. “We are all a family here,” she said. “I believe anyone can do 15 years, just believe in yourself, and challenge yourself each day. I can say I did my best...
Lucia Redhorse, born Lucia Lee Chee, learned her father’s family’s original last name was Redhorse, or Bi lii’li ch’ii in Navajo. “Through the years the name was broken up and some family members were able to keep Redhorse and others were changed to LeeChee or Lee...
For Players Club Manager Gloriann Tom, there’s never a dull moment working for Navajo Gaming. She’s been with the company for 15 years. She began working with a job in the Navajo Nation Youth Program at age 14. As an adult, she worked at Fire Rock...
Karen Willie, Slot Supervisor for Navajo Gaming, has learned the ins and outs of troubleshooting and installing slot machines over the past 15 years. She said she’s learned the value of teamwork, communication, leadership, and developed a good work ethic. “Leaving the Navajo Nation for the brand...
For Derrick Yazzie, Executive Director of Slot Operations, the biggest challenge of his job is having team members understand the importance of what guest services are all about. “Working with the Navajo Nation, we never had this particular training, but within the gaming industry, guest services...
From her first job as a Soft Count Supervisor for Navajo Gaming in 2008, to her current position as a Slot Tech II, Elvira Yazzie said she has found much enjoyment in helping build and put a casino floor together with the help of other...