The Siletz Tribal Council announced that Harold Baugus has resigned from his position of general manager for Chinook Winds Casino Resort effective June 17. Baugus was hired at the beginning of August 2022. In his time as general manager, he successfully lead the team through challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and oversaw numerous property enhancements to include the new monument sign on Highway 101.
John Wheeler has been promoted to interim general manager at Chinook Winds while the Siletz Tribal Council searches for a full-time replacement. Wheeler has been serving as the director of finance for Chinook Winds since September 2015. Wheeler also was interim general manager in 2022.
