The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians of Southern California announced Friday that it has tabbed Loren Gill to be its new chief executive officer. Gill has been the San Manuel Casino’s general manager since 2015.
“I am honored to serve in this important role and for the opportunity to work even closer with the Tribe to create a brighter future for San Manuel,” Gill said. “The Tribe is very special to me, and I am grateful to contribute in my new role to an organization that has done so much to help others.”
Gill led the casino into a period of sustained growth as general manager, playing a key leadership role both for San Manuel Casino and in the transition of the Tribal Government Operations as a member of the Interim Office of the CEO. In both roles, Gill was the key lead of the Yaamava’ expansion project, which broke ground last July and will include the casino’s first onsite hotel, an entertainment venue, and an array of other amenities, including new dining options and retail and event spaces.
“Loren exemplifies the Tribe’s vision, mission and values, and is committed to further unifying San Manuel across the enterprise,” San Manuel Band Chairwoman Lynn Valbuena said in a statement. “While his career in the gaming industry speaks to his expertise in casino management, it is his passion for and commitment to the Tribe that make him the right person to lead our Tribal Government Operations and Casino enterprises.”
Gill will now be responsible for overall leadership and strategic operations for San Manuel Tribal Government Operations, as well as San Manuel Casino. He succeeds Jerry Peresa, who was named CEO Emeritus in September 2018.
Peter Arcero will assume the San Manuel Casino’s General Manager position on an interim basis until a permanent successor is named. Arceo has been the Casino’s Chief Operating Officer since August 2018. Prior to that, he spent three years as its Chief Marketing Officer.
“As excited as I am to serve in a new role as San Manuel CEO, I know the casino will continue to flourish with the current leadership team,” said Gill. “Peter is a great leader who embodies our core values, and I am looking forward to continue working with him and the rest of our executive leadership team to build a greater future, together.”
