CHOCTAW, MS – The Choctaw Resort Development Enterprise (CRDE), a business enterprise of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, has announced significant leadership changes at Pearl River Resort.
Timothy Hill has been appointed as the Interim President and CEO of Pearl River Resort. Hill, a vital member of the executive team, brings over 40 years of extensive experience in the gaming industry. His career includes key roles at Pearl River Resort and other major casinos, where he has overseen operations, gaming, and resort management.
Connie Deon has been appointed as the Acting Chief Financial Officer. Deon is a veteran gaming and hospitality executive with over 28 years of experience in finance. Her notable positions include Executive Director of Finance and Financial Controller at Pearl River Resort, as well as Financial Controller at Isle of Capri Casino.
These appointments follow the decision of the CRDE Board to transition to new leadership, resulting in the departure of Sonny Johnson as CEO and Patrick Fox as CFO.
“The CRDE Board of Directors has taken action and made a decision to move forward with these changes in leadership,” said Chief Cyrus Ben. “We will continue with prioritizing to make improvements and progress for our resort properties. Both Tim and Connie have many years of experience in their respective fields. I have complete faith they will do a great job in these interim positions.”
