Executive Management Team
With over 120 years of combined experience in casinos, our Executive Team is composed of the most exceptional leaders in the industry. Dedicated to making Jamul Casino Resort the best casino (and soon, hotel!), this team works around the clock to create a fun and safe environment for all who visit. Meet each member of leadership below.
![Mary Cheeks, President & General Manager of Jamul Casino Resort, standing confidently in the best San Diego casino in California.]()
Mary Cheeks
President & General Manager
President and General Manager of Jamul Casino Resort®, Mary Cheeks, is an industry veteran with 30 years of experience in casino management and casino finance.
President and General Manager of Jamul Casino Resort®, Mary Cheeks, is an industry veteran with 30 years of experience in casino management and casino finance.
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Lori Ware
Chief Financial Officer
Lori Ware serves as Chief Financial Officer at Jamul Casino Resort®, where she leads all financial operations and strategy during a major phase of growth, including the debut of the property’s new hotel tower and spa. With over two decades of experience in the gaming and hospitality industries, Lori is known for driving operational excellence and aligning finance with long-term business goals.
Lori Ware serves as Chief Financial Officer at Jamul Casino Resort®, where she leads all financial operations and strategy during a major phase of growth, including the debut of the property’s new hotel tower and spa. With over two decades of experience in the gaming and hospitality industries, Lori is known for driving operational excellence and aligning finance with long-term business goals.
![Anthony Ventura, Vice President of Gaming Operations for Jamul Casino Resort, standing confidently in front of the casino floor.]()
Anthony Ventura
Vice President of Gaming Operations
As the Vice President of Gaming Operations for Jamul Casino Resort®, Anthony Ventura brings over 35 years of experience in the casino gaming industry.
As the Vice President of Gaming Operations for Jamul Casino Resort®, Anthony Ventura brings over 35 years of experience in the casino gaming industry.
![Benjamin Petell, Vice President of Non-Gaming Operations for Jamul Casino Resort, standing in front of the vibrant casino floor.]()
Benjamin Petell
Vice President of Non-Gaming Operations
Serving as the Vice President of Non-Gaming Operations, industry leader Benjamin Petell brings more than fifteen years of experience managing large-scale resort amenities and food & beverage operations to the Jamul Casino Resort® team.
Serving as the Vice President of Non-Gaming Operations, industry leader Benjamin Petell brings more than fifteen years of experience managing large-scale resort amenities and food & beverage operations to the Jamul Casino Resort® team.
![Headshot of Charles Daniel Jr., Vice President of Human Resources at Jamul Casino Resort, smiling in professional attire with vibrant casino lights in the background.]()
Charles Daniel, Jr.
Vice President of Information Technology
As the Vice President of Information Technology, industry leader Charles Daniel, Jr. brings more than twenty years of success transforming large businesses by adopting innovative and progressive technologies to the Jamul Casino Resort® team.
As the Vice President of Information Technology, industry leader Charles Daniel, Jr. brings more than twenty years of success transforming large businesses by adopting innovative and progressive technologies to the Jamul Casino Resort® team.
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Tom Malloy
Vice President of Marketing
Tom brings to us 25 years of Marketing experience holding leadership positions at Potawatomi, Chukchansi and Table Mountain Casinos providing oversight to Marketing. Tom believes that his most significant career accomplishment is building teams, obtaining input from every branch of the organization, and generating collaborative environments.
Tom brings to us 25 years of Marketing experience holding leadership positions at Potawatomi, Chukchansi and Table Mountain Casinos providing oversight to Marketing. Tom believes that his most significant career accomplishment is building teams, obtaining input from every branch of the organization, and generating collaborative environments.
