Executive Management Team
With over 100 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.
![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.
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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.
![Marcus Lucero Vice President of Casino Operations at Jamul Casino Resort]()
Marcus Lucero
Vice President of Casino Operations
Serving as the Vice President of Casino Operations, Marcus Lucero brings more than twenty years of Tribal gaming leadership experience to the Jamul Casino Resort® team. In his role, Marcus oversees all casino operations, including slots, table games, poker, and player development, with a focus on driving operational excellence and enhancing the guest experience.
Serving as the Vice President of Casino Operations, Marcus Lucero brings more than twenty years of Tribal gaming leadership experience to the Jamul Casino Resort® team. In his role, Marcus oversees all casino operations, including slots, table games, poker, and player development, with a focus on driving operational excellence and enhancing the guest experience.
