San Manuel Casino announces new COO

(PRESS RELEASE) -- San Manuel Casino announced that Kenji Hall has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer. The announcement follows the promotion of Peter Arceo to General Manager of San Manuel Casino, and Loren Gill to CEO of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. In his new role, Hall will oversee the administration and execution of activities for San Manuel Casino, ensure maximized and sustainable revenues for the Tribe, lead a culture of world-class customer service and oversee the Casino’s expansion project.

“For the past two years, Kenji has played an integral role in laying the foundation for the Casino’s hospitality business and an important advisory role in the opening of Bear Springs Hotel – bringing a true boutique hotel experience to the region,” said Peter Arceo, General Manager of San Manuel Casino. “Kenji was the obvious choice for taking the reins of Casino operations and propelling us new heights.”

Hall joined San Manuel as Chief Operating Officer of the casino’s hospitality division in August 2017 and has since led the team to substantial growth. After overseeing a successful opening for Bear Springs Hotel, Hall will use that experience to help San Manuel Casino execute its vision in the new expansion project. Hall has over 30 years of executive and management experience in gaming and hospitality, having served as Assistant General Manager for Primm Valley Resorts and their three properties – Primm Valley Resort, Buffalo Bill’s and Whiskey Pete’s, and for other well-known organizations including MGM Resorts and Hilton.

"It has been an honor being a part of the amazing growth at San Manuel over the past two years, and I am especially proud of the work we’ve accomplished in our hospitality group,” said Kenji Hall, Chief Operations Officer of San Manuel Casino. “I’m excited for what the future holds and look forward to building on the positive momentum we’ve created as a team here at San Manuel.”