The Siletz Tribal Council has appointed Samantha McDonald as the new General Manager of Chinook Winds Casino Resort. McDonald brings over 30 years of gaming experience, with 19 years spent in executive roles within Native American gaming.
Originally from Dublin, Ireland, McDonald moved to the U.S. in 1996, where she began her career in the casino industry with a table games position at a casino in Reno, NV. Her extensive background includes serving as General Manager at Golden Acorn Casino and Travel Center in Southern California, as well as Assistant General Manager at Seven Feathers Casino in Canyonville, OR.