CHAIRWOMAN, SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS (SMBMI)
WHY: Chairs indigenous tribe located in San Bernardino region which holds ownership interest in six hotel properties, approximately 2,000 keys total.
IN THE NEWS: Led purchase of 40% stake in Dana Point’s Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club in June, an estimated $240M investment. Marks largest-ever investment in non-casino property and group’s first reported investment in OC. Has option to increase stake in hotel in the future.
NOTEABLE: Property portfolio includes Highland’s Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel, Residence Inn National Mall in Washington, D.C., Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.
