Cherokee Nation Entertainment
Gary Weddell has a diverse work experience spanning over several decades. Gary started their career at Wal-Mart in 1976 as a Stockman and held various positions including Department/Receiving Manager, Assistant Manager, Store Manager, and District Manager. Gary then became a Store Director in the Supercenter Division, responsible for managing large teams and achieving significant profit growth. Gary also worked as a District Manager at Wal-Mart, where they managed multiple stores and consistently increased profits while controlling expenses. After working at Wal-Mart, they joined Dollar General as a District Manager, supervising multiple stores and establishing sales and profit goals. Currently, they are Vice President of Gaming & Retail Operations at Cherokee Nation Entertainment, where they have held several roles including General Manager of the West Siloam Springs Casino and General Manager of the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. In these roles, they oversaw construction and relocation projects, recruited top talent, and improved overall income and operational performance. Overall, Gary Weddell has a strong background in retail and gaming operations, with a proven track record of strategic leadership and achieving impressive results.
From 1973 to 1976, Gary Weddell attended Claremore High School. No degree or field of study information is provided.
Cherokee Nation Entertainment
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Cherokee Nation Entertainment is one of the largest and most successful tribal businesses in the country. As the retail, gaming and entertainment entity of the Cherokee Nation, it owns and operates Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa, nine Cherokee Casinos, and a variety of restaurants, entertainment venues, retail shops, fuel/convenience stores, golf courses, hotels, a horse racing track and an RV campground. As the brand continues to expand its offerings and footprint, Cherokee Nation Entertainment remains dedicated to the well-being of the Cherokee Nation and the communities that it calls home.