Mickey Ward

Mickey Ward has a diverse work experience. Mickey started in 2006 as a Director at The Light Group, where they worked until 2011. During this time, they also held a corporate role at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa and served as the interim Director of Casino Operations for a year. In 2010, they briefly worked at Wynn Las Vegas. Since 2011, Mickey has been with Cherokee Nation Entertainment, first as the Sr. Director of Corporate Gaming and currently as the Vice President of Strategy & Business Development.

Mickey Ward's education history begins in 2004 when they attended Oklahoma State University for Hotel and Restaurant Administration. Mickey studied there until 2006 but did not obtain a degree.

From 2006 to 2011, Mickey Ward attended the University of Nevada-Las Vegas where they earned a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management.

In 2013, they enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno and completed a Certificate in Gaming Management, specializing in Casino Management. During the same year, they also participated in the Casino Gaming Executive Development Program at the University of Nevada, Reno.

Overall, Mickey Ward's education background includes a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, a Certificate in Gaming Management from the University of Nevada, Reno, and completion of the Casino Gaming Executive Development Program at the same university.