Chinook Winds Casino Resort
Heather Thomas is an experienced entertainment manager currently working at Chinook Winds Casino Resort since September 2022. Prior to this role, Heather operated as a freelance technical production manager from March 2009 to September 2022, providing services in production CAD design, stage management, and show media management. Heather gained further experience as a production manager with Encore/AVW/Freeman AV from April 2007 to March 2009 and as an independent consultant from May 2001 to April 2007. Earlier in Heather's career, positions included event specialist for the Compaq Partner Group at Avnet from December 1999 to April 2001 and events and market research associate at Corporate Arts from May 1997 to November 1999.
Chinook Winds Casino Resort
The Casino offers over 1100 slot machines including a non‐smoking section and a high stakes lounge. Table games include Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Three Card Poker, Fortune Pai Gow Poker, Bonus Let‐It‐Ride, Poker, Keno and a 1,000 seat bingo hall. We offer headline entertainment monthly, comedy acts and signature outdoor events. The Convention Center accommodates major indoor events like mixed martial arts competitions, national pool tournaments, art shows and large charity fundraisers, conventions and gatherings including weddings and reunions. The Rogue River Steakhouse offers a panoramic a view of the Pacific Ocean. Rogue River Lounge heats up on weekends with a Live DJ and dancing. For guests who prefer a wide variety of dishes, the Siletz Bay Buffet delivers exactly that for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a “Sparkling Sunday Brunch.” For a quick bite Euchre Creek Deli is always open, and features satisfying dishes swiftly served. Guests at Chinook Winds hotel are steps away from the beach and stunning sunsets. The hotel houses a whirlpool spa, indoor heated swimming pool and workout facility, 7,500 square feet of meeting space, Wi‐Fi and a complimentary shuttle to the casino. In the hotel complex is “Chinook’s Seafood Grill,” featuring a stunning view of the beach and a menu that highlights fresh seafood, with a Native-American twist. Chinook Winds Golf Resort is a fun 79 acre golf course. The 18‐hole course includes a pro‐shop, the only indoor driving range on the Oregon Coast, fitness center, Aces Sports Bar & Grill and meeting rooms.