Rodney Youckton

Rodney Youckton has extensive experience in the gaming and hospitality industry. Rodney started their career at Lucky Eagle Casino in 2009 as an Assistant General Manager and later served as the Director of Business Operations. In 2013, they joined Chehalis Tribal Enterprises as the CEO, where they directed and provided oversight for the organization's business activities. During their time at Lucky Eagle Casino, they held various leadership positions, including Executive Vice President and Vice President of Administration and Public Relations. In 2016, Rodney took on the role of Chief Collaboration Officer at Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel, where they collaborated with team members, vendors, and community members to ensure a collaborative work environment. Overall, Rodney has demonstrated their expertise in leadership, collaboration, and strategic planning throughout their career.

Rodney Youckton's education history begins in 2005 when they attended The Evergreen State College, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Native American Studies and Casino Operations. In 2006, they attended the University of Nevada, Reno, where they focused on Security and Risk Management for the Gaming Industry, as well as Title 31 regulations.

In 2010, Rodney participated in the Executive Development Program at the University of Nevada, Reno, with a specific focus on enhancing their leadership skills. The same year, they also received training in public speaking through Dale Carnegie Training.

In 2011, Rodney pursued further professional development in their field by attending courses on Gaming Management with Bill Zender & Associates and on Organizational Leadership with Sam Senn & Associates.

In 2012, Rodney returned to the University of Nevada, Reno, to study Business Analytics. However, no degree was specified for this period.

Rodney also completed various certificate programs related to their field. In 2016, they received a Certificate of Training in Security & Risk Management from the ALICE Training Institute. The same year, they obtained a Certificate of Training in Risk Management through the OSHA Safety Training course, a 30-hour Compliance Course.