20-Year Executive Fills Key Management Role at GLC
Gun Lake Casino (GLC) today enthusiastically announced the addition of
Maria Dennison, a 20-year Human Resources (HR) veteran, as its new Director. Maria's two
decades of experience and previous roles working for tribal governments complement the
management team well.
Maria previously served as the HR Director for the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation (PBPN) in
Kansas, where she set the strategic direction for talent acquisition, compensation, learning and
development, performance management, and HR compliance.
Before her role at PBPN, Maria was the Regional Director for the Kansas Small Business
Development Center, where she implemented a region-wide strategic business assistance
program and advocated for the small business sector across twenty-two counties in southwest
Kansas.
“We enthusiastically welcome Maria Dennison as our new Director of Human Resources here at
Gun Lake Casino,” said Jose Flores, Senior Vice President and General Manager for Gun Lake
Casino. “Maria’s vast experience, coupled with her understanding of our core values,
compliments our team very well and will help us to continue to grow and offer excellent career
opportunities here in West Michigan.”
Maria’s career also encompasses significant roles in sales and marketing, with prior roles at
Ashleigh Publishing Group, Media News Group, and Knight-Ridder.
Her start in the casino industry was with Mirage Resorts as an Assistant Sportswear Buyer. She
later contributed to the opening of the Bellagio before serving as the Retail Division Training
Manager at Beau Rivage in Biloxi, MS.
Maria is a devoted wife and proud mother to two accomplished daughters. A woman of faith,
she values integrity and compassion in her personal and professional endeavors. She has a
strong affinity for animals and enjoys country western dance, curating projects, and
photography.
Gun Lake Casino is looking to add even more team members! For more information about
great career opportunities and to apply visit https://gunlakecasino.com/careers.