Golden Gaming, Inc. Promotes New Vice President and General Manager for the Pahrump Nugget

Keel joined Golden Gaming, Inc. in October 2006 and has served as assistant general manager of its three casinos in Black Hawk, Colo.—Golden Mardi Gras, Golden Gates and Golden Gulch. In her new role as vice president and general manager of the Pahrump Nugget, Keel will oversee the daily operations of the hotel and casino, which includes managing a team of more than 300, 70 hotel rooms, more than 500 slot machines, 10 table games, three bars, three food outlets, kids ventures, bingo and a 24-lane bowling center.

Prior to joining Golden Gaming, Inc., Keel worked with the Hyatt Regency Hotel group in Lake Tahoe, Nev. and Chicago. While in Chicago, Keel served in various capacities including assistant front office manager, hotel assistant manager and housekeeping manager for the 2,000 room hotel. Upon moving to the Lake Tahoe location, Keel ran daily operation of casino services, created and implemented a player host program and remolded casino services office to create a higher level of VIP ambiance.

Keel attended California State University where she received a bachelor’s degree in business and marketing.