Paresa named San Manuel CAO
For the last two two decades, Jerry Paresa has worn many hats while employed by the San Manuel Band of Serrano Mission Indians.
He served as general manager for San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino, executive director of government operations for the tribe and executive director of intergovernmental affairs.
Now, he's been elevated to the tribe's top administrative position: chief administrative officer. Paresa began his new position on Sept. 1.
"He has the requisite skills and abilities to continue moving our tribal government organization in the right direction and contribute to our ongoing efforts to make our government a strong and effective presence among other governments, businesses and the community at large," said James Ramos, the tribe's chairman.
Paresa's primary role as CAO will be to serve as the front-line officer assisting the tribe's business committee with the day-to-day operations and administrative functions of tribal government, including organizational policies and procedures, said Jacob Coin, the tribe's spokesman.
In his 20 years working for the tribe, Paresa has seen San Manuel bloom into one of the most profitable, if not thee most profitable, gaming tribes in the nation. He helped develop the tribe's premiere gaming operation, which put the tribe on a path to self-sufficiency, Coin said.
When San Manuel's gaming compact with the state was renegotiated in 2006, Paresa took the lead in successfully moving the amendments through the state legislature. In addition, Paresa's work as executive director of intergovernmental affairs helped the tribe achieve strong and collaborative relationships with local governments, said Coin.
Paresa said he looks forward to continuing to serve the tribe in his new role as CAO.
"The tribe's culture and government are paramount to their success," said Paresa. "We as employees are stewards of their good will and resources and serve to advance their self-determination."
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