Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Announces the Promotion of Christine Todd to Business Process Improvement Site Leader
(MARICOPA, Ariz. – July 10, 2017) – Christine Todd has been promoted to Business Process Improvement (BPI) site leader at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino. The goal of the BPI program is to make things better for Harrah’s guests and team members by working to eliminate waste and variability within the everyday processes of the casino. In her new role, Todd will utilize the Lean Six Sigma approach to solve problems, create savings and ensure better business practices for all areas.
Todd brings to this position more than a decade of casino operations experience. Prior to her promotion, she worked and demonstrated strong leadership as the Harrah’s Development System (HDS) associate, a program designed to provide employment opportunities for members of the Ak-Chin Indian Community into key areas of the casino entertainment industry.
“Christine has been an invaluable asset to Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, demonstrating her devotion to better our workplace that extends well past her job description,” said Robert Livingston, regional president and general manager. “In addition to her successes with the HDS program, Christine led the property to back-to-back first place finishes within Caesars companywide Breast Cancer Awareness Challenge and a record-breaking United Way campaign in 2016.”
Todd was recently recognized as a Caesars Award of Excellence Winner in the category of Integrity.
Todd is a resident of Maricopa, Ariz.
About Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino:
Celebrating more than 20 years in Maricopa, Arizona, Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino is Arizona’s first and only tribal casino to have an international management partner. Offering the largest selection of the latest reel and video slots in a range of denominations, Harrah’s Ak-Chin features slot machines, video poker, video Keno as well as popular statewide progressives and live-action poker and Black Jack.
Harrah’s Ak-Chin is the only casino in Arizona that allows guests, through its Total Rewards program, to unlock benefits and other prizes that can be used worldwide at the entire Caesars’ family of casinos. Harrah’s Ak-Chin also boasts the only Bingo hall in the Caesars organization, continuing the proud heritage of William F. Harrah, who opened his first Bingo hall in Reno in 1937.
Casino guests can also enjoy live entertainment in The Lounge and a variety of dining options including the Copper Cactus Grill, Agave’s Restaurant, The Range Steakhouse, The Buffet and Dunkin Donuts®. Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino features 300 luxurious resort and tower guestrooms and an outdoor swimming pool with swim-up bar.
Harrah’s Ak-Chin has been named a Most Admired Company by Arizona Business Magazine and BestCompaniesAZ, and Phoenix Business Journal has named the property one of the “Best Places to Work in the Valley” four consecutive years. Harrah’s Ak-Chin was also awarded a Volunteer Service Award from the Arizona Governor’s Commission on Service and Volunteerism.
For more information, please visit www.harrahsakchin.com.
