Page 17 - Mississippi/Louisiana Gaming News - Fall, 2026

Moving Ahead
Joseph
Castillo
Pearl River Resort has leadership transition
CHOCTAW — The Choctaw Resort
transition.
As interim president and
Development Enterprise (CRDE) board of
“Joe Castillo has been
CEO, Castillo will oversee
directors and Chief Cyrus Ben announced
an important part of our
all operations of Pearl River
the retirement of Tim Hill, president
organization’s success, and we
Resort, including Silver Star
and chief executive officer of Pearl River
have full confidence in his ability
Hotel & Casino, Golden Moon
Resort, and the appointment of Joseph
to lead Pearl River Resort
Hotel & Casino, Dancing
“Joe” Castillo as interim president and
forward,” said Chief Ben. “His
Rabbit Golf Club, Geyser Falls
chief executive officer.
experience, leadership and
Water Theme Park, Bok Homa
Hill retired on July 31, concluding a
commitment to our associates,
Casino and Crystal Sky Casino.
successful tenure marked by operational
guests and tribal community
“It is an honor to be
growth, financial achievement and a
make him the right person for
entrusted with this
steadfast commitment to advancing
this role. We are not starting
responsibility and to lead Pearl
the mission of the Mississippi Band of
over. We are entering the next chapter
River Resort during this important time,”
Choctaw Indians.
with someone who helped write the last
said Castillo. “Tim Hill leaves behind a
“On behalf of the Mississippi Band of
one.”
strong foundation, and I am committed to
Choctaw Indians, we thank Tim Hill for
Castillo most recently served as
building on that success while positioning
his leadership, dedication and service to
executive vice president of finance and
the organization for future growth. We
Pearl River Resort,” said Chief Ben. “His
chief financial officer, where he played
have an exceptional team, a clear vision
contributions have helped strengthen our
a key role in the Resort’s financial
and a shared commitment to excellence.
organization and position it for continued
strategy, operational performance and
I am ready for the challenge ahead and
success. We wish Tim and his family all
long-term growth initiatives. Throughout
look forward to working alongside our
the best as he begins this well-deserved
his tenure, he has worked closely with
associates as we continue creating
chapter of retirement.”
executive leadership, associates and tribal
outstanding experiences for our guests,
Following Hill’s retirement, the CRDE
leadership to strengthen the Resort’s
driving innovation and advancing the
board of directors appointed Castillo
position as a premier gaming, hospitality
mission of the Mississippi Band of
to lead the organization during this
and entertainment destination.
Choctaw Indians.”
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