Melanie Heskett is a proud member of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma and is an influential figure in the casino industry. With a wealth of experience spanning three decades, she proudly serves as the General Manager of Indigo Sky Casino & Resort and Outpost Casino, both located in the northeast corner of Oklahoma.

Her journey has been one of perseverance and dedication. Her career began in Bingo, her tribe’s first gaming venture. She worked there for twenty years before being tapped to lead the newly formed Player Development department. 

Her innate aptitude for leadership and keen understanding of business dynamics saw her quickly rise through the ranks to the position of Marketing Director, where she spent several years, and then on to Assistant General Manager, a title she held for five years. 

Her knowledgebase in marketing, player development, and project management combined with her demonstrated tenacity and deep familiarity with the Eastern Shawnee Tribe’s vision for gaming made her a standout candidate for General Manager, a position she’s held for the last six years. 

Embracing her position as a female tribal leader in a male-dominated industry, Melanie has made it her mission to empower women to pursue careers in gaming. Under her mentorship, many rising talents have found their paths in the gaming world, each contributing to the diverse tapestry of Indigo Sky and Outpost Casinos success.

With a commitment to her tribe’s wellbeing at her back, Melanie looks forward to steering her teams through any challenges and successes to ensure the tribe’s prosperity for future generations.