Prior experience includes leadership roles at Royal Palms Resort & Spa, Levy Restaurants and Motel 6 G6 Hospitality. She created all policies and procedures and developed and implemented human resources information systems (HRIS) and talent acquisition systems. Before joining Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino, Sampson was the human resources director at Emporium. Sampson has more than 26 years of human resources experience in the hospitality, food and beverage and sports entertainment industries.

We take great pride in our company culture and believe Karen is a great fit to keep the momentum going.” “In Karen’s prior roles, she created pathways for growth and innovative practices for recruitment and retention.

“In our business, investing in the employee, and the customer experience provided by the employee, is essential,” said Senior Vice President and General Manager Michael Kintner. She will oversee the organization’s human resources strategy, talent acquisition, leadership development, diversity and inclusion practices, employee education and development, compensation, and will continue to elevate the employee and customer experience through a heightened focus on company culture. 18, 2023) Karen Sampson has joined Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino as director of Human Resources.