Sherwood Valley Tribe Names Broderick New GM, Brings Award Winning Experience and Creativity

After an extensive regional and national search, the Sherwood Valley Band of Pomo Indians Tribal Council recently announced they selected Michael J. Broderick as General Manager of Sherwood Valley Casino, a business wholly owned and operated by the Tribe. Broderick brings over 25 years of experience in gaming and resort management to his position. He will be responsible for the overall management and success of the current gaming enterprise for the Northern California property.

“I’m honored to have been selected by the Tribal Council and I am grateful for the opportunity to work for the Tribe and its membership,” said Broderick. “It is a great opportunity for me, both personally and professionally, to be part of this organization. I look forward to helping this company and the Tribe continue with its efforts of economic growth and self-sufficiency.”

Prior to the Sherwood Valley Casino, Broderick served as the general manager for the Cahuilla Casino and Mountain Sky Travel Center in Anza, California, and director of marketing for the Sky Ute Casino Resort in Ignacio, Colorado. He has also held numerous executive leadership positions in gaming and hospitality throughout his career including tenures in Washington, Rhode Island, Colorado, Oregon, New Mexico, Florida, Wisconsin and for the Trump Organization in Southern California.

“We are excited and looking forward to working with Mr. Broderick,” says Michael Knight, Sherwood Valley Band of Pomo Indian’s Chairman. “We believe his experience, creativity, and successes in gaming and hospitality makes him an exceptional fit for our casino. He is a well-versed, dynamic and successful leader with an impressive track record and we believe Mr. Broderick, along with the casino team, can take this property to the next level.”

Broderick is Harvard University Graduate School certified and a former degree candidate at Harvard University Extension School, and he received his bachelor’s degree and M.B.A. in business management from California Coast University in Santa Ana, California and his associate in science degree in business administration from the Corporacion National de Education Professional in Santiago, Chile. He is also a veteran of the United States Marine Corps Reserve.

The Sherwood Valley Casino is gently nestled against a backdrop of the lush coastal forestry that forms the signature scenery of Willits, California, the heart of Mendocino County. Featuring over 220 of the newest and best slots, Sherwood Valley Casino is reputed to be “The Friendliest Little Casino in Mendocino County.” Dedicated to providing our guests with an exceptional gaming and entertainment experience, Sherwood Valley Casino’s 6,000 square foot, action-packed gaming floor features the Creekside Café for a delicious bite to eat, the most generous players club in the area, and the friendliest customer service around! We are open 24/7, 365 days a year.