Island Resort names Mancilla new general manager

The Island Resort and Casino in Harris has a new general manager who will be overseeing all the casino and resort operations, Tony Mancilla. 

He’s sort of worked all the way around the position already; Mancilla has most recently been an attorney for the owners and operators of the resort, the Hannahville Indian Community, but he’s also been co-chair of one of the resort’s biggest annual events, the Island Resort Championship.

The championship is a professional LPGA-qualifying golf tournament held at the resort’s Sweetgrass Golf Club each year on the Symetra Tour, and Mancilla was one of the driving forces bringing it to the U.P. in 2011. 

Mancilla will be in charge of keeping budget goals on track, managing operations and overseeing staff across the Island Resort and Casino. Besides the golf course, that includes a 24-hour-a-day gaming floor with slot and table games, five restaurants, private banquet and dining rooms, hotel accommodations, and weekly live entertainment.

“Working closely with Tony for many years, I’ve seen firsthand how his sharp mind, amicable personality and relentless work ethic directly contributed to the growth of our resort and success of the Island Resort Championship,” says Kenneth Meshigaud, tribal chairperson. “I expect the Hannahville Indian Community to be gratified with their selection of Tony Mancilla for years to come.”

Writer: Kim Eggleston
Source: Island Resort and Casino