MGM National Harbor has appointed Chris Gumiela as president and chief operating officer, succeeding Melonie Johnson following her retirement.
Gumiela previously served as the resort’s vice-president of marketing from 2017 to 2020 and later held senior roles overseeing MGM Resorts’ interactive operations.Digital and property experience
His background includes work across BetMGM and LeoVegas, giving him experience spanning digital gaming and land-based resort operations. MGM said his priorities will include employee engagement, community relations and the property’s strategic direction.
The appointment brings an executive with local property experience and digital gaming exposure into the leadership of a major regional resort. It reflects the growing overlap between online and land-based operating expertise at large casino groups.