Engaged Leadership

Chairman Darrell Mike

“I believe in learning from the past in order to create a better future.”

Chairman Darrell Mike was born in Palm Springs, California and has been a long-time resident of the Coachella Valley. He grew up attending desert valley schools during his youth and later attended Palm Desert High School. At the age of eighteen, he became an adult voting member of the Tribal Council in 1990. After many years of service on the Tribal Council and recognition for his efforts in building a brighter future for the Tribe, Chairman Mike was elected to his first tenure as Tribal Chairman on January 1, 2007, serving consecutive terms.

Leaders Who Show Up

Here, leadership isn’t behind a closed door. Our leaders are on the floor, in the huddles, and at the table — listening, coaching, and giving every team member a real path to be heard.

How We Stay Connected

Great leaders don’t wait for you to come to them. From the first huddle of the shift to the ideas brought straight to senior leadership, staying connected is built into how we work — because the best decisions come from the people closest to the floor.

Daily Huddles

Every shift starts together — quick check-ins to share wins, align on the day, and make sure everyone has what they need.

Weekly Operations Meetings

Cross-department conversations where the people running the floor help shape how we operate.

Present to Senior Leadership

Have an idea? Team members get real opportunities to bring it directly to senior leaders who can act on it.

Scheduled Performance Meetings

We emphasize planned, structured conversations between supervisors and employees to review performance, set goals, and align individual work with organizational objectives

Leadership that is Invested in Your Financial Wellbeing

From our partnership with Altura Credit Union, to onsite financial wellness consultations and a state‑of‑the‑art ATM with live support, our leaders champion the financial health of every team member — because supporting you off the clock matters as much as on it.