EMMANUAL BEZZELL

Emmanuel Bezzell has 20 years of experience in the gaming and hospitality industry. 

As Director of Operations for MNGE, Emmanuel is responsible for the operations of ten MNGE casinos and a travel plaza.  Since 2009, he has served in several capacities for the Muscogee Nation, including as Lead Software Compliance Officer, Manager of Higher Education, Director of Gaming, and General Manager of Resort Operations. 

Throughout his career, Emmanuel has been recognized for his skills in team-building, customer service, leadership development, and community outreach. In 2015 and 2024, he was named Employee Donor of the Year by the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation for his contributions to higher education.  In 2017, Global Gaming Business Magazine named him one of their 40 Under 40 Emerging Leaders in Gaming. 

Emmanuel received his degrees in Bachelor of Business Administration from Northeastern State University and a Master of Arts in Administrative Leadership from the University of Oklahoma. He currently serves on the Gaming Advisory Board for the College of the Muscogee Nation, an Associate Member the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation, and OSU Tribal Steering Committee. He is a proud Muscogee (Creek) citizen and takes pride in being a contributor to the Nation’s success.