Viejas Enterprises Chief Financial Officer Chris Kelley Named CFO of the Year by San Diego Business Journal

Viejas Enterprises proudly announced today that Chris Kelley, Viejas Chief Financial Officer, has been named “CFO of the Year” in the Large Private Owned Companies category by the San Diego Business Journal.

The publication’s 5th annual CFO of the Year Awards competition recognizes the most outstanding CFOs who work in San Diego, as nominated by their employees, owners or clients. This year there were more than 40 finalists.

“We are very proud of Chris, and excited to see him receive such a high honor,” said Viejas Casino General Manager David Williams. “Chris has dedicated years of hard work and loyalty to the Tribe, the business, team members and everyone who depends on him to financially guide the company to succeed and prosper.”

Chris joined Viejas Enterprises as an Analyst in 1998 and worked his way through the ranks to his current position as Chief Financial Officer. He has played a key role in guiding the financial interests of the Enterprise through dynamic periods of change and development, including the renegotiation of the State Compact in 2004, historic business collaborations of two multi-tribe investment ventures, the Viejas Outlets, a major casino expansion and obtaining the signing rights to the Viejas Arena at SDSU. He is highly respected and revered by his co-workers and staff not only for his financial expertise but also for his work ethic and motivational skills.

About Viejas Enterprises

Viejas Enterprises, owned by the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians, started in 1976 with only an RV park and has grown into a profitable business entity consisting of: Viejas Casino; Viejas Outlets; Viejas Entertainment & Production; Broadcast Companies of America, which operates three radio stations; Ma-Tar-Awa RV Park; Alpine Springs RV Park; Borrego Springs Bank, N.A.; and Three Fires, LLC, a tribal economic development coalition. For more information on the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians, visit www.viejasbandofkumeyaay.org. For more information on Viejas Casino, visit www.viejas.com.