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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2001

Three top-level employees of the Ft. McDowell Yavapai Nation of Arizona have departed the tribe amid growing discontent among tribal members.

General manager Gerald Calnimptewa resigned last week and was the subject of a recall petition. The brother-in-law of tribal president Clinton Pattea, tribal members blamed Calnimptewa for making bad business decisions.

Wayne Halford, manager of the tribe's gravel mining operation, was fired the same day Calnimptewa resigned. He said he was fired due to a dispute with tribal leaders.

Robert Kingsley, manager of the tribe's casino, was fired last month as profits are beginning to slide. The casino is facing competition from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Tribe.

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3 managers leave Ft. McDowell casino (The Arizona Republic 10/18)
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