Welcome Momentum Rewards Members. You may access your 2020 net gaming results win/loss report by logging into this website. For prior statements, please email us at ilanicontactus@ilaniresort.com with your account number and the prior year(s) desired. The Cowlitz Tobacco Outlet opened for business on January 12, 2018. The store is located on the reservation beneath the big electronic ilani billboard. The actual store address is 31401 NW 31st Ave, Ridgefield, WA 98642 and the phone number is 360-727-2161 Click here for map.
Pronunciation: (ee lah NEE)Form of: Ilan
Considering Ilani as a Baby Name?
The first thing you should know if you are considering Ilani for your baby's name is that in most countries all over the world the name Ilani is a boy name.
The name Ilani is of Hebrew origin, and is used mostly in Hebrew speaking countries but also in a few other countries and languages of the world.
If you consider naming your baby Ilani we recommend you take note of the special meaning and history of the name as your baby’s name will play a big role in its life and your baby will hear it spoken every day. Searching for a name is a very important and fun process as it’s the very first gift you will give to your baby. Many people believe that the name can affect success in life, through their children's working career and other circumstances, so they choose more “respectable” names or name meanings as they believe that the name meaning reflects the personality of the child.
Ilani Name Meaning
The meaning of Ilani is “My tree”. Keep in mind that many names may have different meanings in other countries and languages, so be careful that the name that you choose doesn’t mean something bad or unpleasant. Search comprehensively and find the name meaning of Ilani and its name origin or of any other name in our database. Also note the spelling and the pronunciation of the name Ilani and check the initials of the name with your last name to discover how it looks and sounds. The history and meaning of the name Ilani is fascinating, learn more about it. (If you know more meanings of the name and you would like to contribute click here to submit another name meaning).
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The name Ilani is in the following categories: Hebrew Names, Jewish Names, Nature Names. (If you would like to suggest one or more categories for the name, click here). We have plenty of different baby name categories to search for special meanings plus popular and unique names, search our database before choosing but also note that baby name categories designed to help you and not to be an influential factor when choosing a name. Instead, we recommend that you pay a greater attention to the origin and meaning of the name Ilani. Read our baby name articles for useful tips regarding baby names and naming your baby. If you are thinking of giving your baby the beautiful name Ilani, spread the love and share this with your friends.
Popularity of the Name Ilani
This name is not popular in the US, according to Social Security Administration, as there are no popularity data for the name. This doesn't mean that the name Ilani is not popular in other countries all over the world. The name might be popular in other countries, in different languages, or even in a different alphabet, as we use the characters from the Latin alphabet to display the data. A derivative of the name might also be popular in US. Try searching for a variation of the name Ilani to find popularity data and rankings.
Note: If a name has less than 5 occurrences in a year, the SSA excludes it from the provided popularity data to protect privacy.
Ilani Girl Name Popularity Chart
Note:The data above is from the Social Security Administrator of United States, (more info here) from Social Security card applications for births in US for every name, from 1880 up to the present year. The gender associated with the name might be incorrect, as the data presents the record applications without being edited for errors. The name's popularity and ranking is announced annually, so the data for this year will not be available until next year. The more babies that are given a name, the higher popularity ranking the name receives. For names with the same popularity, the tie is solved by assigning popularity rank in alphabetical order. This means that if two or more names have the same popularity their rankings may differ significantly, as they are set in alphabetical order. If a name has less than five occurrences, the SSA excludes it from the provided data to protect privacy.
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KARA FOX-LaROSE
President & General Manager
Kara Fox-LaRose has 24 years of experience in the casino and hospitality industry, including many high-profile roles. Currently, Fox-LaRose is the President and General Manager of ilani in Ridgefield, Washington, where she is responsible for the overall directional planning and operational results of the property. She led all aspects of opening the $500+ million high volume casino and entertainment complex in 2017 and has been a driving force of the award-winning property ever since. She has strived to continue developing ilani into a world class destination, adding the Cowlitz Ballroom in 2018, the Cowlitz Crossing Fuel & Convenience store in 2019, and the recently announced 2,600 space parking garage which will open in 2020. Fox-LaRose is an active member in the Southwest Washington community where she currently serves as a board member for the Columbia River Economic Development Council. She is also a strong proponent for responsible gambling, serving as a board member for the Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling.
JAMES DOUGHERTY
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER
Dougherty, as assistant general manager at ilani, is tasked with providing direct support to the general manager, on top of developing, implementing and monitoring strategic plans in order to achieve larger organizational goals. Having served in multiple roles as a leading executive in various gaming jurisdictions, Dougherty brings more than 30 years of gaming industry experience to the table. He has been a guest lecturer at notable Universities such as Penn State and Johnson and Wales, and holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Richard Stockton College in New Jersey.
AL MUMA
VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Muma brings over 30 years of combined gaming and hospitality service experience, including 15+ years of executive level experience. He was a part of the opening team for the ilani project and oversaw successful recruitment, onboarding, and training of 1100+ team members. As vice president of human resources and guest services at ilani, Mr. Muma provides the strategic direction, tactical planning and operational oversight for all Human Resource and Guest Service departments/functions. Previously, Muma worked as director of human resources at Treasure Island Resort & Casino in Minnesota and at Little River Casino Resort in Michigan. Muma holds an MBA in human resource management from Baker College in Detroit.
ERIK PALMER
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Palmer is an experienced gaming executive and has worked in the industry for more than 20 years. He was directly involved with the opening of ilani for the Cowlitz Indian Tribe. Palmer is a part of all strategic planning and decision making for the operation, as well as all financial functions of the property, such as establishing the current internal control policies and procedures for ilani. Prior to joining ilani, Palmer served as chief financial officer for the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort in upstate New York, and has held finance management positions with MGM Mirage, Seneca Gaming, Harrah’s Cherokee, and Ameristar. Palmer holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
JEFFREY WALKER
VICE PRESIDENT OF GAMING
Walker brings three decades of experience to his role at ilani, having most recently served as vice president of table games and player development at Mohegan Sun Pocono. Walker joined the team to successfully establish and open ilani’s gaming operations in April of 2017; a feat not all that unfamiliar to Mr. Walker, who launched the opening of Mohegan Sun Pocono table games and poker in 2010. His depth of experience is an ongoing asset to ilani as he aims to create revenue generating and cost saving initiatives for the property. Walker holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the State University of New York at Geneseo.
TOM TEESDALE
VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING
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Mr. Teesdale joined ilani as the Vice President of Marketing in 2016. ilani, is the Pacific Northwest premier gaming, dining, entertainment and meeting destination. With nearly 400,000 total square feet, ilani includes 100,000 square feet of gaming space with more than 2,500 slots and 75 gaming tables; 15 different restaurants, bars and retail outlets; and a 2,500-seat meeting and entertainment venue hosting nationally recognized performances. Mr. Teesdale has an impressive track record of driving increased market share, revenues and profitability within the gaming industry and his experience in developing and executing marketing and communications initiatives and customer loyalty programs has been critical in achieving results.
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Mr. Teesdale has held previous positions in other markets with Ameristar and Penn National Gaming as Vice President of Marketing. Mr. Teesdale is a graduate of the University of Missouri and has more than 30 years of successful casino operations, management and marketing experience.
AARON FISHER
VICE PRESIDENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Aaron Fisher joined ilani as the Vice President of Information Technology and has a proven track record of leading technology solutions and teams within the gaming and hospitality industry. Aaron has over 16 years’ experience leading technology solutions in the gaming and hospitality industry with over 26 years of combined technology experience. Aaron started his career in the US Air Force where he learned the value of a team and that nothing is impossible.
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Aaron has held previous positions with Northern Quest Casino and Hard Rock where he led teams and was a part of numerous casino and hotel expansion and new builds. Most recently, as a part of Hard Rock, Aaron was the Vice President of IT Operations where, along with his new build responsibility, he oversaw IT operations for the 11 casinos and 66 cafes under the Hard Rock portfolio. Aaron holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business IT Management and is the proud father of 4 wonderful children.