San Diego, CA (November 7, 2024) — Valley View Casino & Hotel proudly announces the promotion of Boyd Long as the Assistant General Manager, marking a historic milestone for the company. Boyd’s promotion from Vice President of Security and Transportation reflects his exceptional leadership and dedication over the past 12 years, along with a distinguished career in law enforcement spanning three decades, including his tenure as the San Diego Police Department’s Assistant Chief of Field Operations.
“We are proud to promote Boyd to be our company’s first Assistant General Manager. Twelve years ago, when Boyd chose to make his second career a career in gaming after a very distinguished nearly 30-year career in law enforcement with the city of San Diego, it was our lucky day,” shared Bruce Howard, General Manager at Valley View Casino & Hotel. “Boyd’s passion is making everyone he meets know we care about you and we are here to make your visit to our home a great experience. His leadership is centered around coaching and mentoring his teammates to their fullest potential, and no one does that better than Boyd.”
Since joining Valley View Casino & Hotel in January 2013, Boyd has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to excellence, earning the respect of colleagues and guests alike. As a trusted, knowledgeable and dedicated problem-solver, he has become a positive influence on every guest he meets and every team member he interacts with. Boyd brings a strong educational foundation, holding a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, a Master of Public Administration, and an FBI Academy graduation.
“Following a 28-year career with the San Diego Police Department, I was excited to start a second career at Valley View Casino & Hotel 12 years ago. Little did I know how much fun I would have at San Diego’s Favorite Casino®, working together with our 1,050 team members to exceed the expectations of our 3 million guests annually. I feel privileged and honored to be chosen as our Assistant General Manager,” Boyd expressed with gratitude regarding the support he received during his tenure at Valley View Casino & Hotel.
In his new role, Boyd will oversee various departments, including Security, PBX, Promotions, Players Club, Special Events, Transportation, Valet, Entertainment and Risk Management. His commitment to helping others reach their full potential serves as the foundation of his leadership philosophy.
Through his proactive leadership, Boyd has been instrumental in elevating the safety of everyone at Valley View Casino & Hotel, fostering a culture of safety and support with initiatives such as the “See Something, Say Something” Safety First Program. This program, among others, has significantly enhanced the safety and well-being of both guests and team members at Valley View Casino & Hotel.
As Valley View Casino & Hotel continues to expand and evolve, the introduction of the Assistant General Manager position demonstrates their dedication to meeting the demands of their growing operations over the past two decades. Valley View Casino & Hotel looks forward to this exciting new chapter and the positive impact Boyd will have as the first Assistant General Manager in the company’s history.
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