FIREKEEPERS CASINO HOTEL NAMES BJ BOUSCHOR AS CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
Bouschor holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from the State University of New York at Fredonia and is a proud member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. His gaming technology career began in 2002 as a Slot Data Systems Operator/Analyst with Kewadin Casinos in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. He quickly rose through the ranks, ultimately serving as Manager of the IT Gaming Division, where he oversaw technology operations for five casino properties in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. His leadership contributed to the successful launch of new properties and the implementation of multiple enterprise-level systems.
Since joining FireKeepers as Director of Information Technology, Bouschor has led transformative advancements in IT operations. Promoted to Vice President of Information Technology in 2015, he has overseen critical areas including cybersecurity, infrastructure, data analytics, and digital innovation. In his new role as CIO, he will continue shaping FireKeepers’ technology strategy while leading a multidisciplinary team across Network Operations, Support Services, Database Development, Program Management, Audio Visual, Cybersecurity, and Business/Application Analysis.
“BJ’s leadership has been instrumental in positioning FireKeepers at the forefront of secure, innovative, and guest-focused technology,” said Frank Tecumseh, Chief Executive Officer of FireKeepers Casino Hotel. “His deep technical expertise, strategic mindset, and ability to anticipate future needs make him the ideal person to lead us into the next era of digital transformation.”
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FireKeepers Casino Hotel, conveniently located just off Interstate 94 at Exit 104 in Battle Creek, MI, has been acclaimed as the Best Casino by audiences in Michigan and Indiana. Furthermore, it has garnered over 30 awards in the Casino Player Magazine's Best of Gaming 2024 Native Midwest category, including the esteemed title of Best Overall Gaming Resort, and has also been awarded Best Overall Dining by Casino Player Magazine’s Best of Dining & Nightlife, affirming its status as a premier destination for gaming and dining alike. FireKeepers has been recognized on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work list, as a Best-in-State Employer by Forbes, and Employer of the Year by the Michigan Works! Association. Additionally, it was chosen as one of the Best Casinos to Work For by Casino Player Magazine. FireKeepers' signature restaurant, Nibi, is a multiple recipient of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence and was awarded a AAA Four Diamond designation. The property features 2,700 slot machines, 63 table games, and a 21-table live poker room. FireKeepers’ resort-style hotel has been rated AAA Four Diamond for ten consecutive years and offers 446 rooms, a functional multi-purpose event center, six distinctive dining destinations, and multiple lounges. FireKeepers is the title sponsor of the FireKeepers Casino 400, a NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway, and a host of the FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship, an EPSON Tour-Road to the LPGA golf event. For more information, visit FireKeepersCasino.com.
FireKeepers Casino Hotel is owned and operated by the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi. For more information on the NHBP, visit nhbp-nsn.gov.
