

BARONA TRIBAL COUNCIL AND GAMING COMMISSION
The Barona Band of Mission Indians is recognized by the United States Government as a sovereign government.
Tribal Council
Barona is governed by a General Council, which is comprised of approximately 240 voting members of the tribe. The General Council meets monthly. In addition, there is a Tribal Council comprised of seven elected Tribal officials.

BARONA TRIBAL COUNCIL

Raymond Welch
Chairman

Beth Glasco
Vice-Chairwoman

Manuel Navarro
Councilman

Tawnya Phoenix
Councilwoman

Delia Castillo
Councilwoman

Joseph Yeats
Councilman

Joseph "JoJo" Banegas
Councilman
Gaming Commission
The Barona Gaming Commission is the regulatory branch of the tribal government. It is comprised of appointed tribal members who cannot be employed by the tribe or the casino in any other aspect. The Gaming Commission is responsible for regulating casino activities as mandated by the 1988 Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, the Tribe's Gaming Ordinance, and the Tribal/State compact, including employee and vendor licensing.

Kevin VanWanseele
Chairman

Harold Hill, Sr.
Commissioner

Cheynoa Curo Spitz
Commissioner

Sarahmarie Redfern
Commissioner

Cheyanne Yeats
Commissioner