Deana Baker, senior entertainment manager of Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant, has been nominated for the Academy of Country Music (ACM) industry award for Don Romero Talent Buyer of the Year award. This is her first time to be nominated for an ACM.
Baker started her career in the entertainment industry in 2005 with Casino Entertainment Unlimited and joined the Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant entertainment team in 2013.
Her outstanding contributions to the entertainment industry have earned her team numerous awards and accolades, making her a true trailblazer in the sector, including three-time Academy of Country Music’s Casino Theater of the Year (2019, 2022 and 2024) and International Entertainment Buyers Association (IEBA) Casino of the Year (2019).
“Deana is dedicated to bringing the top talent to Choctaw Casinos & Resort – Durant and making the Choctaw Grand Theater a premier tour stop for country music entertainers and their fans,” said Jeff Penz, senior director of gaming and hospitality at Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant. “We are proud to have her on our team and appreciate her dedication to the country music industry and Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant.”
