Melonie Johnson has been appointed President & Chief Operating Officer (COO) at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill
MGM Resorts International has announced the reappointment of Melonie Johnson as President & Chief Operating Officer (COO) of MGM National Harbor. She will oversee the property's day-to-day operations, provide strategic direction and focus on employee engagement and community relations. Johnson previously led the Prince George's County, Maryland-based resort and casino from December 2017 through May 2020.
Over the last year and a half, Johnson served as the President & COO of Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, an MGM Resorts International destination in Atlantic City, NJ. There, she became the first Black woman to run a casino in the state's premier gaming city, adding to her long list of firsts in the industry.
Johnson's gaming and hospitality career spans over 25 years, having served in leadership roles at major properties throughout the U.S prior to joining MGM Resorts International in 2015. Through her tenure with the global entertainment company, Johnson led Gold Strike in Tunica, MS, first as General Manager and then as President & COO before joining MGM National Harbor in 2017. She holds a bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of New Orleans.
