Joseph M. Soper has served on the Tribal Council since 2019. Prior, Soper built a 15 year-long career at Mohegan Sun and Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, first as a Senior Financial Analyst and later as the Director of Sports & Entertainment. As director, he managed the day-to-day financial operations for the Sports & Entertainment department, maintaining a multi-million-dollar operating budget. His efforts helped grow the Mohegan Sun Arena into a top 50 venue in the world, receiving over 16 national awards. With the growth of the Mohegan Sun brand and the addition of properties with entertainment venues under the Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment umbrella, he has assisted these properties in their booking processes, programming, and construction. Soper currently serves on the Board of Governors of the WNBA, the Audit Committee, and the Executive Compensation Committee. Soper attended Western New England University and received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Finance.