Rory Dilweg -
Gaming Commission Chairman

Rory Dilweg graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School. His prior experience includes over eight years with large, international law firms working exclusively on Indian law matters, including casino and other economic development and gaming regulatory matters.  Prior to entering private practice, Rory served as in-house counsel for over six years, including two years as Interim Chief Counsel, for the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, where he represented all departments of the Oneida Nation, including representing the Oneida Nation on gaming regulatory matters.  Rory has also represented tribes and tribal consortia in mediation, arbitration, and litigation in Arizona, California, and Wisconsin. Rory represents Indian tribal governments and TGRAs throughout the United States in all aspects of the law, including gaming, economic development, construction, housing, taxation, corporate issues, health care, child welfare, grant writing and compliance, and negotiations with state and local governments. He has led and participated in gaming compact negotiations in Wisconsin, California, and Arizona and acted as lead negotiator for intergovernmental agreement discussions in all three states. These agreements contain important provisions that impact the development and expansion of tribal gaming facilities, as well as the regulatory framework for gaming in those states.  He has been the lead litigator on several cases involving sovereignty and tribal rights in California and throughout the United States. In addition to serving as a lawyer, Rory is currently the Chairman of the Buena Vista Rancheria Gaming Commission and the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Gaming Commission.  Rory is currently admitted to the Navajo Nation Bar, State Bars of Wisconsin, California, and Arizona, and various federal courts throughout the United States.

Elzy B. Tubbs III -
Executive Director

With over 35 years of distinguished service in the Massachusetts Trial Court system, Elzy brings a wealth of institutional knowledge, regulatory expertise, and unwavering integrity to his role as Executive Director of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Gaming Commission.

Throughout his tenure in the Massachusetts Trial Court, Elzy held key positions that demanded precision, accountability, and a deep understanding of legal and procedural compliance. His work spanned judicial administration, operational oversight, and policy enforcement—laying a strong foundation for his current leadership in tribal gaming.

In his role as Executive Director, Elzy oversees all aspects of gaming regulation, licensing, and compliance for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe. He is responsible for ensuring that tribal gaming operations meet the highest standards of transparency, fairness, and legal integrity. Prior courtroom experience has uniquely equipped him to navigate complex regulatory frameworks, enforce rigorous licensing protocols, and uphold the sovereignty and ethical standards of the Tribal Gaming Commission.

A steadfast advocate for justice and tribal self-determination, Elzy combines procedural rigor with cultural sensitivity—ensuring that the Commission not only meets federal and tribal regulatory requirements but also reflects the values and traditions of the Mashpee Wampanoag people.

Elzy is the son of Christine Oakley Rezendes and Elzy B. Tubbs Jr.