Gov. Brian Sandoval has appointed former CEO of John Ascuaga’s Nugget to the Nevada Gaming Commission on Monday.

Ascuaga will take the seat which previously held by Joe Brown, who resigned from the board last week. She’ll start immediately and fill out the rest of Brown’s term, which ends in April 2017.

“Michonne Ascuaga will bring a depth of experience and understanding of this unique industry to the Nevada Gaming Commission,” Sandoval said in a written statement. “I am pleased that she has accepted this new role and greatly values her willingness to step into public service at a critical time for the gaming community. I am confident that she will be an effective regulator and important voice on the Commission.”

Ascuaga has been the CEO of John Ascuaga’s Nugget since 1997. She has also serves as the chairwoman of the Washoe K-12 Education Foundation.