Her Story
About Morgen
Morgen Bond serves as the Food and Beverage General Manager for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma at its Mcalester, Oklahoma, property, where she has built a progressive career in the food and beverage and hospitality industry. Her career began at age 16 when she took her first job as a server at a small Italian restaurant while in high school. At 19, she joined the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma as a server and, after a brief departure at age 20 following the birth of her oldest daughter, returned to the organization and continued advancing her career. Over the past nine years, she has progressed from supervisor to assistant manager and ultimately to her current general manager role. In her current position, Bond oversees food and beverage operations with a focus on revenue, operational excellence, financial management, compliance, food safety, and guest experience. She has completed training related to alcohol service and compliance and has developed strong expertise in guest experience through repeated company training programs. Her leadership approach centers on servant leadership, mentorship, and developing others, with a particular emphasis on helping employees grow professionally and preparing the next generation of leaders. Throughout her career, she has also earned multiple company awards recognizing her professional achievements. Bond is currently in her second year of pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business at the University of Phoenix and has earned multiple professional development credentials in areas including strategic problem-solving, decision-making, communication, and personal finance. She recently joined the National society of leadership and success, further reflecting her commitment to continued learning and personal growth. Honesty and accountability are among the values most important to Bond in both her professional and personal life. She believes that taking responsibility for mistakes is essential to learning, improving, and becoming a stronger leader.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Morgen
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to my drive and commitment to excellence. I do not strive for perfection because I recognize that it is unattainable; instead, I focus on consistently delivering high-quality work, challenging myself to improve, and pursuing excellence in everything I do.
02What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering my industry is to be your own advocate. In an industry and workforce where men often have the first say, women can be overlooked, so it is important to develop your own voice and have the confidence to use it at the right time. Do not be afraid to speak up, make your perspective known, and allow yourself to be seen.
03What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The biggest challenges in my field right now are largely driven by the economy and staffing. It can be difficult to find people who are willing and eager to work in an environment that requires regular interaction with others. In my industry, building relationships and engaging with people is an essential part of the job, so finding individuals who are comfortable and committed to that level of personal interaction has become an increasingly important challenge.
04What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values that are most important to me in both my work and personal life are honesty and accountability. I believe in being honest with myself and others, and I understand that taking accountability for my mistakes is essential to growth. If I cannot acknowledge and take responsibility for my mistakes, I cannot learn from them or improve moving forward.
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