Adam Torres is the Chief Gaming Regulator for the San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission (SMTGC). In this role he leads the agency’s strategies, goals, and policies, along with day-to-day operations. SMTGC is an independent agency of the Yuhaaviatam Nation of Mission Indians and includes the following departments: Administration, Anti-Fraud and Investigations, Audit, Compliance, Gaming License, Gaming Regulation and Surveillance. Prior to joining the SMTGC Adam served in various roles including Managing Director with an international risk management consulting firm with focus on business intelligence, compliance, and anti-money laundering; appointed by the President of the United States as the United States Marshal for the Central District of California, presiding as the chief federal law enforcement officer for the federal courts; served on the California State Bar Discipline Standards Task Force to review and revise Standards for Professional Conduct and Discipline; appointed by Governors of California to the Commission on Judicial Performance, where he provided oversight of investigations related to judicial misconduct; and Internal Revenue Service, working in both the Civil and Criminal Divisions. Adam has been recognized by various government and professional associations for outstanding contributions in fraud prevention, compliance and gambling regulation.
