Richard Arthur Hayward (born November 28, 1947), also known as Skip Hayward, was the tribal chairman of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe from 1975 until November 1, 1998. He was replaced by Kenneth M. Reels. Before becoming the tribal chairman, he worked as a pipefitter at General Dynamics Electric Boat and lived in Stonington, Connecticut.[1] In 1994, the University of Connecticut awarded him an honorary degree.[2]
The tribal chairman behind the Mashantucket Pequots' success in turning their impoverished reservation into the world's largest casino has been voted out of office, according to a statement released yesterday. The chairman, Richard A. Hayward, was removed from the job on Sunday and replaced by Kenneth M. Reels, who had been the tribe's vice chairman. The Pequots operate the Foxwoods Resort Casino here, the world's largest casino and one of its most profitable. A tribal spokesman would not disclose vote totals. Tribal officials did not return telephone calls seeking comment yesterday. ...