The Board of Trustees is comprised of leaders within the state’s hospitality industry who are passionate about providing opportunities for individuals to enter, grow and excel in the industry. The responsibilities of the board include fundraising, allocation of scholarship funds and assisting in the development and ongoing growth of the foundation.
Diane Gandy, President and Irving Pamblanco, Vice President of the Nevada Hotel and Lodging Foundation provide strategic management and oversight of the entity. The Board of Trustees meet quarterly to review and guide the current business, fundraising, financial status, issues, and future activities.
Officers and Trustees
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Chairman Simon Pettigrew Sr. Vice President Resort Operations The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas |
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Vice Chairperson Chris Breed Vice President of Resort Operations Soleil Management |
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Trustee Jaime Miranda Vice President of Hotel Operations/Luxury Services Venetian/Palazzo |
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Trustee Cheraz Ecker General Manager Atlantis Casino Resort Spa |
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Trustee Josef Wagner Vice President of Food & Beverage Aria Resort & Casino |
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Trustee Donald Bowman |
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Trustee Greg Chase |
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President and Founder Diane Gandy |
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Treasurer Irving Pamblanco |
Nevada Hotel and Lodging Foundation Committees
The foundation has committees chaired by the following leaders:
Committee Chair Board Members
- Fundraising – Open
- Events/Food and Beverage – Debbie Ngai, Vdara Hotel and Spa
- Communication – John Carpenter, Glass Box Group
- Education/Mentorship – Dr. Toni Repetti, UNLV
Committees have openings for members to join and assist in the dynamic activities and progress accomplished through each committee. Committee members must be currently employed in a hotel or related industry position to serve.
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