Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas has appointed Janice Fitzpatrick as the property’s new VP of Finance, having previously served as CFO of Warner Gaming and in senior finance roles for The Rio Las Vegas, The Venetian and Palazzo, The Mirage and MGM Grand Macau.
Fitzpatrick will assist the property with financial planning, analytics, compliance, system implementation and large-scale strategic initiatives.
The Las Vegas casino property also unveiled two internal promotions, including Laura De La Cruz to Assistant GM and Crystal Robinson-Wesley as VP of Marketing and Entertainment.
“These promotions and this key addition represent an exciting moment for Palms,” Palms Casino Resort GM Kevin Glass said.
“Laura, Crystal and Janice are exceptional leaders whose expertise, vision and passion will help shape the future of this property. We are proud to recognize the accomplishments of these talented women and are confident in the direction they will help lead us.”
The appointments were also said to reflect Palms Casino Resort’s “commitment to championing women in senior leadership roles” as well as fostering diverse leadership in gaming and hospitality.
Robinson-Wesley was formerly VP of Entertainment and Activations for Palms Casino Resort, but will now oversee the property’s full marketing, entertainment and activations portfolio.
She is also set to lead Palms Casino Resort’s casino marketing, loyalty programs, digital marketing, brand strategy, public relations, events and all entertainment programming.
De La Cruz has been tasked with overseeing hotel operations, IT services, sales & catering, facilities, retail and food & beverage. Her experience includes helping to drive growth and enhance guest experience with Boyd Gaming and Harrah’s Laughlin.
Coushatta Casino Resort, which represents Louisiana’s largest casino resort property, appointed Britton Pruett as its new Director of Food & Beverage on March 3
