 Jill Lattuca
President ISES Las Vegas 2008-2009
Account Executive
Lounge 22
702.210.6471
jill@lounge22.com
Jill Lattuca has worked in event furnishings for the past 6 years. She is the Las Vegas Account Executive for Lounge 22. Lounge 22 has a progressive and elite line of furniture that the owner and his design team both design and build in California. The beauty and quality of their produce is second to none and has allowed her the opportunity to work with the industries top Event Producers. Jill has served on the ISES board for the past four years holding a variety of positions and is looking to another great year of service.
Thom Pass
President - Elect/ Treasurer/ Secretary
MGM Mirage Events
702.792.7798
tpass@mgmmirage.com
With over 30 years experience in the special event industry, Thom has had the privilege of creating special events worldwide in exotic locations as Thailand, Japan, Austria, Italy, Spain, Morocco, Tahiti and pretty much everywhere in-between. Thom with his southern accent and Texas drawl has found home in Las Vegas for 4 years now. Working with the professionals at MGMMirage Events, he is an event manager utilizing his god given talents in the corporate and social segments of our industry. Thom is a firm believer in hard work, dedication, as he contributes his success not to a “Love” of the Special Event Industry but a “Passion” for the Special Event Industry.
 Gary Bordman
Immediate Past President, ISES Las Vegas 2008-2009
Event Mall / Absolute Amusements
702.616.3940
Gary.Bordman@EventMallusa.com
Gary is the General Manager for Event Mall/Absolute Amusements, One of the Largest Interactive Game/Event Companies in the US with Nationwide Service. Gary grew up in the Carnival Industry and at 23 he served in the USAF for 13 years. He brings 12 years of experience in Interactive Games, Teambuilding Programs and Casino Nights. During his time in the Industry he has worked on programs that have garnered several Industry Awards: Best ISES Team, Best Teambuilding/Educational Program and Best Achievement in Logistics. Most recently Gary and Absolute were nominated for Best Teambuilding Program with a Legacy at Event World 2006.
 Angela Roberts, CSEP
VP of Memberships
Special Events Coordinator
Ronald McDonald House
702.252.4663
angela@rmhlv.com
Angela received her Bachelor of Science in Hotel Management from the University of Nevada Las Vegas and began her career in Hotel Operations. She joined the Rio All Suite Hotel & Casino in 2001, and made the move into Sales and Catering in 2003. Through May of 2006, Angela held the position of Sales Manager, Pavilion Events and Entertainment. Recently Angela made a change and took a position with the Ronald McDonald House. She is confident that with the support of her fellow ISES members, the Las Vegas Chapter her new position will help to create Spectacular Events for the foundation.
 Robyn K. Hadden, MS, CSEP
VP Education/ VP Programs & Logistics
Director of Alumni & College Relations at the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration at UNLV
robyn.hadden@unlv.edu
Robyn Hadden is the Director of Alumni & College Relations at the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration at UNLV. Ms. Hadden is also an adjunct professor teaching Special Events Management in the Tourism & Convention Administration department. A founding member of the International Special Events Society Las Vegas Chapter, Robyn earned her Certified Special Events Professional designation in 2000, and is a past president of ISES Las Vegas.
Prior to joining the hotel college, Ms. Hadden was the Events Manager for the UNLV Foundation and an Event Coordinator for Soirées Catering and Events. Her special events experience began in 1994 when she worked as a personal assistant to Michael Crawford, who was the original star of EFX at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino. She then became a personal assistant to David Cassidy while he performed in EFX, and later assisted him while he wrote and produced two Las Vegas production shows - The Rat Pack Is Back and At the Copa starring David Cassidy and Sheena Easton. In 2001, Robyn was the Tour Coordinator for David Cassidy while he toured the United States and the United Kingdom.
Steve August
VP of Communications
Owner
August Entertainment Inc.
702.644.4100
info@yourentertainers.com
In 1973 Steven Lee August started performing at Special Events in Chicago. Be it juggling chainsaws or balancing a flaming Bar-B- Q grill on his face, Steve’s unusual physical skills brought him west to Las Vegas in 1994 where he has become a successful performer offering distinctive entertainment for special events. Steve is now serving his third year on the Board of Directors.
Nancy Rodriguez
USA Hosts
702.798.0000
NancyR@usahosts.com
Nancy graduated UNLV 2004 with a major in Hotel Administration. While attending UNLV she was the recipient of two academic scholarships as well as an intern with Victoria's Destination Services and Vegashostspots.com. Nancy started at USA Hosts in December 2004 as a Special Events Assistant then was promoted to Special Events Supervisor 2006, and is now currently the Special Events Manager. Nancy loves the UFC, Snow Boarding and Soccer.
 Jodi Bugliani
Senior Account Executive
TBA Global
702.733.6778
jbugliani@tbaglobal.com
Jodi Bugliani is a District Account Executive for powerhouse event furnishing supplier Cort Furniture Rental. With an inventory of fresh innovative furnishing solutions packed into an 80,000 square foot facility, Cort has the quality and quantity for any size event. Originally from West Chester PA (Philadelphia area), Jodi moved to Las Vegas 2 years ago and manages a territory that includes Las Vegas, Arizona, and New Mexico. Jodi is looking forward to contributing her time, energy and creativity this upcoming year on the ISES Board of Directors.
 Carla Marrero
Historian
Mrs-Events
702.513.6737
carla@mrs-events.com
Carla is a marketing consultant for corporate and special events working with several companies.She has been a succussful entertainer and model for the last 20 years, this adds to her knowledge and resourses in the industry. Carla can make the connection happen. Carla is originally from Hawaii and now calls Las Vegas home and Hawaii’s 9th Island”.
 Courtney Pansini
Special Events Manager
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
702.785.5589
cpansini@planethollywood.com
Courtney Pansini has more than 9 years in event planning experience including corporate and casino events. Within these capacities she has worked with budgets and strict timelines. Currently she is the Manager of Special Events at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino and has had the privilege of coordinating and assisting on a variety of special events including the property’s Grand Opening, several casino and gaming specific events as well as off property events. Recently married, she and her husband share their Vegas home with their 4-legged princess, Keelee. They are also avid, almost insane, Duck fans having both attended the University of Oregon.
 Victoria (Tori) Chivers
Bellagio Resort
702.693.7156
vchivers@bellagioresort.com
Tori Chivers is a Senior Catering Sales Manager for the Bellagio Resort. With over 10 years in the hospitality business she currently oversees the Catering Social Market for the five star property. During her career she has orchestrated events for a wide variety of clients from NBA Basketball Players to Fortune 500 CEO’s. Her events have led to segments on WE’s “Platinum Weddings” and included the participation of culinary moguls such as Todd English, Michael Mina & Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Prior to joining the Bellagio Tori worked in Scottsdale Arizona as a Sales Manager for the Gainey Ranch Resort.
 Nicholas Breaux
Flamingo Las Vegas
702.733.3411
NBreaux@Harrahs.com
Nicholas graduated from TCU in 2003 with a major in International Marketing and minor in Spanish. After a post-graduate project in Thailand he moved to New Orleans, Louisiana and began working for Harrah’s Entertainment as an Event Coordinator for the Harrah’s New Orleans property. After only 9 months of his ‘5 year plan’ Hurricane Katrina brought him to Las Vegas to work as an event coordinator for Caesars Palace. Since then he has supervised the promotions department for Harrah’s & Flamingo Las Vegas and was recently promoted to Special Events Manager for the Flamingo Las Vegas. He is an accomplished horse rider and when possible shows Peruvian Horses for ranches around the country.
 Brit Bertino
Power Events
702.435.7693
bbertino@powerevents.com
Dazzle, luxurious, extraordinary, memorable, and stunning are just a few descriptions of the exceptional events that Brit Bertino has produced in the past 7 years. Brit began her career in the special events industry on an exotic cruise line where she conversed with clients from around the world and organized nightly themed gala's, weddings and special events. Brit then had the opportunity to open up her own special events business in Northern California in 2003, which soon expanded to the greater Las Vegas Region in 2008. A graduate from both the Conference Management & Event Planning and Wedding Coordination & Design programs at The International School of Hospitality, Brit currently serves as Co-Chair of the TISOH Alumni Association. Brit carries a professional and positive attitude and she is always willing to give back to the hospitality community. Brit is excited to be a part of the ISES Las Vegas Chapter and she looks forward to getting to know all of the ISES members and making this year exciting and unforgettable!
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