For many, the business of Las Vegas is show business, and Lauren Lopez knows it inside and out. Lopez began working at the Luxor while she was still a student at UNLV, and her time at the box office there led to a 17-year career with MGM Resorts. During her time at MGM, Lopez was empowered and given the opportunity to cultivate a well-rounded understanding of the entertainment business. “Cross-functional knowledge is really underrated and, in my experience, has always come in handy in the nick of time,” Lopez said.
As the vice president of ticketing operations for arena and midsize venues, Lopez works across many industries as she helps manage the abundant entertainment offerings in Las Vegas including sports, music and production shows. She loves the opportunity to collaborate with so many people in her role and looks forward to the results of evolving technology that will help more people connect and to provide a better event experience.
Lopez also prioritizes giving back to the city that she feels has given so much to her and her family. Over the past decade, she has enjoyed supporting Opportunity Village’s holiday activations, the Magical Forest and HallOVeen.