Henderson announced that Anthony Molloy is its new director of redevelopment, economic development and tourism. He served as interim director for three months and brings 18 years of experience at the city, and almost 30 years in public service, to the role. As director, Molloy will oversee strategic planning, implementation and community impact for major public-private development projects.
The Nevada Restaurant Association announced its 2026 board of directors. John Iannucci, CEO of Mas Mex, was elected board chairman. Nick McMillan, managing partner of Golden Steer Steakhouse, transitions to immediate past chairman. Other members are Christopher Smith, vice chairman of restaurants and owner, operator and partner with FRSCO Corporation; Eric Cardinali, vice chairman of allied and regional sales manager of gaming for PepsiCo; John Anthony, treasurer and vice president of operations at Spaghetti On the Wall; Ericka Aviles, founder and owner of Ericka Aviles Consulting; Tharon Corbin, chief operating officer of Hash House A Go Go; and Jason Guinane, director of local sales at Sysco Las Vegas.
Stephanie Garcia-Vause, city manager and CEO for Henderson, was named Public Sector Person of the Year at the Henderson Chamber of Commerce’s 25th Annual Economic Development and Small Business Awards. Other honorees included: Summitz Footwear, Economic Development Project of the Year; M Resort, Economic Development Expansion Project of the Year; and Cadence Village Shopping Center, Redevelopment Project of the Year.
The Pizza Hut Foundation, in partnership with the Book It! reading program, awarded a $10,000 Slice of Literacy Grant to the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District. The funds will help support the Barbershop Books program, which encourages youths to discover the joy of reading through the safe, welcoming space of their neighborhood barbershops.
Cox Communications presented The Just One Project, Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth and Las Vegas Science & Natural History Museum with $75,000 Cox Charities grants in celebration of the company’s 30-year Cox Charities giving milestone.
Palms Casino Resort announced the promotion of Laura De La Cruz to assistant general manager and Crystal Robinson-Wesley to vice president of marketing and entertainment, as well as the hiring of Janice Fitzpatrick as vice president of finance.
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