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About the Nevada Hotel & Lodging Association

Contact Us:
Nevada Hotel & Lodging Association
2901 El Camino Avenue, Suite 202
Las Vegas, NV 89102-4201

p) 702.878.9272, 866.599.6452
f) 702.878.5009
e) info@nvhospitality.com
Nevada Hotel & Lodging Association is the most effective and inclusive source of information for the lodging industry in Nevada.

Association members receive the latest and most important news and information that directly affects their properties and the entire industry.

Regular educational programs from the Nevada Hotel & Lodging Association provide valuable opportunities for lodging professionals to sharpen their skills and develop their business.

The Nevada Hotel & Lodging Association is one of the most active and successful trade associations in Nevada, impacting legislation of concern to the entire lodging and tourism industry.

NHLA activities give hoteliers the opportunity to discover the finest products, services, and vendors available, and meet their peers from around the state.

NHLA Purpose

C Street, Virginia City, Nevada The purpose of this Association is to preserve and promote the lodging industry in Nevada; to serve its members in all ways that are properly within the scope of a representative trade association; to advance and promote practical and fair cooperation with the Nevada and United States Governmental agencies on behalf of the Association members; to advance and promote public relations in the interest of the industry; to encourage and uphold always a spirit of friendly, aggressive and reciprocal cooperation among the members of the Association; to enable those engaged in the lodging industry in Nevada to better serve the public.

NHLA Board of Directors:


John Unwin ,
Chairman of the Board

Thank you for visiting the Nevada Hotel & Lodging Association website. The NHLA is the unifying voice of Nevada's hospitality industry. Serving Nevada since 1979, this trade association represents more than 200 hotel casinos statewide with approximately 120,000 rooms and over 200,000 employees. In addition nearly 300 industry providers of goods & services belong to NHLA in Allied membership.

As the General Manager for Caesars Palace, I have the privilege of working with some of the city’s best associates every day, and look forward to bringing my experience in the hospitality industry to a larger audience in order to fulfill the NHLA mission of enhancing the financial welfare of the industry and educating its employees.  Our member support allows us the ability to fulfill this mission. Please contact our staff if we can assist you with industry questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Officers

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
John Unwin
General Manager
Caesars Palace

VICE CHAIRMAN
Ronnie Highsmith
Vice President & Assistant General Manager
The Orleans Hotel & Casino

VICE CHAIRMAN
Michael Downs
Vice President of Hotel Operations
Bellagio

SECRETARY/TREASURER
David Nolan
Director of Hotel Operations
Suncoast Resort Casino

NATIONAL DIRECTOR - AH&LA
Bruce Dewing
President
American Wagering, Inc.

PRESIDENT & CEO
Van V. Heffner
Nevada Hotel & Lodging Association

Directors

Paul Berry
Vice President of Hotel Operations
The City Center Resort Casino

Alex Canales
Vice President of Western Region
Bluegreen Resorts

Cindy Carano
Executive Director of Hotel Operations
Eldorado Hotel & Casino

Edward Crispell
General Manager
Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino



Patrick Flynn
Director of Hotel Operations
Peppermill Hotel Casino

Karie Hall
Vice President of Hotel Operations
Harrah's Las Vegas

Ann Hoff
Vice President of Hotel Operations
New York-New York Hotel & Casino

Debra Lang
Director of Hotel Operations
Carson Valley Inn

Adalberto Lugo
General Manager
Hilton Grand Vacations

Dale McDaniel
Managing Director
Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort

Cindy O'Keefe
Vice President of Hotel Operations
Caesars Palace

Mark Pardue
General Manager
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe

Jeff Pearson
General Manager
Lake Tahoe Vacation Resort

Tony Salah
Senior Vice President of Hotel and Food and Beverage Operations
Las Vegas Hilton

Daryl Schliem
Vice President of Government Relations
Grand Sierra Resort

Steven Stefani
Corporate Counsel
Budget Suites of America

Our Staff

The Nevada Hotel & Lodging Association continues to grow in all areas from successful networking socials, information-packed Hotel World, quality hospitality education programs, to community-minded events including the Epicurean Affair.

The staff works diligently to serve our member interests. Should you have any comments or inquiries, please contact one of our staff members at toll free 866-599-6452 (702-878-9272) or e-mail them directly at the individual addresses listed below.
Thank you for visiting our Web site.

Accounting, Operations & IT
Irving Pamblanco 100
Amanda Iuzzini 100
Marleah Wilson 111

Communications, Media and Website
Joan Heffner 107
Marleah Wilson 111

Education and Training Products
Joan Heffner 107
Amanda Iuzzini 100

Executive and Legal
Van Heffner 100 (Assistant to president, Amanda Iuzzini)
Joan Heffner 107
Irving Pamblanco 100

Human Resources
Irving Pamblanco 100
Joan Heffner 107

Information Center
Amanda Iuzzini 100
Marleah Wilson 111

Membership, Sponsorship/Partnership and Public Relations
Van Heffner 106
Amanda Iuzzini 100
Marleah Wilson 111

Advertising
Marleah Wilson 111

Public Policy
Van Heffner 106
Joan Heffner 107

Joan Heffner, Executive Vice President
Extension 107

Van Heffner, President & CEO
Extension 106

Amanda Iuzzini, Assistant to the President
Extension 100

Irving Pamblanco, Senior Vice President of Operations
Extension 100

Marleah Wilson, Advertising & Public Relations Coordinator
Extension 111

2901 El Camino Avenue, Ste. 202 ¤ Las Vegas, NV 89102 ¤ Phone:702-878-9272, 866-599-6452 ¤ Fax: 702-878-5009

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