Las Vegas’ Palms hotel-casino, owned by the San Manuel Gaming and Hospitality Authority representing the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation, is continuing a series of management changes that began last year with the addition of a finance executive and two internal promotions to senior leadership roles.
The resort has now promoted Laura De La Cruz to assistant general manager and Crystal Robinson-Wesley to vice president of marketing and entertainment, while Janice Fitzpatrick joined the company as vice president of finance.
The appointments follow earlier management adjustments at the resort. Kevin Glass was named general manager months ago after previously serving as assistant general manager.
De La Cruz now assumes the role previously held by Glass. Formerly vice president of marketing, she will oversee hotel operations, information technology, sales and catering, facilities, retail operations, and food and beverage. Raised in Las Vegas, her professional background includes positions with Boyd Gaming and Harrah’s Laughlin.
Robinson-Wesley, who had been responsible for entertainment and activations at the property, will now oversee marketing strategy across the resort. Her responsibilities include marketing, entertainment programming, events, digital strategy, loyalty programs, and public relations. Her prior experience includes roles with MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment.
Fitzpatrick joins the leadership team following more than three decades of working in gaming finance. Her career includes senior leadership roles at several major Las Vegas resorts, including the Rio, The Venetian, Palazzo, and Mirage. She most recently served as chief financial officer at Warner Gaming.
Glass stated: “These promotions and this key addition represent an exciting moment for Palms. We are proud to recognize the accomplishments of these talented women and are confident in the direction they will help lead us.”
The California-based San Manuel tribe acquired the Palms property and its adjoining condo-hotel tower, Palms Place, from Red Rock Resorts in 2021 in a transaction valued at $650 million.
Within the Las Vegas market, the property remains one of two tribal-operated casinos, although it is currently the only one open. The former Mirage hotel-casino is scheduled to reopen in 2027 as Hard Rock Las Vegas alongside the under-construction Guitar Hotel Las Vegas, which will be owned and operated by the Seminole Tribe of Florida.
Original article: https://www.yogonet.com/international/news/2026/03/05/117915-palms-hotelcasino-in-las-vegas-announces-three-leadership-appointments-and-promotions
