A Servant Leader who has served his community and constituents as a former State Representative, Non-Profit Leader and Hospitality Executive with over 30 years of extensive operational leadership experience in Las Vegas. James thrives in high demand environments with a laser focus on creating and executing the ultimate guest/team member experience. He is a dynamic communicator with a passion and determination to lead with the heart, while achieving maximum profitability and growth. James is firm believer that hospitalities success is truly based on a modern day version of the Service Profit Chain model.James has spent his entire career, since he was 15 years old, working in the hospitality industry when he open a new Marriott hotel in his hometown, as a dishwasher. He spent his years in school moving his way up learning all the different positions. He is very grateful that he can always look back and know what it felt like to be in the shoes of his team members and it never allows him to forget to thank and appreciate the hard work of every member of his teams. Through his hard work and determination, James worked his way up the ranks and developed his leadership skills. He is grateful for the opportunity to have be mentored by some incredible leaders throughout his career, and he feels a passion to do the same, pay it forward.James is a proud original member of the Lion’s Roar Toastmasters honing his public speaking and communication skills. He has had the distinct honor to be recognized several times by his leadership for his dedication and loyalty. He was awarded MGM Resorts Employee Volunteer of the Year Award, he was the very first recipient of the J Terrance Lanni Service Excellence Award, the companies highest honor and Awarded a Certificate of Appreciation for my servant leadership to my community and company from the Nevada State Adjunct General of the National Guard in 2022. In 2012, James was elected as the first State Assemblyman for the new District 35. He had the honor to serve and assist his constituents with many needs and pass some critical legislation. Serving on non-profit boards has also been a passion for James. He has served in many leadership roles such as President of The Southern Nevada Association of Pride, Inc, Founding member of the Human Rights Campaign Las Vegas Chapter, President of Community Counseling Center of Southern NV and in advisor roles to the Gay and Lesbian Center of Southern NV. In 2009, James was awarded the President of the United States Volunteer Award.James is Hospitality to the core.