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Tom Gorball

Tom Gorball

Director of Food & Beverage, Sunset Station Hotel & Casino

Working for almost 40-years in the food & beverage industry, Mr. Gorball has experienced every position in F&B front of house and back of house. While with MGMRI, Mr. Gorball participated in three different task force groups to assist with opening new MGM properties, MGM National Harbor, MGM Springfield, and assisting to convert Empire City Casino in Yonkers New York. After being a part of the National Harbor opening, Mr. Gorball took the leap from Executive Chef to Vice President of F&B at Circus Circus.

Mr. Gorball takes pride in giving back to the community. He is excited to join HCF’s mentoring program to mentor the future leaders of hospitality. He was on the program advisory committee for the Art Institute of Las Vegas, a mentor for the MGM Reach program, and mentors team members from multiple properties and across multiple departments. Mr. Gorball is a graduate of the Direct Program from MGM and is a Diversity Champion. He is involved in several local charities- Catholic Charites, Feeding the Homeless, and Project School Bell, just to name a few.

When Mr. Gorball is not working, he loves to cook in the kitchen with Michelle, his wife, and spend time with their family. He has four children and four beautiful grandchildren. He is a lifelong Raiders fan and is super excited about them now being the Las Vegas Raiders.

Bruce Belcher

Regional Vice President, Human Resources - West, Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits

As the Regional Vice President of Human Resources for the West at Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, Bruce provides strategic HR leadership across multiple states in the region. In this role, Bruce partners with business leaders to drive key initiatives that support Southern Glazer’s growth and culture. He is a dedicated champion of the company’s values and works to foster an environment that attracts, retains, and develops top talent.

Prior to his current position, Bruce served as the HR Director for Southern Glazer’s Nevada operations, where he led HR efforts in the state and collaborated with leadership on strategic workforce initiatives. Before joining Southern, Bruce spent over 20 years at MGM Resorts, holding various leadership roles in Human Resources, including Vice President of Human Resources for Circus Circus Hotel & Casino and Director of HR for Aria Resort/CityCenter Campus. Bruce has extensive experience in employee and labor relations, talent management, employee engagement, and organizational development.

Bruce earned both his Bachelor of Science in Hotel Management/Administration and his MBA from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Raised in Las Vegas, he is deeply committed to his community. Outside of work, Bruce enjoys spending time with his wife, Ramona, and their three children—Alyssa, Brynn, and Brandon. He is an avid supporter of his children's competitive soccer endeavors and enjoys all that Las Vegas has to offer.

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