The Southland Casino Hotel team (pictured at left) proudly unveiled the property’s new AAA Four Diamond award at a ceremony on June 17.
Pictured above are (from left to right) Barry Ealy, West Memphis fire chief; Osi Imomoh, president and general manager; Marco McClendon, mayor of West Memphis; Jason Guidry, assistant general manager; Kyle Winschel, director of marketing; Romaine Scott, director of hotel; and Ginger Lowell, senior director of finance.
Delaware North Australia has been a longstanding supporter of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), a nonprofit organization in Australia that provides aeromedical emergency and primary healthcare services to people in rural and remote areas. Delaware North donated three high-end auction items for the organization’s recent annual gala – a Marvel Stadium corporate suite experience in Melbourne, a luxury stay at Mindil Beach Casino Resort in Darwin and an unforgettable getaway to Lizard Island Resort in the Great Barrier Reef. Thanks to generous bidders, these items raised more than $23,000 (AU$36,000), contributing to the more than $133,333 (AU$206,000) raised during the event.
Pictured representing Delaware North at the gala in the back row (left to right) are Traci Eathorne, vice president (VP) of human resources; Gary Brown, managing director; Justin McKernan, VP of finance; Kathy Choi, head of procurement; Deirdre Swan, executive assistant; Masha Peker, partner of Anthony Fameli, head of legal & compliance; and Fameli.
Pictured in the front row (left to right) are Grant Longwood-Smith, partner of Traci Eathorne; Brett Pickett, head of commercial & strategic partnerships; Kieran Fitzpatrick, chief operating officer; Chelsea Fitzpatrick, partner of Kieran Fitzpatrick; and Daniel White, head of communications.
The Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, Calif., where Patina Group serves as a catering partner, on May 22 catered the museum’s annual gala of 200 guests. This year’s theme was inspired by its “World of the Terracotta Warrior” exhibition. Patina Catering Executive Chefs Alfonso Ramirez and Nathan Washburn curated an exceptional menu to celebrate the exhibition, including a Lobster Salad – featuring tender lobster, white asparagus, mizuna, cucumber and a vibrant kefir lime and kumquat vinaigrette. This dish was paired with a delicate scallop crudo, perfectly cooked filet and fresh seabass.
Team members from Delaware North and Constellation Brands came together earlier this month in Chicago to align strategic business priorities in a joint business planning session. Pictured from left to right are Brian Sterner, vice president (VP) of food and beverage, Parks and Resorts; Lindsay Truesdell, director of partnership marketing; Gonzalo Checa, VP of category management; Olivier Rassinoux, VP of restaurant and bar, Patina Group; Nikki Hueckel, director of beverage programs; Mary Tramontano, national account manager, Constellation Brands; Rico Ferranti, director of beverage, Sportservice; and Tricia Weis, director of national accounts, on-premise, Constellation Brands.