Meet Your Casino Hosts
Dedicated to providing seamless experiences. Let our friendly and helpful Las Vegas casino hosts make your gaming experience at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino one you will never forget!
Valerie Mazzola
Executive Director of Player Development & Independent Agents
Sky Villa
A native of Honolulu, Hawaii, Valerie extends a huge “aloha” to all of her casino guests! A banker turned marketer, she is truly passionate about networking and building long-lasting relationships with guests, as well as team members, senior leaders and industry professionals. With more than a decade of experience working the intricacies and excitement of casino marketing, Valerie is driven to creating an amazing, one-of-a-kind experience for all Westgate Las Vegas casino guests!
Valerie Mazzola
Executive Director of Player Development & Independent Agents
Sky Villa
A native of Honolulu, Hawaii, Valerie extends a huge “aloha” to all of her casino guests! A banker turned marketer, she is truly passionate about networking and building long-lasting relationships with guests, as well as team members, senior leaders and industry professionals. With more than a decade of experience working the intricacies and excitement of casino marketing, Valerie is driven to creating an amazing, one-of-a-kind experience for all Westgate Las Vegas casino guests!
Dominic Parisi
Executive Casino Host
Elvis Statue
Simply one of the most famous hotel and casino managers in Las Vegas history, Dominic has seen it all and even authored a wonderful memoir titled My Vegas Life: Memories of Elvis Presley, Barry Manilow and the Golden Age of Vegas, which is chock-full of amazing stories related to the Golden Age of Las Vegas! He loves arranging casino visits, personally insuring accommodations, dining, entertainment and gaming, as well as making sure the overall experience of guests at Westgate Las Vegas is truly enjoyable and memorable!
Dominic Parisi
Executive Casino Host
Elvis Statue
Simply one of the most famous hotel and casino managers in Las Vegas history, Dominic has seen it all and even authored a wonderful memoir titled My Vegas Life: Memories of Elvis Presley, Barry Manilow and the Golden Age of Vegas, which is chock-full of amazing stories related to the Golden Age of Las Vegas! He loves arranging casino visits, personally insuring accommodations, dining, entertainment and gaming, as well as making sure the overall experience of guests at Westgate Las Vegas is truly enjoyable and memorable!
Kevin Craddock
Executive Casino Host
Superbook Bar
A native of Chicago who boasts more than 18 years of casino marketing experience, Kevin enjoys getting acquainted with casino guests from all over the world at Westgate Las Vegas and hearing all of their diverse stories! Outside of work, he loves spending quality time with his wife and toddler daughter.
Kevin Craddock
Executive Casino Host
Superbook Bar
A native of Chicago who boasts more than 18 years of casino marketing experience, Kevin enjoys getting acquainted with casino guests from all over the world at Westgate Las Vegas and hearing all of their diverse stories! Outside of work, he loves spending quality time with his wife and toddler daughter.
Jessica Frank
Casino Host
High Table Slots
Hailing from Ohio, Jessica has genuine Midwest hospitality running through her veins! Upon moving to Las Vegas in 2011, she immediately migrated to the casino industry and gained experience as a Front Desk Agent, Casino Marketing Coordinator and Restaurant Assistant Manager before finding her true passion in Casino Marketing. Being a part of the dedicated Casino Marketing Team at Westgate Las Vegas allows Jessica to share her Midwest hospitality with casino guests from around the world!
Jessica Frank
Casino Host
High Table Slots
Hailing from Ohio, Jessica has genuine Midwest hospitality running through her veins! Upon moving to Las Vegas in 2011, she immediately migrated to the casino industry and gained experience as a Front Desk Agent, Casino Marketing Coordinator and Restaurant Assistant Manager before finding her true passion in Casino Marketing. Being a part of the dedicated Casino Marketing Team at Westgate Las Vegas allows Jessica to share her Midwest hospitality with casino guests from around the world!
Mary Schaub
Casino Host
High Limit Tables
Mary embarked on her diverse career in the casino industry in Casino Credit at the Beau Rivage in Biloxi, Mississippi, in 2000. After Hurricane Katrina tragically ripped through Biloxi in 2005, she relocated to Las Vegas and continues to enjoy the phenomenal weather and incredible year-round outdoor activities afforded to Las Vegas residents. Mary absolutely loves getting to know guests from diverse backgrounds and learning their personal stories. An adrenaline junkie, she can often be found cycling, hiking or swimming during her free time.
Mary Schaub
Casino Host
High Limit Tables
Mary embarked on her diverse career in the casino industry in Casino Credit at the Beau Rivage in Biloxi, Mississippi, in 2000. After Hurricane Katrina tragically ripped through Biloxi in 2005, she relocated to Las Vegas and continues to enjoy the phenomenal weather and incredible year-round outdoor activities afforded to Las Vegas residents. Mary absolutely loves getting to know guests from diverse backgrounds and learning their personal stories. An adrenaline junkie, she can often be found cycling, hiking or swimming during her free time.
Zach Jones
Casino Host
Edge Steakhouse
Zach, who joined the Westgate Las Vegas Casino Host Team in 2017, loves to interact with different people and diverse cultures, as well as create positive guest experiences. Early on in his career, Zach discovered that if you treat people with respect and dignity they will never forget it – and he carries that mindset with him to work every day!
Zach Jones
Casino Host
Edge Steakhouse
Zach, who joined the Westgate Las Vegas Casino Host Team in 2017, loves to interact with different people and diverse cultures, as well as create positive guest experiences. Early on in his career, Zach discovered that if you treat people with respect and dignity they will never forget it – and he carries that mindset with him to work every day!
Rick Williams
Casino Host
Bahamas Suite
Rick brings over 25 years of casino experience – including 10 years in Atlantic City and 15 years in Las Vegas – to his role as a marketing executive for Westgate Las Vegas. Prior to joining Westgate, he ran his own junket marketing company, so he understands hospitality and going the extra mile to “Wow” your Vegas experience. One of Rick’s favorite pastimes is rooting on his hometown of Pittsburgh teams, including the Pirates, Penguins and Steelers. With his broad knowledge and experience in hospitality, Rick is excited to enhance your playing experience!
Rick Williams
Casino Host
Bahamas Suite
Rick brings over 25 years of casino experience – including 10 years in Atlantic City and 15 years in Las Vegas – to his role as a marketing executive for Westgate Las Vegas. Prior to joining Westgate, he ran his own junket marketing company, so he understands hospitality and going the extra mile to “Wow” your Vegas experience. One of Rick’s favorite pastimes is rooting on his hometown of Pittsburgh teams, including the Pirates, Penguins and Steelers. With his broad knowledge and experience in hospitality, Rick is excited to enhance your playing experience!
Denise Ortega
Casino Host
Benihana Village
A Navajo Indian from the Navajo Reservation in Arizona, Denise looks forward to providing that genuine VIP service and making your casino visit a fun and memorable experience! Her hobbies include traveling to places like Belize, Mexico and Germany, as well as food and cooking, and attending concerts and sporting events. Denise is also a dog lover who has five rescued pups!
Denise Ortega
Casino Host
Benihana Village
A Navajo Indian from the Navajo Reservation in Arizona, Denise looks forward to providing that genuine VIP service and making your casino visit a fun and memorable experience! Her hobbies include traveling to places like Belize, Mexico and Germany, as well as food and cooking, and attending concerts and sporting events. Denise is also a dog lover who has five rescued pups!
Evelyn Hernandez
Casino Marketing – Casino Hosts
Evelyn_Hernandez@wgresorts.com
Serenity Spa by Westgate
Evelyn Hernandez is a Las Vegas native and has been a Casino Host for over seven years. She has worked for Station Casinos and Downtown Las Vegas! For fun, Evelyn loves to go hiking and be outdoors. But more importantly, she loves spending time with her family!
Evelyn Hernandez
Casino Marketing – Casino Hosts
Evelyn_Hernandez@wgresorts.com
Serenity Spa by Westgate
Evelyn Hernandez is a Las Vegas native and has been a Casino Host for over seven years. She has worked for Station Casinos and Downtown Las Vegas! For fun, Evelyn loves to go hiking and be outdoors. But more importantly, she loves spending time with her family!
Kellianne Moran
Jr. Casino Host
Fresco Italiano
Born and raised in Long Island, New York, Kellianne decided to head West and started her casino career in Las Vegas in 2005, transitioning from Casino Credit to Casino Marketing a few years ago. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her family and friends, and exploring all the various sights and sounds of Las Vegas.
Kellianne Moran
Jr. Casino Host
Fresco Italiano
Born and raised in Long Island, New York, Kellianne decided to head West and started her casino career in Las Vegas in 2005, transitioning from Casino Credit to Casino Marketing a few years ago. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her family and friends, and exploring all the various sights and sounds of Las Vegas.
Kaitlyn Shegelski
Casino Marketing Coordinator
Kaitlyn_Shegelski@wgresorts.com
Raiders Store
Born and raised in Central New Jersey by the Jersey shore. Kaitlyn started her career in the casino industry as a junior host at an on-strip casino for 3 years. Prior to that, Kaitlyn worked for the Walt Disney Company at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL. In her spare time Kaitlyn loves to spend time with her family and loves to travel.
Kaitlyn Shegelski
Casino Marketing Coordinator
Kaitlyn_Shegelski@wgresorts.com
Raiders Store
Born and raised in Central New Jersey by the Jersey shore. Kaitlyn started her career in the casino industry as a junior host at an on-strip casino for 3 years. Prior to that, Kaitlyn worked for the Walt Disney Company at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL. In her spare time Kaitlyn loves to spend time with her family and loves to travel.