With more than 25 years of experience working with Fortune 500 companies, Ernest Stovall oversees the 5th largest convention center in the United States with over 2.1M gross sq. ft. of convention and meeting space. Ernest’s responsibilities include implementing objectives and strategies within the convention segment that drive revenue, enhance the guest experience, and nurture a culture of collaboration and inclusion within the overall campus.

Ernest is a diversity champion within MGM Resorts and has led group projects within the MICE segment regarding marketing campaigns, incentives, and expansions. He currently serves on the MPI Global Board of Trustees as well as the board of the Nevada Public Radio. Originally from San Antonio, Texas, Ernest enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters.

With a 15+ year tenure within the organization, Vicente Rivera, leads the sales teams that oversees the campus meeting space and over 8,700 hotel rooms.

As a Las Vegas native, Vicente is passionate about the Tourism & Hospitality Industry and the impact that it has on our communities. In his time away from work, he enjoys golfing, travelling, and spending time with his family.

Kathy oversees convention center operations and vendor relationships at the newly remodeled, 2.1 million-square-foot Mandalay Bay Convention Center. She is dedicated to enhancing collaboration between internal departments and external partners to ensure an exceptional guest experience. With over 20 years of tenure at the company, Kathy is passionate about leadership development, strategic operational improvements, and driving organizational growth.

She is a member of the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM), serves as the Exhibit & Trade Show Representative on the Clark County Board of Fire Code Appeals, and holds the role of Executive Sponsor for the Leadership Effectiveness Council.