Glass Named General Manager of Palms Casino Resort

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Kevin Glass replaces Stephen Thayer in the general manager position at Palms.

The San Manuel Gaming and Hospitality Authority (SMGHA) has appointed Kevin Glass as the new general manager of its Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.

Glass takes on the role after having served as assistant general manager of the property since March this year. Prior to this, he spent three-and-a-half years as vice president of hospitality.

He will oversee the day-to-day running of Palms and Palms Place, both owned and operated by the SMGHA. The California-based tribe purchased the property from Red Rock Resorts in 2021.

Glass replaces Stephen Thayer in the general manager position at Palms. Thayer stepped down in June after less than one year in the management role.

Experience Key to Glass Appointment at Palms

Glass has worked in several senior roles during his career in the industry. Before joining Palms, he was resort general manager for Downtown Grand Las Vegas.

He also worked at Red Rock Resort, Green Valley Ranch, The Cosmopolitan, SLS Las Vegas and Monte Carlo.

“As much experience as Kevin brings, equally as important is that he brings heart to this role,” SMGHA Chairperson Latisha Prieto said, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

“Kevin has been with us since day one of our journey to becoming owners of Palms. His devotion to the team, guest experience and our tribal culture makes him the ideal leader for Palms and Palms Place.”