Vegas Young Professionals Fusion Mixer – April 11, 2019
VYPeep's were among the first to experience the newly renovated Strat Hotel and Casino at Vegas Young Professional's 13th Anniversary Mixer!
Featured President's Club Members
Joseph Travaglio
SouthShore Country Club
General Manager/COO
SouthShore General Manager/COO Joseph Travaglio's 35 plus years experience with several premier clubs includes Medinah Country Club, host for the Ryder Cup, U.S. Open and other major tournaments. He is thrilled to be part of the team and inner family at SouthShore Country Club. Southshore Country Club has a number of accolades such as #3 in Nevada - Golfweek's Best Private Courses and #4 in Nevada - Golf Digest's Best Courses. As one of Nevada's top Private Clubs, it offers a lifestyle to suit all interest, tennis, health & fitness, dining and private beach to Lake Las Vegas.
Seth Schorr
Downtown Grand Las Vegas
Chairman
Seth Schorr is Chairman of Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino. The casino resort is the embodiment of Schorr’s vision of a downtown Las Vegas hospitality experience. Since 1991, he served the Wynn Resorts team, developing the international marketing department in Macau. He and his partner, Jeffrey Fine, co-founded Fifth Street Gaming. Schorr developed the first fully integrated eSports program. He is a graduate of the Univ. of Pennsylvania, a YPO member, sits on numerous boards and was appointed by Gov. Sandoval to serve on Nevada State Board of Museums & History.
Bud Schawl
Kindred Healthcare
Market CEO
Bud has been in Healthcare since joining Scottsdale Healthcare in 2002. He has worked in varying levels of leadership within healthcare across the West. He Joined Kindred Healthcare in 2015 as CEO at their Albuquerque Hospital. He then relocated to Las Vegas as Kindred’s Market Chief Executive Officer in January of 2019. Prior to Healthcare, Bud spent 10 years in law enforcement, was an entrepreneur and then worked for the Franchisor overseeing the Rocky Mountain West. Bud was drawn to healthcare as way to fulfill his passion of helping people.
Shawn Barrack
Art Houz Theater
Director of Operations
As Director of Operations, Shawn Barrack brings agile athleticism to the world of entertainment. His career in F&B started at 23 years old, when after retiring from from professional baseball he became a food runner for Chef Emeril at Lagasse’s Stadium. While honing his chops working the backline “nitty-gritty” alongside cooks and staff, he discovered the joy of interacting with guests and developed a passion for the craft of hospitality. His winning personality scored a home run with regulars and those returning each year for March Madness, making him a perfect fit for front-of-house where he worked his way up the ranks to General Manager. In 2015, Shawn joined Darden Restaurants where he was provided the opportunity to expand his knowledge around wine, spirits, and beer. Earning certifications from Cicerone and the Court of Master Sommelier, and acquiring a Master of WhiskeyTM accreditation from abroad, he became a major league player in the field of hospitality management. Following a second stint at Lagasse’s Stadium, he collaborated with Professional Sports Catering, powered by Levy to open; T-Mobile Arena, home of Vegas Golden Knights; The Las Vegas Ballpark, named Winner of 2019 MiLB Triple-A Best of Ballparks, and; Allegiant Stadium, home to NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders. In 2020, Shawn partnered with Art Houz Theaters to play an integral role in its early development. Today, the big hitter who began his 20-year career in baseball at three years old embodies the tenacity and competitive spirit of Downtown Las Vegas and its finest entertainment venue. Personal Note: Shawn and his wife Alyssa currently reside in Summerlin and welcomed their first child in early winter of 2021.
