South Point Arena & Equestrian Center Announces Promotions and New Hire to Arena Event Team
South Point Arena & Equestrian Center is proud to announce the promotion of two arena team members and the addition of a new event coordinator as the facility continues to strengthen its leadership team and support its growing roster of premier events.
The following staffing updates have recently taken effect:
- Rachel Kokernak promoted to Arena Event Manager
After serving as the Arena Event Coordinator for more than three years, Rachel Kokernak has been promoted to Arena Event Manager. In her new role, she will oversee all event-related operations, serving as the primary point of contact for clients while managing event logistics, staffing, internal and external communications, and overall event execution. - Rusty McGinnis promoted to Arena Production Manager
Rusty McGinnis, who has been with South Point Arena & Equestrian Center for more than three years, has been promoted to Production Manager. He will oversee all technical activities and serve as the key liaison between the venue, vendors, production partners, and technical crews to ensure seamless event operations. Rusty will continue to integrate new technologies into the daily operations to streamline workflows and enhance the venue for shows and promoters. - Kaia Petrone joins as Arena Event Coordinator
Kaia Petrone has joined the team as the Event Coordinator. A graduate of Colorado State University with a degree in Equine Sciences, Petrone most recently worked with the Temple Grandin Equine Center at Colorado State University. She brings valuable industry knowledge and hands-on experience that will support the venue’s diverse equestrian and event programming.
“These team members have demonstrated exceptional dedication and professionalism, and we are excited to recognize Rachel and Rusty on their well-deserved promotions, while also welcoming Kaia to the South Point Arena family,” said Steve Stallworth, general manager of the South Point Arena & Equestrian Center. “Together, their expertise and commitment will help us continue delivering outstanding experiences for our clients, participants and guests.”
For more information on South Point Arena and Equestrian Center, please visit https://southpointarena.com/.
About South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa
Featuring more than 2,100 guestrooms, South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa overlooks the famous Las Vegas Strip and the serenity of the surrounding mountainscape. Each oversized guest room features state-of-the-art LED televisions as well as WiFi with high-speed internet connections. Guests visiting South Point Hotel will experience affordable luxury through a casino offering top-of-the-line gaming technology, over 2,200 slot and video poker machines, more than 60 table games and a separate race and sports book area, 11 restaurants, including the award-winning Michael’s Gourmet Room, world-class Costa Del Sur Spa and Salon, a 400-seat showroom featuring headliner entertainment, a 640-seat Bingo room, a 16-screen Cinemark movie complex, a state-of-the-art 64-lane bowling center, a 52,000-square foot Conference Center and an 80,000-square foot Exhibit Hall. South Point Hotel is also home to the Tournament Bowling Plaza, a multi-million-dollar professional bowling tournament facility. In addition, South Point Hotel has the finest equestrian event facility in the country. The 240,000 square feet of event space features three climate-controlled arenas, vet clinic, feed store, more than 1,200 climate-controlled stalls and plays host to some of the country’s most unique events. South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa is at 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV 89183.
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