Barbara has broken the glass ceiling for women not only in the gaming industry but businesses everywhere. Recently retired, Barbara was previously with MGM Resorts International as Vice President of Hotel Services, and oversaw the following departments: Housekeeping, Public Area, Hotel Services, PABX/Telecommunications, and Uniform Control. She managed a staff of over 1500 employees, and oversaw an annual payroll exceeding $55 million.
Barbara began her career in 1985 at the Golden Nugget-Las Vegas as Executive Housekeeper. She opened the Mirage in 1989 as Director of Housekeeping. In 1997 Barbara joined the Bellagio staff as Executive Director of Hotel Services and was later promoted to Vice President of Hotel Services.
Joel A. Moore, BS, CRDE
Joel Moore is the Director of Housekeeping for Encore at Wynn Las Vegas. Prior to returning to Las Vegas in 2006, he has held several management positions with such companies as Hyatt, Four Seasons, Inter-Continental, MGM Grand, and Mirage Resorts. His hospitality career in Hotel Operations spans more than 35 years. Joel holds the credentials of CRDE (Certified Rooms Division Executive). He is a member of the Las Vegas Chapter of IEHA (International Executive Housekeepers Association) and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Hospitality Management from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Ellis Norman MBA CHE
Ellis is the co-founder of the International School of Hospitality. For over 25 years, he has taught courses in human resource management, hotel management and introduction to hospitality. He was most recently Assistant Professor at the Harrah Hotel College at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Recently retired, he holds the title of Professor Emeritus at the College. Prior to teaching, he held management positions in food and beverage, human resource management, hospital administration, and hotel management.
Rebecca Stebbins CMP CHE
Rebecca brings a wealth of knowledge and thirteen years of catering, event and wedding planning experience to the TISOH faculty. She has held catering and event planning positions at eight different corporate entities, including Catering and Conference Manager at the Venetian/Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino and Corporate Sales Manager at the Goodwin Hotel. She is a CMP (Certified Meeting Planner) and member of the Las Vegas Wedding Network. In 2010, she received the designation of CHE (Certified Hospitality Educator) from the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute.
The hospitality expert professionals listed on this page all have significant experience in their respective fields. Additionally, all of them give back to the industry by teaching at The International School of Hospitality. The school requires a rigorous interview and training process for all instructors. TISOH is also one of very few schools that require all instructors to become CHE (Certified Hospitality Educator) certified.
