Executive Team

Melonie Johnson Returns to MGM National Harbor as President & COO

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md., (January 6, 2022) – MGM Resorts International has announced the reappointment of Melonie Johnson as President & Chief Operating Officer (COO) of MGM National Harbor. She will oversee the property’s day-to-day operations, provide strategic direction and focus on employee engagement and community relations. Johnson previously led the Prince George’s County, Maryland-based resort and casino from December 2017 through May 2020.

MGM MGM National Harbor Names Melonie Johnson President

NATIONAL HARBOR, MD, November 30, 2017 – MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) has named industry veteran Melonie Johnson President and Chief Operating Officer of MGM National Harbor. In this role, Ms. Johnson assumes the top leadership position at Maryland’s newest and most successful entertainment and gaming resort. She will be responsible for developing strategic direction for the popular destination, overseeing daily operations of the 308-room hotel: the culinary, entertainment and convention programs; an expansive gaming floor and; and the 4,000-member workforce.

MGM National Harbor Names Kerry R. Watson, Jr. Vice President of Government Affairs

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (JANUARY 11, 2017) – MGM National Harbor, the new luxury destination resort casino, has named Kerry Russell Watson, Jr. as Vice President of Government Affairs. Mr. Watson joined the company on January 2 to oversee government relations with state and local elected officials in Maryland, and to manage the legislative agenda in the state for parent company MGM Resorts International [NYSE: MGM]. 

MGM National Harbor Appoints Team to Lead Casino Operations

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md., (August 8, 2016) – MGM National Harbor, the world-class casino resort in Prince George’s County, Maryland, announced the team to lead its casino operations including overseeing slots and table games divisions, marketing, and player development. 

MGM National Harbor Appoints Team to Hotel Operations and Marketing

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md., (September 8, 2016) – MGM National Harbor, the world-class casino resort in Prince George’s County, Maryland, is pleased to announce that it has appointed teams to lead its facilities, hotel operations, brand and retail marketing, as well as communications efforts. MGM National Harbor welcomes Patrick Fisher as Executive Director of Hotel Operations and Sarah Moore as Executive Director of Brand Marketing and Retail. 

MGM National Harbor Appoints Max Fisher as Chief Financial Officer

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md., (July 12, 2016) – MGM National Harbor, the world-class casino resort in Prince George’s County, Md., is pleased to announce the appointment of Max Fisher as vice president and Chief Financial Officer. 

MGM National Harbor Appoints Mike Pappas to Lead Legal Team

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md., (February 12, 2016) – MGM National Harbor, the world-class integrated destination resort, is pleased to announce that Michael J. Pappas has been hired to the role of Vice President and General Counsel.  He will be the resort’s senior attorney responsible for legal affairs. 

MGM National Harbor Appoints Logan Gaskill to Lead Human Resources Team

NATIONAL HARBOR, MD (November 20, 2015) - The world-class integrated destination resort is pleased to announce Logan Gaskill has been appointed to the role of Vice President of Human Resources. He will be the resort’s senior executive responsible for the recruitment and hiring of a workforce of about 3,600 new employees. 

MGM National Harbor Names Alison Bybee Vice President of Food and Beverage

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md., (December 3, 2015) – MGM National Harbor has named restaurant and hospitality industry leader Alison Bybee as its Vice President of Food and Beverage.