After graduating college, Alex Acuna moved back to his hometown of Las Vegas to prepare for law school admittance. A chance application for a public relations coordinator position with MGM Mirage resulted in a complete mindset change. Acuna was instantly drawn to the excitement of the role and soon became firmly rooted in the world of communications.
Over the past 15 years, Acuna has been part of the opening teams for several properties, including Mandarin Oriental, The Cosmopolitan and the complete revamp of The Palms in 2019. Now, Acuna leads PR efforts for Station Casinos—carefully and effectively managing team member communication throughout the pandemic while keeping the public properly informed with unique and compelling content. From creating new TikTok videos to delving into the newest craze that is Clubhouse, Acuna harnesses these challenges and uses them as opportunities to move Station’s strategies forward.