FINANCE
• Bank of America has announced the promotions JP Dhillon to senior vice president, business banking market executive, and Justyn Howard to vice President, ADP market leader of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management.
— Howard began his career with Bank of America in 2016 and has held various roles within consumer and consumer investments, including relationship manager, financial solution advisor (FSA), and, most recently, market leader. He joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management from the consumer investments team, where he led 18 FSAs across Las Vegas and Henderson. Howard enjoys being involved in talent development enterprise efforts and participates in programs such as the Next Level Leadership Program and the BAA Mentorship Program. He also serves as co-chair for the Black Professional Group of Las Vegas, chairman of the Nevada Safety Committee and is a regular member of 100 Black Men Las Vegas.
— Dhillon has been in the banking industry with Bank of America for the past 20 years and began his career as a teller in 2005. With expertise in business banking, talent development and performance management, Dhillon has held multiple leadership roles, including small business consultant manager, small business banker manager and small business performance manager. Prior to his promotion, Dhillon served as senior vice president, market executive for the Las Vegas market, leading a team of relationship managers focused on business growth and client relationships. He holds a Master of Business Administration and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from California State University, Stanislaus. Dhillon is passionate about supporting small businesses and giving back to the community and has volunteered at local nonprofits, such as Three Square Food Bank and Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada.
MARKETING
• The Firm Public Relations & Marketing (The Firm) has promoted Lauren Addante to senior PR specialist and D’Andre Mason-Hemmans to PR specialist.
Both Addante and Mason-Hemmans joined The Firm in 2023 and in their roles continue to support and oversee the implementation of public relations, social media, internal communications strategies and in many cases event management of several of The Firm’s clients.
“In 2025, The Firm celebrates its 32nd anniversary, and we are proud to promote and elevate two PR pros as they continue to be an integral part of our team,” said Solveig Raftery, president and CEO of The Firm Public Relations & Marketing.
The Firm Public Relations & Marketing specializes in strategic media relations, crisis communication, corporate PR, community relations, media training, social media management and content development, special events and digital marketing for many industries including gaming, health care, hospitality, luxury, nonprofit, real estate and retail. Founded in 1993 and based in Las Vegas, The Firm is a founding member of PRConsultants Group, a national affiliation of public relations firms. For additional information about The Firm and its services, visit thefirmpr.com, follow and interact with The Firm on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn.
REAL ESTATE
• Suffolk, one of the largest real estate and construction enterprises in the country, announced the opening of a Las Vegas office to support the increasing development in gaming and hospitality projects throughout the region. Suffolk also hired seasoned construction veteran Chris Anderson as the new general manager of the Las Vegas operation who will report to Pete Tuffo, Suffolk’s president of the Gulf Coast Region and national gaming, to lead Suffolk’s strategic expansion into the region.
The establishment of a Las Vegas office further positions Suffolk at the epicenter of the gaming industry, where the company will continue to successfully deliver complex, large-scale hospitality and entertainment projects that will bring significant value for regional clients. Suffolk’s flat organizational structure and private ownership model led by sole proprietor, Chairman and CEO John Fish, allow for more streamlined, efficient decision-making on projects. Suffolk’s business model also provides clients with an unparalleled level of personalized service and efficient execution on projects in a market where speed and precision are paramount. Suffolk was recently chosen as the general contractor for the Four Seasons Private Residences just south of the Las Vegas Strip in Henderson, Nevada.
“Las Vegas is a growing and dynamic market for gaming and hospitality and Suffolk’s streamlined approach to managing complex, sophisticated projects positions us well to add even more value with an office on the ground,” Tuffo said. “As more of these projects come to market, we are excited to serve the city and surrounding region by delivering high-quality development and construction efficiently that will enable the region’s commerce and tourism to continue to thrive.”
Anderson joins Suffolk with 40 years of business development, financial management and pre-construction executive experience. He brings regional expertise and strong relationships in the gaming sector, having successfully managed projects for clients including Wynn Resorts, MGM, Mohegan Tribal Gaming, Limited, Caesars Entertainment, Inc., and the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. He has overseen construction on extensive and complex projects in Las Vegas and the surrounding area, including CityCenter and the Luxor Las Vegas.
As a leader in sectors crucial to driving growth in the Las Vegas market, Suffolk was ranked the No. 1 hospitality construction firm by revenue for 2024 by Building Design + Construction. Suffolk’s gaming portfolio includes some of the most iconic casino and resort properties in the country, including the guitar-shaped Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida; the Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino in Okeechobee, Florida; the Encore Boston Harbor; the Agua Caliente Casino Resort in Rancho Mirage, California; and the Chicken Ranch Casino Resort in Jamestown, California.
Suffolk has expanded its Giving Circle program to Las Vegas. Giving Circle is a Suffolk employee-run nonprofit that provides financial support for members and extended members (i.e. trade partners and subcontractors) of the Suffolk network in times of tragedy. In 2024, the Suffolk Giving Circle provided $1.75 million in grants, from money donated by Suffolk employees, to families throughout the country. Suffolk also recently launched a Volunteer Pledge program where each employee commits to volunteering 20 hours annually. This formalized commitment allows Suffolk to make an impact for countless organizations and individuals through deliberate and personal service.
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