MGM Springfield Appoints Andres Gomez Executive Director of Hospitality
SPRINGFIELD — MGM Springfield recently announced the return of Andres Gomez in his new role as executive director of Hospitality.
Gomez was part of the initial team that helped launch the MGM Springfield brand in Massachusetts in 2018, serving as director of Restaurants and Nightlife Operations. His tactical direction and leadership helped set hospitality standards that remain in place today. He was promoted within the MGM family to director of Food & Beverage at MGM Grand Detroit in late 2020. In 2022, he moved to MGM National Harbor just outside of Washington, D.C., where he assumed the role of director of Food & Beverage.
“We are thrilled to welcome Andres back to Springfield. He not only brings a wealth of local knowledge, but also a deep commitment to our community, which makes this homecoming particularly special,” said Louis Theros, MGM Springfield president and chief operating officer. “In his new role, Andres will be instrumental in elevating our dining and hospitality experience to an unprecedented level of excellence. We know his exceptional skills and innovative vision will ensure that we continue to exceed our guests’ expectations.”
As executive director of Hospitality, Gomez will continue to develop and oversee the plan and vision for MGM Springfield that is consistent with the objectives of MGM Resorts International, overseeing all aspects of the property’s hospitality operations.
“I am overjoyed to be returning to MGM Springfield, a property I had the honor of helping to open,” he said. “As a Springfield native, coming back to this city and this property is incredibly meaningful to me. It’s coming home. I am deeply thankful to the executive leaders at MGM Springfield for giving me the opportunity to continue my personal and professional growth as part of their incredible team. But above that, I’m humbled and enthusiastic to have an opportunity to contribute once again to this community. This return is not just a professional milestone, but also a heartfelt reunion to my roots. I look forward to what we will accomplish together in the coming years.”
Originally from Puerto Rico, Gomez moved to Springfield as a preteen and carved out his early career working in the local restaurant industry. Local diners may recognize him from his years at Agawam’s iconic Federal Restaurant & Bar, where he served as general manager. He grew his career with that group from host to business partner of some of its fast-casual concepts. He attended Springfield International Charter School and attended UMass Amherst, where he studied business and corporate communications.
