Bill Hornbuckle has been appointed as to Board of Directors at Vail Resorts
Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) today announced that Bill Hornbuckle has been appointed to the company's board of directors.
Hornbuckle is Chief Executive Officer and President of MGM Resorts International ("MGM"), a global hospitality and entertainment company with a portfolio of iconic, integrated brands. Hornbuckle oversees all aspects of MGM Resorts' strategy, operations, hospitality and gaming development projects. Since assuming the role six years ago, he has led MGM through transformative periods while advancing the company's evolution toward a more diversified, experience-led business model and driving growth in dining, entertainment and premium experiences.
Hornbuckle brings more than 35 years of experience across hospitality, resort operations, marketing, strategy and large-scale integrated resort management. Before becoming CEO, he held a range of senior leadership roles at MGM Resorts, including president and chief operating officer, chief marketing officer and executive roles at several of the company's largest resorts. He has played a key role in leading MGM Resorts' domestic and international expansion and the launch of its customer loyalty platform.
Hornbuckle, who resides in Las Vegas, received a Bachelor of Science in Hotel Administration from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He currently serves as Chair of the U.S. Travel Association, a nonprofit organization dedicated to growing travel and tourism to the United States. He has also played a significant role in expanding Las Vegas' sports entertainment offerings, helping to bring the city its first professional sports franchise, the NHL's Golden Knights, in his capacity as a board member and President of T-Mobile Arena. Most recently, through his service on the Clark County Stadium Authority Board, Hornbuckle assisted with efforts to attract the NFL's Raiders to Las Vegas.
With a longstanding home in Park City, Hornbuckle brings a sincere appreciation for the mountains, strong familiarity with Vail Resorts' guests and a true passion for the broader outdoor and experiential leisure sector.
Hornbuckle is Vail Resorts' tenth board member, joining Reggie Chambers, Sue Decker, Rob Katz, Iris Knobloch, Nadia Rawlinson, Hilary Schneider, Peter Vaughn, Michele Romanow and Bruce Sewell.