MGM Springfield hires city native Jose Delgado as its director of government affairs

MGM Springfield has hired city native Jose Delgado as its director of government affairs.(Submitted photo)

SPRINGFIELD -- MGM Springfield, constructing a $960 million resort casino in the South End, has announced the hire of Springfield native Jose Delgado as its director of government affairs.

Delgado was employed most recently as a pre-admissions adviser and recruitment coordinator for the University Without Walls, a program of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

Previously, he worked as a mayoral aide for Mayor Domenic J. Sarno. .

MGM Springfield President Michael Mathis Tuesday said he was delighted to announce the appointment of Delgado as part of the casino's growing operations team.

"His abundance of local government and community experience and deep understanding of Springfield's rich heritage makes him a welcome addition to our team," Mathis said.

Delgado will manage relationships with state and local elected and administrative officials, represent MGM Springfield's legislative agenda in Massachusetts, and build and maintain relations with host communities, and important community stakeholders, MGM said.

"It's a privilege to be joining the passionate and talented MGM Springfield team," Delgado said. "I am excited to take on this role during such an important time for both MGM and for Springfield. As a Springfield native, I look forward to playing a role in MGM's efforts to enhance the positive impacts of the company's programs in our community."

Under the University Without Walls program, Delgado was involved in promoting outreach efforts in the Springfield area and statewide, working with area organizations, community colleges and businesses, developing partnerships and providing pre-admissions advice to prospective students, the MGM release said.

Delgado is a graduate of Westfield State University, where he holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communication. He currently attends UMass-Amherst and expects to receive a Master's in Business Administration from the Isenberg School of Management in February 2018.

Delgado currently serves as vice-chairman of the Springfield Puerto Rican Parade Committee. In the past he has volunteered his time on many local boards and committees, including as a board member of the Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield and a founding member of Suit Up Springfield, the MGM releaase said.

The casino is scheduled to open in September of 2018.

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