Atlantic City Hard Rock pledges deeper community ties

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City officials say they want to be more than just another resort destination in the city — they want to foster a long-term relationship with residents and businesses. As part of that commitment, on Wednesday they announced the appointment of an executive who will serve as a community liaison.

Rob Lee, former community outreach coordinator for Joseph Jingoli & Son, has been appointed vice president of community relations and governmental affairs for Hard Rock. Lee has spent more than a decade with Jingoli, whose principle is one of the partners in the Hard Rock project.

His resume includes recent outreach work associated with the Stockton University Gateway campus. The announcement was made during a planning and development meeting at City Hall.