Upper-Level Members
Las Vegas’ most well-known business leaders comprise the President’s Club and Executive Level of membership with the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce. Click on the icon by each photo to read their biography and learn a little more about them.
 Aardvark Video & Media Productions Richard DePaso Close
Aardvark Video & Media ProductionsRichard DePaso Richard DePaso opened his first video production studio in 1987, in Pleasantville, NY. Clients included Mobil Oil, IBM, Pepsi, QVC, Oracle, and New York State to name a few. In 2002, he opened Aardvark Video in Las Vegas. DePaso is the president of the Las Vegas Videographers Association, a national speaker at conventions, and recognized as an expert in the video business. He believes in thoroughly understanding clients' goals and making the process understandable with a high ROI on their investment. |
 Allegiant Travel Company Andrew Levy Close
Allegiant Travel CompanyAndrew Levy Andrew Levy has served as an officer of Allegiant since June 2001 and as President since October 2009. As President, Levy is responsible for all commercial and financial aspects of the business. Previously, he served as Managing Director and CFO. Levy graduated from Washington University in St. Louis and received a JD from The Emory University School of Law. He serves on the Board of Directors for Communities in Schools Nevada and the Smith Center for the Performing Arts. |
 Amerigroup Community Care Eric Lloyd Close
Amerigroup Community CareEric Lloyd In his position, Eric Lloyd is responsible for all aspects of the company’s health plan operations in the state. Joining Amerigroup in 2008, Lloyd also held positions of vice president, Government Markets and transition officer before becoming chief operating officer. With more than 19 years’ experience in the healthcare field, Lloyd also held leadership positions with several insurers, including InterValley Health Plan in California, and national plans Humana and PacifiCare Health Systems, now UnitedHealthcare. His expertise includes business development, sales, new program start-up, operations and network development. |
 Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Mike Murphy Close
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue ShieldMike Murphy Mike Murphy was named president and general manager of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nevada in November 2006. In this role, he is responsible for managing small and large group business and overseeing the group underwriting practices areas. Anthem is Nevada's second largest carrier with a membership exceeding 315,000. Anthem is a customer-focused company that carries one of the most respected brands in health care and provides a broad range of innovative, affordable, quality medical and specialty plans. |
 Aristocrat Technologies Jason Goudie |
 Arizona Charlie's Hotel & Casino Ron Lurie Close
Arizona Charlie's Hotel & CasinoRon Lurie Ron Lurie has been a resident of Las Vegas for 50 years. During his 30 years in the gaming industry, Lurie has been involved in the development and growth of the Las Vegas community. He served 14 years as a Las Vegas city councilman and four years as mayor. These positions have enhanced Lurie's ability to understand and appreciate the gaming industry as well as the desire to ensure that Las Vegas continues to be one of the fastest growing communities in the country. |
 Atria Seville Len Hirschhorn Close
Atria SevilleLen Hirschhorn Len Hirschhorn is Executive Director for Atria Seville, a retirement and assisted living community in Summerlin. After a decade as a practicing attorney and real estate professional, Hirschhorn began developing assisted living communities in the Northeast and Midwest. Hirschhorn holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Economics from Fairleigh Dickinson University and a Juris Doctor from New York Law School. |
 Bank of America - Executive Office George Smith Close
Bank of America - Executive OfficeGeorge Smith George W. Smith is President of Bank of America Nevada and the Commercial and Business Banking Executive for the Pacific Southwest region. Prior to Bank of America, he worked for Mitsui Manufacturers Bank and Citicorp North America. Smith received a master's degree in finance from California State University - Fullerton in 1985, and serves on multiple executive boards, including the UNLV Foundation, Three Square, the Nevada Development Authority, the Lied Discovery Children's Museum, and the Nevada Taxpayers Association. |
 Bank of Nevada John Guedry Close
Bank of NevadaJohn Guedry John Guedry has more than 30 years of experience in financial services in Nevada. Prior to joining Bank of Nevada, he was CEO and President of Business Bank of Nevada until it was purchased by City National Bank where he remained as Executive Vice President. Guedry serves on the Boards of Opportunity Village, the Public Education Foundation, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and Las Vegas Bowl. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business management from University of Nevada, Las Vegas. |
 BB& B Oscar Goodman Close
BB& BOscar Goodman As Chairman of Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) Host Committee, Oscar B. Goodman is responsible for continuing to be Las Vegas’ No.1 ambassador. The Host Committee is made up of local business and civic leaders. Their main responsibility is to engage the Las Vegas community in support of major trade shows and destination events. Prior to serving as Chairman of the Host Committee, Goodman served 12 years as the “Happiest Mayor in the Universe” for Las Vegas. |
 Boulevard Mall Ric Jimenez Close
Boulevard MallRic Jimenez Ric Jimenez is responsible for coordinating and managing the Boulevard Mall's 140 retail boutiques and restaurants, as well as handling the daily operations and tenant relations. Active in the community, Jimenez is involved in the Las Vegas Latin Chamber of Commerce, UNLV Alumni Association and the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce. He received his degree in Business Administration from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and is certified as a Project Management Professional by Project Management Institute. |
 Boyd Gaming Corporation Gina Polovina Close
Boyd Gaming CorporationGina Polovina Gina Polovina joined Boyd Gaming in 1994. She coordinates the company's political activities, serving as its lobbyist on local, state and national issues. She is a 1998 Leadership Las Vegas graduate and serves on the boards of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, Three Square, and the United Way of Southern Nevada. Most recently, she was included in the 2010 edition of Marquis Who's Who in America. |
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Bradshaw, Smith & Co., LLP Jeff Pero |
 Breguet Boutique Kimberlie Shea Close
Breguet BoutiqueKimberlie Shea Kimberlie Shea is a luxury industry professional with more than 10 years of management experience in Boston, New York, Los Angeles and Las Vegas, with expertise in jewelry and prestige watches. Shea graduated from Pepperdine University with a Master in International Business. She relocated to Las Vegas in 2010 to open the Breguet Boutique at the Bellagio. She worked closely with the Getty Museum in 2011 while Breguet sponsored The Paris Life & Luxury Exhibit. |
 Brown & Brown Insurance of Nevada, Inc. Brian W. Cruden Close
Brown & Brown Insurance of Nevada, Inc.Brian W. Cruden Over a three decade career, Brian Cruden has dedicated himself to the employee benefits industry while pioneering many of the philosophies used in the large group sector today. He served most notably as Vice President of Nevada’s largest insurance company and founded Insurcorp which later merged to become Brown & Brown Insurance of Nevada, Inc. Brian has served prominently on a variety of boards including; Nevada’s largest community bank, the Nevada Community Foundation and the North Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Foundation. He was the founder and past president of Las Vegas West Rotary. |
 Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP Jeffrey Rugg Close
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLPJeffrey Rugg Jeffrey S. Rugg is a Shareholder in Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck's Las Vegas office and a member of the Litigation Group. His practice focuses on a variety of dispute resolution proceedings and practice areas, including antitrust, general commercial disputes and sports-related litigation. Prior to joining the firm, Rugg was an associate with Dewey Ballantine in New York. He was previously a law clerk for The Honorable William Zloch, Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida. |
 Burke Construction Group, Inc. Kevin Burke Close
Burke Construction Group, Inc.Kevin Burke Kevin Burke has more than 25 years of experience in the construction industry. Burke Construction Group, Inc. is one of the area’s preeminent general contractors and has built, modernized, expanded and renovated buildings throughout the western United States. Burke is a member of the Board of Trustees for the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Directors for the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), and was appointed by the Governor as Chairman of the Nevada State Contractors Board. |
 Caesars Entertainment Corporation Tom Jenkin Close
Caesars Entertainment CorporationTom Jenkin Tom Jenkin joined the company in 1975 as a fry cook at Harrah's Las Vegas. During his 35-year career with Harrah's, he rose through the ranks before being promoted to Western Division President in 2003. He currently sits on the Boards of Directors of the Nevada Resort Association; the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority; Las Vegas Events; the Foundation for an Independent Tomorrow and the Opportunity Village Foundation Board. In 1996, he was named Laughlin's Citizen of the Year. |
Cannery Casino Resorts Patrick Hughes |
Cantor Gaming Jeff Burge |
 CenturyLink Jeff Oberschelp Close
CenturyLinkJeff Oberschelp Jeff Oberschelp, a 17 year veteran of the telecommunications industry, has operational and financial responsibility for CenturyLink in Nevada. Throughout his career, Oberschelp has served in numerous executive positions, including area vice president at Idearc Media and vice president and general manager at McLeodUSA. Oberschelp specializes in building high performing teams, strategy development and execution, building and managing large organizations, and market share acquisition. Oberschelp received his Bachelor of Science in Marketing at Eastern Illinois University. |
 Chamber Insurance and Benefits, LLC William Wright Close
Chamber Insurance and Benefits, LLCWilliam Wright Chamber Insurance and Benefits’ President, Bill Wright, brings more than 35 years of experience in the insurance and benefits industry. He is a licensed agent and broker in property, casualty, surety, life and health insurance. In addition to serving as a sales executive, Bill has many years of experience as an agency manager. He understands business development and retention, and has both administrated and negotiated plan benefits. Bill actively serves in his community on various boards and commissions and is a 1990 Leadership Las Vegas graduate. |
College of Southern Nevada Michael Richards |
 Courtesy Call, Inc. Rick Zeitlin Close
Courtesy Call, Inc.Rick Zeitlin Richard Zeitlin, President of COURTESY CALL, INC., is considered by many in the industry as one of the most experienced marketers for US audiences. Zeitlin has more than 24 years of experience in the telemarketing industry. He began his career as a TSR then moving on to leadership roles ranging from sales, marketing, customer service, telemarketing, engineering, and operations. In 1994 Zeitlin left his native Milwaukee for Las Vegas to start his own business, and Courtesy Call was formed. |
 Cox Communications Mike Bolognini Close
Cox CommunicationsMike Bolognini Mike Bolognini oversees all cable television and telecommunications operations for Cox Communications in Southern Nevada including its residential, commercial and hospitality industry products encompassing voice, video, and data services. He has been with the company since August 2009. Bolognini has more than three decades of experience in the telecommunications industry and has an extensive background in sales and executive sales management at industry leading organizations such as Verizon, AT&T, Fujitsu and Lucent. He sits on the boards of Las Vegas Philharmonic, Salvation Army, YMCA and Southwest Cable Communications Association. |
Creel Printing, Co. Allan Creel |
Dale Carnegie Training Cory McGuire Close
Dale Carnegie TrainingCory McGuire Cory McGuire has been President and CEO of Dale Carnegie Nevada since 2009. In 2001, she was Business Development Consultant for Dale Carnegie in New York and General Manager in the Milwaukee territory. McGuire spent 22 years in the telecommunications industry. She started her telecomm career with AT&T and retired from Sprint in 2001 as vice president of Training and Development. McGuire holds a Bachelor of Science and a Masters in Management with a minor in Total Quality Management. |
Desert Automotive Group Steve Kwak |
 Discount Tire Co. Gregg Olewinski Close
Discount Tire Co.Gregg Olewinski Gregg Olewinski is responsible for the overall operations of Discount Tire's Nevada Region. In his role as Vice President, he establishes sales and profitability goals as well as designs sales programs and strategies for retail store outlets in the region. Olewinski has been with Discount Tire since 1983, and was appointed Vice President of the Nevada region in 2005. Olewinski has completed Executive Training courses at The Thunderbird Garvin School of International Management. |
El Cortez Hotel and Casino Mike Nolan |
Employee Benefit Management Services, Inc. (EBMS) Brent Husson |
 Eureka Casino Resort Greg Lee Close
Eureka Casino ResortGreg Lee Gregory Lee is President of Rancho Mesquite Casino, LLC; a company that operates the Eureka Casino Resort, Mesquite, Nevada, a company he co-founded with his parents. Lee remains involved in the Lee family business, but focuses his energy on the development, marketing and leadership cultivation of the Mesquite operation. Lee serves on the Board of the Mesquite Resort Association, the Mesquite Health and Wellness Foundation and the Nevada Independent Gaming Operators Organization. Lee is a graduate of Harvard College and earned a J.D. from the University of Southern California. |
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FastFit360 Ilona Foyer Close
FastFit360Ilona Foyer Ilona Foyer is the co-founder and President of FastFit360, one of the first software developers dedicated solely to the needs of the global fashion industry. Foyer retains day-to-day operations for finance, business development and management. Prior to relocating to the United States, Foyer enjoyed a successful career in investment banking in Canada, where she was one of the first female bank managers at the Royal Bank of Canada. She also has more than a decade’s worth of experience in the fashion industry. |
 Firestone Complete Auto Care Nelson Diaz Close
Firestone Complete Auto CareNelson Diaz Nelson Diaz was named Assistant District Manager for the Bridgestone Retail Operations Arizona/Las Vegas District in October 2012. Nelson oversees the daily operations of all Firestone Complete Auto Care (FCAC) stores in the Las Vegas Metro area. Previously, Nelson successfully opened the first of many FCAC stores in the Las Vegas market. Throughout his more than 15 years with FCAC, Nelson has held various positions at the store, district and regional level. Nelson and his team are committed to providing Las Vegas residents with the highest level of automotive service available. |
 First Class Vending, Inc. Matthew Marsh Close
First Class Vending, Inc.Matthew Marsh Matthew Marsh graduated from San Diego State University in 1994 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech Communication. After completing his education, Marsh returned to his native Los Angeles and founded First Class Vending, Inc. in March 1994. First Class Vending, Inc. has since grown from a one route company to a 150 route operation with over 190 employees. First Class Vending has recently expanded its operation to Las Vegas and now offers vending services throughout the Southern Nevada area. |
 Fox 5 KVVU Television Darrin McDonald Close
Fox 5 KVVU TelevisionDarrin McDonald Darrin McDonald started his television career in 1989 and has been employed with KVVU's parent company, Meredith Broadcasting, since 2005. He moved to Las Vegas in 2007 as general sales manager and was promoted to VP/general manager of FOX5 in 2008. McDonald oversees the day to day operations including FOX5 Television, fox5vegas.com and fox5rewards.com. He holds a bachelor's degree in business from Oklahoma State University. He is also a board member for the Nevada Broadcasting Association. |
 Fox Rothschild, LLP Mark Connot Close
Fox Rothschild, LLPMark Connot Mark Connot practices complex commercial and real estate litigation. He has a broad-based litigation practice focusing on commercial matters including shareholder/partnership disputes, commercial transactions, real estate issues and banking and lender issues. Throughout his legal career, Connot has been involved with hundreds of arbitrations and mediations addressing a broad spectrum of legal matters. As a practicing lawyer with an MBA, Connot approaches clients' matters from both a legal and business perspective and offers practical and efficient solutions. |
 Francis & Francis Francis George Close
Francis & FrancisFrancis George A French native, Francis George, believes that photography is in a perpetual state of change. With more than 30 years of experience, George appreciates the evolution photography has taken through the years and has embraced the digital revolution whole-heartedly. He started his career in Cannes photographing celebrities during the yearly film festival for Cinema Magazine. With the combination of traditional and modern techniques, George's masterful command of light, film, and digital media helped produce countless award-winning images. |
 Fremont Hotel & Casino John Repetti Close
Fremont Hotel & CasinoJohn Repetti In 2003, John Repetti was promoted to the position of senior vice president and director of operations for the Boyd Gaming downtown region. He is also the general manager of the Fremont Hotel & Casino. Repetti helps to oversee the day-to-day operations of that facility, as well as being responsible for all downtown Boyd Gaming properties. Repetti attended an international school of gaming before landing his first job as a dealer at the California Hotel & Casino in January 1976. |
Gaming Arts, LLC Kelli Beck |
 Gatski Commercial Real Estate Services Frank Gatski Close
Gatski Commercial Real Estate ServicesFrank Gatski As president and CEO of Gatski Commercial Real Estate Services, Frank Gatski serves one of the country’s most dynamic real estate markets. Since 1993, he has steered Gatski Commercial Real Estate Services to fulfill a diverse range of client needs. Gatski holds the Certified Property Manager (CPM) and Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designations and is a licensed Nevada real estate broker. A father of two, Gatski actively supports a variety of local charities, including Relay for Life, Three Square Food Bank and Toys for Tots. |
 Gavin Jaxson's Innovative Childrens Center Lisa Marie Valdez Close
Gavin Jaxson's Innovative Childrens CenterLisa Marie Valdez I and my business partner, Jennifer Poyer, RN, BSN, have provided patient care services in the hospital environment, serving the community as Registered Nurses for over 25 years, collectively. We have extensive experience working in emergency departments, pediatric services, flight nursing, supervisory positions and administrative roles. We both have young children and now also have assumed the role of advocate for children requiring care services. We are passionate about improving access to premiere services to promote improved outcomes for all children. |
 General Growth Properties Gerald Irwin Close
General Growth PropertiesGerald Irwin Gerald Irwin is responsible for daily operations and management of the Fashion Show Mall, the largest retail destination on the Las Vegas Strip. Home to 200-plus specialty boutiques and restaurants including seven anchor department stores, Fashion Show offers the most comprehensive mix of retailers in the state. Irwin has more than 13 years of experience in the retail industry. He received a bachelor of arts degree in business marketing and an MBA from Eastern Washington University. |
 GES, Global Experience Specialists Steve Moster Close
GES, Global Experience SpecialistsSteve Moster Steve Moster was appointed president of Global Experience Specialists (GES) in November 2010. Moster joined GES in 2004, and has served as vice president of exhibit furnishings, executive vice president of products and services (where he led double-digit revenue growth from non-exclusive exhibitor products and services), and executive vice president and chief sales and marketing officer. Prior to joining GES, Moster was an engagement manager at McKinsey & Company, a management consulting firm advising companies on strategy, organization, technology and operation. |
 Greater Las Vegas McDonald’s Owner/Operator Association James Vance Close
Greater Las Vegas McDonald’s Owner/Operator AssociationJames Vance James Vance is a Las Vegas McDonald's Franchisee and past president of the Greater Las Vegas McDonald's Operator Association, a co-op group of 22 McDonald's Franchisees. The current President of the co-op is Tom Arlt, Vice President- Bob Powelson, and Treasurer - Todd McMillan. The group of local McDonald's owner/operators represents 110 Southern Nevada McDonald's restaurants. McDonald's returns .45¢ of every dollar earned back into the local economy and creates over 12,150 jobs and a combined spending of over $157.1 million into Southern Nevada's economy. |
HealthCare Partners of Nevada Sherif W. Abdou |
 HighTower Las Vegas Mike PeQueen Close
HighTower Las VegasMike PeQueen Mike PeQueen, CFA, CFP is Managing Director, Partner of HighTower Las Vegas, one of the most experienced wealth management firms in the western United States. Previously, he served as Senior Vice-President and Senior Portfolio Manager at Merrill Lynch. Mike completed his undergraduate degree in Finance at UNLV and his Masters in Finance and Banking at Boston University. In addition, he holds the prestigious Chartered Financial Analyst and Certified Financial Planner designations. |
 Hilton Grand Vacations Michael D. Anderson Close
Hilton Grand VacationsMichael D. Anderson As Area General Manager, Las Vegas Resorts for Hilton Grand Vacations (HGV), Michael Anderson oversees all resort operations functions for the four HGV properties in Las Vegas, including management of their respective HOAs, rental programs, and retail services. His extensive hospitality background spans more than 16 years and includes prior resort operations leadership roles for HGV in Florida, as well as an 8-year tenure with Caesar’s Entertainment, Inc. where he served in a series of senior and executive leadership positions. |
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HNTB Corporation Bane Gaiser |
 Holland & Hart LLP Gregory Gilbert |
 Humana Curt Howell Close
HumanaCurt Howell Curt Howell has been part of the Humana organization for more than a decade. Prior to his current position he served as Director of Provider Contracting/Administration for Humana in Las Vegas from April 1999 to April 2000, executive director for North American Medical Management and as operations manager for Sierra Health Services, Inc. in Las Vegas. Howell earned a Masters of Health Administration from the Medical College of Virginia and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology from the University of Utah. |
 International Game Technology Michael Small |
 JABarrett Company James Barrett Close
JABarrett CompanyJames Barrett James A. Barrett Jr. has built his entire executive career on stellar financial leadership and innovative managed planning principals. The JABarrett Company, a Nevada based Financial Advisory firm, provides independent financial and organizational guidance to private businesses and their owners. Barrett served for more than 25 years as the senior financial executive and Board Member of Marnell Companies. Barrett serves as Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce. |
JP Morgan Chase Ryan Woodward |
 Kolesar & Leatham, Chtd. Joseph J. Mugan, Esq. Close
Kolesar & Leatham, Chtd.Joseph J. Mugan, Esq. Mr. Mugan is a shareholder of the firm practicing primarily in the areas of corporate and commercial transactions, franchise law, banking, and real estate matters. He assists businesses in their formation and corporate governance. He counsels businesses in structuring mergers & acquisitions and assists financial institutions in regulatory compliance matters. He received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Creighton University and received his Juris Doctor from UNLV. He sits on the Advisory Board for the Salvation Army. |
Kona Ice Las Vegas & Henderson Evan Louie |
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Konami Gaming, Inc. Leah Steinhardt |
 KTNV-TV, Channel 13 Action News Jim Prather Close
KTNV-TV, Channel 13 Action NewsJim Prather A graduate of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, Jim Prather holds a Bachelor of Science degree in radio-television and political science, and a Master of Arts degree in public affairs reporting from the University of Illinois-Springfield. Since July 2005, Prather has been Executive Vice President, Television and Radio Operations of Journal Broadcast Group-Western Region whose operations include Boise, Las Vegas, Palm Springs and Tucson. Prather is also VP/General Manager of KTNV-TV, Channel 13 Action News, the ABC affiliate serving Las Vegas. |
 Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority Rossi Ralenkotter Close
Las Vegas Convention & Visitors AuthorityRossi Ralenkotter Rossi Ralenkotter has been President/CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority since 2004. He is responsible for marketing Las Vegas and Southern Nevada as the world’s most desirable destination for leisure and business. Ralenkotter has been with the LVCVA for 39 years. Ralenkotter chairs the U.S. Travel Association Board of Directors, is immediate past chair of the U.S. Department of Commerce Travel and Tourism Advisory Board, and served as a delegate to the White House Conference on Tourism. |
 Las Vegas Sands Corp Andy Abboud Close
Las Vegas Sands CorpAndy Abboud Possessing some of the most diverse political experience in the gaming industry, Andy Abboud's duties include managing the political and governmental affairs for LVSC along with aiding in the company's expansion efforts and development projects. Abboud has been instrumental in instituting The Venetian and LVSC's political and community development activities. He also organized the charitable arm of the Las Vegas Sands Corp. 501(c) (3) charitable foundation, the Sands Foundation. |
 Life Care Centers of America Silver Region Bina Hribik-Portello Close
Life Care Centers of America Silver RegionBina Hribik-Portello Life Care Centers of America operates more than 220 nursing, sub-acute, rehabilitation, home health and Alzheimer's centers in 28 states. The Silver Region encompasses five facilities in Nevada and Utah. Bina Hribik-Portello joined the company in 1998. She has more than 20 years of experience in health care leadership and has served as administrator at three skilled nursing facilities before overseeing the Life Care Centers' Silver Region. She also has a background in acute care and in human resources management. |
 Lionel Sawyer & Collins Paul Larsen Close
Lionel Sawyer & CollinsPaul Larsen Paul E. Larsen joined the full service law firm Lionel Sawyer & Collins in 1989 as a member of the litigation department, and is currently a member of the firm's Gaming and Regulatory Department. Larsen heads the Land Use and Planning and Franchise Law practice groups. Larsen practices before numerous federal, state, and local agencies and governmental bodies, including the governing bodies of all Southern Nevada cities and counties. |
Main Street Station Casino, Brewery & Hotel David Lebby |
 Marnell Properties Greg Wells Close
Marnell PropertiesGreg Wells As President of Investments and Real Estate, Greg Wells’ role also includes the financing of all the Marnell Family of Companies’ real estate and gaming activities, as well as leading the acquisitions of the Colorado Belle and Edgewater Hotel Casinos, Saddle West Hotel Casino, and M Holdings real estate in addition to securing construction financing of The M Resort. Wells is a member of the Marnell Companies Steering Committee, which provides directional and operational oversight to the business units of the Marnell Family of Companies. |
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Meadow Gold Dairies Jim Breslin |
 MGM Resorts International Jim Murren Close
MGM Resorts InternationalJim Murren Jim Murren is chairman of the board and CEO of MGM Resorts International, one of the world's leading development companies in gaming, hospitality and entertainment. Murren has enjoyed a distinguished career with the company, having held positions as executive vice president, chief financial officer and president. Prior to MGM Resorts International, he spent 14 years on Wall Street. Murren is very active in the community, and with wife Heather, founded the Nevada Cancer Institute. |
Michael Corrigan Restaurants Michael Corrigan |
 Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Russell Joyner Close
Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & CasinoRussell Joyner Russell Joyner is responsible for all aspects of shopping center management, development and construction for Boulevard Invest LLC, parent company of the Miracle Mile Shops. Over the past 20 years, Joyner has become one of the leading experts of retail entertainment centers in the U.S. He also developed and managed Fashion Show Mall and Hollywood & Highland in Los Angeles. Joyner received his Bachelor of Science degree from Boston College in 1983, where he was captain of the 1982 Tangerine Bowl football team. |
 National Security Technologies JD Daniels Close
National Security TechnologiesJD Daniels Jim (JD) Daniels is the Division Manager for Emergency Services and Operation Support for National Security Technologies, LLC, the Management and Operating Contractor for the U.S. Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration Nevada Site Office. He is responsible for managing the Emergency Response Organization that encompasses Fire & Rescue operations, Medical response, Command & Control operations and Emergency planning. Daniels holds a Bachelor’s degree of Business Management and a Master’s degree of Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix. |
 NCET-Nevada's Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology Dave Archer Close
NCET-Nevada's Center for Entrepreneurship and TechnologyDave Archer Dave Archer connects Nevadans to the resources they need to start and grow successful businesses through programs including the NCET Entrepreneur Expo and the Governor's Cup Collegiate Business Plan Competition. Prior to joining NCET, Archer spent more than 25 years at Viacom, Time-Warner and AOL-Netscape in a wide variety of U.S. and international product and market development roles. Archer is a member of the Nevada System of Higher Education's EPSCoR Advisory Board and serves on the Board of the Alliance of Nevada Nonprofits. |
 Nevada Drug Card Suzanne Domoracki Close
Nevada Drug CardSuzanne Domoracki Suzanne Domoracki has 25 years of progressive sales and marketing experience directing the activities of regional supervisory and multi-market sales personnel. Prior to joining Nevada Drug Card, she held similar supervisory positions in the health and beauty industries and oversaw all sales activity in the Western U.S. for a nationally recognized manufacturer of point-of-care oral fluid drug testing devices. She is involved with several local clubs and organizations. |
 Nevada Public Radio Florence Rogers Close
Nevada Public RadioFlorence Rogers Nevada Public Radio is the public media company that comprises of six FM stations including flagship News 88.9 KNPR home of KNPR's State of Nevada weekday public affairs program, and the monthly city regional magazine Desert Companion. Rogers holds a Masters Degree in Communications from SDSU and is an award-winning radio producer with many national network credits. She is a 2004 graduate of Leadership Las Vegas and is currently Vice President of Western States Public Radio. |
 Nevada State Bank Dallas Haun Close
Nevada State BankDallas Haun Dallas E. Haun is president and Chief Executive Officer of Nevada State Bank, and executive vice president of NSB's parent company, Zions Bancorporation. Haun brings nearly 30 years of strong commercial banking expertise and substantial managerial experience to his leadership position with Nevada State Bank. A graduate of Michigan State University, Haun received his postgraduate degree from the University of Washington's Pacific Coast Banking School. He also completed the Executive Program at the Anderson School of Business at the University of California. |
NextGen Integrated Solutions Rex Verley |
 North Las Vegas Voice Ray Sarbacker Close
North Las Vegas VoiceRay Sarbacker After Ray Sarbacker completed his US Navy tour, he attended S. California's Art Center College of Design and launched a marketing career spanning four decades with clients Kawasaki, Yamaha, Carroll Shelby and other high visibility companies. Now living in Las Vegas, Ray is president of Voice publications including "The Vegas Voice" and "The Nevada Veterans Voice". He is also president of the Board of Advisers at UNLV's Nevada Conservatory Theatre and a past Board member of the North Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce. |
 NV Energy Michael Yackira Close
NV EnergyMichael Yackira Michael Yackira joined NV Energy (formerly Sierra Pacific Resources) in January 2003 and was elected President & Chief Executive Officer in 2007. His work experience includes extensive roles in operations, finance and regulatory matters. Yackira is a member of the Nevada Development Authority Executive Committee, the UNLV Foundation Board of Trustees, Nevada Cancer Institute Board of Directors, and Council for a Better Nevada, and served on the Board of Trustees of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce. |
 Office Depot Business Solutions Division Dale Redden Close
Office Depot Business Solutions DivisionDale Redden As District Manager, Dale Redden directs Office Depot's Business Solution Division including products and services designed specifically for businesses in the State of Nevada. Redden is involved with numerous Chamber programs including Preview Las Vegas, Business Expo and the Business Education Series. In addition, Redden is part of the Business Council for the Chamber as well as a committee member for the Customer Service Excellence program. Redden is also a recipient of the Circle of Excellence award from the Las Vegas Chamber. |
 Orbis Solutions, Inc Sean Connery Close
Orbis Solutions, IncSean Connery Sean Connery is president of Orbis Solutions leading sales/marketing, customer service, and engineering teams. He started an initiative to provide better, faster resolution time to convert customers to raving fans. IT Leadership at Wynn Resorts, Golden Nugget, Bally’s, Cox Communications, and Tech Results. Connery is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, Certified ITIL, VMware Certified Professional, and Symantec Certified Engineer. Connery was nominated by Greenspun Media as Top Tech Executive 2011. |
 Orgill/Singer & Associates, Inc. David Dahan Close
Orgill/Singer & Associates, Inc.David Dahan David Dahan brings more than two decades of insurance industry experience to Orgill/Singer. A 41-year resident and active supporter of his local community, Dahan serves on various community boards such as Las Ventanas Retirement Community, the Henderson Chamber of Commerce, the Nevada Restaurant Association and the governing board of North Vista Hospital. KLAV 1230 AM radio has recently given Dahan an opportunity to reveal his newest passion as host of Community Speaks - a conversation with local leaders. |
Palms Casino Resort, The Joe Magliarditi |
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Perfect Princess Cut Diamonds Ido Izkovich Close
Perfect Princess Cut DiamondsIdo Izkovich Ido Izkovich, who was originally from Israel, began working with diamonds shortly after his service in the Israeli Armed forces. For 8 years, he sat at the bench cutting diamonds and then moved on to the wholesale side of the industry. He started his own wholesale diamond company, I.Do Diamonds, in Israel, and then decided to move it to the US. Having 27 years in the industry, Ido has the ability to turn your imagination into reality. |
 Plaza Bank Gene Galloway Close
Plaza BankGene Galloway Gene Galloway has a long history in regional banking at California Federal Bank, Crocker National Bank, and Sanwa Bank California. He completed his tenure at Sanwa as Corporate Executive Vice President and Chief of the Retail and Community Banking Group, with responsibility for over $3.5 billion in banking assets and liabilities in 118 branch banking offices. Galloway is a graduate of San Diego State University. He has lived and owned real estate in Las Vegas since 2002 and is a veteran of the U.S. Marines. |
 QirraSound Technologies Alan Boyer, Ph.D, MBA Close
QirraSound TechnologiesAlan Boyer, Ph.D, MBA Dr. Alan Boyer, an entrepreneur, has a passion for finding or creating new technologies and marketing them by building brand awareness. Boyer moved to the USA in 1998 from England. With more than 25 years in the acoustics/vibration industry, he has many accomplishments throughout the organizational structure. Boyer is frequently asked to consult or coach small business owners on a variety of business issues. Boyer serves as a director or advisor on a number of arts and business boards. |
 Rainbow Tech Management, Inc. Robert Korman |
 Republic Services Robert "Bob" Coyle Close
Republic ServicesRobert "Bob" Coyle Bob Coyle is responsible for the franchise agreements for waste collection and recycling services for 515,000 homes and more than 21,000 businesses in the Las Vegas area. Coyle began his career in the waste industry in 1969 with Waste Management, Inc. in Orange County, CA where he was responsible for the operation of 270 daily routes. Coyle has a Bachelor of Science degree in management from De Paul University and an M.S. degree in Management from California State University Northridge. |
 Roberto's Taco Shop Reynaldo Robledo Close
Roberto's Taco ShopReynaldo Robledo Reynaldo Robledo is the manager for 46 Roberto's Taco Shop locations in Las Vegas and Mesquite. He took over the general operation for all locations in 1999 after the passing of his father and company founder, Roberto Robledo. Roberto's Taco Shops was founded in San Diego in 1964 and opened in Las Vegas in 1990. All food is cooked fresh at each Roberto's Taco Shop. Most locations are open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. |
 Sandler Training Stevenson Brooks Close
Sandler TrainingStevenson Brooks Stevenson Brooks is a motivational speaker, sales and management trainer/coach, as well as a professional salesperson. Brooks bought the business in 2006 after studying the Sandler System for three years as the president of GarageTek of Las Vegas. His humor and passionate style as well as his unique teaching techniques help professionals to greatly improve many facets of their business performance. He is a featured speaker at many of Las Vegas' trade groups and networking events. |
 Senteo Inc. Michael Ruckman Close
Senteo Inc.Michael Ruckman Michael Ruckman worked as a banker and a consultant for retail banks in 30 countries. He delivered projects ranging from business strategy to fully transformed retail institutions. Ruckman is known for his experience in retail bank management, distribution network development, sales development, alliances and ventures and systems implementation. His portfolio includes large projects for brands such as Abbey National, Alfa-Bank, and Citibank. Ruckman completed his studies at the University of San Francisco and is fluent in Russian, Spanish and Czech. |
 Sequoia Insurance Company Matt Zender Close
Sequoia Insurance CompanyMatt Zender Sequoia Insurance is a commercial lines insurance company that is "Rooted in the West". Matt Zender began his career in insurance 18 years ago and has spent the last 5 years in charge of Sequoia's Workers Compensation division. He has dedicated his career working with clients ranging from Fortune-100 to owner-operated, always focusing on cost-saving solutions. At Sequoia, he enjoys making sure that the needs of the employee and employer is addressed through a goal-oriented approach. |
Serl Keefer Welter CPAs Shelby Keefer |
Shuffle Master, Inc. Gavin Isaacs |
 Smart City Networks Mark Haley Close
Smart City NetworksMark Haley Smart City Networks is the nation's leading provider of event telecommunications and technology, managing the technology needs of over 5,000 tradeshows and meetings each year at over 35 convention venues. Mark Haley brings more than 25 years of experience in the meetings industry from his previous positions with the Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority and ARAMARK Corporation. Haley is involved with the Valley High School's Academy of Hospitality. He holds a BS degree in accounting from University of Scranton in Pennsylvania. |
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Southwest Airlines Jackie Thompson |
 Sparrow Wealth Management Christopher M. Jones, CFP Close
Sparrow Wealth ManagementChristopher M. Jones, CFP Christopher Jones is the Founder and President of Sparrow Wealth Management, a Registered Investment Advisor in Nevada and Pennsylvania. Jones provides asset management and fee-only financial planning services for a select clientele nationwide. He also developed sophisticated retirement planning software that continues to be used by firms today. Jones is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER(TM) practitioner. He graduated from Brigham Young University with a B.S. in Economics and a minor in Business Management. |
 Sprint Herb Hunter Close
SprintHerb Hunter Herb Hunter joined Sprint in 2008 as Sales Manager and now serves as the Area Sales Manager of all direct business groups for Sprint Business Marketing Group. He is responsible for wireless communication sales throughout Las Vegas and Nevada. Hunter earned his B.A. degree in Business Administration from Belmont (NC) Abbey College. He is past president and current member of the Chamber’s Business Council and serves on the Community Board for St. Rose Hospital. He is a graduate of the Leadership Las Vegas program. |
 St. Rose Dominican Hospitals Rod Davis Close
St. Rose Dominican HospitalsRod Davis Rod Davis directs the overall strategic direction and management of St. Rose Dominican Hospitals and all subsidiary organizations. Under his leadership since 1991, St. Rose has grown from a single acute-care hospital to three acute-care hospitals, two ambulatory surgery centers, an outreach laboratory, two women’s centers, and four outpatient radiology centers. In addition to leading an expansion of southern Nevada’s patient bed capacity, service lines such as home health, hospice, open heart surgery, primary stroke, trauma and neonatal intensive care services have been introduced. |
 Sugar Factory Tammy Stephens Close
Sugar FactoryTammy Stephens Tammy Stephens represents Sugar Factory American Brasserie/Retail at Paris Hotel, Sugar Factory Retail inside the Mirage and MGM, and Cabo Wabo Cantina as the Director of Marketing and Events. Stephens earned a degree in Science of Fine Arts in Fashion Design from the Brooks College of Design. |
 Sunrise Health System Todd Sklamberg Close
Sunrise Health SystemTodd Sklamberg Todd Sklamberg currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the 700-bed hospital that is part of the Sunrise Health System in Las Vegas. Prior to that, Sklamberg served as the CEO of Sunrise Children’s Hospital. He has also served as Vice President of Strategic Operations and Facilities for St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Sklamberg has served the Las Vegas community on the Board of Trustees for the Sunrise Children’s Foundation, March of Dimes and Ronald McDonald House Charities. |
 Switch Lesley McVay Close
SwitchLesley McVay Lesley McVay is responsible for managing client installations for all of Switch's data center facilities, totaling over 2 million square feet. She works with clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies and government agencies, to mid-sized enterprises and start-ups to produce successful and timely installations. Before joining Switch, McVay was the Director of Operations for a successful Las Vegas-based software company. She is an integral member of the Jedi Order and looks forward to becoming a Jedi Master in the coming years. |
 The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas John Unwin Close
The Cosmopolitan of Las VegasJohn Unwin John Unwin, Chief Executive Officer of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, oversees the resort and leads the multi-billion dollar project—a sophisticated, urban-minded property at the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. The Cosmopolitan is the Strip’s newest and most socially dynamic casino resort destination. Unwin’s 30 years of management experience encompasses work with some of the industry’s leading luxury brands, such as Caesars Entertainment Corporation, Fairmont Resort Hotels and Ian Schrager Hotels. |
 The Eastridge Group of Staffing Companies Jason Bruckman Close
The Eastridge Group of Staffing CompaniesJason Bruckman Jason Bruckman is the Regional Vice President of The Eastridge Group of Staffing Companies, a privately held staffing firm that has been named among the top 100 US staffing companies in both the private and public sectors. With over twelve years of staffing experience and his MBA in Entrepreneurship and Finance, Bruckman oversees the day-to-day success of Eastridge’s divisions by delivering effective workforce solutions to clients within the Administrative, Convention, IT, Legal, Light Industrial, and Health Care industries. |
 The Glenn Group Valerie Glenn Close
The Glenn GroupValerie Glenn Valerie Glenn has been named Master Entrepreneur of the Year by the Business Report, Marketer of the Year by the American Marketing Association, received the American Heart Association's Heart of Gold award and the Public Relations Society of America's Hall of Fame award. Glenn is a member of the International Women's Forum of Nevada, the Nevada Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology Board of Advisors, the Donald W. Reynolds School of Journalism Dean's Council and serves on the board of Employers Holdings, Inc. |
 The Greenspun Corporation Bruce Spotleson Close
The Greenspun CorporationBruce Spotleson Bruce Spotleson is a group publisher for The Greenspun Corporation, owners of In Business Las Vegas, Las Vegas Weekly, Las Vegas Magazine, Vegas Magazine, the Las Vegas Sun, LasVegasSun.com and LasVegasWeekly.com. He is a graduate of Leadership Las Vegas and is a member of the Board of Trustees for the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce. |
 The Howard Hughes Corporation Kevin Orrock Close
The Howard Hughes CorporationKevin Orrock The Howard Hughes Corporation, a publically held company, owns, manages and develops commercial, residential and mixed-use real estate. These assets include master planned communities in Maryland, Texas and Nevada; operating properties; and development opportunities in18 states. Kevin T. Orrock oversees all aspects of implementation of the Summerlin community, from planning and design to sales and marketing. Orrock began his career with Howard Hughes in 1974. He holds a BS in business administration from Wittenberg University and an MBA from UNLV. |
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The Range 702 Mari Lake |
 The Valley Health System Karla Perez Close
The Valley Health SystemKarla Perez Karla Perez manages and oversees the operations of Spring Valley, Summerlin, Desert Springs, Valley, and Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Centers in Las Vegas, Nevada, Northern Nevada Medical Center in Sparks, Nevada, Auburn Regional Medical Center in Auburn, Washington and the newly opened Palmdale Regional Medical Center in Palmdale, California. She serves on the Board of the United Way of Southern Nevada and is a member of the Board of Trustees for the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce. |
Tiffany & Co. Peter Sinibaldi |
 Toyota Financial Services Raymond Specht Close
Toyota Financial ServicesRaymond Specht Raymond Specht serves as a director and is Vice Chairman for Toyota Financial Savings Bank. TFS provides products and services to Toyota and Lexus dealers across the country, as well as the issuer of the Lexus Pursuits Visa credit card. Specht provides strategic guidance on federal and state legislation, the banking industry, FDIC, Nevada regulatory matters, the Community Reinvestment Act and bank compliance. |
 Tradewinds Mechanical Kirsten Castellanos Close
Tradewinds MechanicalKirsten Castellanos Kirsten has managed a variety of small businesses in the Las Vegas Valley over the past 15 years. She possesses a dual degree in Business Administration and Business Management from University of Phoenix and has worked in the fields of Advertising, Medical, Construction, and Real Estate. Kirsten has been active in the community for many years with various charities, currently volunteering as a Court Appointed Special Advocate in the Clark County foster care system with 7 years of service. |
 Tropical Smoothie Cafe Dina Mitchell Close
Tropical Smoothie CafeDina Mitchell Dina Mitchell brought the brand to Southern Nevada in 2001 and it has grown to 18 individually owned and operated franchised locations. Tropical Smoothie Cafe provides a healthy alternative to the QSR category and is very active in giving back to the local community through charity partnerships. In the coming months, Tropical Smoothie Cafe will add 5 new locations -- three on the strip, and two 24 hour drive thru's. |
 Tropicana Las Vegas Arik Knowles Close
Tropicana Las VegasArik Knowles Arik Knowles joined the Tropicana in 2009 as Vice President of Hotel Operations. He oversees all aspects of the hotel, guest services, public areas, facilities management, room reservations and revenue management. Since 1996, Knowles has held hotel management positions for the Monte Carlo, Venetian Resort, Mandalay Bay and THEhotel. Knowles holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel Administration from UNLV and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Nevada Hotel and Lodging Association. |
Trump International Hotel Las Vegas Brian Baudreau |
 U.S. Bank Lori Soren Close
U.S. BankLori Soren Lori Soren has been with U.S. Bank and legacy banks since 1978. Her current position is market president-Nevada/Arizona where she has responsibility for wholesale banking activities, as well as in Utah and the bank's Gaming Division. Soren held a variety of positions in wholesale banking including treasury management consultant, team leader of commercial banking and division manager. Soren is a graduate of the University of Arizona with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. She is also a Certified Treasury Professional. |
 Universal Training Concept, Inc. Bruce Manchion Close
Universal Training Concept, Inc.Bruce Manchion Bruce Manchion is C.E.O. of Universal Training Concepts, Inc. (UTC), an international training and consulting company based in Las Vegas, NV. UTC specializes in building productivity and organizational capacity by enhancing the people skills at all levels. Originally from Brooklyn, New York, Bruce graduated from Emporia State University in Emporia, Kansas. He is a sought-after keynote speaker, as well as a skilled trainer and consultant, having trained thousands of professionals worldwide. |
University Medical Center Brian G. Brannman Close
University Medical CenterBrian G. Brannman Brian Brannman is the Chief Executive Officer of University Medical Center. He previously served as the Chief Operating Officer from April 2008 – June 2011. He retired from the U.S. Navy in 2007 as a Rear Admiral. Prior to his retirement, he served as Commander, Navy Medicine West and concurrently as Commander, Naval Medical Center, San Diego. He earned his undergraduate degree in health care administration from Southern Illinois University while also attended the Naval Postgraduate School at Monterey, earning a Masters of Science in Administrative Science. |
 Village Square Las Vegas/Sentinel Development Services, Inc. Colby Durnin Close
Village Square Las Vegas/Sentinel Development Services, Inc.Colby Durnin Colby Durnin founded Sentinel Development Services, Inc. in 2001. Sentinel Development is currently acting as the Owner’s Representative for Village Square Las Vegas on behalf of Westport Capital Partners, LLC. He has been a senior executive for domestic and international real estate projects over the last 12 years representing more than $1 billion dollars of repositioned real estate. Durnin holds a BA from the University of San Diego, an MBA from the University of Hawaii, and is a licensed California Broker. |
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Vista Executive Suites Elaina Blake |
Wal-Mart Store, Inc. Sean Evans |
Warner Bros. Pictures Barry Meyer |
 Wells Fargo Bank Kirk Clausen Close
Wells Fargo BankKirk Clausen Kirk V. Clausen has been head of Wells Fargo's community bank in Nevada since 2002 and is responsible for the more than 120 Wells Fargo banking stores as well as business banking and government banking offices in Nevada. He serves on a variety of community boards, including the Debt Management Commission; the Henderson Chamber of Commerce; Nevada State College, Three Square and the NV Bankers Association. Clausen is a graduate of Morningside College in Sioux City, IA with a B.S. in Business Administration. |
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Windstream Norm Kirch |
Wynn Resorts Michael Britt |
 Advanced Management Group Bret Holmes Close
Advanced Management GroupBret Holmes Advanced Management Group Nevada, LLC is a full-service real estate management company. With more than ten years of experience, including conventional, hotel, and weekly property management, Bret Holmes works with property owners to achieve optimal results. Holmes is president of the Nevada State Apartment Association and is a delegate for the National Apartment Association. |
Alan Jeskey Builders, Inc. Curtis Cummings |
 Alverson Taylor Mortensen & Sanders Kurt Bonds Close
Alverson Taylor Mortensen & SandersKurt Bonds
Alverson Taylor Mortensen & Sanders is one of Nevada's oldest and largest law firms, providing legal services in all areas of civil litigation and transactional law. With more than 13 years of experience, partner Kurt Bonds manages the transactional law department, handling matters in all areas of corporate, business, financial, real estate, homeowner associations (HOAs), estate planning and bankruptcy law. Bonds is a frequent seminar speaker on legal issues affecting HOAs and management companies.
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 America First Credit Union Denise C. Mora Close
America First Credit UnionDenise C. Mora With more than 25 years of experience in the financial industry, Denise C. Mora is responsible for the executive oversight of the Southern Nevada operation for America First Credit Union. Mora earned a bachelor’s degree in business from National American University and is also a graduate of the University of New Mexico Anderson School of Management. Most recently, she was awarded the prestigious Rising Star Award from Las Vegas Business Press. |
 American Family Insurance Tony Grilz Close
American Family InsuranceTony Grilz Tony has been with American Family Insurance since 1996. He worked as an agent for 4 ½ years in Stillwater, Minnesota. American Family Insurance opened its doors for business in Nevada in January of 2001 and Tony was a part of the management team from day one. Tony now serves as the Director of Sales in Nevada and has done so since May of 2012. American Family’s Mission: “To be the most trusted and valued service driven company in the industry”. |
 American Kiosk Management Linda Johansen-James Close
American Kiosk ManagementLinda Johansen-James Founded in 1997, American Kiosk Management, which represents Proactive Skin Care Products, employs over 1500 employees in 677 locations in 50 states as well as Canada. Johansen-James was the director of membership and marketing for the Salt Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and also CEO of her own marketing company. Johansen-James is very active in St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and now serves as the treasurer of Camp Soaring Eagle Camp Foundation in Sedona, Arizona. |
 American Medical Response Anthony Greenway Close
American Medical ResponseAnthony Greenway Tony Greenway is an experienced healthcare manager with over 15 years of experience in pre-hospital care and emergency transportation services. He has worked across the country for EMS agencies in and around Boston, Massachusetts, New York City, and Las Vegas, Nevada. He was an adjunct faculty member of Northeastern University’s Institute for EMS and has taught Paramedics throughout the United States. Tony is a board member on the Southern Nevada Health District’s (SNHD) Medical Advisory Board (MAB). Currently, Tony is the Operations Manager for American Medical Response, and Nevada Medi-Car. |
American Pacific Corporation Pat Sauser |
 AppleOne Employment Services Kelly Young Close
AppleOne Employment ServicesKelly Young Kelly Young serves as the Mid-Southwest Divisional Vice President for AppleOne, a division of The Act 1 Group, the nation's largest privately-held, women-owned business organization. Young has been in the employment services industry for more than 15 years. She is known and respected for her expertise in employment and market trends in Nevada, Arizona, Colorado and Utah. Through her leadership, Young has developed the number one region within AppleOne. |
 Arcata Associates, Inc. Tim Wong Close
Arcata Associates, Inc.Tim Wong Arcata Associates, Inc. is a Nevada-based technical services company that has provided engineering, operations and maintenance, IT and multimedia support to NASA, US Air Force, US Navy, US Army, and other Federal Agencies since 1979. Wong currently serves as the President of the Las Vegas Clark County Library District Foundation, Board of Director of Nevada Public Radio and the Las Vegas FBI Citizens Academy Alumni Association, and is a member of the Cox Communications Community Advisory Board. |
 AT&T Stephanie Tyler Close
AT&TStephanie Tyler Stephanie Tyler, President AT&T Nevada, is an accomplished external affairs executive with over 20 years of multi-state experience in administering government relations programs, corporate communications, campaign management and public service. Stephanie is responsible for external affairs for AT&T including; state and local government relations, community affairs, regulatory and legislative activities, and infrastructure investment. |
 Barre Definitions Nami Oneda Close
Barre DefinitionsNami Oneda After retiring from a professional dance career, Nami studied all styles of fitness, and in 2007, she was introduced to the barre-based fitness method in NYC where she was trained by former trainers of the Lotte Berk Method, the origin of the barre fitness method. With the most extensive teaching experience in barre in all of Las Vegas, Nami opened Barre Definitions in 2012 to inspire her clients in achieving their best fitness level. |
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BASAL Enterprises, Inc. Douglas Brown |
Blue Man Group/Venetian Tara Sargent |
BNY Mellon Wealth Management John Jemison |
 Boulder Boats Stuart Litjens Close
Boulder BoatsStuart Litjens With an advertising background and a Marketing Degree from UNLV, Litjens merged his passion for the boating lifestyle with his entrepreneurial ambitions to form Boulder Boats. Grown from the ground up in 2004, Boulder Boats is now the largest boat dealer in the state with stores in Boulder City and Henderson selling new and used boats and RVs. Stuart enjoys introducing new friends and families to the world of watersports and takes pride in his company’s track record of bringing families together via boating. |
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California Hotel David Lebby |
 Capital Funding Financial Justin Ruschell |
Capital One Diane Goodchild Close
Capital OneDiane Goodchild Capital One entered the Las Vegas market in May, 2012. Diane Goodchild is a 19 year resident of Las Vegas, the Sr. Community Relations Associate for Capital One, and co-owner of a small local restaurant. Diane is responsible for the Las Vegas, Portland, and Chicago markets. She is a graduate of the Leadership Las Vegas Class of 2012, serves on the Board of Directors of Junior Achievement, and is a member of the United Way Women's Leadership Council. |
 Capstone Risk Management & Insurance Mary Thompson Close
Capstone Risk Management & InsuranceMary Thompson A 25-year Nevada resident, Mary Thompson has been in the insurance industry for more than 30 years. Her experience includes sales and executive management for all insurance coverage, specializing in property, casualty, workers' compensation and employee benefits. Thompson utilizes her technical expertise to review each client's exposure from a risk management perspective. She is an advisor for Chamber Insurance and Benefits, LLC which offers insurance programs to Chamber members. |
 Cashman Equipment Co. MaryKaye Cashman Close
Cashman Equipment Co.MaryKaye Cashman Established in 1931, Cashman Equipment Co. is one of the oldest Caterpillar dealers in the United States. Before assuming full-time duties in 1995, MaryKaye Cashman was a registered nurse. She is a member of the Chamber's Government Affairs Committee, the World Presidents' Organization, the Committee of 200, the Nevada Development Authority, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Las Vegas, and serves on the Community Advisory board of St. Rose Hospitals. |
Center of Teaching Excellence Erin Colegrove |
 City National Bank John Wilcox Close
City National BankJohn Wilcox John Wilcox joined City National Bank in October 2009. He oversees client service and retention, and business development at the eight Nevada City National Bank offices. As a 47 year resident of Las Vegas, Wilcox has been involved in many aspects of the community. He is also a past chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce. |
Classic Parking of Nevada, Inc. Abraham Reyes |
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Classic Protection Inc. Mike Anderson |
 Clearinghouse CDFI Brian Maddox Close
Clearinghouse CDFIBrian Maddox Brian Maddox is the Director of Operations for the Nevada Office for Clearinghouse CDFI. Maddox has more than 17 years of community development finance and non-profit management experience and is recognized for his expertise with Low Income Housing Tax Credits financing. Prior to joining Clearinghouse CDFI, Maddox worked with national and regional banks with a particular emphasis on affordable housing development and commercial real estate lending. |
 Commercial Roofers, Inc. Scott Howard Close
Commercial Roofers, Inc.Scott Howard Scott Howard is a third generation roofer/contractor whose family business has been in the Las Vegas Valley since 1959. Howard has held several positions including project manager, unit manager, and regional manager. He serves as a trustee of the Las Vegas Metro Police Neighborhood Watch Board, is a graduate of Leadership Las Vegas and has served the Desert Southwest chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in several positions. |
Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada Lisa Santwer |
 Covenant Care Inc./Silver Ridge & Silver Hills Healthcare Center Shanda Alcantara Close
Covenant Care Inc./Silver Ridge & Silver Hills Healthcare CenterShanda Alcantara Covenant Care Inc. (CCI) operates 46 facilities in six states, including Silver Ridge Healthcare and Silver Hills Healthcare Centers in Las Vegas. CCI provides occupational, physical and speech rehabilitation therapy and long term care to individuals who can no longer take care of themselves. Alcantara's responsibilities include developing the branding strategy and planning sales and marketing activities for all Nevada centers. Before joining CCI, Alcantara was vice president of marketing for the Chalaco Corporation. |
 D Bar J Hat Company David Johnson Close
D Bar J Hat CompanyDavid Johnson David’s family moved to Las Vegas in 1961, when he was three. He graduated from Western High School, attended UNLV, and has a Doctor of Divinity degree. The combination of renovating his own competition dance hats, his interest in 1800's hat making equipment, and his extreme persistence, launched his career as a quality custom hat maker. His attention to detail, masterful skills in hatting, and reputation earned his creations homes in the Smithsonian Museum, the Roy Rogers Museum, and the 2002 SLC Olympics, to name a few. Individuals such as Charlie Daniels, Frank Marino, and Bill Clinton also sport his hats. |
 Desert Radiologists William Moore Close
Desert RadiologistsWilliam Moore William P. Moore, II joined Desert Radiologists in 2006 to provide hands-on management of daily operations as well as to oversee the organization's strategic development and long-term institutional goals. Moore works closely with the physician-leadership and senior-management teams. He also directs the company's internal functions for the achievement of corporate objectives. With more than 20 years of management and leadership experience in health care, Moore has provided oversight of major hospitals and medical organizations. |
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Desert Rose ResortChris Breed, CHA, RRP Chris Breed has assisted with the renovations of five resorts within Shell Vacations Club. Renovating and opening of the Desert Rose Resort is what brought her to Las Vegas five years ago. Upon completion of that project, Breed was promoted to regional vice president. In this position she oversees the operations and associations of 7 resorts. Breed also serves as president and vice president on several condominium association boards. |
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Doctors Express Stephanie Glankler |
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Ethel M Chocolates/Mars Retail GroupJennifer Gudgel Jen Gudgel is the Director of Gourmet Chocolate for Ethel M Chocolates. In her role, Gudgel oversees all elements of the brand including wholesale, marketing, store operations and product development. Prior to joining the Ethel M team, Gudgel worked for fellow MARS brand, M&M'S World for four years as the Director of Buying, spearheading the openings of M&M'S World locations in Orlando and Times Square. Gudgel worked as a Product Developer for hotel-giant Caesars Entertainment for six years, in addition to her more than six years experience in various facets of retail operations. Gudgel is a University of Nevada Las Vegas graduate. |
 First Security Bank of Nevada John Sullivan Close
First Security Bank of NevadaJohn Sullivan An executive level finance and banking professional with over thirty-two (32) years’ experience in community banking, in positions that included multiple directorship positions, CEO, CFO, lending, compliance, data processing, consulting and as a CPA conducting external audits, along with five (5) years’ experience in other industries including international manufacturing, thoroughbred horses and local government. Areas of specialization in banking include mergers and acquisitions, commercial credit administration, data processing and software creation, internal controls and financial reporting systems and compliance. |
 Fogo de Chao Marcio Bonfada Close
Fogo de ChaoMarcio Bonfada Marcio Bonfada has more than 15 years experience in the restaurant industry. As general manager of Fogo de Chao, Bonfada oversees the entire Fogo guest experience. His knowledge and respect for the Gaucho culture has helped him rise through the ranks at the restaurant. He consistently finds ways to maintain the high level of quality expected at Fogo De Chao and exceed guest expectations. |
 Greenberg Traurig Michael Bonner Close
Greenberg TraurigMichael Bonner Michael J. Bonner is a member of the executive committee of the gaming law section of the State Bar of Nevada, the executive committee and board of trustees of the Nevada Development Authority, and is Chairman of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Board of Trustees. Bonner is routinely listed as one of the "Leading Individual" Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions attorneys in Nevada and was recognized in September 2009 as one of the top lawyers in Nevada in the Legal Elite edition of Nevada Business Magazine. |
 Harmony Homes Robert Beville Close
Harmony HomesRobert Beville Prior to joining Harmony Homes in 2009, Robert Beville served as managing director for The Atalon Group, an operational turnaround management firm working on projects that included the troubled Lake Las Vegas community. Beville is on the board of directors for Desert Capital REIT. He is a Certified Public Accountant (inactive) and a member of the Southern Nevada Home Builders Association and the Turnaround Management Association. |
Haycock Petroleum Co. John Saxon |
 Helix Electric Victor Fuchs Close
Helix ElectricVictor Fuchs Victor Fuchs began his electrical contracting career at Helix Electric in 1984, and in 2001 acquired ownership of the Las Vegas Division. His community involvement includes Los Vaqueros (a charitable organization), Opportunity Village, Communities in Schools (doing food drives and toy drives), Street Teens, Links for Life, Habitat for Humanity, Candlelighters, and YMCA as well as numerous youth teams, 4H clubs, and many other charitable organizations. |
 Henderson International School Seth Ahlborn Close
Henderson International SchoolSeth Ahlborn Mr. Ahlborn develops a diverse talented staff and guides innovative curriculum implementation. With the motto ‘Students First’ he leads enrollment and community service programs. A private school leader for 23 years, he studied advanced math for teachers at University of New Hampshire, and holds a Master of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin at Madison, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. |
 Hofbrauhaus Las Vegas Stefan Gastager Close
Hofbrauhaus Las VegasStefan Gastager Stefan Gastager visited Las Vegas in 2000 and decided to introduce high-quality Bavarian food, premium beer and coziness - "Gematlichkeit" - to the country at a location that would appeal to tourists and locals. Partners Klaus Gastager, Franz Krondorfer and Anton Sinzger spent three years making Hofbrauhaus a reality. They have created an authentic replica of the Munich Hofbrauhaus that was originally commissioned in 1589 by King William V. |
 Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Desert Club Resort Adalberto Lugo Close
Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Desert Club ResortAdalberto Lugo Adalberto Lugo has been the General Manager of Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Desert Club Resort since June 2011. In this position, he is responsible for all of the resort’s daily operations. Lugo has more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, having held executive positions at resorts in both the Caribbean and the United States. He is committed to delivering memorable experiences and excited to be part of the growth and western expansion of Holiday Inn Club Vacations. |
Horizon Specialty Hospital of Henderson David Tupper Close
Horizon Specialty Hospital of HendersonDavid Tupper David Tupper is Chief Executive Officer for Horizon Specialty Hospital in Henderson. He moved to Nevada in 2010 to build and open Horizon Specialty. Horizon Specialty Hospital works with the traditional acute care hospitals to provide a continuum of care for medically fragile patients. For more than 30 years, Tupper has held senior health care positions for large national health care organizations. |
 House of Blues/The Foundation Room Andrew Economon |
 Integress Financial James Peters Close
Integress FinancialJames Peters James Peters leads Integress Financial, overseeing portfolio management, client financial advisory and business strategy. Prior to co-founding Integress, he was a Senior Investment Associate at The Private Banking and Investment Group of Merrill Lynch, where he managed more than a hundred million dollars of client assets, and was responsible for client communications and financial planning. James holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designations. He graduated from UNLV, majoring in both Financial Services and Managerial Finance. |
International CES / Consumer Electronics Association Karen Chupka |
International Gaming Support of America LLC Heigo Goto |
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Iron Mountain Kouli Pouridis |
 JT3, LLC Alan Hunter Close
JT3, LLCAlan Hunter Alan Hunter has led the joint venture of Raytheon and URS since 2006. He also serves as Joint Range Technical Services Contract Program Manager, supporting test and training operations for the Air Force and Navy. In 1974 he joined EG&G Special Projects in Las Vegas. He finished his 30+ year-tenure as corporate vice president where he led the Installations Management Strategic Business Unit. He returned to UNLV to complete his MBA in physics in 1977. Hunter also served in the Army. |
 Kaempfer Crowell Renshaw Gronauer & Fiorentino Robert Gronauer Close
Kaempfer Crowell Renshaw Gronauer & FiorentinoRobert Gronauer Bob Gronauer is the Managing Partner of the Firm and is also a senior member of the Firm's Government Affairs Department and has been with the firm since 1996. His practice primarily focuses on zoning and land use law at the local government level. He has represented developers to obtain approvals to expand the gaming enterprise district for hotels and casinos in the Las Vegas Valley. Additionally, Mr. Gronauer has negotiated and drafted Development Agreements for several master-planned communities and large scale developments. |
 KeyState Corporate & Captive Management Joshua Miller Close
KeyState Corporate & Captive ManagementJoshua Miller KeyState provides corporate and captive management services in Nevada and Delaware. Josh Miller received his BA in Economics and Foreign Affairs from the University of Virginia. He serves on the boards of the Las Vegas Rotary, the Public Education Foundation, the Nevada Taxicab Authority, and the Nevada Captive Insurance Association. He is also involved in various other community organizations in Southern Nevada. |
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King Makers Consulting Jennifer Von Tobel |
Laboratory Medicine Consultants Jane Swerdlow |
 Language of Space Pamela Edwards Close
Language of SpacePamela Edwards International Consultants Pamela Edwards, CEO and Michael WhiteRyan, President have 50 years combined business experience. Degrees in Environmental Design. 10-year mentorship in Traditional Feng Shui. Consultants for high-rise buildings to custom designed homes. Award winning landscape designer. Developed and Director of Acupuncture center and Feng Shui college. Speakers on faculty with CEO Space International. Member Sustainable Committee for Clark County. Lecture and teach ways to empower people and their business. Redesigned business into top 200 fastest INC companies in America. |
 Las Vegas Athletic Clubs Thomas White Close
Las Vegas Athletic ClubsThomas White Las Vegas Athletic Clubs, under present ownership, has been in business in the Las Vegas marketplace for more than 18 years with six locations throughout the valley. Thomas White has been with the company since 1998. In addition to his Chamber involvement, White is a member of the Las Vegas Executives Association, the American Institute of CPAs and the Nevada Society of CPAs. |
 Las Vegas Review-Journal/Stephens Media Robert M. (Bob) Brown Close
Las Vegas Review-Journal/Stephens MediaRobert M. (Bob) Brown A 30-year newspaper industry veteran, Robert M. (Bob) Brown is the Publisher of several local publications, including the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Las Vegas Business Press, and Las Vegas Health Magazine. Brown is currently on the board of directors of Opportunity Village, The Better Business Bureau and Special Olympics of Nevada. He also serves on the Board of Trustees for the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce. |
 Liaison Behavioral Health & Community Outreach LLC Louie Cellona Close
Liaison Behavioral Health & Community Outreach LLCLouie Cellona Louie Cellona is Chief Operations Officer/Co-Founder of Liaison Behavioral Health & Community Outreach, LLC. Cellona is a Certified Anger Management Facilitator and affiliated with the American Association of Anger Management Providers, as well as a Certified Recovery Peer Specialist with a concentration on Veterans. Previously, he was a Medical Specialist with the U.S. Army and worked in the mental/behavioral health industry as a rehabilitative mental health provider and a Clinical Director. |
Maggiano's Little Italy Sabrina Chichelli |
Management Action Programs Lana Elliott |
 Manpower, Inc. of Southern Nevada Andy Katz Close
Manpower, Inc. of Southern NevadaAndy Katz Andy Katz is a noted authority on employment and outlook survey trends in Southern Nevada. He was recognized by In Business Las Vegas in their Top 40 Under 40, and also as one of the Most Influential Businessmen of the Year 2005. Katz serves on the Board of Directors of many organizations, including the Clark County Public Education Foundation and the Southern Nevada Workforce Investment Board. Katz is an avid bicyclist and sports enthusiast. |
 Marketing Solutions Providers Brian Williams |
Mastro's Ocean Club Carly Smith |
 McGladrey LLP William Wells Close
McGladrey LLPWilliam Wells As a licensed CPA firm McGladrey LLP is the fifth largest provider of assurance, tax and consulting services, with nearly 6,500 professionals in more than 70 offices. Wells has extensive experience in servicing a variety of industries including real estate, distribution, financial institutions, manufacturing, professional services and gaming. Wells is the past chairman of the Chamber of Commerce board of trustees, Young Presidents’ Organization and Opportunity Village and served on various boards including Lied Children’s Museum, UNLV Accounting Advisory council, Nevada Development Authority and Boulder Dam Area Boy Scouts. |
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MedicWest Ambulance Michael Gorman |
 Merlin Contracting & Developing, LLC Bart Jones Close
Merlin Contracting & Developing, LLCBart Jones Merlin Contracting & Developing, llc, is the premier custom home builder in the Las Vegas Valley. Bart Jones, a Las Vegas native, graduated from UNLV in 1975 before owning, managing, and marketing agricultural businesses, and developing facilities for processing agricultural products on the big island of Hawaii. In 1994, Jones and his wife Cory returned to Las Vegas to work with his brother Stephen Jones, president of Merlin Contracting. |
Nellis Auction Ken Chupinsky |
 Nevada Mining Association Tim Crowley Close
Nevada Mining AssociationTim Crowley Tim Crowley has been president of the Nevada Mining Association since 2008. Prior to this position, he ran his own lobbying firm, the Griffin Crowley Group, was the director of public affairs for the Nevada Resort Association, and served as the director of government and community relations for the Nevada Mining Association. Crowley is a native of Reno and graduated from the University of Nevada in 1992 with a Bachelor of Science degree. |
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Nevada State College Spencer Stewart |
 Nevada Youth Soccer Association Angie Eliason Close
Nevada Youth Soccer AssociationAngie Eliason The Nevada Youth Soccer Association (NYSA) administers and supervises U.S. youth soccer programs for Nevada children under the age of 18. Angie Eliason joined NYSA in June, 2011 after a successful career as a college basketball and softball coach and college administrator. The University of Minnesota Duluth women's hockey team won the 2008 and 2010 Division I National Championships during Eliason's tenure. Eliason earned her master's degree in administration from the University of Nebraska and her bachelor's degree from Mayville State University in Mayville, ND. |
 Newmark Grubb Knight Frank Larry Singer Close
Newmark Grubb Knight FrankLarry Singer Larry Singer is a 30-year veteran of commercial real estate and is consistently one of Southern Nevada's top producing tenant rep agents. He is an active member of the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce Board of Trustees. In addition, he has served as chairman of the Lied Institute of Real Estate Studies at UNLV and chairman of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Nevada. |
Nigro Development Todd Nigro |
 Paul E. & Helen S. Meyer Foundation Amy Meyer Close
Paul E. & Helen S. Meyer FoundationAmy Meyer The Paul E. & Helen S. Meyer Foundation gives educationally based grants and scholarships to area students. Amy Meyer, granddaughter of the founders, became the foundation's president in 1999. Meyer's passion for disadvantaged and struggling youth led to the development of a new non-profit, the White Horse Youth Ranch (WHY Ranch), that will offer free riding lessons using rescued horses to help build self-esteem and give renewed hope to youth in Las Vegas. |
 Pfizer Inc. Jessica Ferrato |
 Piercy, Bowler, Taylor & Kern William Nelson Close
Piercy, Bowler, Taylor & KernWilliam Nelson William (Bill) Nelson is involved in all areas of accounting and auditing for Piercy Bowler Taylor & Kern. Nelson holds a BS in Accounting and is CPA certified in Nevada and California. He is active in the community participating in several youth sports programs and boy scouting, and is a member of Board of Trustees for the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce. |
 PM Digital Group Neill Miller Close
PM Digital GroupNeill Miller Neill Miller formed PM Digital Group in 2001. PM Digital Group provides complete video production services, DVD & CD duplication and packaging, website development, and graphic design. Video projects include commercials, infomercials, convention and event coverage and web video. Clients include many local and nationally known companies. Prior to PM Digital Group, Miller was in the entertainment industry for 30 years. |
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Production Resource Group, LLC Joseph Schenk |
 Quality Towing Robert Segura Close
Quality TowingRobert Segura Robert Segura began his career working for Federal Express as a cargo handler while he earned his degree in Psychology and Statistics from the University of California at Berkley. Since then Segura has held positions VP of Logistics for Webvan.com, National Account Manager for GE, and most recently the Director of Sales for Quality Towing. Segura enjoys fishing, quad riding and playing poker. |
 R & R Partners Jim Spinello Close
R & R PartnersJim Spinello A former Nevada state assemblyman and public administrator, Jim Spinello uses his knowledge of Nevada state government to advocate on behalf of R&R Partners' government and public affairs clients. Previously, as assistant director of administrative services for Clark County, he oversaw the Office of Emergency Management; Strategic Planning and Organizational Development; and Franchise Services. He helped establish the County's ethics guidelines and was appointed to the Nevada Homeland Security Commission by Governor Kenny Guinn (R-NV). |
Rainforest Cafe in the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino Doug Chippewa |
 Rapid Refill Larry Goldstein Close
Rapid RefillLarry Goldstein Larry Goldstein is the owner of Rapid Refill Las Vegas, a business that recycles ink & toner cartridges and remanufactures to the exact standards as new brand name cartridges. Recycling prevents cartridges from being disposed into landfills, and customers typically save 20% to 40%. Prior to owning Rapid Refill, he held sales and marketing positions with companies such as IBM, MCI and AT&T. Larry earned an Electrical Engineering and Business degree from the University of Southern California. |
 Realty Executives of Nevada - Fafie Moore Fafie Moore Close
Realty Executives of Nevada - Fafie MooreFafie Moore Realty Executives of Nevada is repeatedly ranked the No.1 woman-owned business in the Business Press Las Vegas Book of Lists. Fafie Moore, past chairman of the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce Board of Trustees, serves on the boards of Service 1st Bank, FIT for an Independent Tomorrow and holds numerous positions within the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors® and Women's Council of Realtors®. |
Reliant Programming & Networking Solutions J. Bradd Greene |
 Renu Oil of America, Inc. Isabell Yssassi Close
Renu Oil of America, Inc.Isabell Yssassi The birth of Renu Oil of America's "green" movement began in 1998 with owner Isabell Yssassi Godinez's late husband and company founder, Todd House. Following his death in 2008, Godinez and her children stepped in to help operate and manage the business. Since that time, Renu Oil of America, Inc. has tripled in size and has expanded to include a number of recycling programs. Godinez is proud to know that her company's primary goal is improving the quality of life for society. She operates the company each day in her husband's memory. |
 Resources Global Professionals Kathy Beavers |
 RTW Incorporated Dwayne Malden |
 Ryland Homes Nevada, LLC Randy Char Close
Ryland Homes Nevada, LLCRandy Char Randy Char currently oversees all sales, marketing and merchandising operations for the Las Vegas division of Ryland Homes. He has worked in the private and public homebuilding sector throughout the Southwest region for the past 15 years. Char holds a bachelor's degree from the University of California at San Diego and an executive MBA from Pepperdine University. |
 Sahara Coins, LLC Mark Scott Close
Sahara Coins, LLCMark Scott Mark Scott has been a respected industry professional for more than 34 years. Scott and his staff of numismatists provide discreet and attentive service to collectors and investors, ensuring the highest value for their collections and financial portfolios. Scott's goal is to educate each client and patiently guide them to financial strength, growth and sustainability through tangible asset investments. |
 Saint Mary's Health Plans Dan Evans Close
Saint Mary's Health PlansDan Evans Dan Evans joined Saint Mary's Health Plans (SMHP) in August, 2009 and is responsible for building operations. Evans has more than 35 years experience in the health insurance sales and service business industries. Previously, he helped direct an Arizona health insurance start-up company and was responsible for growing membership to more than 32,000 in less than four years. Evans has a bachelor's degree from California State University, Long Beach and an MBA from the University of Phoenix. |
Sankofa Behavioral Health Agency, Inc. Leshawun Porter |
Savers, TVI Inc. Kristi Temple |
 Service Point LLC Ronda Henderson Close
Service Point LLCRonda Henderson During the heart of the economic downturn in Las Vegas, Ronda Henderson founded Service Point, a sales management consulting company. As President of Service Point, she has helped her clients increase their revenue by as much as 33% in one year. Previously, Ronda served as Director of Sales for a printing company in Maryland as well as the Operations Manager of a billion dollar document storage company. Ronda is not only a successful business owner, but also a talented golfer, having played professionally for several years. |
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ServiceMaster Clean Randy Roberts |
Servpro of Down Town Las Vegas/DVC Inc Jodi Zachary |
 Showtime Tours/Mark Travel Corporation Lisa de Marigny Close
Showtime Tours/Mark Travel CorporationLisa de Marigny Lisa de Marigny leads a team that is driven by wellness, integrity, innovation, relationship and profit. Showtime operates an environmentally-friendly airport shuttle and charter bus business. Lisa is a graduate of Penn State University and has held various transportation leadership positions over the last 25 years. She serves on two community association boards and has earned the Dedicated Community Assoc iation Leader (DCAL) designation from Community Associations Institute (CAI). |
Shred-It Las Vegas Bob Linden Close
Shred-It Las VegasBob Linden Bob Linden has been a Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce member since he started Shred-it Las Vegas in 1999. He currently serves on the Government Affairs and Prospectors Committees and is past president of the Prospectors and Business Council. He has also served on the Customer Service Excellence and Business Education Series Business Council committees. The Chamber BizE awards recognized Shred-it as 2008 Green Business of the Year and by the Nevada Psychological Association as a Psychologically Health Workplace. |
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Silver Nugget Casino Brad McKenzie |
 Snell & Wilmer, LLP Patrick Byrne Close
Snell & Wilmer, LLPPatrick Byrne Patrick Byrne has been with Snell & Wilmer since 1988. In 2001, he opened the firm's Las Vegas office. Byrne is a member of the standing committee on judicial ethics and election practices for the State of Nevada. He is also the president of the board of trustees of the Las Vegas Boys & Girls Club Foundation. Byrne earned his law degree with high distinction from the University of Kentucky. |
 Southern Nevada Medical Industry Coalition Douglas Geinzer Close
Southern Nevada Medical Industry CoalitionDouglas Geinzer Doug Geinzer is an influential leader in the healthcare employment arena. He has built and sold several media and employment-related businesses since he moved to Nevada from Pittsburgh, PA. Geinzer currently serves as vice president of the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce Business Council and currently sits on the boards of the American Heart Association and the Governor's Workforce Investment Board for the State of Nevada. |
Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority Amparo Gamazo |
 Southwest Gas Corporation Jeff Shaw Close
Southwest Gas CorporationJeff Shaw Jeff Shaw joined Southwest Gas in 1988 as director of Internal Audit. He was promoted several times throughout the years before being named CEO. Shaw serves on the boards of the American Gas Association, the Desert Research Institute Foundation, the UNLV Foundation and as chairman of the Western Energy Institute and president of the Las Vegas Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America. |
 SuperPawn Caroline Ciocca Close
SuperPawnCaroline Ciocca Caroline Ciocca develops programs to advance the company's mission and values, and directs charitable giving for the region. Ciocca earned her Master of Business Administration degree at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing from Johnson & Wales University. She serves on the following non-profit boards: Crime Stoppers of Nevada, UNLV College of Business Advisory Board and the Advisory Committee for Participatory Democracy. |
 Ted Wiens Tire & Auto Centers Ted Wiens Jr. Close
Ted Wiens Tire & Auto CentersTed Wiens Jr. Ted Wiens Tire & Auto Center was established in Las Vegas in 1948. President Ted Wiens Jr. is a past chairman of the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce Board of Trustees, serves on the Government Affairs Committee and is a Prospector. He is also affiliated with the Boulder Dam Area Council Boy Scouts of America, Community Action Against Rape and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nevada. Additionally, Wiens is involved with the Tire Industry Association of North America. |
The Capital Grille Jackie UkaUka |
 The Charles Marshall Foundation Rena Loughton Close
The Charles Marshall FoundationRena Loughton Rena Loughton is a Las Vegas native who graduated from University Nevada Las Vegas with a dual-BS in Science and Clinical Laboratory Science with a minor in Chemistry, and VP of FBLA. She is an active member of our community participating in events such as the AIDS Walk, PBS 5K Run, and Relay for Life. Currently, she is the Secretary/Officer of the Mary Q. and Charles E. Marshall Charitable Foundation. The foundation provides needed supplies to local schools, hospitals, and research facilities. |
 The Kelley Company Kara Kelley Close
The Kelley CompanyKara Kelley Kara Kelley is a proven CEO with expertise in business and political strategy as well as marketing, media relations and organizational leadership skills. As the former CEO of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, Kelley led the organization to become Nevada's most influential business association. Kelley has built a reputation as a tireless advocate for business and free enterprise and was one of only 120 business leaders to be invited by President Barack Obama to participate in his 2009 Jobs Summit. As president of The Kelley Co., Kelley advises companies on branding, business strategy and organizational development. |
The Learning Center Linda Montgomery |
 The Molasky Group of Companies Richard Worthington Close
The Molasky Group of CompaniesRichard Worthington The Molasky Group of Companies has conceived, designed and constructed a diverse portfolio of regional, community and neighborhood retail projects, class-A office, high-rise residential and industrial spaces, and has an extensive multi-family portfolio of properties. Prior to his association with the Molasky family, Richard Worthington was a Senior Real Estate Advisor with the international accounting and consulting firm of KPMG Peat Marwick in Los Angeles. |
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The Platinum Hotel and Spa John Archibald |
 The SCORE Association - Chapter 243 Gregory Twedt Close
The SCORE Association - Chapter 243Gregory Twedt Greg is past Chapter Chairman of SCORE in Southern Nevada and is currently the chapter's Marketing Team Leader and Assistant District Director. Greg was a co-founder of Highjump Software, where he held positions as VP of Product Development, CFO, and General Manager. Greg also held executive Marketing and Corporate Development positions at Hutchinson Technology and served as a management consultant with Deloitte & Touche. Greg has a BA in Chemistry from the University of South Dakota and attended the Ohio State University School of business. |
 The Wealth Consulting Group Jimmy Lee |
 TheLivingPages Janet Lee Close
TheLivingPagesJanet Lee A Civil Engineering Tech graduate of the Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology, Ms. Lee has gained her experience through managing several restaurants in Toronto, Canada and today, as a founder and CEO of The Living Pages. Her personal passion for success has been driven solely by helping small business fight the large competitors, by turning obstacles into opportunities. With her focus on optimum and effective marketing, Ms. Lee has brought forth an empowering tool for Vegas’ small business – a voice. |
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Town & Country Bank Julie Bawany |
 Town Square Las Vegas Mike Wethington Close
Town Square Las VegasMike Wethington Mike Wethington manages all daily operating functions for the center, which opened in November of 2007. He works closely with development, construction, marketing, leasing and individual retailers. Wethington has more than 20 years of retail-management experience, including general manager positions at Galleria at Sunset in Henderson and Victoria Gardens in Southern California. He holds a degree in finance and real estate from New Mexico State University. |
UnitedHealthcare Paulette Brown |
University of Phoenix Paul Green |
 US Luxury Tours Mark Gore Close
US Luxury ToursMark Gore Mark Gore is Chief Executive Officer of Luxury Travel Holdings, Inc., which operates a collection of online travel and casino marketing brands focusing on international travelers as well as domestic nightlife travelers and tastemakers, including Gore Gaming Group. Gore Gaming Group, founded by Gore, is a worldwide casino marketing company. Prior to Luxury Travel, Gore held executive positions with the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Rio and Bally’s in Las Vegas. An entrepreneur, Gore was involved in several start-up companies. |
 USAA Savings Bank Larry Seedig Close
USAA Savings BankLarry Seedig Larry R. Seedig has over 30 years of banking experience. Seedig serves as the chairman of the board of United Way of Southern Nevada and Goodwill of Southern Nevada. He is former chairman of Nevada Bankers Association, YMCA of Southern Nevada, Nevada Microenterprise Initiative, Neighborhood Housing Services and Nevada Community Development Fund. Seedig has a BBA from the University of North Texas and a banking graduate degree from the University of Indiana. |
 Vegas PBS Tom Axtell Close
Vegas PBSTom Axtell Tom Axtell has worked at broadcast stations in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Fargo/Morehead, Spokane, and Milwaukee. Prior to his career in broadcasting, Axtell served as a College Vice President for Advancement, legislative aid to a state senator, political campaign manager, and swimming coach. Axtell currently serves on several Nevada boards and councils including the Nevada Broadcaster's Association, Nevada Atomic Testing Museum and United Way of Southern Nevada. |
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Sandy Streator |
 Wells Fargo Wealth Management Group David Hehn Close
Wells Fargo Wealth Management GroupDavid Hehn David Hehn has 26 years experience in trust administration, wealth planning and investment management. He is responsible for assisting Wells Fargo clients and non-profit organizations in reaching their financial goals. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, Hehn was with a registered investment advisor where he was responsible for providing wealth management expertise to clients in Nevada, Arizona and California. Hehn currently serves on the board of directors for KNPB, Channel 5 Public Broadcasting. |
Workforce CONNECTIONS Ardell Galbreth |
 World Market Center Las Vegas Robert Maricich |
Wyndham Vacation Ownership Sebra Butler |
 Yellow Checker Star Transportation Gene Auffert |