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Mary Beth Sewald, President and CEO
Welcome to the Vegas Chamber’s Annual State of the Chamber and Board of Trustees Installation luncheon. Thank you for being here today and for your steadfast support of the Vegas Chamber. As our community has faced significant economic challenges the past 22 months, your Vegas Chamber has been here for you. Standing up for your business. Bringing our members together to support each other. Developing resources to help you survive and thrive. And collaborating for the sake of our community. 2021 was filled with many accomplishments worthy of celebration: The Vegas Chamber led the entire Nevada business community to successfully defeat nearly all anti-business proposals during the 2021 Legislature. The Vegas Chamber, in partnership with LVGEA, led our largest-ever Washington, D.C. Fly-In. We launched the Southern Nevada Workforce Solutions website to better connect workers with employers and training opportunities. We created a new health insurance plan to help our smallest businesses provide affordable coverage; and we saluted the best of our business community at the new Business of the Year Awards in October. Thank you to Chairwoman Gina Bongiovi and the members of the 2021 Board of Trustees for your support of the Chamber and support of our members. Your dedication is the foundation of our success. As we look forward, there is great optimism about the future. Today, 2022 Chairman Michael Feder will share what’s in store for the Vegas Chamber in the coming months – initiatives to grow our economy; resources to help our small businesses survive; and policy priorities to cultivate prosperity. Optimism is in the air and Nevada businesses are rebuilding better than before – We are Battle Reborn. On behalf of our entire Vegas Chamber team, we are proud to serve you and your business every day. We look forward to working with you in 2022.
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CONGRATULATIONS MICHAEL N. FEDER FOR BEING NAMED THE 2022 CHAIR FOR LAS VEGAS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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Michael Feder 2022 Chair Board of Trustees
Greetings Fellow Vegas Chamber members: As the Vegas Chamber prepares for the coming year, it is a great honor to serve as your Chair in 2022. Thank you for placing your trust in me, especially during these uncertain economic times. We are experiencing a rebirth in Las Vegas, and I believe we are coming back better and stronger than ever; but there is still more work to be done. Even with the tremendous strides in reopening and rehiring that have been made to date, Las Vegas still faces the daunting challenge of continuing to rebuild our local businesses and our economy. Working together through the Vegas Chamber is essential to our success. It is through the Vegas Chamber where businesses and people come together to support each other, work together to create prosperity, and focus on rebuilding a vibrant economy and community. Continuing the business growth and getting more people back to work are more easily and effectively achieved when we work together as one team, one business community. That’s why the Vegas Chamber is so important to the business community. The Vegas Chamber steps up, speaks up, and is a leader for all of you, for our entire region. This is the Vegas Chamber’s legacy. And it is our future. Today, we celebrate that can-do spirit that is at the core of our business community as we look ahead at what’s in store for all of us and how the Vegas Chamber can and will continue to assist and support you in the coming year. Please feel free to reach out to me. As Chair of the Chamber, I am here to serve you. Here’s to a prosperous 2022.
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Thank You, Board of Trustees Executive Committee! The Vegas Chamber Board of Trustees Executive Committee continues to take on a leadership role to engage and impact the business community and all of Las Vegas. We appreciate your service and look forward to your guidance as we move into 2022.
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MICHAEL FEDER 2022 Chair Member/Partner Dickinson Wright, PLLC
Michael N. Feder is a member in Dickinson Wright PLLC’s Litigation Department. He has extensive experience representing and counseling clients in commercial and business litigation matters involving banking, contracts, copyright infringement, corporate law, employment law, entertainment and sports law, franchise law, fraud, gaming v, patent infringement, real estate, RICO, trademark infringement, securities law and investigations (including representing Special Litigation Committees), shareholder and partnership disputes, unfair competition, among other areas of law. Mr. Feder is also on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the American Red Cross of Southern Nevada, and on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of After-School All-Stars of Greater Las Vegas.
GINA BONGIOVI
Immediate Past Chair Principal Bongiovi Law Firm
Gina Bongiovi is Managing Partner of Bongiovi Law Firm, a boutique firm that provides on-demand outside counsel services to businesses of all sizes. In 2005, Gina started a marketing company and, in need of legal advice, couldn't find a lawyer that was willing or able to help a startup like hers. After hearing similar stories from other entrepreneurs, she decided to dedicate her practice to serving startups and small businesses. Over the last twelve years, Bongiovi Law Firm has grown with its clients to serve businesses of all sizes - from one owner to 100, and from those without in-house legal to those whose legal departments need to offload some work. Its attorneys pair business education with real-world experience to provide clients with business-minded legal advice that addresses all facets of business ownership. Much like Robert Duvall's character in the Godfather, think of Bongiovi Law Firm as a business consigliere, except with considerably less violence. Gina has helped establish numerous nonprofits – Dress for Success Southern Nevada, Vegas Shepherd Rescue, Working K9 Rescue, School Guardian Project, Conscious Gaming – and is working on others. She also served on the UNLV Alumni Association Board, as chair of Vegas Young Professionals Advisory Council and currently serves on the Small Business Development Center Board, Dean's Advisory Boards for the Lee Business School and UNLV Honors College, and is the 2021 Chair of the Vegas Chamber's Board of Trustees. She's been honored as a Woman of Distinction by NAWBO, recognized as a Rising Star of Business by Las Vegas Business Press, listed among the Legal Elite for seven years running, awarded the International Women's Forum Carolyn Sparks Founder's Award, and has been honored twice as Alumna of the Year - once by the UNLV MBA program and, in 2020, by the entire Lee Business School.
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HUGH ANDERSON Government Affairs CFP, CIMA, RMA Hightower Managing Director, Partner Hugh Anderson is a Managing Director at Hightower based in Las Vegas, Nevada. A native of Long Island, New York, Hugh brings 40 years of experience in the financial services industry. He provides his clients with knowledgeable insight and uniquely contrarian investment strategies. He is an avid student of financial markets, the global economy and geo-politics. His focus is finding creative perspectives that go against conventional wisdom and profiting from those discoveries. He prides himself on being able to communicate even the most complex concepts in terms any audience can understand. Hugh is passionate about helping people achieve their dreams and strives to minimize the stress of managing their finances so they can enjoy the truly important things in life. He is dedicated to ongoing professional growth and spends numerous hours per year in continuing education. His professional designations include: Certified Financial Planner, Certified Investment Management Analyst, and Retirement Management Advisor. He holds a Bachelor of Arts and MBA from Hofstra University in New York. A Las Vegas resident since 1984, Hugh has served as Chairman of the Vegas Chamber of Commerce, St. Rose Dominican Hospital Community board, the St. Rose Dominican Health Foundation and the Nevada Council on Economic Education. He currently serves as a trustee, executive committee member and Chairman of the government affairs committee for the Vegas Chamber. He is also a member of the Mission High School community advisory board, a Trustee on the Roseman University of Health Sciences board, the Roseman College of Medicine Community Advisory Board and Governor’s Workforce Development Board Hugh married to his high school sweetheart, Denise, and is the proud father of adult children ,Ashlee and Alex. An avid reader and political enthusiast, Anderson’s other passions include movies, good food and playing the drums.
PAUL ANDERSON Senior Vice President of Industry and Government Affairs Boyd Gaming Paul brings a unique combination of political, business and entrepreneurial experience to our Company. As a member of the Nevada Legislature, Paul served as the Assembly Majority Leader from 2015 to 2016, working with Gov. Brian Sandoval to pass critical educational and economic reform legislation. Paul also helped lead the legislative special sessions that secured funding for Raiders Stadium, the expansion of the Las Vegas Convention Center, and the Tesla Gigafactory. Since leaving the Assembly after the 2017 session, Paul has served as Executive Director of the Governor's Office for Economic Development, a state agency tasked with diversifying Nevada' s economy through the recruitment of new companies and industries. Prior to being appointed to this position, Paul was the president and founder of AndersonPC, a multi-million-dollar IT services company with clients across the Western United States. After founding AndersonPC in 2003, Paul led the company through a period of significant expansion before its sale in 2016. BOARD OF TRUSTEES EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE VEGAS CHAMBER
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MICHAEL BOLOGNINI Vice President and Las Vegas Market Leader Cox Communications
Michael Bolognini is Vice President and Las Vegas Market Leader for Cox Communications’ $1.3B Las Vegas operation. Named to the position in August 2012, Mike’s leadership has helped advance the company to become one of Nevada’s largest, private, non-gaming employers with a statewide economic impact in excess of $1.8 billion. A longtime telecommunications executive, he is active in the Vegas Chamber as a member of its Executive Committee, Finance Committee, Retirement Plan Committee and past Chairman. In this volunteer role, Mike has worked to expand the Chamber’s reach beyond Southern Nevada and to engage elected and other leaders in Washington, D.C. in support of key Nevada business initiatives. As Vice President and Las Vegas Market Leader, Mike oversees all of Cox’s operations in Southern Nevada, which includes 1,600 employees and more than 550,000 customers. He began his career in 1980 with AT&T, holding several sales and national account management positions and joined Fujitsu in 1987, where he spent more than 10 years and was ultimately named vice president of sales. In 2002, Mike joined Lucent Technologies as vice president of business partner development, focused on reseller strategies. Mike earned Bachelor of Science and Master of Business Administration degrees from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He is an active member of the board of directors of Foundation for an Independent Tomorrow (FIT) and Opportunity Village. He supports the Las Vegas Philharmonic and is on the board of trustees for Las Vegas Events. Married to Beverly, Mike is an avid boater and enjoys the outdoors.
THOMAS J. BURNS President and Shareholder Cragin & Pike Insurance
Tom has been with Cragin & Pike, Inc. since 1991, a shareholder since 1998 and President since 2010. (Cragin & Pike is Nevada’s oldest independent insurance agency.) He started his career by attaining his Certified Public Accountant designation with Deloitte and was subsequently the Assistant Corporate Controller at United Gaming, the predecessor of Bally Gaming Technologies. A Las Vegas resident since 1970, Tom has a B.S. in Business Administration (Accounting) from the University of Nevada, Reno in 1985. He is a past Director for the UNR Alumni Association and served as the President of the Las Vegas Chapter. Professional involvement includes President and National Director for the Nevada Independent Insurance Agents. He was named their Person of the Year in 2008. He is also a past board member for the Nevada Society of CPAs, Associated Builders and Contractors, Nevada Contractors Association, Nevada State Emergency Response Commission. Tom is a 2004 alumni of Leadership Las Vegas. His charitable endeavors include currently serving on the board for Make a Wish of Southern Nevada and formerly served as a board member for Habitat for Humanity. Tom currently serves on the Government Affairs Committees for the Vegas Chamber of Commerce, Nevada Subcontractor Association, and Board of Trustees for the Vegas Chamber of Commerce as the Chairman for 2020. Tom has been married to his wife Shelly for 34 years. They have two children, JT (University of Nevada, 2018) and Megan (University of Arizona, 2021). BOARD OF TRUSTEES EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE VEGAS CHAMBER
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BETSY FRETWELL
Senior Vice President Switch
Betsy Fretwell is the Strategy and Government Innovation Senior Vice President for Switch leading corporate Switch CITIES efforts. In this role, Ms. Fretwell uses her extensive city management experience, government knowledge and community relationships to develop strategic partnerships with our community partners and clients. She leads efforts in the deployment of new technologies including autonomous systems across the country. Ms. Fretwell plays an essential role in business development, government affairs, research and development, renewable energy services, and corporate expansion and development. Ms. Fretwell is the principal investigator for a first-of-its kind contract with the Federal Aviation Administration to further develop the Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) system supporting commercial drone flights safe integration into the National Airspace System (NAS). Ms. Fretwell represents Switch on several community business boards including as Chair of the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance; Executive Board member of the Vegas Chamber of Commerce; and board member of Las Vegas Events, Nevada Institute for Autonomous Systems, and Henderson Development Authority. She also is Fellow with the National Academy of Public Administration, and serves on the Board of Directors for the Smith Center for Performing Arts, Nevada International Women’s Forum and MountainView Hospital. Ms. Fretwell has 27 years of public service in Southern Nevada serving Clark County, City of Henderson and City of Las Vegas. While serving as City Manager, Fretwell navigated the 2008 Great Recession with adept skill by eliminating a 5-year structural shortfall ($400M) for the $1.3B, 3300 FTE organization; led the City’s emergence as a tech disruptor, establishing the innovation district; established an investment bank to manage $80M of new market tax credits; attained 100% renewable energy sustainability for municipal power load; ushered in a $700M capital improvement program; attained 100 score on the Human Rights Campaign equality index; attracted the first Fortune 100 company headquarters downtown; and improved City and Redevelopment Agency bond ratings.
JOHN GUEDRY
CEO Bank of Nevada
John Guedry has 38 years of experience in financial services and banking industries in Nevada. Now CEO, Mr. Guedry joined Bank of Nevada in 2011, serving as both President and Chief Operating Officer. Prior to joining Bank of Nevada, he was the CEO and served as President of Business Bank of Nevada until City National Bank purchased it in 2007, where he remained as Executive Vice President until 2010. John currently serves as a Board of Director for Council for a Better Nevada, a Board of Director and Executive Committee member for the Vegas Chamber, Las Vegas Bowl, and The Darren Waller Foundation. He is past-Chairman of the Nevada Bankers Association and Las Vegas Metro Chamber. A former Board of Trustee for UNLV Foundation and Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance, and a former Board of Director for Clark County Public Education Foundation, among others. John is an avid cyclist, completing tours and competitions in multiple states and countries. A native of New Orleans, he moved to Las Vegas in 1974. He graduated from University of Nevada, Las Vegas, in 1982, with a bachelor’s degree in business management. He and his incredible wife of over 37 years, Debra, have two talented daughters, Jennifer and Jaclyn & two active twin grandsons Bradley and Brayden. BOARD OF TRUSTEES EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE VEGAS CHAMBER
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LORI NELSON-KRAFT Senior Vice President of Communications Convention & Visitors Authority Lori Nelson-Kraft serves as senior vice president of communications for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) overseeing corporate communications, corporate social responsibility and community relations as well as the Las Vegas News Bureau. Prior to joining the LVCVA, she served for 14 years as vice president of corporate communications for Station Casinos, one of the leading providers of gaming and entertainment with 20 properties located throughout Southern Nevada. In her role, she oversaw media and community relations as well as served as the Company spokesperson. Throughout her 25-year career, Nelson-Kraft also served as Associate Director of Public Relations for R&R Partners and owned a small public relations agency, both in Las Vegas. Nelson-Kraft currently serves on the Board of Trustees Executive Committee for the Vegas Chamber, where she additionally serves as the Leadership Foundation president. She also serves on the board of directors for Noah’s Animal House, a full-service pet shelter located next door and in partnership with The Shade Tree Shelter in Southern Nevada and with the Domestic Violence Resource Center in Northern Nevada in support of victims of domestic violence. Nelson-Kraft grew up in Detroit, Michigan and is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University.
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ELLEN SCHULHOFER Shareholder Office Managing Partner Brownstein
30 years of experience in corporate and business law in Nevada. Facilitates billions of dollars in transactions on an annual basis. Las Vegas office managing partner. Ellen Schulhofer serves as corporate counsel to public and private companies in Nevada. Handling a broad range of transactional matters including mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, joint ventures and secured and unsecured financings, as well as advising on matters of corporate governance, she is one of Nevada’s top corporate attorneys. Ellen’s deep understanding of Nevada corporate, LLC and other business statutes comes from her involvement in drafting them over the last 25 years as a member (and former vice-chair) of the executive committee of the Business Law Section of the State Bar of Nevada. A significant portion of Ellen’s corporate work is on behalf of the highly-regulated gaming industry. She draws on her three decades of experience to offer counsel regarding the unique challenges facing companies engaged in transactions in the gaming industry. As a former co-managing partner of Brownstein and the current office managing partner of Brownstein’s Las Vegas office, Ellen brings leadership and strategic counseling know-how to her daily practice. This coupled with her calm and pragmatic approach is invaluable to both her colleagues and clients. A relationship-builder, Ellen is often the first call a client makes when an issue arises. Ellen’s relationships extend into the community where she plays a pivotal role in shaping the Las Vegas community, serving as a valued board member for several high-profile nonprofit and civic organizations.
TERRY SHIREY President and CEO Nevada State Bank
Terry serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer for Nevada State Bank, a division of Zions Bancorporation, N.A. and Executive Vice President of Zions Bancorporation. Named President and CEO in January 2017, Shirey formerly served as Chief Financial Officer for six years before being named President and COO in September 2014. Shirey oversees all five banking lines of business – retail, real estate, small business, commercial, and private banking – as well as all bank operations in Nevada. Shirey holds a CPA certificate and has been in the financial industry since 1995, with the majority of his career spent managing finance and operations for major banks and bank holding companies. Shirey holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Wyoming. He currently serves as an executive committee member of the Vegas Chamber Board of Trustees, as a trustee of the College of Southern Nevada Foundation, and as a Director of Nevada HAND. He is also a past chairman of the Nevada Bankers Association and the Vegas Chamber and served as the 2020 Walk Chairman for JDRF of Southern Nevada.
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CHRIS WILCOX
Partner Eide Bailly LLP
Chris is the partner in charge of the Las Vegas office for Eide Bailly. He honored to be a member of the Vegas Chamber board of trustees and serves as Chairman of the finance committee. He focuses his time as a tax partner in the firm providing consulting services to several industries including automobile dealerships, manufacturing companies, construction contractors, real-estate developers, and high net worth individuals. Chris consults as an exit planning advisor to help businesses understand and plan out the steps necessary to make a business more valuable prior to a sale. He has also helped several clients go through the process of transitioning the family business to the next generation and or existing management. Chris is active in professional and community associations. He has served as the president of the nationwide affiliation “Auto Dealer CPAs”. He served as the Secretary/Treasurer of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Las Vegas for 5 years, and also served on the Board of Directors of the Nevada Community Foundation, on the UNLV Professional Advisors Council and on the Southern Utah University School of Business National Advisory Board. Mr. Wilcox previously served as Treasurer and Secretary of the Better Business Bureau of Southern Nevada. Chris treasures the time he has with his wife of 39 years and his most important and enjoyable role of being a good grandpa to his 17 grandchildren and insuring that they are properly spoiled. He enjoys virtually any activity that can be done outside and loves living in Las Vegas.
RYAN WOODWARD Owner National Technical Institute
Ryan is an owner of National Technical Institute, a vocational trade school. He is the CFO of the school, and spends his time focused on ensuring the education offered at the school is aligned correctly with the contractors who hire the graduates, as well as strategically growing the school across the United States. He’s passionate about helping people improve their lives by improving their skills. In addition to the executive committee, Ryan is a member of the finance committee and co-chairs the workforce & economic development committee at the Chamber. He attended the University of Utah where he received a degree in finance. He later attended Brigham Young University where he completed his MBA. He has served on the board of the Nevada Banker’s Association, as well as the board of the Goodie Two Shoes Foundation. Ryan moved to Las Vegas in 2011. He loves spending time with his family, serving in his church, and tries to get out surfing on Lake Mead as often as possible.
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The Vegas Chamber highly values the members of our Board of Trustees. The whole Las Vegas community benefits from their expertise, leadership, compassion, and generosity. Thank you for serving and committing your time, expertise and enthusiasm in 2022!
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JEREMY AGUERO
Chief Operations and Analytics Officer Las Vegas Raiders
Jeremy Aguero is the Chief Operations and Analytics Officer for the Las Vegas Raiders. His areas of expertise include economic analysis, operational model development and fiscal impact analysis. Jeremy attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas where he graduated with honors in 1997. During his last year of undergraduate course work, Jeremy took a position as an intern/analyst with Coopers and Lybrand, LLC's (now PricewaterhouseCoopers) Financial Advisory Services group. After spending eighteen months with Coopers, he left and began his tenure with Applied Analysis. Jeremy's project history demonstrates a wide range of abilities. He has worked for clients in the private and public sectors, and undertaken projects of local, regional and national significance.
JOE ASHER
President of Sports Betting IGT
Joe Asher was appointed President of Sports Betting by IGT on October 1, 2021. Prior to joining IGT, he was the CEO of William Hill US from when the business was created in 2012 until it was sold to Caesars in April 2021. Asher joined William Hill when it acquired Brandywine Bookmaking, a company Asher had created. Brandywine was a pure startup, which Asher launched in 2008 under the brand name Lucky’s Race & Sports Books after he relocated to Las Vegas from New York. Asher has a long background in the gaming industry and a lifelong passion for the race and sports betting business. Starting when he was a teenager, Asher held management positions at several racetracks, including Brandywine Raceway, Dover Downs, Harrington Raceway and Foxboro Raceway and was the Wilmington News-Journal’s thoroughbred racing handicapper for Delaware Park. He became the youngest track announcer in North America, calling races at Harrington, Foxboro, Brandywine and Dover Downs. He comes out of retirement during Labor Day weekend every year to call a race or two at the Elko County Fair in northeastern Nevada. Asher was an attorney with Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom. He is a graduate of the University of Delaware and the Delaware Law School of Widener University, magna cum laude, served a judicial clerkship with the Supreme Court of Delaware and was admitted to the bar in Delaware and New York. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, the Board of Trustees of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, and the Nevada Board of Trustees for Olive Crest. BOARD OF TRUSTEES VEGAS CHAMBER
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BRANDON BARKHUFF Vice President General Counsel Secretary Chief Compliance Officer NV Energy Brandon Barkhuff is a native of Las Vegas, Nevada, and currently resides there with his wife and four children. As General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, Barkhuff oversees all of the company’s legal activities and compliance obligations, while also providing strategic legal and business guidance as part of the senior leadership team. Prior to joining NV Energy, Barkhuff worked for the law firm of McDonald Carano Wilson LLP, where he focused on commercial litigation. Barkhuff served clients in a broad range of industries, successfully trying cases to verdict in both jury and bench trials, as well as conducting oral argument before the Nevada Supreme Court. Barkhuff is actively involved in community organizations, particularly youth organizations. He currently serves on the board of directors for one of the largest youth sports organizations in Clark County, and previously served on the board of directors for Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation and The Shade Tree. Barkhuff holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and a Juris Doctor from Boston College Law School.
DANIELLE BISTERFELDT Vice President Marketing, Summerlin® The Howard Hughes Corporation Danielle Bisterfeldt is senior vice president of marketing and consumer experience for Summerlin, a 22,500acre master-planned community (MPC) developed by The Howard Hughes Corporation. She is responsible for management of customer experience, branding, marketing and business development functions. Bisterfeldt joined the residential division of The Howard Hughes Corporation in 2012 to lead the marketing department for Summerlin. Her professional career includes positions with The Rouse Company and General Growth Properties as associate general manager for Fashion Show, the largest retail destination on the Las Vegas Strip. She also served as marketing manager for Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian | The Palazzo. Bisterfeldt is a 2007 graduate of Leadership Las Vegas with the Vegas Chamber. The National Association of Homebuilders named Bisterfeldt Marketing Director of the Year in 2016. She was one of Vegas Inc.’s 2007 and 2015 "40 Under 40" honorees, and she was named by Las Vegas Business Press as one of the 2015 "Women Who Mean Business." In 2020, she was named by Vegas Inc. as one of its Women Inspiring Nevada honorees. Under Bisterfeldt’s watch, Summerlin and Downtown Summerlin have earned scores of awards from NAIOP, Public Relations Society of America Nevada chapter, Southern Nevada Homebuilders Association, International Council of Shopping Centers, American Advertising Federation, Urban Land Institute Nevada and the National Association of Homebuilders. Bisterfeldt is a graduate of UCLA and holds a B.S. in political science. BOARD OF TRUSTEES VEGAS CHAMBER
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JAN JONES BLACKHURST Executive Director UNLV Black Fire Leadership Initiative Caesars Entertainment Board of Directors Chief Executive in Residence UNLV International Gaming Institute Jan Jones Blackhurst is a long-time political and business leader who spent most of the 1990s as the first woman mayor of Las Vegas – one of the most popular mayors in the city’s history. She then joined Caesars Entertainment, where she and her teams developed the industry’s first Responsible Gaming practices, advancing environmental stewardship and advocating for important social issues. Jan speaks extensively at many universities and helped establish the International Gaming Institution Center of Excellence at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. After leading Corporate Social Responsibility and Public Policy at Caesars for two decades, she joined the Company’s Board of Directors in 2019 where she chairs the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee. She also became Chief Executive in Residence at the UNLV International Gaming Institute, where she was a popular faculty member and key player in the “Expanding the Leaderverse” initiative. She became Executive Director, UNLV Black Fire Leadership Initiative January 2021. Committed to education, Jan serves as Chairwoman for the Public Education Foundation; she has earned numerous awards and accolades while serving on several boards, including the Las Vegas Stadium Authority, Vegas Chamber and the Nevada Resort Association. In 2014, she was one of the first women to be inducted into the American Gaming Association (AGA) Gaming Hall of Fame. Jones Blackhurst holds a bachelor's degree in English from Stanford University.
KERRY BUBOLZ
President Chief Operating Officer Vegas Golden Knights
On October 3, 2016, the Vegas Golden Knights announced Kerry Bubolz as the first President and Chief Operating Officer of the Golden Knights. In his role, Bubolz oversees all business aspects of the franchise and the community facilities that are operated by the enterprise. He is entering his fifth season with the Knights, building off the organization’s success in their first four years. Bubolz over saw the creation of Foley Entertainment group in the spring of 2021, which represents the Vegas Golden Knights, Henderson Silver Knights, The Dollar Loan Center, both Lifeguard and City National Arena, and a growing number of hospitality enterprises such as Hotel Californian and Hotel Les Mars. Bubolz has instilled a commitment to community and service in the franchise through the organization’s various charitable initiatives. The Golden Knights Foundation is the charitable link between the team and the Las Vegas community. Prior to joining the Knights, Bubolz spent 13 years with the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers. In 2013, he was named President of Business Operations. The Tulsa, Oklahoma native brings an abundance of National Hockey League experience to Las Vegas, as he previously served as vice president of sales for the Carolina Hurricanes and the Dallas Stars. Bubolz lives in Summerlin with his wife Melissa and his daughters Madison and Emma.
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VINCENT CIMINISE Senior Vice President Commercial Loan Manager Valley Bank of Nevada
Vincent “Vince” Ciminise is Senior Vice President and Commercial Loan Manager for Valley Bank of Nevada. In his role, Vince and his team directly oversee the strategic business banking relationship of local businesses and strive to help them meet their financial objectives. Vince started with Valley Bank in 2021 to help establish the bank’s new Loan Production Office in Summerlin. His banking career started in 1985 in Las Vegas. Through the years he has held senior and executive level positions with several banks in the Las Vegas market. Vince holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration from the University of Nevada Las Vegas. For over 25 years Vince was involved with the Augustus Society as a member and Chairman for several years. The Augustus Society was a self-funded 501 (c) 3 that provided scholarships to numerous financially disadvantaged individuals over a span of 30 years. Vince has called Las Vegas home since 1979. He and his wife, Carmen, have two grown sons and four grandchildren.
TYLER CORDER
Chief Financial Officer/ Chief Operating Officer Findlay Automotive Group
A native of Montana, Tyler Corder is a 1979 graduate of Montana State University. In 1980 he joined GMAC in Spokane, Washington. He was named GMAC Branch Manager in Las Vegas in 1992. In 1994 he joined the Findlay Automotive Group. He now serves as both COO and CFO of Findlay Automotive Group which consists of 33 dealerships in 6 western states. He is past Board President for Safe Nest, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the American Red Cross of Southern Nevada. He is past Treasurer of the Southern Nevada Sports Hall of Fame Foundation. He has served as Corporate Walk Chair for the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk, the Lung Force Walk for the American Lung Association, and the Light the Night Walk for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Currently he serves on the board of both the Foundation for an Independent Tomorrow and the Vegas Chamber.
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TERESA DI LORETO Executive Director Nevada Military Support Alliance
Teresa Di Loreto has been Executive Director of the Nevada Military Support Alliance (NMSA) since its creation in 2010. Under her leadership, the NMSA has raised more than $7 million for military and veteran’s projects including Southern Nevada’s Fisher House, the Veteran’s Guest House in Reno, Veteran’s Resource Centers at the University of Nevada, Reno, Truckee Meadows Community College, Great Basin College and three adaptive homes for severely injured disabled veterans. She serves on the City of Reno Building Enterprise Fund. Di Loreto is a Life Director and Past President of Builders Association of Northern Nevada and is director and Vice Chair of the Public Affairs committee of the National Association of Home Builders.
BRIGADIER GENERAL MICHAEL R. DROWLEY Commander of the 57th Wing Nellis Air Force Base Brig. Gen. Michael R. Drowley is the Commander of the 57th Wing, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. He is responsible for 36 squadrons at 12 installations constituting the Air Force's most diverse flying wing. The wing flies and maintains more than 182 aircraft of the following types: A-10, F-15C/D, F-15E, F-16C/CG/CJ, F-22A, F-35A and HH60G. The wing also utilizes E-3, RC-135, E-8, B-1, B-2, B-52, C-130, KC-135, C-17, AC-130U, MC-130, CV-22, and U-28 aircraft as well as the MQ-9 remotely piloted aircraft at 12 stateside bases to support the U.S. Air Force Weapons School syllabus. General Drowley is responsible for three groups: 57th Operations Group, 57th Maintenance Group and the U.S. Air Force Weapons School. In addition, he oversees U.S. Air Force Advanced Maintenance and Munitions Operations School; U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, known as the “Thunderbirds”; the Red Flag and Green Flag exercises; and the USAF aggressors. Brig. Gen. Drowley earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and his commission from the United States Air Force Academy in 1996. He is a command pilot with more than 2,400 fighter hours in the A-10, including more than 200 combat hours. Brig. Gen. Drowley has commanded at the flight, squadron, group, and wing levels. Additionally, he has served on the staffs of the Superintendent, United States Air Force Academy, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and as Chief of Staff, Headquarters United States Air Forces Central Command, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Prior to his current assignment, Brig. Gen. Drowley served as Commander, 355th WG, Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz.
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VICTOR FUCHS President, Founding Partner, and Managing Member Helix Electric Victor Fuchs was born in the Ukraine and immigrated to the United States with his family when he was a teenager. His family settled in San Diego where he earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of California at San Diego. In 1987, Victor began his career as a Project Manager at Helix Electric. In 1995, Victor and his young family relocated to manage the Las Vegas branch of Helix Electric. In 2001, Victor became the president, founding partner, and managing member of Helix Electric of Nevada. Today, Helix Electric of Nevada is an award winning, full-service electrical contractor and an industry leader specializing in design/build and highly complex electrical projects throughout Nevada, Utah, and the nation. As the largest non-union electrical contractor in Nevada, Helix has built some of the largest and most technically complex projects in the region. The company has been the recipient of many local and national awards—with a deep commitment to employee training and safety. Helix is also known for their generosity to various charities throughout the Las Vegas community—including Down Syndrome Organization of Southern Nevada, 22 Warriors, Those Left Behind Animal Foundation, Opportunity Village, Make-a-Wish Foundation, and CARE Complex. Victor, his wife, Lana, and their two children, Lawrence and Elizabeth, all live in Las Vegas.
KELLY M. HAHN Senior Vice President Nevada Commercial Banking Senior Relationship Manager Middle Market Banking
Wells Fargo Kelly Hahn is Senior Vice President and Commercial Banking Senior Relationship Manager with the Nevada Middle Market Banking office. Based in Las Vegas, she oversees commercial banking relationships for middle market and large corporate companies, both privately and publicly traded, across a wide variety of industries, including manufacturing, gaming, distribution, hotel / hospitality, convention services, medical, investor real estate, construction, non-profit, import/export, equipment suppliers, logistics, education, franchises and food and beverage. She loves interacting with prospects and clients and enjoys the analytics of complex lending and treasury management transactions. She has over 30 years of banking experience and joined Wells Fargo in 2020. Kelly is a graduate of University of North Carolina in Charlotte, N.C., and Pacific Coast Banking School in Seattle, WA with an emphasis in finance and business administration. Kelly stays active in the Las Vegas and Henderson communities and supports Junior Achievement, Opportunity Village, Three Square, Rick Management Association, NAIOP, CCIM and is a graduate of HCC Leadership Class of 2017. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with family, running, Orangetheory Fitness, dragon boating, attending concerts, and traveling. Kelly joined the Board of Trustees with the Vegas Chamber in 2021. BOARD OF TRUSTEES VEGAS CHAMBER
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GREG LEE Chairman and CEO Eureka Casino Resort
Greg Lee is Chairman and CEO of the Eureka Casino Resort, Mesquite, Nevada, a company he co-founded with his parents in 1997, and of The Brook, a New Hampshire charitable gaming operation. Lee also remains involved in the family real estate business and is founder and owner of GTL Properties, a real estate development company with holdings in numerous states. Lee attended Harvard University and later earned a J.D. from the University of Southern California. Lee is a Trustee of the UNLV Foundation, serving on both the Executive and Investment Committees, and a former Member of the Las Vegas and Convention Authority.
REX LIU
Owner Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, Inc.
Dr. Rex F. Liu of Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, Inc. has maintained his private practice for over 25 years in Las Vegas. He graduated from the USC School of Dentistry, where he was Student Body President and a Presidential Scholar. He has launched the careers of over a dozen dentists and is a former CSN Dental Faculty and Clinic Instructor. His practice has received the "Business Excellence Award for Company Culture," "Customer Service Excellence Award," "Best Business of the Year 2012, Woman or Minority Owned," and "People Love Us on Yelp 2017 Award." As a Board Member who grew up in our community, Dr. Liu gives voice to our medical and dental community, our Asian community and our small business owners. He is active in the Clark County Dental Society and an Advisory Board Member for the Roseman School of Medicine. He has been a spokesperson for the Las Vegas ReviewJournal's Print and Media Show and, in 2014, represented the business and medical community in a commercial to "Vote No on Question 3, the Margin Tax," and appeared on Vegas PBS in 2015 to co-host a telethon. His dental practice also participates in local charity work, health fairs, and UNLV's "Give Kids a Smile Program," and has provided free dental care to indigent school children for over a decade.
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NAPOLEON MCCALLUM Director of Community Development Las Vegas Sands Corporation Napoleon McCallum is the Director of Community Development for the Las Vegas Sands Corp. He served in the U.S. Navy as an officer from 1985 – 1990, and played with the Los Angeles Raiders from 1986, 1990 through 1994. After his football career, McCallum and his wife started the company Digital Pro Graphics, which provided signage for conventions, casinos, transit advertising and business point of purchase advertising. He then joined the Las Vegas Sands Corp. McCallum is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and is a former Chairman of the Urban Chamber of Commerce. He serves on the Board of Trustees of the Vegas Chamber, and has served on the Superintendent’s Advisory Council, Hope for Prisoners Advisory Council, and has been a board member for Andson, an organization that provides tutoring and financial literacy programs to CCSD students.
BILL NELSON
Assurance Partner BDO
Bill Nelson is an Assurance Partner at BDO USA and a leader in BDO’s National Gaming, Hospitality and Leisure Industry Practice. He is extensively involved in all areas of accounting and auditing for the firm. He works closely with a number of organizations in the gaming, retail and wholesale, real estate, and construction industries, providing exceptional client service through a holistic approach and attention to detail. Bill assists with fraud examinations as part of the firm’s litigation support practice and has helped identify the perpetrator of fraud and determined loss amounts in multiple fraud issues. He helps his clients with internal controls and regulations to prevent occupational fraud. Nelson earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Idaho State University and is a member of both the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Nevada Society of Certified Public Accountants. He is active in the Las Vegas community participating in several youth sports programs and volunteering his time for various not for profits. In addition to Bill’s role on the Vegas Chamber’s Board of Trustees, he serves on the board of directors of Helping Hands of Vegas Valley, which aids seniors in need.
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BOYD NELSON Vice President Strategy & Corporate Development Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. Boyd S. Nelson is Vice President, Strategy & Corporate Development at Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. In his position, Nelson strengthens the organization and enables future growth by leading critical strategic initiatives including corporate preparedness and acquisitions. Nelson also provides executive support for the organization’s supply chain group, which includes contract administration, purchasing and fleet management. Prior to joining Southwest Gas in 2017, Nelson enjoyed a hard-working New York investment banking career that spanned leadership roles at Scotiabank, New Harbor Incorporated and Société Générale. Nelson succeeded in earning his clients’ trust and advised on over $50 billion of transactions in the energy infrastructure and utility industries. Nelson earned a B.A. degree in Economics from Yale College. Nelson is an active member of the community and serves as a member of the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce Board of Trustees and as a member of the DISCOVERY Children’s Museum Board of Trustees. Nelson, his wife, Emily, and their four children reside in Las Vegas, Nevada.
SHAUNDELL NEWSOME Founder Sumnu Marketing
At age 14 Shaundell Newsome attended the High School of Graphic Communication Arts where he learned Graphic Design, Copy Editing and Layout. Upon graduation from High School, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. Shaundell joined Station Casinos in 1997 as the company was embarking on an expansion to make them the largest locals gaming operator in the world. After less than a year Newsome was promoted to Rewards Center Manager to become an important contributor to the Boarding Pass Rewards Launch Team. In 2000 he would be promoted to Director of Marketing for the newly acquired Santa Fe Station to expand the company’s portfolio. Stations would give Shaundell the experience and mentor ship to expand on his early foundation. Shaundell Newsome founded Newsome Marketing Enterprises in April 2006 to provide a marketing firm for the small business owner. In 2008 Newsome was recognized as one of the “Top 40 under 40 business person by In Business Las Vegas and Small Business Champion of the Year by the Small Business Administration. In 2009 Newsome Marketing faced its most challenging year as a company losing over 60% of its business during the country’s worst recession in history. In 2011 Newsome Marketing celebrated 5 years in business. Shaundell would help his children to launch Sumnu Marketing to appeal to the new generation small business owner in 2011. Shaundell is married to Arlene Newsome. Together they raised 8 children. He is a dedicated Christian who actively participates in his community. His goal is to develop new leaders for the future. He believes that our youth are already leaders. They just need the guidance and wisdom from those in current leadership. BOARD OF TRUSTEES VEGAS CHAMBER
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ROBERT NOVOTNY President Skyracer Consulting
Rob Novotny is the President of Skyracer Consulting, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business headquartered in Las Vegas providing objective, high-impact strategic recommendations and analytical services. Skyracer Consulting was founded upon authentic and respectful client relationships designed to bring over 30-years of award-winning leadership experience to solve the most difficult organizational problems. Rob recently retired from the Air Force as a Brigadier General and was the 57th Wing Commander at Nellis Air Force Base responsible for 38 squadrons at 13 installations constituting the Air Force's most diverse flying wing in the world. Rob gained recognition as the architect for internationally recognized "America Strong" flybys involving the US Air Force Thunderbirds and the US Navy Blue Angels during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The incredibly challenging televised demonstrations recorded an astonishing 13 billion social media interactions including recognition from the President of the United States and other world leaders. Rob was a career fighter pilot with over 2,700 flight hours in nearly every aircraft in the Air Force inventory. He deployed five times to the Middle East and Afghanistan and logged more than 500 combat hours in the F-15 Eagle. Rob was a successful commander of a fighter squadron, test group and two fighter wings including being named the best wing commander in Europe in 2015. He is a graduate of the US Air Force Academy and holds four Master's degrees. Rob also serves as a consultant for Stellar Solutions, Exosonic, Zenith Aerospace, and this is his fourth year as a Vegas Chamber Trustee.
KARLA J. PEREZ
Regional Vice President Universal Health Services
Karla Perez serves as the Regional Vice President of Universal Health Services. In her current role, Karla provides oversight to the operations of Spring Valley, Summerlin, Desert Springs, Valley, Centennial Hills, Henderson Hospitals and Valley Health Specialty Hospital in Las Vegas, Desert View Hospital in Pahrump, Northern Nevada Medical Center in Sparks, Nevada and Sierra Medical Center in Reno, NV. Karla has worked in the Las Vegas community for over 38 years, beginning her career in 1983 as a medical record clerk at Valley Hospital. Through the years, she assumed a wide variety of duties ranging from business development to overall hospital operations. These responsibilities have allowed her to advance her career with numerous promotions over the years. In those roles, she was named to the UHS Chairman’s Council, and was also the recipient of the Eagle Award from Universal Health Services, an award given to CEOs for achievement of excellence and commitment. Karla graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee with a B.S. degree in Health Records Administration. She was honored with the “Graduate of the Decade” Award and also received the Distinguished Alumni Award. She received her Masters Degree in Healthcare Administration from the University of St. Francis and was honored with the Professional Achievement Award from the University of St. Francis Alumni Association. Karla serves on many boards and received the Woman of Distinction Award, from the National Association of Women Business Owners in the Medical, Professional Services Category and was recognized as a “Healthcare Hero” for Southern Nevada. In addition, she received the Athena Leadership Award from the Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada.
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CHASE RANKIN
Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing Las Vegas Review-Journal
Chase Rankin is the Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Nevada’s largest and most widely read news and information source in Nevada, northern Arizona and southern Utah. He leads sales and marketing initiatives of the Review-Journal’s strong portfolio of print and digital niche products, including the Reviewjournal.com, RJ Network, Desert Deals, 7@7, Pahrump Valley Times, Boulder City Review, RJ Magazine and El Tiempo to name a few. Chase comes to Las Vegas from Phoenix, where he was vice president for advertising for Gannett’s Republic Media for three years. Before working in Phoenix, he was President and Publisher of The Arizona Daily Star in Tucson, Arizona. He was promoted into that position after working as Vice President for Advertising, Sales and Marketing. He also served as Director of Advertising for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and was the Automotive Sales Manager for the Star Tribune in Minneapolis. He has been around newspapers his entire life. His parents published the weekly newspaper in his hometown in Illinois. Chase has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a Master’s Degree in Integrated Corporate Communications from Drake University. He has been in Las Vegas for nearly three years. He lives in Summerlin with his wife and three kids.
BRYANT THORNTON
Market Vice President Republic Services
Bryant Thornton is the Market Vice President for Republic Services in Las Vegas and has responsibility for supporting daily operations to ensure business continuity. Thornton joined the industry in 1997 as a residential driver and has held positions of increasing responsibility during his tenure. Thornton joined Republic Services in 2009 and has held many leadership roles including Operations Manager, Division Manager, General Manager, Region Manager, Area Operations Manager, and Director of Operations. In 2021, Thornton was promoted to Area Market Vice President to focus on building operational expertise and improving operations performance for Southern Nevada. Thornton works with field operations to ensure durability of standards and processes. He plays an essential role in building the capability of his teams to consistently execute on business plans and budgets, ensuring an optimal customer experience. Thornton’s professional affiliations include, Member of Professional Law Enforcement Association, Florida Highway Patrol Auxiliary State Trooper, Honorary Deputy Orange County Sheriff’s Office and Reserve Police Officers Association, Florida Association of State Troopers, and Volunteer Law Enforcement Alliance. In his personal time, Thornton enjoys hiking and spending time with his family. Thornton graduated from the University of Phoenix with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management. BOARD OF TRUSTEES VEGAS CHAMBER
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LARRY SINGER
Senior Managing Director Newmark
Larry Singer, Senior Managing Director of the office group and Broker of Record for Newmark, joined the firm’s Las Vegas office in October 2008. His primary responsibilities include advising owners, buyers and tenants in the leasing and acquisition of office properties. Larry has more than 40 years of experience as a commercial real estate agent and is a member of one of Southern Nevada’s most successful commercial real estate teams. He attributes his team’s success to its attention to details and the needs of its clients. During his diverse career in commercial real estate, Larry has maintained relationships with various national and local clients. Larry has been involved with some of southern Nevada’s most prominent transactions, including the sale of the Vegas Chamber building to Wynn Resorts, the acquisition of 28,000 square feet of lease space on behalf of the Vegas Chamber, the $21.0 million build-to-suit transaction on behalf of the Nevada Department of Corrections and more. Larry represented University Medical Center in acquiring 60,000 square feet of office space and Hakkasan Holdings for 55,000 square feet of office space. In addition to serving on the Board of Trustees for the Vegas Chamber Mr. Singer has served on the Board of Directors for the United Way of Southern Nevada and the Small Business Development Center. He is a past Chairman of the Board of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Nevada and past Chairman the Lied Institute of Real Estate Studies at UNLV.
VICTORIA VANMEETREN Special Assistant Dean & GENESIS Business Development Roseman University Victoria VanMeetren has been involved in healthcare for many years in Southern Nevada. Starting out as a registered nurse, she moved quickly through the ranks in the hospital world to become a COO and eventually CEO. After her role as a CEO for the first 10 years of the hospital, VanMeetren left the acute care setting and now works for Roseman University College of Medicine. Her work in Business Development with GENESIS is an answer to the challenge of how to effectively merge health services and social services for high-risk and low-income communities. Through the work of GENESIS healthcare teams are dispatched and will identify and help to improve the many determinants of health in these communities and assist in removing the barriers and teaching resiliency while improving the health of these households. Victoria holds a nursing degree, a Health Care Administration degree and an MBA as a three-time UNLV graduate. Throughout her career, she has been involved with many community boards and currently serves on the Board of Trustees for the Vegas Chamber, is on the steering committee the Chamber’s Executive Women’s Council. Vicky and her husband Steve have two adult children and 5 small grandchildren. They enjoy golfing, hiking, and traveling. She and Steve have lived in Las Vegas since 1978 where Vicky has worked primarily in the Healthcare field and Steve in the Construction Industry.
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CHRIS WAY
Vice President/ General Manager KTNV-TV, 13 Action News
Chris Way is Vice President/General Manager of KTNV-TV, 13 Action News, an E.W. Scripps company. He oversees all business and operations activities of Las Vegas' ABC affiliate. Way returned home to Las Vegas in 2017 after a short stint at KMTV-TV, the Scripps-owned CBS affiliate in Omaha, Nebraska, where he served as General Manager. With 27 total years in the broadcast industry, Way first moved to Las Vegas in 2007 and previously worked at KLAS-TV. Way strives to make a positive impact on his community, with a focus on education and veterans. He currently serves as Board Chair for the Nevada Broadcasters Association. Chris also sits on boards for the Las Vegas-Clark County Library Foundation, Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada, and Honor Flight of Southern Nevada. He volunteers with the Nellis Support Team, United Way of Southern Nevada, and is a graduate of the Las Vegas FBI Citizens Academy. Way is a proud member of the Leadership Las Vegas Class of 2020 "Falcons." Way is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma and resides in Summerlin with his wife, Nicole, and three children.
KEITH E. WHITFIELD President University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Dr. Keith E. Whitfield is the 11th President of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He is the immediate former Provost and Sr. Vice President of Academic Affairs and a Professor of Psychology at Wayne State University. He received a B.A. in Psychology from the College of Santa Fe and M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in Life span Developmental Psychology from Texas Tech University and did post-doctoral work in quantitative genetics at the University of ColoradoBoulder. Dr. Whitfield is a champion of student and faculty success, innovation and entrepreneurship, and interdisciplinary research. His broad higher education experience includes developing programs and institutional policies that promote social and economic equity and financial sustainability. He has also devoted a considerable time to faculty development, particularly junior scholars. Dr. Whitfield remains an active scholar. His research examines the etiology of individual variation in health and individual differences in cognition due to health conditions. Dr. Whitfield works with researchers from Sweden, Russia, Finland, and the United States. He has been a continuously funded researcher for more than 20 years through NIA, NIH, and NSF with projects totaling more than $18 million and has authored or co-authored over 200 journal articles, books and book chapters. His current research project focuses on the relationship between stress and longevity in African American families living in North Carolina.
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In 2020, the Vegas Chamber created the inaugural Emeritus Board. The intent of the Emeritus Board is to bestow a level of honor to these trustees who have served the Chamber with loyalty, integrity and dignity. The Vegas Chamber extends its heartfelt gratitude to these long-serving and dedicated trustees who have helped shape the success of Nevada’s business community through their commitment and invaluable insight.
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JAY BARRETT
President JABarrett Company
Success is second nature to James “Jay” A. Barrett, Jr., who’s been a leader in Nevada’s unique financial industry for decades. He first established an expertise in serving private companies and their owners, from business formation and estate planning to raising capital, as a CPA from 1975 to 1985. From there, he joined Marnell Companies, a privately-held company. He served as the senior financial executive and a member of the Board of Directors from 1986 to 2011. While at Marnell Companies, among his many responsibilities, Barrett was CFO of TRIRIGA, a software development company, which was sold in an all-cash transaction to IBM in 2011. He was also Co-founder, President and a member of the Board of Directors of the Rio Hotel & Casino, Inc, –America’s first all-suite hotel casino. In July 2011, Barrett founded The JABarrett Company to offer his wealth of experience in corporate finance, real estate, growth, organization and governance, strategy, and performance improvement. Outside of work, Barrett has dedicated himself to improving the quality and long-term strength of the Las Vegas community. Today, he works closely with the Vegas Chamber, the Council for a Better Nevada, and St. Rose Hospitals. He is also a member of the James Renwick Alliance and the United Way of Southern Nevada Tocqueville Society. Barrett is a BSBA graduate, with an accounting degree, from the University of Florida and has maintained his license as a CPA since 1975.
MICHAEL BONNER
Managing Shareholder Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Michael J. Bonner is Managing Shareholder of the Las Vegas office of the international law firm of Greenberg Traurig. Greenberg Traurig, LLP (GT), has approximately 2200 attorneys in 40 locations in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. GT has been recognized for its philanthropic giving, diversity, and innovation, and is consistently among the largest firms in the U.S. on the Law360 400 and among the Top 20 on the Am Law Global 100. The firm is net carbon neutral with respect to its office energy usage and Mansfield Rule 3.0 Certified Mr. Bonner’s legal practice concentrates in the areas of corporation finance, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, business transactions, securities and gaming. He represents clients in corporate securities and other business transactions; including acting as counsel on mergers and acquisitions, public securities offerings, private placements and a variety of financing, acquisition and restructuring transactions. He has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America, Corporate Law; Gaming Law; Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2008-2018 and Chambers USA Guide, 2002-2018, among others. Mr. Bonner is a member of the Board of Trustees and is Past Chairman of Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce; and is a member of the Board of Directors of Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance; the UNLV Foundation Board of Trustees; and Dean’s Council, UNLV Boyd School of Law.
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BOB BROWN
President & CEO Opportunity Village
Robert M. (Bob) Brown is the President and CEO of Opportunity Village, Nevada’s largest habilitation organization providing a variety of services to people with intellectual and related disabilities. Bob is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley. He and his bride of 30 years, Melinda, have four children, one of whom has an intellectual disability. Bob is the former Publisher of the Las Vegas Review-Journal and has served as the Board Chairman for the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce. He was appointed to the National Council on Disability by Congress. He is also on the Board of Directors of Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada and serves as the President of Together for Choice. Bob was appointed by Governor Sandoval to serve on the State of Nevada 150th anniversary committee as well as the Nevada State Rehabilitation Council.
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SEN. RICHARD BRYAN
Partner Fennemore Craig, P.C.
Former U.S. Senator Richard Bryan focuses his practice on government relations at the federal, state and local levels, particularly in the area of public land use issues. Senator Bryan began his legal career in 1964 as a Deputy District Attorney in Clark County, Nevada. Two years later, he was named Clark County’s first Public Defender. In 1968, Senator Bryan was elected to the Nevada State Assembly and re-elected in 1970, he was elected to the State Senate in 1972 and re-elected in 1976. The former prosecutor won his first statewide election as Nevada’s Attorney General where he played a major role in successfully defending Nevada’s gaming regulatory structure in the federal courts. In 1982, Senator Bryan was elected to his first of two terms as the Governor of Nevada. Under his leadership as Governor, economic diversification and the attraction of new businesses to Nevada became a priority. In 1988, he was elected to the first of two terms in the U.S. Senate. Senator Bryan was the only Senate member to simultaneously serve on the following U.S. Senate Committees: Finance; Commerce, Science and Transportation; and Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs. Senator Bryan served in the United States Army, earned his B.A. at the University of Nevada, Reno and LL.B., the University of California, Hastings College of Law. He is a Trustee, National Judicial College, Chairman of the Board, Preserve Nevada. He is a Member, City of Las Vegas Centennial Committee, Board Member, Great Basin National Park Foundation and Member, Board of Directors, Mob Museum.
STEVE HILL
President & CEO Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority
Steve Hill is the Chief Executive Officer/President of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), the destination marketing organization that promotes and attracts tourism, conventions, meetings and special events to Las Vegas and throughout Southern Nevada. The LVCVA also owns and operates the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). Under Hill’s leadership, the LVCC recently completed construction of its $980 million expansion as well as is nearing completion of the Convention Center Loop, a first-of-its kind underground transportation system in partnership with Elon Musk’s The Boring Company. The convention center expansion adds 1.4 million additional square feet of exhibition and meeting space to the existing campus for a total of 4.6 million square feet throughout the entire facility. Hill owned Silver State Materials from 1987 until its purchase by CalPortland in 2008 where he served as Senior Vice President until 2011. He was then appointed director of the newly established Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) by Governor Brian Sandoval where during his tenure he lured numerous businesses to the state, including Tesla, Apple, and HyperloopOne. Hill also serves on the Board of Directors for the U.S. Travel Association, the national advocacy association that represents the travel and tourism industry. Hill also serves as chair of the Las Vegas Stadium Authority, overseeing the construction of the nearly $2 billion Allegiant Stadium, home of the Las Vegas Raiders. EMERITUS BOARD OF TRUSTEES VEGAS CHAMBER
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FAFIE MOORE
Executive Vice President for Southern Nevada ERA Brokers Consolidated
Fafie Moore has been a Realtor for over 35 years of which 27 years were as Broker Owner. She currently serves as Executive Vice President for Southern Nevada for ERA Brokers Consolidated a multi-state brokerage with a 38-year history of accomplishment and leadership. A native Nevadan born in Reno; Moore moved back to Las Vegas in 1989. She is well known in the real estate industry as a national speaker and trainer. She was named to the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors Hall of Fame in 2007 and awarded the Nevada Distinguished Realtor Award by the Nevada Association of Realtors in 2008. She and her husband, Jeff, have been named as national Broker Owners of the year over 10 times. In 2008, Moore was named by In Business Magazine as one of the Top 50 Women in Las Vegas. Moore has a strong commitment to the community. Currently she serves on the advisory boards for City National Bank and Touro University, was 2008 chairperson of the Las Vegas Chamber Board of Trustees. Moore is a member and past President of the International Women’s Forum and the Las Vegas Executive Association. Included among her service is Chairing for five years the PGA golf tournament Kick Off Your Heels luncheon benefiting the Shriners Hospital for Children, FIT (Foundation for an Independent Tomorrow) and the Las Vegas Philharmonic. She served for 10 years on the US Civil Rights Commission Western Regional Advisory Board. Moore has served both the local, state and national Realtor Association and WCR leadership boards and committees. Moore holds both her BA and MA degrees from Arizona State University specializing in vocational education.
BILL NOONAN
Former SVP of Industry & Government Boyd Gaming
Bill Noonan most recently held and retired from the position of Senior Vice President of Industry & Governmental Affairs for Boyd Gaming Corporation since December 2014. His responsibilities include the oversight of the Company’s Corporate Governmental Affairs, Corporate Departments and Charitable Giving for the entire company. Prior to this recent assignment, Noonan was Senior Vice President of Administration since 2005. Previously, he was Vice President and General Manager of Boyd Gaming’s Treasure Chest Casino in Kenner, Louisiana, and prior to that, he held a similar position with Fitzgerald’s Casino & Hotel in Las Vegas. Noonan also has an extensive background in municipal government management to include holding the position of City Manager of Las Vegas. Noonan currently serves as a Management Trustee for Unite Here Health, which oversees the administration of benefit programs for members of the Culinary Union. Noonan was appointed by Governor Sandoval to serve by Executive Order on the Southern Nevada Tourism Infrastructure Committee. In 2013, Noonan was appointed to the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce Board of Trustees and served on the Executive Committee and Governmental Affairs and Finance sub-committees. Noonan served as the Chairman of the Vegas Chamber in 2017. Additionally, he represents the Nevada Resort Association as a member of the Board of Directors for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) and serves as Vice-Chairman and the Chairman of the Audit Committee. Finally, Noonan served as Vice-Chairman of the Nevada Resort Association and is still a member of that Board. In 2015, he was appointed as a Commissioner of the Statewide SAGE Commission reviewing K-12 funding efficiencies. EMERITUS BOARD OF TRUSTEES VEGAS CHAMBER
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JAMES PRATHER
Executive Director of Digital Gaming Las Vegas Review-Journal
Jim Prather joined the Las Vegas Review-Journal in April 2017 as a consultant and launched the company's video studio. He was promoted to the staff position of executive director of programming in October 2018 and started overseeing the newsroom's digital team in January 2019. Prior to joining the Review-Journal, Jim worked for 25 years with Journal Broadcast Group. In 2003, he moved to Las Vegas and served as executive vice president/general manager for KTNV-TV, Channel 13 (the valley’s ABC affiliate) and supervised Journal Broadcast Group stations in the western region of the United States.
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BRUCE SPOTLESON Vice President of Fund & Partner Development The Neon Museum Bruce Spotleson is Vice President of Fund and Partner Development for The Neon Museum, a non-profit organization that collects, preserves, and exhibits the historic neon signs and iconic art forms of Las Vegas. Spotleson previously held senior executive positions in four separate media companies in Nevada. Prior to joining The Neon Museum in June 2019, he was Director of Corporate Partnerships at Vegas PBS. Prior to that, he was a Group Publisher for Greenspun Media Group, where he was instrumental in the launch and development of numerous local publications. He has previously served as Publisher of both the Las Vegas Business Press and Vegas Inc, two publications focused on the Southern Nevada business community. Before relocating to Southern Nevada in 1996, Spotleson was Publisher of the Tahoe Daily Tribune. Over the years, his weekly newspaper column earned three first place writing awards from the Nevada Press Association. Spotleson was the 2014 Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce, is a past president of its Business Council and a graduate of the Leadership Las Vegas class of 1999. He served as founding Chairman of the Board of Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center from 2003 to 2006, and was a co-founder of Nevada Gives, an organization promoting business philanthropy. He was named Henderson’s“ Private Sector Person of the Year” in 2007.
JOHN WILCOX
Principal JDW Group, LLC
John Wilcox has called Las Vegas home for over 56 years and is a graduate of UNLV. He began his career in banking in 1982. Over his 34-year career, his responsibilities included marketing, real estate lending, consumer banking, business banking, healthcare banking and more. He retired from City National Bank in 2016 where he was the Regional Executive for the state of Nevada while also overseeing both consumer and business banking activities throughout Nevada and San Diego. John has been very active in the community throughout his career. He graduated from Leadership Las Vegas in 1992, became the LLV Council Chair in 1993 and served in that capacity for six years. During his tenure, the Leadership Las Vegas program was completely revamped to make it a much more hands-on experience. He also served on the board of The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce and became board chair in 2006. During his tenure as Chairman, the board created Vegas Young Professionals. VYP continues to be a strong program today, attracting quality young executives who represent the future of the Las Vegas business community. Other boards that John has served on include Three Square, Lied Discovery Museum, United Way of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas Events, Financial Guidance Center, and more. He was also active in an executive partnership program with the Clark County School District. He currently serves on the Precept Ministries International board of directors. In 2017, John started The JDW Group, a consulting business dedicated to improving management and sales systems. He has worked with multiple businesses in the valley including The Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce. John and his wife, Denise, enjoy working with young adults. They have been involved with mentoring young married couples for over ten years and have worked with over one hundred couples over that period of time. John is an avid hiker and golfer and enjoys spending as much time as possible with his children and five grandchildren. EMERITUS BOARD OF TRUSTEES VEGAS CHAMBER
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