The 2024 Vegas Chamber Board of Trustees

BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2024 COMMEMORATIVE JOURNAL

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WELCOME to the Vegas Chamber Annual State of the Chamber and Board of Trustees Installation Luncheon!

Mary Beth Sewald President and CEO Vegas Chamber

Welcome to the Annual State of the Chamber and Board of Trustees Installation Luncheon.

Thank you so much for celebrating this occasion with us and for your support of the Vegas Chamber.

2023 was GO TIME for the Vegas Chamber and our business community. There are many Vegas Chamber accomplishments worthy of celebration including: •

Represented our members and the business community every day during the Nevada Legislature. The Vegas Chamber tracked 823 bills; testified on 173 of them; and mitigated or killed more than 50 bills that would have harmed employers and small businesses.

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Led the largest delegation ever of more than 250 Nevada leaders to Washington, D.C. to advocate for the needs of our state.

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Launched our EDGE program through the Vegas Chamber’s Leadership Foundation to help women and minority-owned businesses that were negatively impacted by COVID.

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Honored several local companies and non-profits for their innovation and excellence at the Annual Business of the Year Awards.

Thank you to Chairman Paul Anderson and the 2023 Board of Trustees for their strong leadership guiding the Vegas Chamber, always keeping the needs of small businesses and employers in the forefront.

And we look forward to the leadership of 2024 Chairwoman Betsy Fretwell and the Board of Trustees as they create great wins for our business community and members in the next year.

Sincerely,

Mary Beth Sewald President and CEO

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THANK YOU Immediate Past Chair Paul Anderson for your leadership in 2023.

WELCOME Chairwoman Betsy Fretwell and the Board of Trustees as they create great wins for our business community and members in the upcoming year.

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Betsy Fretwell 2024 Chairwoman, Vegas Chamber Board of Trustees

Greetings fellow Vegas Chamber members: Thank you for the great honor to serve as your Vegas Chamber Chairwoman in 2024. Representing you, our members, is an incredible opportunity to be a voice for other small business owners like me, as well as the many Nevada employers that drive economic growth.

My goal in 2024 is for the Vegas Chamber to do all we can to make Southern Nevada the best place for business, especially small businesses. Small businesses are the heart of our community.

Small businesses bring ingenuity and creativity to the marketplace. And they bring personality and distinctiveness to our neighborhoods. And most importantly they provide jobs and economic opportunities to support workers and their families with a good quality of life.

The Vegas Chamber plays an important role in advocacy and support for businesses. Not only does the Vegas Chamber look out for businesses at all levels of government, but it is also a respected convener of leaders to share ideas, build consensus, and create positive change. This role is more important than ever, and we welcome you to be part of the conversations in 2024.

Thank you to the 2024 Board of Trustees, Mary Beth, and the Vegas Chamber team for your dedication to our members and the entire business community. I look forward to collaborating with all of you to serve our members and cultivate prosperity in Southern Nevada.

Sincerely,

Betsy Fretwell 2024 Chairwoman, Vegas Chamber Board of Trustees

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THANK YOU Board of Trustees Executive Committee 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!

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BETSY FRETWELL 2024 Chairwoman President C4WARD Strategies

Betsy has over 30 years of experience working in leadership roles in both the public and private sectors in Southern Nevada. Her wide-ranging experiences as a public-sector CEO/City Manager and as a private sector executive notably position her to provide valuable leadership in a variety of settings. She is widely recognized as a business, community and civic leader and has served in a variety of leadership roles on non-profit boards in Southern Nevada and on State appointed committees. Fretwell is a published author in several professional journals and is a sought-after speaker, moderator, and panel participant.

Most recently, Betsy established C4WARD STRATEGIES LTD, an independent consulting firm, specializing in management, government, and technology consulting, executive development, business development, program management and strategic advisory services.

She worked for Switch (an IT infrastructure ecosystem and data center company) for over 5 years. Betsy served as Executive Vice President of Strategy leading efforts in government affairs, public sector business development, mergers and acquisitions, strategic initiatives, and emerging technologies.

Prior to working for Switch, Betsy retired from the City of Las Vegas, the nation’s 25th largest city, after 17 years and served as the second-longest serving City Manager in the city’s history, from 2009 to 2017. She also served as the Executive Director of the Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency charged with the economic revitalization of downtown Las Vegas. Under Fretwell’s leadership, the city built a new City Hall, attracted the corporate headquarters of Zappos.com, Inc. to downtown, completed The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, completed the MOB museum, and attracted the new UNLV Medical School to the City’s Medical District.

As a change leader, Betsy developed the Innovation District in downtown Las Vegas to test game-changing technologies in a live environment, hosting the first real-time autonomous shuttle in the U.S. Betsy’s prior work experience includes providing government relations, lobbying, strategic planning, organizational development, process improvement and special projects management at both the City of Henderson from 1998-2000 and Clark County from 1991-1998.

Fretwell is a graduate of the University of Georgia with a bachelor’s degree in political science and a master’s degree in public administration. She completed the Harvard University Senior Executives in State and Local Government Program in 2007. She is a fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration.

Betsy is Chair Elect for the Vegas Chamber. serves on the Board of Directors for The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, Nevada Grant Lab, MountainView Hospital, Desert Research Institute Foundation, Las Vegas Events and the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance. She is an emeritus board member of Nevada Public Radio.

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PAUL ANDERSON Immediate Past Chair Senior Vice President Industry & 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 multimillion-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.

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JANET UTHMAN

Chair-Elect Market Leader & Vice President Cox Communications Janet Uthman is the Las Vegas Market Leader and Vice President of Cox Las Vegas. She was named to the position in January 2022.

Uthman is a longtime telecommunications and cable executive. She was previously Vice President, Multicultural Marketing, and Inclusion for Comcast NBCUniversal’s Northeast Division. In her position, she assembled a team of senior leaders to help champion diversity and inclusion across the division’s 22,000 employees and all aspects of the business.

The Cox Las Vegas system is one of Nevada’s largest, private non-gaming employers with more than 1,500 employees and a statewide annual economic impact of $2.3 billion.

During her 13-years career at Comcast NBCUniversal, she developed a strong background in multicultural consumer engagement, including marketing activations for African American, Hispanic, International, and LGBTQ consumers while helping to generate sustainable growth for a division with 18 million customers. In her leadership role, she conceptualized, developed, and led the execution of virtual events on Facebook Live and YouTube Live featuring NBCU talent and Grammy Award-winning artists designed to increase customer engagement. She also served as executive producer for a national activation on Comcast’s X1 video platform comprised of culturally relevant programming promoted via digital marketing initiatives.

As Regional Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Comcast, Uthman developed marketing and sales strategic direction for highly competitive and complex footprint to secure new and retain existing customers as well as capitalize on primary and secondary research to inform future planning. In her last year in this role, the region ranked No. 1 out of 16 regions based on KPIs of revenue growth, customer satisfaction, and employee engagement.

Earlier in her career, Uthman served as Corporate Marketing Director at Black Entertainment Television (BET), where she worked on a team which created the first annual BET Awards. She also worked as Regional Director, Affiliate Sales and Marketing at Disney Channel in New York City. She was co-founder and president of a technical operations and marketing consulting company, where she was a contractor for Comcast.

She serves on the Board of Advisors of MIVE, a hyper-personalized technology e-commerce startup; advisor/seed investor in PlayVS, a high school esports competition platform; Board Member of National Black MBA Association, and Executive Board Advisor of Women in Cable Telecommunications, Washington, DC Chapter.

She previously served on the board of the Baltimore City Chamber of Commerce and Hartford Urban League and has been recognized by Cablefax Magazine – Most Influential Minorities in Media and Broadband and by Ebony Magazine as a Power 100 Executive.

Uthman is a graduate of the Haas School of Business at the University of California Berkeley and earned a Master of Business Administration in Marketing from the Anderson School of Management at UCLA, where she also completed NAMIC (National Association for Multi-Ethnicity in Communications) Executive Leadership Development. She also completed the Women’s Executive Leadership program at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

A native of San Jose, Calif., Uthman is happy to return to the West and live in the same city as her parents, who have been residents of Henderson, Nev., since 1999.

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HUGH J. ANDERSON Vice Chair of Government Affairs Managing Director, Partner HighTower Las Vegas Hugh Anderson is a Managing Director at HighTower based in Las Vegas, Nevada.

A native of Long Island, New York, Anderson 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, Anderson 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.

MICHAEL F. BOLOGNINI

Principal MFB Enterprises

Michael Bolognini is Principal at MFB Enterprise a management & organizational consulting firm. He recently retired, after 13 years, from Cox Communications Las Vegas as its Vice President and Las Vegas Market Leader. A longtime telecommunications and cable industry executive, he is active in the Vegas Chamber as a member of its Executive Committee, Finance and Audit 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.

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 as director and vice president of sales. In 2002, Mike joined MCI/ Lucent Technologies as vice president of business partner development and remained there until he joined Cox Communications in 2009.

Mike earned a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Business Administration from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.

He is a member of the Governor’s Workforce Development Board, the board of directors for the Foundation for an Independent Tomorrow (FIT), the board of trustees for the Las Vegas Philharmonic and the board of trustees for Las Vegas Events. Married to Beverly, Mike is an avid boater and enjoys the outdoors.

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GINA BONGIOVI

Managing Partner 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 was 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.

MICHAEL CROME Vice Chair of Finance Senior Vice President Chief Financial Officer Las Vegas Raiders & Allegiant Stadium Michael Crome is the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for the Las Vegas Raiders and Allegiant Stadium. He oversees the finance and information technology departments for both Allegiant Stadium and The Raiders, as well as the Raider Image retail operations. He serves as the Executive Sponsor of the Raiders African American Employee Resource Group, B.A.S.E.D. Crome is an active volunteer in both non-profit and civic organizations. Appointed by Nevada governor Steve Sisolak (2022) and Brian Sandoval (2010), Crome is a member of the State of Nevada Economic Forum and the Oversight Panel for Convention Facilities, respectively. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce & Community in Schools of Nevada.

He is the Chairman of the capital campaign for Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada where he served as the Chairman of the Board and is currently serving as the Chairman of the organization’s $30M capital campaign. Crome serves on the board of SAFY a national non-profit offering family preservation, reunification, therapeutic foster care, adoption, and behavioral health services in seven states.

Crome was recently recognized as a C-Suite honoree by Vegas Inc which acknowledges top senior executives who work to inspire their teams, drive success in the business and serve as stewards in the community.

A member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Crome received his B.S. in Accounting from The University of Akron where he is a member of the University of Akron Foundation Board. Crome earned an M.B.A. from The University of Virginia Darden School of Business.

An avid distance runner, in 2019 Michael completed the World Marathon Challenge. An adventure that saw Michael run seven marathons on all seven continents over seven consecutive days.

Crome and his wife, Chaka reside in Las Vegas, Nevada with their daughter Gabrielle “Brie”, 16.

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MICHAEL N. FEDER

Member/Partner Dickinson Wright

Michael N. Feder is a member of the law firm of Dickinson Wright PLLC, a full service international law firm with offices located throughout the United States, including in Las Vegas and Reno. During his more than 30 years as a lawyer, 22 here in Las Vegas, Michael has represented and counseled clients in various areas of the law including banking, contracts, copyright, corporate, employment, entertainment and sports, franchise, fraud, gaming, patent, real estate, trademark, securities and related investigations, shareholder and partnership disputes, unfair competition, among other areas of law. Michael has been recognized in Best Lawyers of America, Chambers USA, Mountain State Super Lawyers, Nevada Business Magazine’s Top Ranked Attorneys, as well as a Litigation Trailblazer by the National Law Journal.

Michael is passionate about giving back to the community. In addition to serving on the Board of Trustees and other committees at the Vegas Chamber, Michael is also on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the American Red Cross of Southern Nevada, and on the Board of Directors of After-School All-Stars of Greater Las Vegas, and on the board of the American Lung Association in Nevada. Previously, Michael served on the Board of Directors of Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada and the I Have A Dream Foundation (now known as Core Academy), as well as on the Advisory Board for the Academy of Finance at Clark High School.

Michael graduated from NYU Stern of School of Business in 1989 with a B.S. in finance and economics, and from Temple University School of Law in 1992. Michael began his legal career in Philadelphia, PA before moving to Las Vegas in 2000 to be closer to his family who moved to Las Vegas in 1994 and 1995. Michael is an avid sports enthusiast, and proudly roots for the Vegas Golden Knights, the Las Vegas Raiders and your WNBA champions, the Las Vegas Aces.

Michael’s biggest joys are being married to Robin, the love of his life and his best friend, for over 22 years, and being “dad” to his amazing daughter Samantha, a Las Vegas native who is attending UNLV (“Go Rebels”).

LORI NELSON-KRAFT Senior Vice President Communications Las Vegas 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’s currently the Chair of the College of Southern Nevada Foundation and currently serves as an executive committee member of the Vegas Chamber Board of Trustees, as a trustee of the Desert Research Institute 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 Tax Practice Leader Pacific Northwest Region Las Vegas Nevada Office Market Leader Eide Bailly LLP Chris is the partner in charge of the Las Vegas office for Eide Bailly. He is a member of the Vegas Chamber board of trustees and served as past Chairman of the Finance and Audit Committee. 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 focuses his time as a tax partner in the firm and provides consulting services to several industries including automobile dealerships, manufacturing companies, construction contractors, realestate developers, and high net worth individuals.

With more than 25 years of experience serving dealerships, Chris serves as a resource for the other members of the Las Vegas Dealership Team as well as the Las Vegas dealership community. Chris is actively involved with the AutoDealer CPA Association and is a past president.

Chris treasures the time he has with his wife of 42 years and his most important and enjoyable role of being a good grandpa to his 20 grandchildren ensuring 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 the CEO of NTI, a skills-based training school with locations in Nevada, Arizona and Texas. His passion to help others directed Ryan to a 17-year career in banking where he helped business owners reach their professional goals. Always wanting to be a business owner himself, five years ago he jumped at the chance to join NTI, and own and build his own business. He focused on the overall growth strategy, including ensuring and maintaining educational certificate programs that are streamlined to help others succeed in their chosen career path.

He currently serves on the Chamber’s Executive Committee, Finance & Audit Committee, and co-chairs the Workforce & Economic Development Committee. He also serves on Nevada’s Governor’s Workforce Development Board working to ensure federal funds for workforce development are spent as effectively and efficiently as possible in our state.

Ryan holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Utah and a Master’s degree in business Administration from Brigham Young University. When he’s not working, you’ll find Ryan spending time with his wife and kids, serving in his church, and wakesurfing at Lake Mead.

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WELCOME TO THE 2024 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Thank you for your passion, dedication, and leadership to serve and support the business community.

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JEREMY AGUERO

Principal Applied Analysis

Jeremy Aguero is a principal analyst with Applied Analysis and has been with the firm since its inception in 1997.

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.

BRANDON BARKHUFF Senior 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, Brandon 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, Brandon worked for McDonald Carano, LLP, where he focused on commercial litigation. Brandon 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.

Brandon is actively involved in community organizations, particularly youth organizations. He serves on the board of directors for one of the largest youth sports organizations in Clark County. In addition, Brandon is currently a trustee for the National Judicial College as well as the Vegas Chamber of Commerce. He previously served on the board of directors for Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation and The Shade Tree.

Brandon holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and a Juris Doctor from Boston College Law School.

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ONDRA BERRY Major General Nevada National Guard

Maj. Gen. Ondra L. Berry serves as The Adjutant General for the State of Nevada. He is the senior uniformed Nevada National Guard officer responsible for formulating, developing, and coordinating all policies, programs and plans affecting more than 4,700 Nevada Army and Air National Guard personnel. Appointed by the Governor of State of Nevada, General Berry is the principal advisor on all National Guard issues, responsible for both the federal and state missions of the Nevada National Guard and serves as the official channel of communication with the National Guard Bureau, Department of the Army, Department of the Air Force, Nevada Division of Emergency Management and State Partnership Program.

Major General Berry graduated from the University of Evansville in Indiana with a Bachelor of Arts, Secondary Education, and commissioned in 1990 at the Air National Guard Academy of Military Science at McGhee-Tyson Air National Guard Base in Tennessee. Additionally, he holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Nevada, Reno. Following his commission, he served in a variety of personnel and training support assignments, including a three-year tenure as the state social actions officer at Nevada National Guard State Headquarters. Major General Berry also served 25 years as an officer in the Reno Police Department, rising to the rank of assistant police chief before he left the department in 2005 to work in the private sector, most notably as senior vice president at MGM Resorts in Las Vegas.

Prior to his current position, Gen. Berry was the Assistant Adjutant General – Air, Nevada National Guard and also served as the Assistant to the Director of National Guard Bureau A-1, service component level personnel director for over 107,000 ANG members. He manages component Headquarters, Numbered Air Force, and Major Command level support in formulation and coordination of policy and execution of manpower, personnel, services, and training programs of the entire personnel life cycle. This life cycle includes the force management, formal training allocation, database and systems administration, modification and analysis, services, manpower and organization, and policy formulation and implementation. Brig. Gen. Berry received his commission from the Air National Guard Academy of Military Science in 1990.

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DANIELLE BISTERFELDT Senior Vice President Marketing, Summerlin® Howard Hughes Corporation Danielle Bisterfeldt is senior vice president of marketing and consumer experience for Summerlin, a 22,500-acre master-planned community (MPC) developed by Howard Hughes. She is responsible for management of customer experience, branding, marketing and business development functions for the MPC and Downtown Summerlin, the community’s acclaimed 400-acre walkable, mixeduse urban core with more than 125 fashion, dining and entertainment brands; office towers; luxury apartments; and home to City National Arena – practice facility for the Vegas Golden Knights, and Las Vegas Ballpark, home of the Las Vegas Aviators.

In this capacity, Bisterfeldt utilizes her significant experience and expertise in both marketing and property management to develop and execute a highly strategic and integrated marketing and public relations program for both the community and its large retail destination. Summerlin is the only master-planned community in Southern Nevada with its own downtown.

Bisterfeldt joined the residential division of Howard Hughes in 2012 to lead the marketing department for Summerlin. Her professional career includes positions with The Rouse Company in specialty leasing 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.

Active in the homebuilding industry as well as in the community, Bisterfeldt is a 2007 graduate of Leadership Las Vegas with the Vegas Chamber. She has served as a Board of Trustee for the Vegas Chamber since 2018, and volunteers for the Southern Nevada Home Builders Association’s marketing committee. In 2016, she was appointed to the Community Advisory Board for the College of Medicine for Roseman University of Health Sciences.

The National Association of Homebuilders Southern Nevada chapter 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, Bisterfeldt 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.

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JUSTIN BROWN

President Southwest Gas Cooporation

Justin is President of Southwest Gas Corporation, where he leads the company’s utility business, as well as Great Basin Gas Transmission Company. He leads the Company’s commitment to delivering safe, reliable, sustainable, and affordable energy service to its nearly 2.2 million customers, across its three-state service territory of Arizona, California, and Nevada.

In his position, Justin is responsible for all core utility functions, which include regulatory strategy and planning, operations, human resources, legal, administration, and sustainability. Justin and his team are committed to delivering results that benefit all stakeholders by ensuring the company is committed and focused on its customers, employees, and regulators, with the goal of exceeding their expectations.

Justin joined Southwest as Senior Counsel/Legal Affairs in 2004 after time spent with Smith Larsen and Wixom as a commercial litigation attorney and at Deloitte and Touche in its tax department. He was promoted to Associate General Counsel/Legal Affairs in 2006, and then left Southwest for a brief period to pursue other opportunities at PacifiCorp (a Berkshire Hathaway Energy company). Justin returned to Southwest in February 2008 as Assistant General Counsel/Legal Affairs where he focused primarily on regulatory support and strategy. He was named Vice President/Pricing in 2012, Vice President/Regulatory Affairs in 2013, Senior Vice President/General Counsel in 2018, and was promoted to his current position of President in 2022.

Justin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Southern Utah University and a Master of Business Administration from Gonzaga University, where he also earned his Juris Doctorate. Justin remains engaged with various key industry organizations, including the American Gas Association and the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, as well as numerous community-based programs across the company’s service territory. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees for the Vegas Chamber. He also volunteers as a Pro Bono attorney as part of the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada’ Children’s Attorneys Project.

KERRY BUBOLZ

President Chief Operating Officer Vegas Golden Knights

On October 3, 2016, the Vegas Golden Knights franchise announced Kerry Bubolz as the first President and Chief Executive Officer of the Golden Knights. He is now entering his seventh season and in his role, Bubolz oversees all business aspects of the Vegas Golden Knights franchise, as well as the entire portfolio of The Foley Entertainment Sports Group which includes The Henderson Silver Knights, The Vegas Knight Hawks, The NBA G-League Ignite, The Dollar Loan Center and both Lifeguard and City National Arena.

During his tenure, the Vegas Golden Knights have enjoyed tremendous success on and off the ice. The Knights have exceeded expectations averaging over 104% attendance when combining playoffs and regular season totals. The Knights have achieved top metrics across areas of their business, including top rankings in sponsorship, ticket sales, retail per cap per game and receiving top marks as one of the best TV broadcasts and Game Presentation in the National Hockey League. Bubolz also led efforts in the design and construction of The Dollar Loan Center Arena in Henderson Nevada, the home of the Henderson Silver Knights. The 18-month construction project in partnership with the City of Henderson, was completed on time and on budget and brings a variety of sports and entertainment options to the citizens of Henderson.

The Tulsa, Oklahoma native brings an abundance of professional sports experience to Las Vegas, as he previously spent 13 years with the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers, along with stops with the Carolina Hurricanes and Dallas Stars of the NHL. Bubolz lives in Summerlin with his wife Melissa and his daughters Madison and Emma.

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BOB CERMINARO

CEO Bank of Nevada Division of Western Alliance Bank Bob Cerminaro serves as division CEO of Bank of Nevada and First Independent Bank, divisions of Western Alliance Bank. Mr. Cerminaro has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry.

A veteran of the banking industry, Bob has served in a variety of senior-level commercial, corporate and investment banking leadership roles at Santander Bank, KeyBank, Citigroup and Bank of America Merrill Lynch.

Most recently, Bob was managing director and head of mid-corporate banking for Santander Bank leading all strategic efforts including segmentation and national expansion. As a member of the senior operating committee and executive leadership team, Bob was instrumental in executing various marketing, business development, transformation and risk management initiatives as part of the Group’s overall U.S. strategy.

Bob holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Pittsburgh where he was a scholarship athlete, a certificate in finance from the London School of Economics and a master’s degree from St. John’s University.

Prior to his relocation to Las Vegas, Bob resided in Darien, Connecticut with his wife and four children. He is active with several community and national development activities to include the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Special Olympics, as well as has served on several boards.

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 Bank career started in 1985 in Las Vegas. Through the years he has held senior and executive 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.

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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 35 dealerships in 5 western states.

Corder is past Board President for Safe Nest, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the American Red Cross of Southern Nevada. 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. In 2021 Corder was named Best Buddies National Champion for his fundraising efforts to help those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Corder also leads Findlay Automotive Group’s “Findlay Cares” program which supports Southern Nevada charities through donations, volunteers, and media opportunities. Currently he serves on the board of both the Foundation for an Independent Tomorrow and the Vegas Chamber.

JAIME CRUZ

Executive Director Workforce Connections

Jaime Cruz serves as Executive Director of Workforce Connections, Southern Nevada’s Local Workforce Development Board. Under his leadership, Workforce Connections has been recognized nationally for innovative partnerships and programs that help connect employers to a ready workforce. Before becoming Executive Director in October 2017, Jaime served as Workforce Connections Chief Strategy Officer.

Jaime understands the barriers many face trying to improve their careers. As a young man, he worked as a dishwasher after immigrating from Peru to the United States in 1987, despite his degree in Mechanical Engineering. He eventually returned to engineering and held executive roles in the hospitality industry.

Jaime serves on the board of the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA), the Vegas Chamber, the National Association of Workforce Development Boards (NAWB), and the U.S. Conference of Mayors Workforce Development Council.

Jaime became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 1994 and has lived in Southern Nevada for 36 years. His proudest achievements are his two adult children, Samuel and Sofia.

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TERESA DI LORETO Executive Director Nevada Military Support Alliance

Teresa’s passion is real estate, development, and home building, and it was inevitable as the daughter of one of Nevada’s premiere residential and commercial developers. Teresa joined the family homebuilding company, Di Loreto Homes of Nevada, in 1993. In 2016, she was a founder in a new locally owned, northern Nevada’s homebuilding company and real estate brokerage. In 2018, Teresa returned to work beside her father where they are completing the development of the master planned community, Damonte Ranch, and its centerpiece, the mixed-use development, Downtown Damonte. At the same time, they created Challenger Real Estate Services LLC, a residential and commercial real estate brokerage, development, and property management company.

With a desire to make a positive difference in our community and specifically the lives of our military men and women, veterans and their families, Teresa has served as the Executive Director of the Nevada Military Support Alliance since its creation in 2010.

Teresa currently serves on the City of Reno Building Enterprise Fund, is a Trustee of the Vegas Chamber, and a member of the Heritage Bank of Nevada board of directors. She recently completed her term as the Chairman of the Public Affairs committee of the National Association of Home Builders and is a Life Director and Past President of Builders Association of Northern Nevada. She is a past Director of the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) and graduate of the FBI Citizens Academy.

Her proudest accomplishment are her 3 children Colton and twins Aidan and Alivia

VICTOR FUCHS President Founding Partner 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. Eight years later, 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 its 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 the KLUC Toy Drive.

Victor is a committed family man—sharing his passion for skiing, golf, travel, and fine wine—with his wife, Lana, and their two children, Lawrence, and Elizabeth.

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RICHARD A. GOODMAN

Brigadier General Nellis AFB

Brig. Gen. Richard A. Goodman is the Commander, 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 HH-60G. 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 as well as the MQ-9 remotely piloted aircraft at 12 stateside bases to support the U.S. Air Force Weapons School syllabus. Brig. Gen. Goodman is responsible for three groups: 57th Operations Group, 57th Maintenance Group and the U.S. Air Force Weapons School. In addition, he oversees the 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 U.S. Air Force aggressors.

Brig. Gen. Goodman entered the Air Force in 1997 after graduating from the United States Air Force Academy with a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering. Brig. Gen. Goodman is a command pilot with more than 3,800 flight hours and 850 combat hours. Brig. Gen. Goodman has flown combat sorties in operations Southern Watch, Northern Watch, Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, Inherent Resolve and Deliberate Resolve. A Weapons School graduate and Instructor Pilot, Brig. Gen. Goodman served two years as a solo pilot in the world’s premier flying demonstration squadron, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. He is also a graduate of the Army’s prestigious School of Advanced Military Studies. Additionally, Brig. Gen. Goodman commanded the 366th Fighter Wing, Mountain Home, Idaho. Prior to his current assignment, Brig. Gen. Goodman was the Senior Executive Officer to the Commander, Pacific Air Forces.

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.

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CHUCK LEY

President/CEO Cornerstone Merchant Services, Inc.

Chuck began his career in the 1980s at Petronic International, where he quickly rose to the position of Senior World Wide Executive Vice President. There, he was instrumental in the advancement of securing transactional data for the first manufactured offshore credit card terminals. He was also responsible for the device’s bank certification for Bank of America and Wells Fargo Bank.

By 2004, Chuck had brought together his business acumen and decades of experience with credit card processing technology and founded Cornerstone Merchant Services. By cultivating a culture of integrity with a focus on customer service, he led Cornerstone to become one of the largest credit card processors in Nevada within just a few years. Since founding Cornerstone, Chuck has volunteered time to various nonprofit organizations throughout Las Vegas, including Helping Hands of Vegas Valley. He has dedicated himself to strengthening ties between local businesses and the communities the support them, and promoting new businesses to help them get started.

DR. REX LIU

Owner Family and Cosmetic Dentistry

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 Review-Journal'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 Metro 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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SHAUNDELL NEWSOME Founder Sumnu Marketing

Shaundell Newsome, Founder & Visionary of Sumnu Marketing is a three-time SBA Nevada Award winner, Small Business Champion of the Year (2008), Family-Owned Business of the Year (2015) and Entrepreneurial Spirit of the Year (2023).

In 1982, Shaundell started his first business as a graphic designer while attending the High School of Graphic Communication Arts in Manhattan, New York earning the coveted N.Y.C. Regents Diploma and an associate degree in communications. He served a decade in the United States Air Force. As an airman he was instrumental in the development of stealth and drone technology through Top Secret mission. After serving in the military Newsome joined Station Casinos and participated in leadership as a marketing director to create its Boarding Pass customer loyalty program that propelled to company from a small family-owned company to a publicly traded firm on Wall Street. He is one of the architects of the Vegas Chamber Foundation’s Leadership Advance Program and is a graduate of its inaugural class.

In the early 2000’s In Business Las Vegas and Las Vegas Business Press featured Newsome’s Twelve Steps of Marketing and named him a marketing expert. In 2008 he was recognized as one of the “Top 40 under 40 businessperson in In Business Las Vegas. He authored a book titled The Twelve Steps of Marketing, A Perfect Guide to Branding sold on Amazon and has taught thousands of small business owners through in person and virtual workshops over the past two decades. Shaundell is widely known as a small business advocate and was featured on the cover of the New York Times Business section during the pandemic talking about disparities in access to capital for small and minority companies.

Newsome currently serves as the Vegas Chamber’s Chairman of the Small Business Task Force. Nationally, he is a co-chairman for Small Business for America’s Future. He recently finished a term as Chairman of the Urban Chamber of Commerce for five years. He’s married to North Las Vegas Native Arlene Newsome. Together they raised 8 children. He is a dedicated Christian who actively participates in his community. He believes in developing leaders for the future and small businesses for growth.

to our founder, Shaundell Newsome, on his re-appointment to the Vegas Chamber Board of Trustees for 2024.

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ROBERT G. NOVOTNY

Brigadier General USAF (ret) Skyracer Consulting Robert Novotny is Executive Director, F-15 Business Development within the Air Dominance Division of Boeing Defense, Space & Security.

He and his team lead Boeing’s customer outreach team for its global F-15 portfolio.

Novotny brings an impressive background to the Boeing Team. With a successful 28-year career in the United States Air Force as a Brigadier General and command pilot, he amassed over 3,000 flight hours and 500 combat hours as an F-15C/E fighter pilot and flew a variety of aircraft as a career Operational Test pilot. His experience extends beyond traditional aircraft, having piloted helicopters, bombers, airlift, and remotely piloted aircraft. Notably, Novotny commanded the legendary 48th Fighter Wing, also known as “The Liberty Wing,” where he oversaw three counter-ISIS strikes into Africa and successfully recertified the wing for critical NATO wartime operations.

Novotny also served as the Chief of Staff to the Air Component Coordination Element and Deputy Chief of Staff for Air Operations in Afghanistan leading a Presidentially directed force posture change whilst supporting ongoing counter-terror operations. He later served as the Deputy Director of Planning, Programming, Requirements, and Analysis for Air Combat Command leading over half of the USAF’s combat air force portfolio, where he was responsible for planning and programming $60 billion annually for a force of more than 146,000 personnel and 2,800 aircraft, supporting 10 unified commands. He was an initial architect of the Advanced Battle Management System and the Next Generation Air Dominance family of systems. In his final assignment, Novotny led the USAF’s premier advanced testing and training organization, the 57th Wing at Nellis AFB, NV. During his command, Novotny oversaw the complete overhaul of Exercise RED FLAG, grew the USAF Weapons School with two additional division, and rebuilt the USAF Thunderbirds demonstration team culminating in the America Strong flybys during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Novotny is a distinguished graduate of Undergraduate Pilot Training, the USAF Weapons School (“Top Gun”), and two other service programs. An experienced combat aviator, Novotny earned the numerous combat decorations including three Legion of Merit, the Air Force Combat Action medal, seven Air Medals and the Bronze Star. He was also a graduate of the U.S. Air Force’s School of Advanced Air & Space Studies (SAASS) program, the U.S. Naval Command & Staff College, and the National War College. He has four master’s degrees spanning Public Administration, Military Art and Science to National Security and Strategic Studies.

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KARLA J. PEREZ

Regional Vice President Universal Health Services, Inc.

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, 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. She also provides oversight to ambulatory assets across the state including five Freestanding EDs, OP Pharmacy, Therapy, Wound Care, and several physician practices. Karla has worked in the Las Vegas community for 40 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 to her previous positions as CEO of Desert Springs Hospital and Spring Valley Hospital. In those roles, she was named to the UHS Chairman’s Council, a recognition reserved for the top CEOs in the company. She 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 by the University 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.

In addition to her healthcare provider responsibilities, Karla serves on the Advisory Board for Nevada State Bank and Board of Trustees for the Vegas Chamber and Nathan Adelson Hospital. She previously served on the Trauma Intervention Program (TIP), where she received the “Heroes with Heart” award. She was formerly the Chairman of the Board of Directors for WestCare and served on the Board of Directors for the American Heart Association, where she received the Crystal Heart Award. She has also been a member of the Board of Directors for the American Red Cross and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, where she received the “Outstanding Team Player of the Year” award. She was formerly the Chairman of the Board of Directors for MASH Village, a homeless shelter, and was a member of the Board of Directors for the American Diabetes Association, where she was honored with the “Women of Valor” Award. She was also selected by In Business Las Vegas Magazine as one of Southern Nevada’s Most Influential Business Women and received the Chamber of Commerce’s “Community Achievement” Award for Medical and Health Services. She was also honored by the March of Dimes with the “Nurses Choice” Award. Karla 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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EMILY PRAZER

Chief Commercial Officer Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix

With over a decade of experience in the sports and entertainment industry, Emily Prazer is a specialist in global strategic commercial development, stakeholder management and event execution. Highly ambitious in managing business growth and operating best in high-impact, start-up environments, Prazer has built a successful career establishing and executing organizational structure and cohesive sales, marketing, and entertainment functions for major sports properties. Today, Prazer applies her vast knowledge of Formula 1® and years of experience working at the head office in London to her current role as the Chief Commercial Officer for the FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX taking place in November 2023.

Prazer attended the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom and earned a degree in sports and physical education.

After graduation, she started her first role in sports marketing working at IMG, an established global sports, events and talent management company. During her five-year tenure, Prazer focused on the UK Tennis division. Following her time at IMG, Prazer led the sponsorship and partnerships efforts at notable companies including The Sports Consultancy, News UK and Brand Events in London, hosting and working with a variety of major events, rights holders and international federations.

Prazer joined the team at Formula 1 in 2017 and quickly moved up the ranks, becoming the Head of Commercial Development for Race Promotion. In this role, she led and managed a team of commercial specialists to evaluate and negotiate paths of commercial collaboration with new and existing race territories, including governments and private promoters to host, stage and promote Formula 1 globally.

In her current role as the Chief Commercial Officer for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, Prazer brought her unique skill set and expertise to Las Vegas in preparation for the inaugural race, overseeing all aspects of commercial operations and working with community leaders and resort partners to develop meaningful relationships and collectively create the ultimate Formula 1 weekend throughout the city. Prazer looks forward to making the 2023 race the biggest event in motorsports history and establishing Las Vegas as a permanent fixture on the Formula 1 calendar.

TINA QUIGLEY

President & CEO Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance

Tina Quigley joined the LVGEA in February 2022. Her priorities for the agency include strengthening partnerships with regional economic development stakeholders and workforce training programs.

Prior to the LVGEA, Tina served as CEO for the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada. She oversaw the region’s public transportation, traffic management center, road construction and funding, and regional planning.

During her tenure, Quigley embraced and fought for sweeping technological advances, advocated for comprehensive future planning, and built critical partnerships to position the Las Vegas Valley for ongoing and sustained economic vitality. She believes firmly in approaching regional projects with collaborative, multiagency communication, and public inclusion. Many of the RTC’s successes during her tenure can be credited to this collaborative approach. Specific examples include: the Transportation Resource Advisory Committee (TRAC), the Fuel Revenue Indexing (FRI) tax initiative, and execution of the Southern Nevada Strong regional plan.

Quigley began her career as a planner at Harry Reid International Airport where, over 15 years, she grew to oversee the major capital projects program. She is a licensed pilot and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Airport Planning & Development from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and is an alumnus of Harvard Business School’s Program for Leadership Development.

She is active on several boards including Workforce Connections, NV GrantLab, Fulfillment Fund of Las Vegas, Desert Research Institute, and the Nevada Chapter of the International Women’s Forum.

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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.

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VJOLLCA TARJAN Director Lead Relationship Manager Middle Market Banking Wells Fargo Vjollca Tarjan is a Director, Lead Relationship Manager with the Nevada Middle Market Commercial Office at Wells Fargo Bank. Based in Las Vegas, Vjollca is responsible for providing holistic client coverage to Wells Fargo’s middle market and large corporate companies for a diverse number of industries, insurance, manufacturing, technology, medical, hospitality and service, construction, investor real estate and private equity. She has over 20 years of experience in banking, finance and entrepreneurial success. Vjollca joined Wells Fargo Bank in November 2012.

Before joining Wells Fargo, Vjollca spent several years at U.S Bank as a Commercial Banker, Community Banking Manager, District Lead and Bank of America as a Senior Business Development Officer. In her current role, Vjollca is responsible to help companies reach greater success financially and provide innovative solutions and ideas to grow the partnership. She has supported her customers on several merger and acquisitions projects and growth strategy plans. Vjollca takes a global approach to help her clients, builds the best suitable team to meet the clients banking needs, based on the industry and business model, Treasury Management, Credit, Investment Banking, Technology and more.

Vjollca was born in Eastern Europe, Albania and moved to U.S in 1993 as a Foreign Exchange Student. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance from Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, Connecticut and an M.B.A in Finance from Keller Graduate School of Management, Las Vegas, Nevada and is currently an active student with California School of Law, California. Vjollca is an alumni of Henderson Leadership class of 2018, a recipient of Women of Distinction Award, NAWBO 2018, an recipient of numerous Pinnacle and Golden Spoke Awards, the Lead of Nevada Middle Market Banking Women’s Leadership, the Lead Facilitator of NV Commercial Banking Partnership team and POD Leader of the Southwest Devision Commercial Banking of Diversity, Liquidity and Inclusion Pillar.

Vjollca is very active in the community and is involved with various organizations, National Women Business Owners, Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Nevada, Financial Executive International and Las Vegas Global Alliance. Her passion is to make a difference in the community and education and currently serves on the executive board of Nevada Succeeds.

Vjollca lives in Las Vegas with her family, loves to travel, cook, read and in addition to English, she speaks Albanian.

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BRYANT THORNTON

Market Vice President Republic Services

Bryant Thornton is the Market Vice President for Republic Services in Las Vegas, NV, responsible for driving daily business operations and developing future talent while helping the communities he serves to create a more sustainable environment in Southern Nevada.

Mr. Thornton joined the industry in 1997 as a residential driver and has held positions of increasing responsibility.

After a long, successful career with Waste Management, Mr. Thornton joined Republic Services in 2009. Since joining Republic Services, Mr. Thornton has held numerous roles of increasing responsibility.

Mr. Thornton is committed to serving his community by volunteering as a Florida Highway Patrol Auxiliary State Trooper for more than 29 years. Mr. Thornton enjoys giving back to the community and is an active Southern Nevada Red Cross board member. In addition, Mr. Thornton serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Las Vegas Economic Alliance, the Board of Trustees with the Vegas Chamber, the Board of Directors with the Nevada Trucking Association, and a member of the Volunteer Law Enforcement Alliance.

Mr. Thornton is a University of Phoenix Bachelor of Science in Business Management graduate.

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KEITH E. WHITFIELD, PH.D. President University of Nevada Las Vegas

Keith E. Whitfield is an experienced university administrator and prolific scholar in the fields of psychology, health, and aging.

President Whitfield joined UNLV in August 2020 after serving as provost, senior vice president of academic affairs, and professor of psychology at Wayne State University in Michigan. He previously served as vice provost for academic affairs at Duke University, where he was also a professor in the department of psychology and neuroscience and co-director of the university’s Center on Biobehavioral Health Disparities Research.

A student success-focused leader, Whitfield is proud to oversee the nation’s most diverse university for undergraduates and one that holds the highest recognition for both research and community engagement. In 2021 he introduced Top Tier 2.0, a strategic plan update that moves UNLV forward on its path to becoming a top public urban research university through focused growth in undergraduate and graduate student success, economic diversification, community engagement, and diversity, equity and inclusion. He has brought energy and innovation to a vibrant university through things like an interdisciplinary approach to faculty hiring and research and the first ever “digital president” to connect with and meet the needs of students.

An active administrator and researcher, Whitfield has authored or co-authored over 200 publications and has earned over $20 million in funding from agencies including the National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Aging, and the National Science Foundation. A psychologist and expert on the social, psychological, and cultural factors of cognition and healthy aging, Whitfield’s current research focuses on the relationship between stress and longevity in African American families.

He’s a member of the National Institute on Aging’s National Advisory Council on Aging, he sits on the board of directors for the American Foundation for Aging Research and the Coalition of Urban Serving Universities, and has served on committees for the National Academies of Sciences and Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.

Whitfield earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the College of Santa Fe, a Masters in psychology and a Ph.D. in lifespan developmental psychology from Texas Tech University, and completed postdoctoral training in quantitative genetics from the University of Colorado Boulder.

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MICHAEL WOODFIELD Executive Director & Market Executive JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Michael Woodfield is the Executive Director & Market Executive for the Commercial Bank for J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. for the Middle Market banking team, covering Southern Nevada and Southern Utah. Michael has been with the firm for over 5 years, focused on Las Vegas and Southern Utah. Michael provides credit, cash management and a full suite of banking solutions for corporate clients with annual revenues between $20 million and $500 million.

Michael has vast expertise working with businesses in manufacturing, distribution, media, professional services, advertising, food and beverages and multinational corporations. Michael has executed complex financial solutions including design and implementation of international banking structures, asset-based lending solutions, acquisition financing, working capital and term financing, and efficient treasury management platforms for private, public and private equity backed companies. Michael has built a reputation of a trusted advisor, listening carefully to his clients goals and objectives to provide the best banking experience for the success of their companies.

Michael is a graduate of University of Phoenix with a Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing. He longtime board member of the Downtown Las Vegas Rotary Club and is the current Chairman of the Downtown Las Vegas Charitable Foundation. He is also an active member of the local chapters of CCIM and NAIOP and actively involved with Spread the Word Nevada.

Michael grew up in Seattle and has lived and working in Las Vegas, Nevada for more than 24 years. He enjoys, snow and water skiing, camping, and time at the beach with his family.

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THANK YOU Emeritus Board of Trustees 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 The 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 owning a portfolio of companies in architecture, construction, real estate development, and various investment activities. 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. Founded in 1986, it was sold to Harrahs Entertainment in 1999.

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

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 represents hotel-casino resort operators, manufacturers, suppliers, lenders and officers, and directors in transactional, licensing and other approvals before Nevada regulatory authorities.

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 Past Chairman of the Vegas Chamber and 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 ReviewJournal and has served as the Board Chairman for the Vegas Chamber. 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.

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.

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JOHN GUEDRY

Former CEO Bank of Nevada

John Guedry has 38 years of experience in financial services and banking industries in Nevada. 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, Las Vegas Bowl, and The Darren Waller Foundation.

He is past-Chairman of the Nevada Bankers Association and the Vegas 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.

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 Mr. Hill’s leadership, the LVCC is currently undergoing a $980 million expansion as well as the development of the Convention Center Loop, a first-of-its kind underground transportation system in partnership with Elon Musk’s The Boring Company, which will whisk convention attendees throughout the 200-acre campus in less than two minutes. The convention center expansion, scheduled for to debut in January, will add 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.

Mr. 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. Mr. 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. Mr. 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.

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FAFIE MOORE

Executive Vice President 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 multistate 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 is a recipient of the US Small Business Administration “Entrepreneur of the Year” award. She and her husband, Jeff, have been named as national Broker Owners of the year over 10 times by their previous franchise affiliation. 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. Moore was the 2008 chairperson of the Vegas Chamber which, at the time, was the third largest chamber in the United States. Moore is a member and past President of the Nevada forum of the International Women’s Forum and the Las Vegas Executive Association.

Included among her community board 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 Industry & Government Boyd Gaming Cooperation 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. He also held comparable City Manager positions in the cities of Cape Coral and Perry, Florida. Noonan currently serves as a Management Trustee for Unite Here Health, which oversees the administration of benefit programs for members of the Culinary Union across North America.

Noonan was appointed by Governor Sandoval to serve by Executive Order on the Southern Nevada Tourism Infrastructure Committee.

Until September 2015, Noonan served for over three years on the Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) as an at-large board member. In 2013, Noonan was appointed to the Vegas Chamber 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 State-wide SAGE Commission reviewing K-12 funding efficiencies.

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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.

BRUCE SPOTLESON Vice President 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 Vegas Chamber, 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.

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VICTORIA VANMEETREN Special Advisor Roseman University of Health Sciences Victoria 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. She worked for a couple of Healthcare systems including 15 years for the Valley Health system (UHS) and 18 years for the Dignity Health System. During her career in Las Vegas the general theme was growth and building. In her roles she was responsible for building additions, remodels and eventually two green field hospitals. (The Siena Campus in 2000 and the San Martin campus in 2006). After opening both and 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. She is a part of the administrative team who is opening a private not-for profit Medical School in Southern Nevada.

With over 2600 physicians needed in Clark County in all specialties, she feels strongly that this medical school is essential for our communities’ future.

Roseman University teaches with a six-point mastery model that already produces highly skilled graduates and professionals in the health care fields of pharmacy, nursing, and dentistry.

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 medical, social, economic, and environmental factors, or social 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. Having graduated from their Leadership Las Vegas program, class of 2002, she stays involved with Leadership Health Day. She is a Nevada Hand Board of Trustee (which builds affordable housing for low-income families and seniors), chairs their Governance committee and sits on their Finance committee. She is a member of the Medical District Advisory Council, UNLV’s Graduate College Health & Wellness Advisory Board as well as the Bishop Gorman High School Advisory Council. She has been recognized as one of the most influential healthcare and businesspeople in Southern Nevada, including being named Nevada Mother of the Year and 2008 Woman of Distinction.

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.

JOHN WILCOX

Principal JDW Group

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 Vegas Chamber.

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.

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Access small business health plans with Large Group value One more advantage of Vegas Chamber membership

The Vegas Chamber of Commerce offers many benefits in addition to networking, advocacy, and training. Anthem and the Vegas Chamber have partnered to provide Association Health Plans (AHPs) and Anthem Balanced Funding (ABF). By putting together multiple similar small businesses into a single plan, AHPs lower pricing and offer benefits usually reserved for larger organizations.

ABF gives your small business fixed monthly payments and flexibility. Ask your broker which one of these cost-effective healthcare coverage solutions is right for your small business.

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ABF

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Minimum enrolled employees

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Potential refunding

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Medical plan options

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Risk underwritten

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COBRA or continuation benefits

Included

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1099 employees may be eligible

Yes

Yes

Out-of-state employees may be eligible

Yes

Yes

Chamber membership dues*

Not Included

Included

Industry-Specific Qualification

Yes

No

Number of plans offered

29

62

Funding type

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Questions? Contact your Anthem representative or email dmakiri@vegaschamber.com. *Vegas Chamber membership is required to join AHP and ABF plans. Visit vegaschamber.com for more details.

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