Face to Face - January 2003

Face to Face

Name: David Dahan

Title: CEO  

Company: Orgill/Singer and Associates  

Type of Business: Insurance and Investments  

Location: Las Vegas  

Years in Nevada: 32

Years with Company: 13  

Biggest business challenge:

Handling the fine balance between technology, the insurance industry and the delivery of quality service to clients.

What do you like best about your job?

 I’ve always appreciated that my job allows me to be innovative when designing insurance programs for clients. I also get a great deal of satisfaction serving as an advocate for the needs and concerns of our clients.

How do you spend your time when you’re not working?

I dedicate a lot of my energy to my family and philanthropic events, but to relieve some frustration, I enjoy looking through the lens of a camera to capture the perfect moment and creating just the right sauce to complement a meal.

What would you like your legacy to be?

That I had a vision, I worked to make it happen, and the results were visible and lasting.

Favorite Business Book:

Nuts!: Southwest Airlines’ Crazy Recipe for Business and Personal Success, by Kevin Freiberg

Best Business Advice:

Properly assess the client’s needs, empower employees to achieve goals and make it happen.

Name: Robert E. Hemsath

Title: President/CEO

Company: Northern Nevada Bank

Type of Business: Community banking

Location: Reno

Years in Nevada:38

Years with Company: 2

Biggest business challenge:

In this era of corporate failures and scandals, gaining customer trust and confidence is a top priority and is something we focus on daily in all our business dealings.

What do you like best about your job?

There are many reasons I enjoy being a community banker, including being involved with community organizations and working with a group of professional bankers. The best part is helping people achieve their goals and dreams by providing the necessary capital.

How do you spend your time when you’re not working?

I spend as much time as possible with my family in various sport and school activities. I like to be outdoors enjoying activities such as boating, camping, fishing and skiing.

What would you like your legacy to be?

 My desire is that through my work, my community activities and my family, the community I live in is a better place, and that the people I associate with are encouraged to attain their dreams.

Favorite Business Book:

Think on These Things, by John C. Maxwell

Best Business Advice:

First, maintain your integrity at any and all costs. Second, do not wait – start to make something good happen today.