Face to Face - August 2002

Face to Face

Name: Al Barber

Title: President  

Company: TBL Construction  

Type of Business:

General contractor. Also president of the National Association of Minority Contractors, an advocacy group for minority-owned construction-related businesses.  

Location: Las Vegas  

Years in Nevada: 5  

Years with Company: 13  

Biggest Business Challenge My biggest challenge has been balancing the demands of running a business, while finding enough time for my family life.

I enjoy meeting the challenges of the fast-growing construction industry and also providing jobs for the community in which I live.

I watch all kinds of sports on television. I also enjoy walking and reading.

That I was able to further the goals of minority business in the area of diversity and make sure I took total advantage of every opportunity given to me.

Be totally committed to your business and stay focused on your goals.

Name: Brian R. Gordon, CPA  

Title: Partner  

Company:  Gordon & Aguero, Business Consultants & CPAs  

Type of Business:  

Certified public accounting firm providing accounting, taxation and assurance-related services  

Location: Las Vegas  

Years in Nevada: 28  

Years with Company:  2 (since inception)  

Biggest Business Challenge:

Transitioning from an international Big Five accounting firm with brand name recognition to developing a local business enterprise catering to a different market and customer base.

The best benefit of establishing my own firm and being positioned at the top is the flexibility of selecting the types of clients (both companies and individuals) that meet my professional objectives, which allows me to witness, first-hand, the successes achieved for my clients.

While not working, I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling and participating in the occasional round of golf.

I would like to be known best for my well-roundedness and ability to achieve professional success for my firm, success for the clients I serve and success in my personal and family life.

When faced with a do-or-die situation in business, always take the risk to achieve your dreams and goals.