Name: Todd Nigro
Title: President
Company: Nigro Development LLC
Location: Las Vegas
Years in Nevada: 37
Years with Firm: 14
Type of Business: Real estate development company
Biggest Business Challenge:
The transition plan from our father to my brother and myself for estate and future planning took about three years and was completed in 2000. At that time, we became responsible for the company and its employees. It was a rewarding but challenging time because business ownership is a different mentality from collecting a paycheck and having someone else pay the bills.
If you could start over and choose a different profession, what would it be?
I always thought it might be fun to be a university professor, because certain parts of higher learning have always been fascinating to me – especially sharing information with people and witnessing the human growth experience.
How do you spend your time when you’re not working?
Family is my highest priority. I enjoy travel, have a pilot’s license and love to fly. Exercise is a very big release and a relaxation technique for me.
Little-known fact about yourself:
I played college basketball for the University of Southern California.
Best Business Advice:
Surround yourself with people who share the same values and goals in life – not necessarily just in business. Hire ambitious individuals who have a desire to grow, and empower them to do their jobs and be a part of your company’s success.
Which project are you most proud of, and why?
The Rhodes Ranch Town Center, which we built on Warm Springs and Durango in Las Vegas. This was the first shopping center my brother and I developed after the transition of the business was completed. I’m also president of Habitat for Humanity, which provides homes for families who couldn’t otherwise afford a home, and I have been involved in providing about 20 families with housing.
Name: Lisa Nosz
Title: Partner
Company: The Beckley Group
Location: Las Vegas
Years in Nevada: 33
Years with Firm: 4
Type of Business: Business training and organizational development
Biggest Business Challenge:
My biggest business challenge was helping to grow and develop The Beckley Group from scratch. We created systems and procedures necessary for every area of our business, from finance and organizational development to client relations and personal productivity.
What do you like best about your job?
I have an incredible opportunity to meet new people, learn about their organizations and work with them to solve problems and make their companies better. People spend the single largest amount of time in their life at work – if I can make that time more enjoyable and productive, I feel as if I have done something worthwhile.
How do you spend your time when you’re not working?
I make it a priority to spend as much time as possible with my 11-year-old daughter. I also love spending time with my family and friends. My personal interests include hiking, swimming, scrapbooking and interior decorating.
What would you like your legacy to be?
I would like to know that I made a positive difference in the life of my daughter.
Second would be that I lived my life helping and being there for the people who matter the most to me. Lastly, I would like to be remembered for making a difference in the lives of others through the work we do at The Beckley Group.
Favorite Business Book: Execution by Larry Bossidy and Ram Charan
Best Business Advice:
Treat others as you would like to be treated. I feel this is critical to establishing and maintaining strong business relationships. Second, do it with enthusiasm. It’s contagious and people will remember you.
