Founder and Chief Medical Officer Epitomedical Private Practice and the Vedius App (13 years in Nevada) Type of Business: Concierge Medical Practice of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine and Medical App | Hails from: Las Vegas, NV | 13 years with company in Nevada | Based in: Las Vegas, NV What do you want your legacy to be? To be remembered as an ethical, courteous and … [Read more...]
Movers & Shakers: Kevin Burke
President & CEO Burke Construction Group Inc. (33 years in Nevada) Type of Business: Commercial General Contracting Firm | Hails from: Mulvane, Kansas | 28 years with company in Nevada | Based in: Las Vegas, NV How did you first get into your profession? Since my father was an engineer, I was inspired to follow in his footsteps, and received a degree in Mechanical … [Read more...]
Movers and Shakers: Jon C. Wolfe
President & CEO House Advantage, LLC (13 years in Nevada) Type of Business: Loyalty Marketing Solutions | Hails from: Southaven, Mississippi | 13 years with company in Nevada | Based in: Las Vegas, NV How did you first get into your profession? My grandfather was a tremendous influence. He invented numerous things as an engineer at IBM. He’s one of the original … [Read more...]
Movers & Shakers: Gloria M. Petroni
President Petroni Law Group (3 years in Nevada) Type of Business: Law Firm | Hails from: Yerington, NV | 3 years with company in Nevada | Based in: Reno, NV How did you first get into your profession? I knew I wanted to practice law but it was not until I graduated from law school that I determined that family law was the practice area I felt most passionate … [Read more...]
Movers & Shakers: Edward A. Vance
Founder and CEO Ev&A Architects (11 years in Nevada) Type of Business: Architecture | Hails from: South Dakota | 11 years with company in Nevada | Based in: Las Vegas, NV How did you first get into your profession? I was born in South Dakota, and raised in Eveleth, Minnesota. I essentially grew up in the Great White North with my brother and two sisters enjoying … [Read more...]
Movers & Shakers: Al Brislain
President and CEO The Food Bank of Northern Nevada (30 years in Nevada) Type of Business: Charity | Hails from: The Dalles, OR | Less than 6 months with company in Nevada | Based in: McCarran, NV How did you first get into your profession? I was an unemployed teacher and started driving a truck for a food bank. I became captivated by the fact that so much food was … [Read more...]
Movers and Shakers: Don Hamrick
General Manager Chapman Las Vegas Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM (31 years in Nevada) Type of Business: Auto Dealership | Hails from: Casablanca, Morocco 13 years with company in Nevada | Based in: Las Vegas How did you first get into your profession? My brother was successful in auto sales and I felt I could be too. I started with Jack Biegger’s Sahara Datsun in 1978. What do … [Read more...]
Movers & Shakers: Dr. Charles Virden
Cosmetic & Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon Renovation (22 years in Nevada) Type of Business: Cosmetic & Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Medical Spa Services, The Skin Clinic | Hails from: Whittier, California | 22 years with company in Nevada | Based in: Reno and Truckee How did you first get into your profession? I became passionate about my field after hearing … [Read more...]
Movers & Shakers: Daniel Campbell
Founder and Principal Structural Engineer Las Vegas Engineers, LLC. (30 years in Nevada) Type of Business: Consulting Structural Engineers | Hails from: Kansas City, Kansas| 30 years with company in Nevada | Based in: Henderson How did you first get into your profession? My cousin Richard Campbell, who studied architecture at Kansas State University, recommended … [Read more...]
Movers & Shakers: Troy Means
Co-Owner HomeCrafters Reno (20 years in Nevada) Type of Business: Home Builder | Hails from: Reno, Nevada | 20 years with company in Nevada | Based in: Reno How did you first get into your profession? Construction, engineering and architecture have been in my family for the last three generations, and I ultimately ended up pursuing that passion too. What do you … [Read more...]
Movers & Shakers: Mark Hawkins
Managing Partner of the Las Vegas Office Fennemore Craig (11 years in Nevada) Type of Business: Law Firm | Hails from: Orem, Utah | 10 years with company in Nevada | Based in: Las Vegas How did you first get into your profession? My father and grandfather were tax accountants and I was always fascinated by the critical thinking aspect associated with their careers. … [Read more...]
Movers & Shakers: Dan Stewart
Vice President of Development Gardner Company (1 year with company in Nevada) Type of Business: Full Service Real Estate Development Company | Hails from: Henderson, Nevada | 1 year with company in Nevada | Based in: Henderson How did you first get into your profession? I earned my bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Brigham Young University and then continued … [Read more...]
Movers & Shakers: Terry Kennedy
President & CEO Appreciation Financial (8 years in NV) Type of Business: Insurance and Financial Services | Hails from: Phoenix, Arizona 8 years with company in Nevada | Based in: Las Vegas How did you first get into your profession? An agent met with me to go over my own financial goals and retirement savings. I realized that what he was doing was so important and … [Read more...]
Movers and Shakers: Mike Pansky
Founder & CEO InterKn (1 year in NV) Type of Business: Software as a Service (SaaS) | Hails from: Reno, Nevada | 1 year with company in Nevada | Based in: Reno How did you first get into your profession? [I was] recruited to work for Sierra Nevada Corporation, and inspired by the innovation of small businesses and incorporating my passion for mergers and … [Read more...]
Movers and Shakers: Virginia Toalepai
President & CEO World Wide Safety (4 years in NV) Type of Business: Safety Consultants | Hails from: Apia, Samoa | 4 years with company in Nevada | Based in: Las Vegas How did you first get into your profession? I was introduced to the safety industry by my ex-husband. What is your pet peeve? People who tell me that something is impossible or it cannot be … [Read more...]
Movers and Shakers: Matt Kershaw
President & CEO Clark County Credit Union (65 years in NV) Type of Business: Credit Union | Hails from: Sandy, Utah | 11 years with company in Nevada | Based in: Las Vegas How did you first get into your profession? My friend’s dad worked at a bank and helped me find a job when I was going to college. What is your pet peeve? The gobbling up of successful … [Read more...]
Movers & Shakers: Chris Flocchini
President & CEO Sierra Meat & Seafood (68 years in NV) Type of Business: Meat and Seafood Manufacturer and Distributor | Hails from: Los Gatos, California | 16 years with company in Nevada | Based in: Reno How did you first get into your profession? After college I decided not to get into the meat and seafood business with my family; I went into the real … [Read more...]
Movers & Shakers: René Cantú Jr. Ph.D.
Executive Director Jobs for Nevada’s Graduates (JAG Nevada) (3 years in NV) Type of Business: Non Profit | Hails from: Laredo, Texas | 3 years with company in Nevada | Based in: Las Vegas How did you first get into your profession? During an internship with The College Board, I became interested in connecting high school students, especially those who face the most … [Read more...]
Movers & Shakers: John Dougherty
Dean – College of Osteopathic Medicine Touro University Nevada (12 years in NV) Type of Business: Higher Education, Health Care | Hails from: Joplin, Missouri | Based in: Henderson What is the best moment of your career? Best and worst on the same day. Watching physicians I trained as medical students and then residents and knew from the time they were in junior high, … [Read more...]
Movers & Shakers: Michael W. Buis
CEO Pacific States Communications (30 years in NV) "Do what is right." Type of Business: Telecommunication Sales and Service | Hails from: Plainfield, Indiana | 26 years with company in Nevada | Based in: Reno How did you first get into your profession? After graduating from Purdue with my Masters in Engineering, I went west to Las Vegas. I practiced engineering … [Read more...]
