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Mike Del Prado

May 1, 2022 By Nevada Business Magazine Leave a Comment

CEO and Managing DirectorExecutive Option Type of Business: Executive and Technology Consulting ServicesBased In: Las Vegas, NVHails From: California Years Org. has been in Nevada: 06Years with Org. in Nevada: 06Employees with Organization: 22 How did you get into your profession? After ending my tour in the military, I began working in a junior position within the … [Read more...] about Mike Del Prado

Ercan Aydogdu

April 1, 2022 By Nevada Business Magazine Leave a Comment

Executive Director and CEOCoral Academy of Science Las Vegas Type of Business: Education – Public Charter SchoolBased In: Henderson and Las Vegas, NevadaHails From: Turkey Years Org. has been in Nevada: 15 YearsYears with Org. in Nevada: 10 YearsEmployees with Organization: 304 Employees “Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who … [Read more...] about Ercan Aydogdu

Angelina Scarcelli

March 1, 2022 By Nevada Business Magazine Leave a Comment

2022 CALV PresidentCommercial Alliance Las Vegas Type of Business: Organization for commercial real estate professionalsBased In: Las Vegas, NVHails From: Orlando, FL Years Org. has been in Nevada: 75Years with Organization in Nevada: 5Employees with Organization: 2 What has been instrumental to your success? I think it’s important to keep a positive mindset and … [Read more...] about Angelina Scarcelli

Kurt Hoge

February 1, 2022 By Nevada Business Magazine Leave a Comment

PresidentReno Type Type of Business:  Printing, Mailing, Promotional Products and Direct MarketingBased: Reno, NVHails From: Reno, NV Years Co. has been in Nevada: 43Years with Company in Nevada: 27Employees with Company: 14 How did you get into your profession? I started off in my middle-school darkroom and wound up as photography editor of the Nevada … [Read more...] about Kurt Hoge

Holly Silvestri

January 1, 2022 By Nevada Business Magazine Leave a Comment

Principal/Co-OwnerThe Ferraro Group Type of Business: Public Relations and Public AffairsBased In: Las Vegas, NVHails From: San Diego, CA Years Co. has been in Nevada: 18Years with Company in Nevada: 14Employees with Company: 23 What was your first job? In high school, I worked in a sports clothing store and warehouse. I was always climbing high ladders in the back … [Read more...] about Holly Silvestri

Jeff FrameAIA, NCARB

December 1, 2021 By Nevada Business Magazine Leave a Comment

PrincipalFrame Architecture, Inc. Type of Business: Architecture & Interior DesignBased In: Reno, NVHails From: Carson City, NV Years Co. has been in Nevada: 20Years with Company in Nevada: 20Employees with Company: 7 How did you get into your Profession? I always appreciated the effort and thought needed for building design. Architecture was plan A, there … [Read more...] about Jeff Frame

Stephanie Cisneros

November 1, 2021 By Nevada Business Magazine Leave a Comment

Senior Vice PresidentConsumer & Business Banking Market LeaderU.S. Bank Type of Business: Financial InstitutionBased In: Las Vegas, NVHails From:  Abilene, TX Years Co. Has Been in Nevada: 82Months with Company in Nevada: 19Employees with Company: 683 What was you First Job? Sonic Drive-In (Roller Skating Car Hop). Who has been Instrumental to your … [Read more...] about Stephanie Cisneros

Dufresne “Didi” Nicholas

October 1, 2021 By Nevada Business Magazine Leave a Comment

Director/Market Executive, Nevada MarketBank of America Merrill Lynch Type of Business: Financial Services/BankingBased In: Las Vegas, NevadaHails From: Nanuet, NY Years Co. Has Been in Nevada: 120Months with Company in Nevada: 06Employees with Company: 1,800 What was your first job? A financial Advisor for PaineWebber in NYC. As a teenager, my first job was working … [Read more...] about Dufresne “Didi” Nicholas

Keith Earnest

September 1, 2021 By Nevada Business Magazine Leave a Comment

Executive Vice PresidentVan Trust Real Estate Type of Business: DevelopmentBased In: North Las Vegas, NVHails From:  Boulder, Colorado Years Co. has been in Nevada: 06Years with Company: 07Employees with Company: 60 “Your people skills are just as important as academic skills – develop them both.” What was your First Job? I worked as a bus boy at Pedro … [Read more...] about Keith Earnest

David B. Walker

August 3, 2021 By Nevada Business Magazine Leave a Comment

CEONevada Museum of Art Type of Business: Art MuseumBased In: Reno, NevadaHails From: Santa Monica, California Years Co. has been in Nevada: 90Years with Co. in Nevada: 14Employees with Co.: 70+ “Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.” What was your first job? At 14 years old I landed a busboy job at a popular steak and seafood restaurant. This led to eight … [Read more...] about David B. Walker

Rupert Ruiz

July 1, 2021 By Nevada Business Magazine Leave a Comment

Nevada Area PresidentChicanos Por La Causa Nevada (CPLC Nevada) Type of Business: NonprofitBased In: Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Carson City, Minden, RenoHails From: Florence, Arizona Years Company has Been in Nevada: 10+Years with Company in Nevada: 10Employees with Company: 65+ What was your first job?  I collected eggs at a chicken farm.  Who in your … [Read more...] about Rupert Ruiz

Joe “Pedro” Greer, M.D.

June 1, 2021 By Nevada Business Magazine Leave a Comment

Founding DeanRoseman College of Medicine Type of Business: Higher Education – Private, Not for Profit, Graduate Level Health Sciences InstructionBased In: Las Vegas (Summerlin)Hails From: Miami, Florida Years Co. has been in Nevada: 21Year with Company in Nevada: 1Employees with Company: 400+ What was your first job? I was a dishwasher when I was 14. Who in your … [Read more...] about Joe “Pedro” Greer, M.D.

David R. Navarro

May 1, 2021 By Nevada Business Magazine Leave a Comment

SVP / Director of Commercial BankingPacific Premier Bank Type of Business: BankingBased In: Las Vegas, NevadaHails From: Las Vegas, Nevada Years Co. has been in Nevada: 04Years with Company in Nevada: 03Employees with Company: 10 What was your first job? My first job was as a bus boy for a local burger restaurant here in Las Vegas when I was in high school. Who … [Read more...] about David R. Navarro

David Garcia

April 1, 2021 By Nevada Business Magazine Leave a Comment

Executive Director, Head of Nevada J.P. Morgan Private Bank Type of Business: Private Bank Based In: Southern Nevada Hails From: New Orleans, Louisiana Years Co. has been in Nevada: 01 Years with Company in Nevada: 01 Employees with Company: 10 What was your first job? Delivering newspapers with my father. What do you want your legacy to be? A loving husband and … [Read more...] about David Garcia

Rick Neal

March 1, 2021 By Nevada Business Magazine Leave a Comment

President and CEOGoodwill of Southern Nevada Type of Business: Non-profit retail store with career services for job seekersBased In: Southern NevadaHails From: Charlotte, NC Years Co. has been in Nevada: 46Years with Company in Nevada: 02Employees with Company: 785 What do you want your legacy to be? I’d like my legacy to be one of service…to my nation, my community … [Read more...] about Rick Neal

Darrell Plummer

February 1, 2021 By Nevada Business Magazine Leave a Comment

Broker/OwnerSierra Nevada Properties Type of Business: Real Estate Services (Residential, Commercial, Property Management)Based In: Reno, Fernley and FallonHails From: Wurzburg, Germany Years Co. has been in Nevada: 41 YearsYears with Company in Nevada: 25Employees with Company: 7+ What is your hometown? I was born in Wurzburg, Germany in a US Army Hospital. I was … [Read more...] about Darrell Plummer

Brooke Fiumara

January 1, 2021 By Nevada Business Magazine Leave a Comment

Co-Founder & Chief Operating OfficerOPTX Type of Business: Casino Tech StartupBased in: Gardnerville, NVHails from: Texarkana, TX Years Co. has been in Nevada: 1.5Years with Company in Nevada: 1.5Employees with Company: 25+ What was your first job? [I was a] lifeguard at Wet n’ Wild, Las Vegas. What do you want your legacy to be? I want to be remembered as … [Read more...] about Brooke Fiumara

Renee Hanson

December 1, 2020 By Nevada Business Magazine Leave a Comment

CEOVertical Athletics Type of Business: Athletics Accessories ManufacturerBased: Gardenville, NVHails From: Grosse Pointe, MI Years Co. has been in Nevada: 11Years with Company in Nevada: 12Employees with Company: 06 Who in your Life has been Instrumental to your Success? Alissa Nourse has been a mentor for the past seven years and has recently stepped in as our … [Read more...] about Renee Hanson

Christopher Crooks

November 1, 2020 By Nevada Business Magazine Leave a Comment

Senior Managing Director and Market Leader, Las VegasNewmark Type of Business: Commercial Real Estate Brokerage FirmBased In: Las Vegas, NVHails From: East Hardford, CT Years Co. has been in Nevada: 20Years with Company in Nevada: 02Employees with Company: 18k What was your first job? My first job was selling copiers; the position taught me that a strong work ethic … [Read more...] about Christopher Crooks

Dr. Rob Valli

October 1, 2020 By Nevada Business Magazine Leave a Comment

President, Sierra Nevada University Type of Business: EducationBased in: Incline VillageHails From: San Francisco, CA Years Co. has been in Nevada: 50Years with Company in Nevada: >1Employees with Company: 150 What was your first job? I’ve been blessed to have worked every day since age 16, when I was a busboy in my godfather’s restaurant. I was one of the few he … [Read more...] about Dr. Rob Valli

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