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...]
Movers & Shakers: Dr. Eva Littman
Owner Red Rock Fertility Center (8 years in NV) "Think big!” Type of Business: Fertility Center | Hails from: New Bern, North Carolina| 8 years with company in Nevada | Based in: Las Vegas How did you first get into your profession? My dad was a physician and my role model. What is your pet peeve? Slow drivers in the fast lane. What do you want your legacy … [Read more...]
Movers & Shakers: Justin Kalb
President Kalb Industries of Nevada (44 years in Nevada) “Honesty and integrity are everything in this business.” Type of Business: General Contractor | Hails from: Las Vegas, NV | 10 years with company in Nevada | Based in: Las Vegas How did you first get into your profession? It was the family business. The more I tried to push away the more I found myself drawn … [Read more...]
Movers & Shakers: Matt Clafton
VP/General Manager Alston Construction Company, Inc. (17 years in NV) “Life is too short to do something that you don’t like.” Type of Business: General Contractor | Hails from: Spokane, WA | 14 years with company in Nevada | Based in: Las Vegas and Reno How did you first get into your profession? My dad was in the construction industry and I followed in his … [Read more...]
Movers & Shakers: Darren Gillett
President / CEO Gillett Construction LLC (13 years in NV) “Don’t be afraid to be aggressive.” Type of Business: General Contracting | Hails from: Calgary Alberta, Canada | 13 years with company in Nevada | Based in: Henderson How did you first get into your profession? My family has a long history in general contracting, starting with my great grandfather. My … [Read more...]
Movers & Shakers: Simon Keith
Chief Operating Officer Nevada Donor Network (28 years in NV) “True leaders only see green lights.” Type of Business: Organ Procurement Organization | Hails from: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada 4 years with company in Nevada | Based in: Las Vegas How did you first get into your profession? I originally sat on the Board of Directors of the organization and moved … [Read more...]
Movers & Shakers: Michael Silberling
Chief Executive Officer Affinity Gaming (5 years in NV) “Don’t let perfect get in the way of better.” Type of Business: Gaming | Hails from: Palo Alto, California | 2 years with company in Nevada | Based in: Las Vegas How did you first get into your profession? My first elective course in college was probability and gambling which led to an interest in the gaming … [Read more...]
Movers & Shakers: Helen Lidholm
CEO Saint Mary’s Health Network (108 years in NV) “Keep your eyes open for opportunities. Don’t be afraid to try something new.” Type of Business: Healthcare Network | Hails from: Skanor, Sweden | 9 year with company in Nevada | Based in: Reno How did you first get into your profession? I became a registered nurse in Sweden and worked in many different healthcare … [Read more...]
Movers & Shakers: Mike Crowell
President and CEO National Championship Air Races (52 years in NV) “If you can take the emotion out of a decision you can make the right decision.” Type of Business: Special Events | Hails from: Columbus, Georgia | 1 year with company in Nevada | Based in: Reno How did you first get into your profession? My career in the soft drink industry started with a visit to a … [Read more...]
Movers & Shakers: Ryan Stibor
Managing Attorney Davis Stibor “Just dive in, you’ll only learn through doing.” Type of Business: Law Firm | Hails from: Las Vegas | 8 years with company in Nevada | Based in: Las Vegas How did you first get into your profession? I entered my profession at a San Diego law firm practicing real estate syndication. Then, I moved back to Las Vegas to co-develop and … [Read more...]
Taylor Lilley: Michelin Properties
President & CFO Michelin Properties http://michelinproperties.com/ How did you first get into your profession? Michelin Properties is a family business. I’ve been involved in small business and land development from a very young age. My parents taught me everything they know, and now it’s my job to take their legacy to the next level. What business advice would … [Read more...]
Heather Haney-King: Dimension Design
Director of Operations Dimension Design http://www.dimensiondesign.com/ How did you first get into your profession? I earned a degree in Interior Architecture from Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design and invested a lot of time creating workspace for technology companies in Chicago. When the dot com bubble burst I used my CAD skills as an entry point to become a … [Read more...]
Spencer Stewart: WGU Nevada
Chancellor Western Governors University Nevada https://nevada.wgu.edu/ How did you first get into your profession? In my senior year of college, I became involved in the early discussions and work surrounding the creation of Nevada State College. I’ve been hooked by the promise of higher education ever since. What do you want your legacy to be? To leave my … [Read more...]
