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...]
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...]
