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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

Rob Jensen

September 1, 2020 By Nevada Business Magazine Leave a Comment

Founder, Rob Jensen Company Type of Business: Residential real estate firm specializing in luxury, guard-gated communities.Based: Las Vegas, NVHails from: Eugene, Oregon Years Co. has been in Nevada: 7Years with Company in Nevada: 7Employees with Company: 10 What was your first job? I had a paper route when I was 12 years old, but my first official job was scooping … [Read more...] about Rob Jensen

Daniel Mathis

August 1, 2020 By Nevada Business Magazine Leave a Comment

CEO, PureCare Living Type of Business: Post-Acute Healthcare Management and Development CompanyBased: Las Vegas, NVHails from: Shreveport, Louisiana Years Co. has been in Nevada: 3Years with Company in Nevada: 3Employees with Company: 50 What was your first job? I delivered TV’s for a local repair shop – Broadmoor TV, 1980. My first job in healthcare was as a brace … [Read more...] about Daniel Mathis

Rob L. Smith

July 1, 2020 By Nevada Business Magazine Leave a Comment

President, Montane Building Group, Inc. Type of Business: Construction ContractorBased: Reno, NVHails from: Simi Valley, CA Years Co. has been in Nevada: 8Years with Company in Nevada: 8Employees with Company: 13 What career advice would you give to your teenage self? I would tell myself, “Do not be afraid of stepping off the trail; you will find your way.” I would … [Read more...] about Rob L. Smith

Mike Campion

June 1, 2020 By Nevada Business Magazine Leave a Comment

Director of Branches, SCE Federal Credit Union Type of Business: Financial Services/BankingBased: Southern NevadaHails from: Houston, TX Years Co. has been in Nevada: 8Years with Company in Nevada: 5Employees with Company: 20 What was your first job? I did paper delivery for the Houston Post (a newspaper) and then worked at a hot dog shop through high school. … [Read more...] about Mike Campion

George Garcia

May 1, 2020 By Nevada Business Magazine Leave a Comment

Founder, GC Garcia, Inc. Type of Business: Planning & Development ServicesBased: Henderson, NVHails from: Chicago, IL Years Co. has been in Nevada: 25Years with Company in Nevada: 25Employees with Company: 7 What was your first job? Washing dishes in an all-you-can-eat restaurant. What career advice would you give to your teenage self? Find what … [Read more...] about George Garcia

Paul Stowell

April 1, 2020 By Nevada Business Mag Leave a Comment

Nevada Regional Executive, City National Bank Type of Business: Banking and FinanceBased: Las Vegas, NVHails from: Livermore, CA Years Co. has been in Nevada: 13Years with Company in Nevada: 20Employees (locally) with Company: 55 “Be the change you want to see in the world.” What was your first job? I worked on a dairy farm at age 13. Who in your life has … [Read more...] about Paul Stowell

Philippe Ziade

March 1, 2020 By Nevada Business Mag Leave a Comment

Founder and Chairman of the Board, Growth Holdings Type of Business: Real Estate, Development, Technology, Hospitality, Construction, Architecture, InvestmentBased: Las Vegas, NVHails from: Lebanon Years Company Has Been in Nevada: 22Years with Company in Nevada: 22Employees with Company: 150 “Connecting Minds and Creating the Future” What was your first job? I … [Read more...] about Philippe Ziade

Brad Bottoset

February 1, 2020 By Nevada Business Magazine Leave a Comment

Owner/Broker, The Liberty Group of Nevada, LLC Type of Business: Business BrokersBased In: Reno, NevadaHails From:  Windsor, Ontario Canada Years Company Has Been in Nevada: 15Years with Company in Nevada: 15Employees with Company: 6 What was your first job? At 14 years of age I worked as a fish fryer at Arthur Treacher’s Fish & Chips. I was lucky enough to have … [Read more...] about Brad Bottoset

Mike Altimus

January 1, 2020 By Nevada Business Magazine Leave a Comment

Vice President, Peterbilt Truck Parts & EquipmentGeneral Manager, Silver State InternationalType of Business:  Full Service Heavy Duty Truck Dealerships Based In: Sparks, NVHails From: Reno, NV Years Company Has Been in Nevada: 76Years with Company in Nevada: 26Employees with Company: 135 What was your first job? I worked a paper route at 7 years old. At the age … [Read more...] about Mike Altimus

Arnold Stalk, PhD

December 1, 2019 By Nevada Business Magazine Leave a Comment

Founder, Veterans Village Las Vegas Type of Business: Housing and supportive services for United States Veterans Based In: Downtown Las VegasHails From: Santa Monica, CA Years Company Has Been in Nevada: 8Years with Company in Nevada: 8Employees with Company: 30 What was your first job? Working for my dad in a paint store in California. Who in your life … [Read more...] about Arnold Stalk, PhD

Shane Jasmine Young

November 1, 2019 By Nevada Business Magazine Leave a Comment

Founder and Counselor at Law, Young Law GroupType of Business: Law FirmBased In: Las Vegas, NVHails From: New York, NY Years Company Has Been in Nevada: 2Years with Company in Nevada: 2Employees with Company: 7 What was your first job? Working in the Automation Services Department at Pepperdine University. Who in your life has been instrumental to your success? … [Read more...] about Shane Jasmine Young

Ken Blankenhorn

October 1, 2019 By Nevada Business Magazine Leave a Comment

President & CEO, Desiccare Inc. Type of Business: Atmospheric ControlBased In: Las Vegas, NVHails From: Cressona, PA Years Company Has Been in Nevada: 6Years with Company in Nevada: 6Employees with Company: 462 What was your first job? [I was a] fork truck driver/lumberyard. What do you want your legacy to be? [That I] developed a unique teamwork … [Read more...] about Ken Blankenhorn

Terrence Thornton

September 1, 2019 By Nevada Business Magazine Leave a Comment

Executive Director, Special Olympics NevadaType of Business: Non-ProfitBased: StatewideHails From: Las Vegas Years Co. has been in Nevada: 18Months with Company in Nevada: 5Employees with Company: 5 What Was Your First Job? [I was a] stock clerk for a 7-11 store in North Las Vegas (Lake Mead & Las Vegas Blvd.). What do you want your legacy to … [Read more...] about Terrence Thornton

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