The Decision Maker's Magazine
President and CEO Las Vegas http://www.pentabldggroup.com/ How did you first get into your profession? My father was a commercial contractor. He started bringing me to work on Saturdays when I was 5 years old. He let me ride to the jobs with his laborer foreman in a dump truck. I haven’t looked back since then. If you had to choose another profession, what would it … [Read more...]
Owner/Chef Reno https://www.facebook.com/RenoProvisions When you were a kid, what did you want to be? I wanted to be a football player, then realized coaching was more in the cards. Then I wanted to be a drill sergeant in the Marines. But, that would require me to join the Marines and, back then, I was not the most dedicated person. This one is odd, I also wanted to be a … [Read more...]
President Las Vegas http://www.solutions-recovery.com/ How did you first get into your profession? After years of working at Health Plan of Nevada, I saw a need in my community for addiction recovery sources and knew that my calling was to help people struggling with substance abuse and addiction. What do you want your legacy to be? Substance abuse is the biggest … [Read more...]
CEO http://www.nevadahumanesociety.org/ What do you want your legacy to be? I hope I can help the organization grow and help Nevada become a no-kill state. It is absolutely possible. What business advice would you give someone just starting in your industry? A non-profit is a business, make no bones about it. Everything you do and everything you endeavor to do is on … [Read more...]
Co-Founder Managing Partner http://unlokt.com/ How did you first get into your profession? I grew up in a family of entrepreneurs, so that was unquestionably a strong influence on how I thought about business. What business advice would you give someone just starting in your industry? The people you work with become your family. Don’t settle for just anyone and … [Read more...]
Nevada Area Manager Project Manager http://www.fisherind.com/ What do you wish you would have learned at the beginning of your career? To believe in myself more than I believed in anyone else. What business advice would you give someone just starting in your industry? Listen, learn and work your butt off. No one can teach you like you can teach yourself. It is … [Read more...]
Attorney at Law Cecilia Lee, Ltd. http://www.cecilialee.net/ How did you first get into your profession? I began working as a paralegal in a law firm after I finished graduate school. I really enjoyed the work and decided to go to law school. What do you want your legacy to be? A career of helping people and businesses solve their problems. What business advice … [Read more...]
Owner The Dog and Pony Show How did you first get into your profession? I started as a runner at an advertising agency, discovered the recording studios responsible for creating radio and tv spots and bothered them until they gave me a job sweeping up. What business advice would you give someone just starting in your industry? Try to find someone who is experienced to … [Read more...]
President Cal Pac Painting of Nevada http://www.calpac.us/ How did you first get into your profession? I was working at Nabors Cadillac in Costa Mesa, California and a friend told me Cal Pac was hiring. I joined the company in 1984 as a secretary. What business advice would you give someone just starting in your industry? It is a lot easier today for a woman to get … [Read more...]
President Ferrari Public Affairs http://ferraripa.com/ How did you first get into your profession? A fraternity brother of mine helped me secure an internship in the 1995 Legislative Session, and I graduated from the University of Nevada in December of 1996. I then got a job as a junior legislative analyst for a full-time gig in the 1997 Legislative Session. From there, … [Read more...]
Owner/Founder Elko http://bradshawlawnv.com/ How did you first get into your profession? After taking some paralegal courses right out of high school, I got a job as a legal receptionist in Reno. In pursuit of my dream, I attended Great Basin College at night, while working three jobs. After 8 years, I finally earned a four year BAS degree and was able to attend law … [Read more...]
Producer, Co-Owner http://www.leavitt.com/ How did you first get into your profession? Ours is a family business started in the 1950’s that now has 120+ offices in 17 states. In college, I set out on another direction but found my way back and am glad that I did. What do you like most and least about your industry? I enjoy the relationships with others and working … [Read more...]
President and CEO Reno http://uwnns.org/ How did you first get into your profession? I was a United Way donor in the workplace. Later, I became an intern while working on my Masters Degree in Social Work at the University of Nevada, Reno. What is a little known fact about yourself? I’ve taken up the hobby of fly fishing. I realize that I’m not going to be a … [Read more...]
Partner Las Vegas http://www.rrsc-law.com How did you first get into your profession? I was an accounting major at Notre Dame and, during a summer working at one of the big accounting firms, I decided to attend law school to learn more about, and focus on, tax planning and structuring and business/corporate law. If you had to choose another profession, what would it … [Read more...]
CEO Las Vegas http://buildwithdcbg.com/ How did you first get into your profession? I graduated from college and then went to work for a man named Doug Carson who spent many years mentoring and teaching me the importance of giving back to our community. What is your pet peeve? Complacency. Seeing someone with talent, but unwilling to use it and share their gifts … [Read more...]
President and CEO Reno http://fbnn.org/ How did you first get into your profession? When I moved to Nevada in 1987, I had the amazing opportunity to marry my employment with something of deep interest to me - working to end hunger as a volunteer - by coming to work at the Food Bank. It has been an amazing and wonderful life. What do you wish you would have learned at … [Read more...]
Chief Executive Officer Elko http://www.amengineering.org/ When you were a kid, what did you want to be? I always wanted to build something. Ever since my mother purchased my first Erector Set with the battery operated drill, I’ve been hooked on how things work and come together. What business advice would you give someone just starting in your industry? Being a young … [Read more...]
Executive Director Las Vegas http://www.ecflv.org/ What is your pet peeve? Negativity! A positive attitude improves motivation in yourself and those around you. A positive attitude can make an amazing difference in the world. What is a little known fact about yourself? I was terrified of public speaking so I entered a pageant to conquer my fears and ended up becoming … [Read more...]
CEO Reno Bristlecone Holdings What do you like most and least about your industry? I enjoy the finance industry due to its diversity. Since finance spans across all industries this allows you to work with and learn about a broad range of businesses. The downside is that financing products and services tend to be looked upon negatively by most people even though they are … [Read more...]
Director Elko http://museumelko.org/ How did you first get into your profession? I was on the museum board of directors. I became the interim director until we could find a real one. That was 13 years ago and I’m still here. What is your pet peeve? People who hold grudges. Get mad and get over it. When you were a kid, what did you want to be? I was raised on a … [Read more...]