Managing Partner, Providence Commercial https://www.providencecommercial.com/ President, NAIOP Southern Nevada https://naiopnv.org/ How did you first get into your profession? I started in commercial real estate appraisal in the family business, then migrated into other aspects of commercial real estate. If you had to choose another profession, what would it be? I … [Read more...] about Mike Montandon: Providence Commercial
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Luiz Oliveira: Sambalatte
Owner Las Vegas https://sambalatte.com/ How did you first get into your profession? After I graduated from the university in Brazil, I developed a passion for hospitality because I could have a career working and traveling around the world, learn about new cultures and meet new people. After being laid off from my job, I realized that it was the time to pursue a dream … [Read more...] about Luiz Oliveira: Sambalatte
Eric Dobberstein: Hamrick, Evans & Dobberstein
Nevada Managing Partner Las Vegas https://www.hamricklaw.com/ How did you first get into your profession? I have always had an interest in the law and individual rights. After I got to experience the thrill of doing trial work, I was hooked. If you had to choose another profession, what would it be? Why? It would be as a novelist. I would get to use my imagination … [Read more...] about Eric Dobberstein: Hamrick, Evans & Dobberstein
Karen Dallett: Friends of Black Rock – High Rock
Executive Director Gerlach https://blackrockdesert.org/ How did you first get into your profession? Conservation, wildlife, habitats, water, air and landscape quality have been the backdrop of my work throughout my lifetime. These are now front burner issues; the knob is on high. If you could stop time, what’s the one moment you’d want to relive over and over … [Read more...] about Karen Dallett: Friends of Black Rock – High Rock
Kevin Sullivan: Mutual of Omaha Bank
Reno Market President Reno https://www.mutualofomahabank.com/ How did you first get into your profession? Out of college, I was accepted into a Management Candidate program with First Interstate Bank. What do you like most about your industry? I enjoy the interaction and relationships with clients – helping them with their financial needs. It’s rewarding to see … [Read more...] about Kevin Sullivan: Mutual of Omaha Bank
Miriano Ravazzolo: MB America, Inc.
CEO Reno https://www.mbamerica.com/eng/ How did you first get into wholesale distribution of construction machinery? I started in corporate Europe where I gained extensive experience during that time. I moved to Nevada in 2002, as the CEO of a multi-national company, after that I worked as a consultant for several years and then in 2010, I became CEO of MB America, … [Read more...] about Miriano Ravazzolo: MB America, Inc.
Travis Crowder: Boys & Girls Clubs of Mason Valley
Chief Professional Officer Yerington https://www.bgcmasonvalley.org/ How did you first get into your profession? I started working for Boys & Girls Club in Carson City when I was 20 years old as an Athletic Director. It was full-time work and it was working with kids which was a perfect storm! What other types of work do you enjoy? I host a daily radio morning … [Read more...] about Travis Crowder: Boys & Girls Clubs of Mason Valley
Shelley Berkley: Touro University Nevada Touro Western Division
CEO & Senior Provost Las Vegas https://tun.touro.edu/ What do you like about your industry? I am excited to lead an institution that is educating Nevada’s future healthcare and educational professionals. Touro is the state’s best kept secret and I am working to change that. What was the toughest lesson you’ve learned in your career? The best lesson I’ve learned … [Read more...] about Shelley Berkley: Touro University Nevada Touro Western Division
Steve Wolstenholme: Grand Sierra Resort, Meruelo Group
Chief Operating Officer Reno https://www.grandsierraresort.com/ https://meruelogroup.com/ How did you first get into your profession? In the early 1980s, I was working in the civil engineering industry when I started to yearn for more excitement and challenge in my life. When I made the career change, my father laughed and my mother cried. What business advice would … [Read more...] about Steve Wolstenholme: Grand Sierra Resort, Meruelo Group
D. Gary Longaker: Nevada Rural Housing Authority
Executive Director Carson City https://www.nvrural.org/ How did you first get into your profession? While attending college in 1973, I joined a National Guard unit. My Battalion Commander liked my organizational skills and hired me to work for a newly formed state housing financing agency in Oklahoma. What was the toughest lesson you’ve learned in your career? If … [Read more...] about D. Gary Longaker: Nevada Rural Housing Authority
Jesse Welsh: Innovative Learning Environments
Academic Manager Las Vegas How did you first get into your profession? I realized during high school that I had an aptitude for helping my classmates in mathematics. I decided to become a teacher and make it my career. What business advice would you give someone just starting in your industry? Know that education is all about the intrinsic rewards that come with being … [Read more...] about Jesse Welsh: Innovative Learning Environments
Tina Perchetti: LP Insurance Services, Inc.
Northeastern Nevada Division Leader Elko https://www.lpins.net/ How did you first get into your profession? I was a commercial bank executive and was actually soliciting LP when the tables turned and I found myself joining their team instead. What do you like most about your industry? I like that our business is relationship-based (my clients become a part of my … [Read more...] about Tina Perchetti: LP Insurance Services, Inc.
Darcy K. Neighbors: CIM Marketing Partners
Founder/CEO Las Vegas https://www.cimmp.com/ How did you first get into your profession? I started my first business in retail at the age of 24. It was during this season that I learned I had a true passion for marketing. After selling this business, I focused on finishing my degree in business with an emphasis in marketing at UNLV. Right after graduation, I landed a … [Read more...] about Darcy K. Neighbors: CIM Marketing Partners
Ann Santiago: TMC Financing
Senior Vice President Las Vegas https://www.tmcfinancing.com/ What do you like most about your industry? I like that my industry helps a lot of small businesses realize their ultimate dream of owning their own building and expanding. What do you like least about your industry? I don’t like the misconceptions about working with the government and Small Business … [Read more...] about Ann Santiago: TMC Financing
William R. Shranko: Yellow-Checker-Star Cab Co.
Chief Operating Office Las Vegas https://www.ycstrans.com/ What do you like most and least about your industry? Directing a work force of nearly two thousand employees from over 65 different countries. The least is overwhelmingly unfair news coverage. What would you want your legacy to future generations to be? That I trained and taught hundreds of employees how to … [Read more...] about William R. Shranko: Yellow-Checker-Star Cab Co.