Face to Face

Amy Ayoub President Ayoub and Associates Las Vegas Years in Nevada: 54 Years with Firm: 9 Type of business: Political and non-profit fundraising, business and personal coaching, training. Biggest business challenge: Finding the best staff for my style and for my clients. As we grow, we continue to face the challenge of finding others who fit comfortably. What … [Read more...] about September 2007: Face to Face

Stephanie Sand Partner Stewart, Archibald & Barney, LLP Las Vegas Years in Nevada: 18 Years with Firm: 14 Type of business: Accountants and Consultants Biggest business challenge: Becoming the first female partner at our firm in a very male dominated industry. What do you enjoy most about your job? I love meeting with clients and learning about new … [Read more...] about August 2007: Face to Face

Pete Atkinson President Black Mountain Community Bank Henderson Years in Nevada: 15 Years with Firm: 7 Type of business: Bank Biggest business challenge: Transitioning from 40 years in a loan officer’s frame of mind to an administrative frame of mind which included convincing friends and business associates to invest in a new bank. What do you enjoy most about … [Read more...] about July 2007: Face to Face

Kishan S. Singh Managing Partner AMTI SUNBELT LLP and Acclaim Materials Testing & Inspection LLP Henderson Years in Nevada: 29 Years with Firm: 7 Type of business: Civil Engineering, Surveying, Materials Testing, Inspection and Geotechnical Biggest business challenge: Finding reliable individuals that are dedicated to their professions and have strong work … [Read more...] about June 2007: Face to Face

W. Michael Beardslee President IT Strategies International Las Vegas Years in Nevada: 10 Years with Firm: 10 Type of business: Computer Consulting and Placement Biggest business challenge: Finding clients with computer technology needs for project work, specialized skills requirements, or supplemental personnel so we can place our appropriate talent. What do … [Read more...] about May 2007: Face to Face

David R. Picerne President & CEO Picerne Real Estate Group Las Vegas and Phoenix Years in Nevada: 20 Years with Firm: 28 Type of business: Development, Construction & Management Biggest business challenge: Figuring out how to contain costs in escalating markets, dealing with the highs and lows of a cyclical industry. What do you enjoy most about your … [Read more...] about April 2007: Face to Face

Frank Hamadani Chief Executive Officer Qualitect LLC/Luxe Lofts Las Vegas Years in Nevada: 3 Years with Firm:  Self-employed for over 20 years Type of business: Real Estate Development Biggest business challenge: Finding land in an attractive location at a reasonable price with the appropriate zoning classification is a big business challenge for all … [Read more...] about March 2007: Face to Face

Troy Smith Chief Executive Officer Hometown Health Reno Years in Nevada: 10 Years with Firm: 10 Type of business: Insurance division of Renown Health Biggest business challenge: Creating a positive work environment that enables and empowers team members to do their best every day. What do you enjoy most about your job? Interacting with highly … [Read more...] about February 2007: Face to Face

LaVonne N. Brooks President and CEO HSI (High Sierra Industries) Reno Years in Nevada: 12 Years with Firm: 6 Type of business Northern Nevada’s largest provider of services to people with intellectual and physical disabilities Biggest business challenge Juggling the dual missions of HSI: providing employment, job training and residential supports to people … [Read more...] about January 2007: Face to Face

Mike Kennedy Principal Kennedy Commercial  Las Vegas Years in Nevada: 5 Years with Firm: 5 Type of business: Real estate developer with residential and commercial projects underway in California, Las Vegas, Mesquite, North Las Vegas and Montana. Biggest business challenge: Our biggest challenge is managing the multitude of consultants, municipalities and … [Read more...] about December 2006: Face to Face

Paul Perkins, SIOR, CCIM Senior Vice President, Industrial Properties Alliance Commercial Real Estate Services, LLC Reno Years in Nevada: 28 Years with Firm: Since company was formed in May, 2005 Type of business Commercial real estate brokerage Biggest business challenge Utilizing technology to make me more efficient only seems to bog me down. I spend … [Read more...] about November 2006: Face to Face

Name: Erick C. Sanchez Title: President Company: General Design & Construction Co., Inc. Location of Company: Las Vegas Years in Nevada: 26 / Native Years with Firm: 5 Type of Business: Commercial general contracting, project management, steel supply and fabrication. Biggest business challenge; Expanding and managing growth is always a top … [Read more...] about September 2006: Face to Face

Name: Amy Lessinger Title: Broker/Owner Company: RE/MAX Realty Affiliates Type of Business: Real Estate Firm Location: Reno Years in Nevada: 34 Years with Company: 1 Biggest Business Challenge? It is a constant challenge to deal with real estate agents who do not have the appropriate education and skill set required to navigate a real estate transaction … [Read more...] about August 2006: Face to Face

Name: Wayne Laska Title: Principal Company: StoryBook Homes Type of Business :  Homebuilder Location :  Las Vegas Years in Nevada: 38 Years With Company: 3 Biggest Business Challenge: Keeping up with the dynamic real estate market in Las Vegas; also, finding qualified and motivated employees. What do you like best about your job? Providing homes for … [Read more...] about July 2006: Face to Face

Name: Todd N. Ferguson Title: Managing Shareholder, Reno Office Company: Kafoury, Armstrong & Co. Type of Business : Certified public accountants providing audit and accounting, tax preparation and planning, and consulting services. Location: Reno Years in Nevada: 65 Years with Company: 21   Biggest Business Challenge:   CPA firms … [Read more...] about June 2006: Face to Face