Owner SurgiSpa Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery https://www.surgispa.net/ How did you first get into your profession? It was an easy progression to figure out during medical school. I always knew I wanted to be a surgeon, as I have always had strong hand-eye coordination and perceptual skills. Once I embarked on my plastic surgery training, plastic surgery captured my … [Read more...] about Dr. Arthur Cambeiro: SurgiSpa Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery
Executive Profiles
Bryce Clutts: DC Building Group
President DC Building Group https://buildwithdcbg.com/ What do you want your legacy to be? That I loved God, my wife and children before anything else. What is your pet peeve? Lack of accountability. Not doing what you said you were going to do. What is a little known fact about yourself? I am the youngest President of the Las Vegas Chapter of the AGC (Associated … [Read more...] about Bryce Clutts: DC Building Group
Ann Simmons Nicholson: The Simmons Group
Las Vegas President & CEO https://www.simmons-group.com/ How did you first get into your profession? I was working as director of operations for a fast food chain. The position responsibilities were divided up and I was given my choice. I choose HR and training and development. What business advice would you give someone just starting in your industry? Find a way … [Read more...] about Ann Simmons Nicholson: The Simmons Group
Charlie Abowd: Cafe at Adele’s
Carson City Chef & Owner https://www.adelesrestaurantandlounge.com/ How did you get into your profession? [I was] a fourth-generation, born into an immigrant family of farmers, restaurant owners and candy makers that had strong family values that surrounded the celebration of food. It was a natural path. What business advice would you give someone just starting in … [Read more...] about Charlie Abowd: Cafe at Adele’s
Mark Haley: Smart City Networks
President Las Vegas https://www.smartcitynetworks.com/ When you were a kid, what did you want to be? A public accountant. Just kidding! I wanted to be a professional athlete. Baseball, hockey and then soccer. I didn’t quite make it, but I still enjoy the “thrill of victory” in my work life. What business advice would you give someone just starting in your industry? I … [Read more...] about Mark Haley: Smart City Networks
Joseph F. Dutra: Kimmie Candy Company
President & Owner Reno https://www.kimmiecandy.com/ How did you first get into your profession? I was a farmer and a friend who I had helped out financially decided he wanted to pay me back. So his solution was for me to buy a 40 foot container, of candy coated chocolate covered sunflower kernels that he would sell and pay back the money. He could not sell the 40,000 … [Read more...] about Joseph F. Dutra: Kimmie Candy Company
Sam Males: Nevada Small Business Development Center
State Director Reno https://nsbdc.org/ How did you first get into your profession? I was asked by the dean of the college of business at UNR to develop a proposal to the U.S. Small Business Administration to create a Small Business Development Center for Nevada; this was in May, 1985. What is your pet peeve? People who talk too much (and have nothing to say) and … [Read more...] about Sam Males: Nevada Small Business Development Center
Dr. Jason Jaeger: Aliante Integrated Physical Medicine
Administrative Director/Owner Las Vegas https://www.aliantechiropractic.com/ What do you want your legacy to be? I want to see chiropractic and spinal corrective rehabilitation find its place in mainstream health care. What is a little known fact about yourself? My family founded and still owns and runs Yesco. If you could be any fictional character, who would … [Read more...] about Dr. Jason Jaeger: Aliante Integrated Physical Medicine
Eric Speer: Logical Position
General Manager Henderson https://www.logicalposition.com/ How did you first get into your profession? I spent 11 years working in my family’s tree farming business. In 2009, the industry took a hit, so I took an opportunity as a salesperson for an online marketing startup. I was excited to get involved in an emerging industry with a lot of growth potential. When you … [Read more...] about Eric Speer: Logical Position
Leticia Murphy: Murphy Counseling and Associates
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Las Vegas What business advice would you give someone just starting in your industry? Treat your company as a business. You can help others and still get paid. Establish a business budget and a business savings account. What is a little known fact about yourself? At times I can be silly and adventurous. A good example was when my … [Read more...] about Leticia Murphy: Murphy Counseling and Associates
Scott Owen: Reno Green Landscaping
President https://www.renogreen.com/ Reno How did you first get into your profession? My brother, Travis Owen, had a degree in horticulture and I was interested in owning a business with a lot of growth potential. We purchased Reno Green Landscaping in 2004. When you were a kid, what did you want to be? When I was a kid, I wanted to be an airline pilot. I received my … [Read more...] about Scott Owen: Reno Green Landscaping
Katie Coombs: Financial Advisor, LLC
Owner Carson City How did you first get into your profession? I began working at a credit union in college supporting a financial services representative. I was drawn to the process of helping people with all aspects of their financial picture. If you could be any fictional character, who would you be and why? Rocky Balboa. I would want to inspire people the way he … [Read more...] about Katie Coombs: Financial Advisor, LLC
Sam Nicholson: Grand Canyon Development Partners
President https://grandcanyoninc.com/ How did you first get into your profession? I worked as a heavy equipment operator in the summers during high school and college, going into heavy highway construction right out of college, then later into building and construction. What is a little known fact about yourself? I was a commissioned reserve police officer with the … [Read more...] about Sam Nicholson: Grand Canyon Development Partners
Lori Brazfield: Nevada System of Higher Education
Director https://epscorspo.nevada.edu/ https://system.nevada.edu/Nshe/ How did you first get into your profession? Grant administration is one you fall into. I began writing grants for local non-profits to gain awareness and funding for projects; then one thing led to another and I began managing the projects and my career in higher education overseeing the entire grant … [Read more...] about Lori Brazfield: Nevada System of Higher Education
Andy Chapman: Crystal Bay Visitors Bureau
President/CEO Incline Village https://www.gotahoenorth.com/about-tahoe/business-and-community/incline-village-crystal-bay-visitors-bureau How did you first get into your profession? I have worked in the tourism industry in the Lake Tahoe basin for over 22 years for both public and private entities. What do you want your legacy to be? I am a big fan of Lake Tahoe and … [Read more...] about Andy Chapman: Crystal Bay Visitors Bureau