President & General Manager North Las Vegas https://www.aliantegaming.com/ What do you want your legacy to be? Children and grandchildren who are honorable and productive members of society; business associates who remember me as a fair and trustworthy gentleman; and friends who cherish the time we spent together. What business advice would you give someone just … [Read more...] about Terrence Downey: Aliante Casino + Hotel + Spa
Executive Profiles
M. Favil West: Foundation Assisting Seniors
President Henderson https://www.foundationassistingseniors.org/ How did you first get into your profession? I co-founded the Foundation Assisting Seniors, a nonprofit organization with the mission of improving the quality of life for the seniors in our community. When you were a kid, what did you want to be? From my earliest days, I am told that all I wanted to be was … [Read more...] about M. Favil West: Foundation Assisting Seniors
Jason Champagne: Trusted Dental Partners
CEO Reno What do you want your legacy to be? I would like my legacy to be that I embedded the right values and advocacy of responsible approach to business throughout our organization and the dental industry. When you were a kid, what did you want to be? Having a dentist for a father, it was always very clear that I had tremendous opportunity to follow in the family … [Read more...] about Jason Champagne: Trusted Dental Partners
Jeff Ehret: The PENTA Building Group
President and CEO Las Vegas https://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...] about Jeff Ehret: The PENTA Building Group
Mark Estee: Reno Provisions
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...] about Mark Estee: Reno Provisions
David Marlon: Solutions Recovery, Inc.
President Las Vegas https://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...] about David Marlon: Solutions Recovery, Inc.
Kevin Ryan: Nevada Humane Society
CEO https://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...] about Kevin Ryan: Nevada Humane Society
Alexandra Lourdes: Managing Partner Unlokt
Co-Founder Managing Partner https://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...] about Alexandra Lourdes: Managing Partner Unlokt
Joseph Miller: Fisher Sand & Gravel Company
Nevada Area Manager Project Manager https://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...] about Joseph Miller: Fisher Sand & Gravel Company
Cecilia Lee: Cecilia Lee, Ltd.
Attorney at Law Cecilia Lee, Ltd. https://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...] about Cecilia Lee: Cecilia Lee, Ltd.
John McClain: The Dog and Pony Show
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...] about John McClain: The Dog and Pony Show
Sherrie Hermann: Cal Pac Painting of Nevada
President Cal Pac Painting of Nevada https://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 … [Read more...] about Sherrie Hermann: Cal Pac Painting of Nevada
Chris Ferrari: Ferrari Public Affairs
President Ferrari Public Affairs https://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...] about Chris Ferrari: Ferrari Public Affairs
Denise A. Bradshaw, Esq.: Bradshaw Law LLC
Owner/Founder Elko https://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...] about Denise A. Bradshaw, Esq.: Bradshaw Law LLC
Jeric Leavitt: Leavitt Insurance Agency
Producer, Co-Owner https://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...] about Jeric Leavitt: Leavitt Insurance Agency