President and CEO Reno https://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...] about Karen Barsell: United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra
Executive Profiles
Krisanne Cunningham: Rice Reuther Sullivan & Carroll, LLP
Partner Las Vegas https://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...] about Krisanne Cunningham: Rice Reuther Sullivan & Carroll, LLP
Shawn Danoski: DC Building Group
CEO Las Vegas https://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...] about Shawn Danoski: DC Building Group
Cherie Jamason: Food Bank of Northern Nevada
President and CEO Reno https://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...] about Cherie Jamason: Food Bank of Northern Nevada
Aaron Martinez: A.M. Engineering
Chief Executive Officer Elko https://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 … [Read more...] about Aaron Martinez: A.M. Engineering
Melissa Jeanne Arias: Epicurean Charitable Foundation
Executive Director Las Vegas https://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...] about Melissa Jeanne Arias: Epicurean Charitable Foundation
Dusty Wunderlich: Bristlecone Holdings
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...] about Dusty Wunderlich: Bristlecone Holdings
Claudia Wines: Northeastern Nevada Museum
Director Elko https://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...] about Claudia Wines: Northeastern Nevada Museum
Jeffrey F. Barr, Esq.: Ashcraft & Barr | LLP
Partner Las Vegas https://ashcraftbarr.com/ If you could be remembered for one thing, what would it be? I would like to be remembered as a gregarious and caring husband, father and lawyer who served his family, friends and community with enthusiasm and joy. What business advice would you give someone just starting in your industry? Be humble. Be inquisitive. Jump … [Read more...] about Jeffrey F. Barr, Esq.: Ashcraft & Barr | LLP
John Dolores, PhD: Center for Hope of the Sierras
Executive Director Reno centerforhopeofthesierras.crchealth.com How did you first get into your profession? I am a clinical psychologist by training and, although I enjoyed practicing, I wanted to impact care on a systemic level. Thus, I decided to go into healthcare administration. If you had to choose another profession, what would it be? I have always enjoyed … [Read more...] about John Dolores, PhD: Center for Hope of the Sierras
James G. Parrish (Jim): Humboldt General Hospital
Chief Executive Officer Winnemucca https://www.hghospital.ws/ How did you first get into your profession? I started at 19 as a part-time janitor with a hospital in Washington State. What do you like most and least about your industry? What I like most about our industry is that we have the opportunity to truly impact our patient’s quality of life. What I like least … [Read more...] about James G. Parrish (Jim): Humboldt General Hospital
Michael Cunningham: Bank of Nevada
Executive Vice President, Regional President Las Vegas https://www.bankofnevada.com/ How did you first get into your profession? After graduating from college with a degree in accounting, I was accepted into the management training program at First Interstate Bank. If you could be remembered for one thing, what would it be? Knowing that I made a positive difference … [Read more...] about Michael Cunningham: Bank of Nevada
Tammy Dermody: Walton’s Funerals & Cremations
President Reno https://www.waltonsfuneralhomes.com/ How did you first get into your profession? It is a family business that I worked in over the summers since I was 16 years old. I have always been close to my father and wanted to follow in his footsteps, as he is so compassionate and kind. If you had to choose another profession, what would it be? Executive Director … [Read more...] about Tammy Dermody: Walton’s Funerals & Cremations
Jennifer Joy: Joy Solutions, LLC
Virtual Bookkeeper Las Vegas https://www.joysolutionsllc.com/ How did you first get into your profession? After working in healthcare finance, real estate and retail, I relocated to Vegas to work on-site at UC San Diego- Nevada Cancer Institute, as a business change consultant and managed their finance department out of bankruptcy. Over the course of a year, I designed … [Read more...] about Jennifer Joy: Joy Solutions, LLC
Tim Larkin: Target Focus Training
Founder/President Las Vegas https://www.targetfocustraining.com/ How did you first get into your profession? My grandfather introduced me to boxing when I was four years old and I’ve been fascinated with the subject of self-defense ever since. If you could be remembered for one thing, what would it be? Providing clear instruction on when and, more importantly, when … [Read more...] about Tim Larkin: Target Focus Training