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.
Executive Profiles
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.
Garrett Sutton: Corporate Direct, Inc. and Sutton Law Center, P.C.
President Reno & Minden https://www.corporatedirect.com/ https://www.sutlaw.com/ How did you first get into your profession? I enjoyed learning about corporate law as a law student at Hastings College of the Law. After graduating I entered that field of practice. If you could take back one sentence you’ve ever spoken, what would it be? In second grade I made a … [Read more...] about Garrett Sutton: Corporate Direct, Inc. and Sutton Law Center, P.C.
Jed Brookes Spendlove: PrimeLending
Branch Manager Reno https://www2.primelending.com/ How did you first get into your profession? I was working as a business consultant and a national title company hired me to jumpstart their company. What do you like most about your industry? I enjoy helping people make smart choices about home buying. What business advice would you give someone just starting in … [Read more...] about Jed Brookes Spendlove: PrimeLending
Promilla Mohan: Davidson’s Organic Teas
Director Sparks https://www.davidsonstea.com/ How did you first get into your profession? My grandfather started the organic tea movement in the 1920’s followed by my dad. We were all raised in the tea farms in Darjeeling and tea was an integral part of our lifestyle. We started tea parties at the age of 2 and would pick our very own fresh tea leaves from the farm and … [Read more...] about Promilla Mohan: Davidson’s Organic Teas
Ann Louhela: Western Nevada College
Project Director Fallon https://www.wnc.edu/ How did you first get into your profession? I work for Western Nevada College on a grant-funded program to diversify, expand and increase recognition for the contributions of Nevada agriculture. I am an event manager by trade and first started working with farmers 10 years ago when I was an event manager for the City of … [Read more...] about Ann Louhela: Western Nevada College
Bryce Kunimoto: Holland & Hart, LLP
Litigation Partner and Diversity Committee Chair Las Vegas https://www.hollandhart.com/ How did you first get into your profession? I was inspired to enter the legal field after hearing stories from my American born-grandparents, both U.S. Citizens, who were interned during World War II at a Japanese internment camp in Idaho. I was optimistic that if one day I became a … [Read more...] about Bryce Kunimoto: Holland & Hart, LLP
Heidi Parker, MA: Immunize Nevada
Executive Director Reno https://www.immunizenevada.org/ How did you first get into your profession? I completed a graduate internship at a residential shelter for domestic violence victims and their children. While many of the women struggled with leaving their abusers, many also succeeded and went on to live safe and fulfilling lives. I connected with being able to … [Read more...] about Heidi Parker, MA: Immunize Nevada
Marek Biernacinski: Edited by a Pro, LLC
CEO Las Vegas https://www.editedbyapro.com/ How did you first get into your profession? I’m a journalist by trade, with the curiosity to match. Language, both spoken and written, is one of mankind’s greatest achievements. It allows the transfer of thought across space and time, and ensuring its clarity as it’s communicated is vital to the progression of mankind. That’s … [Read more...] about Marek Biernacinski: Edited by a Pro, LLC
Jack Luna: Tronox LLC
Production Manager Henderson https://www.tronox.com/ How did you first get into your profession? My best subjects in high school were math and science, which led me to pursue an engineering degree. Once I started college, I decided on chemical engineering, as I had a scholarship with that department. I liked it enough to go on to earn a master’s degree. What business … [Read more...] about Jack Luna: Tronox LLC
Mike Hix: First Independent Bank
Senior Vice President Reno, Sparks, Carson City & Fallon https://www.firstindependentnv.com/ How did you first get into your profession? I actually started out in banking over 32 years ago as a collector, which included sometimes having to repossess cars. It helped to teach me how to deal with folks in very difficult situations and gave me an excellent behind the … [Read more...] about Mike Hix: First Independent Bank
Thomas J. Powell: NorthMarq Capital
Managing Director/Structured Finance Las Vegas https://www.northmarq.com/ How did you first get into your profession? I began my career with Wells Fargo Bank when I was recruited in 1988 for a management position in business banking for the Silicon Valley market. I was instrumental in the development and initial application of Wells Fargo’s officer sales training … [Read more...] about Thomas J. Powell: NorthMarq Capital
Wayne Tew: Clark County Credit Union
President/CEO Clark County https://www.ccculv.org/ How did you first get into your profession? When I left public accounting, I was working as a controller for a small data processing firm when a credit union CEO approached me and asked if I would come and work for him as vice president and controller. I accepted his offer and have been in credit unions ever … [Read more...] about Wayne Tew: Clark County Credit Union