Managing Partner Las Vegas & Reno Number of Employees: 22 Years in Nevada: 13 Years with Company: 13 How did you first get into your profession? I was a student advocate in college and I represented students in disciplinary matters. I loved it and decided to go to law school. I saw the growth in Silicon Valley in law school and decided that intellectual … [Read more...] about Michael D. Rounds: Watson Rounds
Executive Profiles
George J. Alexander: Clark County Medical Society
President-Elect and President of Dr. Alexander & Co. Las Vegas Number of Employees: 5 Years in Nevada: 17 Years with Company: 13 How did you first get into medicine? I was first exposed to the specialty in medical school while at Georgetown University, Washington, D.C., and became passionate about it as I progressed through my surgical training. What do you … [Read more...] about George J. Alexander: Clark County Medical Society
B.C. LeDoux: The Glenn Group
President/Creative Director Las Vegas & Reno Number of Employees: 36 Years in Nevada: 42 Years with Company: 11 How did you first get into your profession? When I was going to the journalism school at UNR, I got a copywriting internship with our company and never left. That’s pretty rare for someone from my generation, but I take a lot of pride in having played a … [Read more...] about B.C. LeDoux: The Glenn Group
Thomas R. Sheets: McDonald Carano Wilson LLP
Partner Las Vegas & Reno Number of Employees: 100+ Years in Nevada: 30 Years with Company: 1 How did you first get into your profession? My dad didn’t finish the tenth grade but he recognized the value of a formal education. He encouraged both of his children to take advantage of educational opportunities that weren’t available to him. When I was in high school I … [Read more...] about Thomas R. Sheets: McDonald Carano Wilson LLP
Rob Wigton: Nevada Association of Realtors (NVAR)
CEO Reno, NV Number of Employees: 9 Years in Nevada: 17 Years with Company: 2 How did you first get into your profession? I entered the real estate profession in 1994, after years as a radio and television news reporter and anchor. We moved to the Carson Valley area to raise our children, and I became a successful Realtor, then a co-owner of a leading firm in the … [Read more...] about Rob Wigton: Nevada Association of Realtors (NVAR)
Michelle Sherven: WETLAB: Western Environmental Testing Laboratory
Owner Sparks, NV Number of Employees: 29 Years in Nevada: 9 Years with Company: 9 What do you like most and least about your industry? I love that my industry leaves so much room for growth and opportunity in an environment as diverse as Nevada’s. Our laboratory is in a city environment in Sparks, but we recently opened up a satellite office in Elko, the heart of … [Read more...] about Michelle Sherven: WETLAB: Western Environmental Testing Laboratory
Robert J. Caldwell: Kolesar & Leatham, Chtd.
Attorney & Shareholder Las Vegas Number of Employees: 50 Years in Nevada: 11 Years with Company: 9 What inspired you to get into your industry? I come from a family of business owners and executives. I enjoy working with business professionals to help them achieve their goals, grow their businesses and, when necessary, handle their litigation needs. How do you … [Read more...] about Robert J. Caldwell: Kolesar & Leatham, Chtd.
Sherif W. Abdou, M.D.: Healthcare Partners Medical Group – Nevada
President, Chief Executive Officer Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, Pahrump How did you get into your profession? I always wanted to be a doctor, as a youngster I watched television shows about doctors. I pursued my dream, went to medical school, completed my residency here at University Medical Center School of Medicine in Las Vegas, earned a … [Read more...] about Sherif W. Abdou, M.D.: Healthcare Partners Medical Group – Nevada
Ramesh Srinivasan: Bally Technologies
President and Chief Operating Officer Statewide Number of Employees: 1,270 Years in Nevada: 6 Years with Company: 6 How did you get into your profession? I took up a career in software and technology in December 1987, after more than three years as a general management consultant, because I thought my skills and aptitude suited software programming better. I joined … [Read more...] about Ramesh Srinivasan: Bally Technologies
M. Donald Kowitz: Saint Mary’s Health Plans
President & CEO Reno Number of Employees: 225 Years in Nevada: 18 Years with Company: 14 How did you get into your profession? After graduating from Michigan State, I joined Arthur Andersen as a CPA, performing audits in Detroit and Madrid, Spain. Among my clients was a forerunner in managed care, Independence Health Plan. Eventually, Independence offered me a … [Read more...] about M. Donald Kowitz: Saint Mary’s Health Plans
Amelia R. Hyden: AMC of Southern Nevada
President & CEO Las Vegas Number of Employees: 40+ Years in Nevada: 20+ Years with Company: 2 What business advice would you give someone just starting in your industry? For any new business owner, make sure that you have a love and passion for what you are trying accomplish. What is a little known fact about yourself? I love to write poetry. People … [Read more...] about Amelia R. Hyden: AMC of Southern Nevada
Kimberly Miles: The Payroll Company
President Las Vegas Number of Employees: 14 Years in Nevada: 15 Years with Company: 10 What inspired you to get into your industry? I actually got into the payroll industry when I was selling long distance services toward the beginning of my career. My manager moved to a national payroll services company and I wanted to continue working with him so I went … [Read more...] about Kimberly Miles: The Payroll Company
Russ Romine: Griffin Global Logistics
President Reno Number of Employees: 70 Years in Nevada: 35 Years with Company: 20 What inspired you to get into your industry? In college I developed a strong interest in international trade. I worked for a trucking company loading trucks at night handling international cargo. As I advanced though the company and then graduated, I had the opportunity to go to work … [Read more...] about Russ Romine: Griffin Global Logistics
Michael Skaggs: Nevada Commission on Economic Development
Executive Director Statewide Number of Employees: 29 Years in Nevada: 3 Years with Company: 3 What inspired you to get into your industry? I grew up in rural Texas where communities were literally dying as people moved to the cities for employment. I became interested in how you attract and grow jobs in specific areas of the country and turn these communities … [Read more...] about Michael Skaggs: Nevada Commission on Economic Development
William Nelson: Piercy Bowler Taylor & Kern
Shareholder Las Vegas, NV Number of Employees: 70 Years in Nevada: 22 Years with Company: 17 What inspired you to get into your industry? People don’t usually think of an accountant as a people person, but my ability in this area led me to choose public accounting, believe it or not. As a public accounting firm, we work with a full spectrum of people in many … [Read more...] about William Nelson: Piercy Bowler Taylor & Kern