The Nevada State Contractors Board announced the hiring of Sam Palmer as deputy executive officer. Palmer is second in command to executive officer Margi Grein, overseeing all aspects of the board’s operations. He is a registered professional engineer with more than 35 years in the building and construction industry in Nevada. Most recently, he was assistant director of the Clark County Building Department.
Marcie Smedley, executive director of Henderson Libraries, is serving her term as president of the Nevada Library Association. Elected in late 2020, Smedley served as president-elect in 2021 before taking the helm of the state association that serves to advocate for libraries throughout Nevada.
Workforce Connections announced the addition Darlene Navarro and Hugh Anderson to its board. Navarro is human resources director for Vegas Golden Knights Linemate Relations and Anderson is managing director and partner at Hightower Las Vegas. They will serve three-year terms representing the business community.
Nevada Donor Network Foundation announced that Lauren Molasky Fierst has joined its board. As an organ transplant recipient, Molasky Fierst’s first-hand experience with having to leave the state for care drives her efforts to help the foundation expand transplantation capabilities in Nevada. She is well known in the Las Vegas community as a designer, stylist, blogger and author.
Southwest Medical has added four new health care providers: Dr. Brock Cardon joins Southwest Medical’s Rancho Urgent Care location (888 S. Rancho Drive) and specializes in urgent care; Sylvie Gaba, APRN, joins Southwest Medical’s Del Webb Healthcare Center location (8526 Del Webb Blvd.) and specializes in neighborhood care; Genica Gelson, APRN, joins Southwest Medical’s Tenaya Healthcare Center location (2716 N. Tenaya Way) and specializes in adult medicine; and Shirley Hoang, APRN, joins Southwest Medical’s Eastern Healthcare Center location (4475 S. Eastern Ave.) and specializes in adult medicine.
Las Vegas-based digital casino marker innovator Marker Trax has hired Chad Cutcliff, CPA, as new chief financial officer. Cutcliff will play a key role in developing financial strategies and influencing the company’s creative growth. His 25-year career includes roles in executive and financial leadership roles for organizations including global financial solutions giant Pershing and financial technology platform Scivantage.
The Mark Wiley Group welcomed broker Justin Myers as national director of growth. He will be responsible for leading the nationwide expansion of MWG’s network of referral partners. Myers’ career spans 17 years with experience in sales and operational roles across residential, commercial, mortgage and property management.
BBB of Southern Nevada has more than 3,500 accredited businesses in good standing and is the home to over 50,000 businesses. It works with government agencies to warn the public of scams targeting businesses and consumers. The voluntary board of directors comprises representatives from accredited businesses. The elected officials for 2022 include: chairman Chris Hammond, Rock ‘N Roll Wine; executive committee members Sally Rycroft, First Commercial Real Estate Services, Christopher Marini, Network Savants, Lonnie Wright, Hospitality International, Jim Marsh, Jim Marsh Kia, Jennifer Bradley, JB Public Relations; board members Joy Alexander, United Health Care, William Boyd, Boyd Gaming Corp., Thomas Lawyer, Lawyer Mechanical Services Inc., Tamara Beatty Peterson, Peterson Baker, Charles Tucker, Tucker & Associates, Robert Young, Asian Chamber of Commerce, Michael E. Minden, Michael E. Minden Diamond Jewelers, Erica Morrison, Merlin Contracting & Developing, and general counsel Roger Grandgennet.
The delegates of the Southern Nevada Building Trades Unions elected Vince Saavedra of Ironworkers Local 416 and representative for the District Council of Ironworkers as executive secretary-treasurer of the Southern Nevada Building Trades Unions.
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