A zealous leader, certifiable adrenaline junkie and adventurist, Mary Beth Sewald loves to take a difficult challenge as an opportunity to rise up and lead in new ways to grow and advance our business community.
Why this career? I am a journalist and broadcaster by training, so I would say the Vegas Chamber chose me! I was CEO of the Nevada Broadcasters Association and joined the Chamber as a select strategic partner. When my predecessor retired, I was asked by chamber board members to apply, and I did. I am blessed to have the opportunity to serve businesses in the state of Nevada in ways I never could have imagined—especially since COVID-19. Now, more than ever, businesses need resources that only a chamber of commerce can deliver. I’ve had many people tell me they never could have survived this pandemic if not for the resources they were able to receive through the Vegas Chamber.
Biggest inspiration? My mom. She was tireless in her devotion and relentless in her encouragement. To this day, she inspires me to be a better person and to strive for excellence.
Advice to young women entering the workforce? Believe in yourself. Surround yourself with people who encourage you, whom you trust to give you honest feedback, and those you aspire to emulate.
Fun outside of work? I love to ride motorcycles, water ski and snow ski, and I am a general aviation pilot. I love to do anything outdoors. Nature is what feeds my soul.
Favorite thing about living in Southern Nevada? The people. The business climate is “can-do.” It has been said about the team at the Vegas Chamber that “they help others even when it doesn’t benefit them.” And that’s true about the people of Southern Nevada in general, from small businesses all the way up to the largest companies in the state. Home means Nevada.