Nevada State College hired Thomas Nicholas as its first workforce development director. This role entails developing and launching programs that meet demands in the regional job market and continuing education needs complementing the college’s current degrees. Nicholas has a decades-long career spanning both business and higher education, including over 15 years in leadership positions with UNR, first as manager of enrollment operations and extended studies, then as director of enrollment and Redfield Campus, extended studies.
Las Vegas Realtors presented its annual awards to some of its leading and longtime members, including Julie Youngblood with the Ronn Reiss Award for educational excellence and leadership; Lee Barrett with the Gene Nebeker Memorial Award for professionalism and service to LVR and the community; Vandana Bhalla with the Frank Sala/Marv Rubin Award recognizing long-term commitment to grassroots political action and to protecting private property rights; Devin Reiss with the Jack Woodcock Distinguished Service Award; Assemblywoman Heidi Kasama, Keith Lynam and Chris Bishop as LVR Hall of Fame inductees; and Tom Blanchard as Realtor of the Year.
Meadows Eye Physicians and Surgeons hired two providers and is opening its fourth office location in the Las Vegas Valley. Dr. Isaac Ortiz is a Spanish-speaking comprehensive eye care provider who has been caring for patients in Southern Nevada for over five years. Dr. Dave Reddy is a cataract surgeon who joins Meadows Eye after completing his training at William Beaumont Hospital in Michigan. Drs. Ortiz and Reddy will see patients in all Meadows Eye clinical offices, including the new North Las Vegas office at 5115 Camino Al Norte.
Attorney Ann Morgan of Fennemore Craig was announced as the new president of the State Bar of Nevada. Morgan also serves as Fennemore’s director of its Reno firm, as well as chief diversity officer and chair of the Blue Ribbon Committee on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for the State Bar of Nevada.
McCarthy Building Companies Inc. promoted Jared Carlson to vice president of operations. Since joining McCarthy as a project engineer in 2007, Carlson has lent his leadership skills and talents to deliver more than 20 diverse projects across the region. In his new role, Carlson will collaborate with internal partners, engineers, designers and clients to evaluate capital programs for design, budget, schedule and labor feasibility.
Wynn Las Vegas announced that executive chef Joshua Smith and resort mixologist Mariena Mercer Boarini will be at the helm at Delilah, where they will unveil a food and beverage program. Together, Smith and Mercer Boarini have pushed boundaries to craft a menu with a mixture of modern and classic American cuisine, accented by a collection of whimsical cocktails.
TSK Architects announced the addition of Ree Miskimon as director of marketing for the firm’s Henderson, Reno-Tahoe, Los Angeles and China offices. Miskimon brings more than 20 years of experience specializing in architecture and engineering to the role.
With approval by Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development board of directors, six companies will relocate or expand in Southern Nevada with the assistance of the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance. Fresh N Lean, Sunshine Minting, Warby Parker, Pitney Bowes, TCP Global and Spreetail will add 1,512 regional jobs in the next five years. LVGEA works with GOED to ensure that businesses receive incentives to expand and help diversify the region.
Bailey Kennedy was chosen as the Nevada Firm of the Year at the 2021 Benchmark Litigation U.S. Awards. Benchmark Litigation focuses exclusively on litigation in the United States. Kennedy also announced the promotion of Paul Williams to partner. Williams practices in the area of complex commercial litigation, class-action litigation and appellate advocacy, including disputes involving commercial and corporate law, business torts and health care law. He also represents clients in matters involving professional responsibility and legal ethics, including discipline defense and attorney disqualification.