The Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources appointed Adam Sullivan to serve as the state’s 24th state engineer and administrator of the department’s Division of Water Resources. Sullivan was named acting state engineer in November, when Tim Wilson retired after 25 years of service. Sullivan will lead NDWR in its mission to conserve, protect and manage Nevada’s water resources.
Division of Industrial Relations administrator Victoria Carreón appointed William Gardner as chief administrative officer of the Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration. He will be responsible for leading the state’s efforts to ensure safe and healthful working conditions by setting and enforcing standards, and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.
Trosper Public Relations announced the addition of Claire Kimsey as culture and influencer specialist. Kimsey will assist with the development and production of the agency’s podcast studio. She will also facilitate influencer outreach, provide insight on social media recognition, and assist in event planning and coordination. Additionally, Trosper was granted a Gold Award in the 2021 Videographer Awards for the agency’s work on the Henderson Professional Firefighters’ “Check your Seats in the Heat” public service announcement. The PSA was created to amplify a safety awareness message involving the impacts of leaving children and pets in cars during the summer.
Loving Hearts Adoption Services promoted Amanda Atkins to adoption social worker. Atkins has been with the organization since its launch in 2020 and is a licensed social worker. In her new position, Atkins will work to create adoption plans for all members of the adoption triad, including birth families and parents, adoptive parents and adoptees.
Goodwill of Southern Nevada announced the addition of Chaka Crome to its board of directors. As a partner at Crome Law Firm, Crome has served her clients in family and corporate law for nearly two decades. With a history of volunteerism and community improvement, Crome will fulfill a critical role within the Goodwill board to expand its workforce development programs and provide career services to job seekers and local employers.
Shanice Stevens was promoted to education director for Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada. Stevens oversees operations and personnel management for Junior Achievement’s education team and provides leadership development and training to staff. She is also responsible for student outreach and class management, fundraising, volunteer recruitment and training, marketing, board development, project coordination and other activities.
Boulder City welcomed new City Manager Taylour Tedder. Tedder most recently served as assistant city manager in Leavenworth, Kansas, a suburb of Kansas City, Missouri. Boulder City also appointed Tami McKay to city clerk. McKay has served as acting city clerk since March and has worked in various roles in the city since 1995.
Nevada Donor Network announced that Tyre Gray joined its board, bringing over two decades of leadership experience in the hospitality, consulting and legal industries to the position. He also brings personal, direct experience with the organ transplantation industry as a kidney recipient. Gray is president of the Nevada Mining Association.
Gov. Steve Sisolak named Yvanna Cancela as his new chief of staff. Cancela returns to Nevada after serving as principal deputy director of intergovernmental affairs for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Additionally, Sisolak named Shellie Hughes as the next director of the Nevada Department of Taxation.
Luanna Nesby, APRN joined Southwest Medical, part of Optum Care, specializing in OB/GYN care. Anmy Vu, DPM also joined Southwest Medical, specializing in podiatry. Additionally, Southwest Medical Hospice was recognized with the “Education Ring” by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, as part of the organization’s Quality Connections program. The NHPCO created the Quality Connections program to support hospice and palliative care delivery of high-quality, person-centered care. It is the only hospice in Nevada to do so.
The Valley Health System acquired Elite Medical Center. The facility’s new official name is Elite Medical Center, an Extension of Valley Hospital. the center will continue to operate 24/7 on the Las Vegas Strip.
Fennemore Law, named the fastest-growing BigLaw firm in the country and located in Las Vegas, announced the addition of litigation firm Reilly LLP to its roster. The group of trial lawyers, led by Dan Reilly, has a long history of success on complex trustee and fiduciary litigation.
Nigro Construction earned a 2021 American Resort Development Association award for its refurbishing work with the Westgate Flamingo Bay Resort for Westgate Resorts in the “Resort Design Division.” The ARDA Awards celebrate the top performers in the timeshare industry.
Colliers Las Vegas announced the promotions of Chris Lane, SIOR, CCIM, Jerry Doty, SIOR, Eric Molfetta, MBA, and Kara Walker, CCIM. Lane, promoted to senior vice president, is a partner of Doherty Industrial Group, which has been a top-producing industrial team in Las Vegas for over 20 years. Doty, promoted to senior vice president, is a partner of Doherty Industrial Group and specializes in selling and leasing industrial properties throughout Southern Nevada since joining the Doherty Industrial Group in 2012. Molfetta was promoted to senior vice president of the Investment Division. Molfetta specializes in investment properties and began his industrial real estate career with Colliers International in 2007. Walker, promoted to vice president of the Office & Industrial Division, has extensive brokerage and marketing experience.