Nathan Adelson Hospice announced two internal promotions. Stephanie Forbes has been named philanthropy officer and Cassondra Farris has been promoted to development manager.
Southwest Medical has added two health care providers to help meet the growing need for health services in the Las Vegas community. Russell McLeod, PA, joins Southwest Medical’s Rancho Urgent Care location (888 S. Rancho Drive) and specializes in urgent care. Jean Simon, APRN, specializes in urgent care.
The Henderson Chamber of Commerce announced that Scott Muelrath, president and CEO, was awarded the 2022 Urban Entrepreneurial Spirit Award of the Year by the Nevada District office of the U.S. Small Business Administration during the May 5 award ceremony.
Matter Real Estate Group has announced industry veteran Mike Wethington as general manager of UnCommons, the $400 million, 40-acre mixed-use community opening in southwest Las Vegas this year. With decades of senior management experience, Wethington will manage all day-to-day operations at UnCommons, oversee new tenant development, prepare annual budget and management plans, and more.
Trosper Public Relations announced the promotion of Dylan Kendrick to senior account executive. Kendrick comes to Trosper after years of reporting stories in the Las Vegas community. He covered the city’s economic crisis brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, presidential campaigns, and various breaking news and feature stories that kept the community informed. Working as a journalist helped Kendrick understand the work it takes to elevate businesses, to maximize their reach and revenue through creative storytelling. Kendrick is well versed in all things media as an established and Emmy-nominated journalist for nearly a decade. In his new role as senior account executive, he will serve as the lead on company accounts.
De Castroverde Law Group, a local personal injury, criminal defense and immigration law firm founded in 2005 by brothers Alex and Orlando De Castroverde, continues to expand with the opening of an office in Henderson. The office is at 9555 S. Eastern Ave., near the Eastern exit from the 215 Beltway. Longtime De Castroverde Law Group attorney Peter Petersen oversees the Henderson location.
Burke Construction Group announced the addition of Mike Sims, DBIA, LEED AP, as vice president of operations. With more than 26 years in the construction industry, Sims brings extensive construction management experience and a successful track record in executive leadership.
Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada announced the recent promotion of Jeffrey Tilton to director of refugee resettlement. Prior to his promotion, Tilton served as Catholic Charities’ assistant state refugee coordinator. In his new position, Tilton will work to oversee the management of several grants, internal processes and procedures as well as manage community outreach for the local resettlement agency.
Comprehensive Cancer Centers hired medical oncologist and hematologist Imran Ahmed, MD. Prior to joining Comprehensive, Dr. Ahmed was a medical oncologist at Las Vegas Cancer Center. He now sees patients at the practice’s Northwest treatment center, treating all cancer and serious blood disorders.
Derek and Greg Stevens, owners and operators of Circa Resort & Casino, have been awarded the inaugural Mayor’s Visionary Urban Design Award for 2020 and 2021. The brothers were granted the honor by Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman for their creation of Circa, which includes the world’s largest sportsbook and the rooftop pool amphitheater, Stadium Swim—two signature amenities—as unique architectural elements for the neighborhood.
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