Vegas PBS welcomed Mary Mazur as the station’s new president and general manager. Mazur, an award-winning television executive with more than 30 years of experience in commercial and public media, most recently served as the general manager of Arizona PBS.
The Neon Museum announced Uri Vaknin as chairman of its board of trustees. Vaknin takes over for outgoing board chairman Mike PeQueen. Other newly elected executives on the museum’s board include Stevi Wara as vice-chair and Curt Carlson as secretary; Carlson previously served as vice-chair. Michael Cunningham, the board’s treasurer since 2018, remains installed in that position.
Las Vegas Sands was recognized by global environmental nonprofit CDP on its Climate and Water A Lists. This marks the sixth consecutive year the company has appeared on the Climate A List, and the third straight on the Water A List. Being named to the Climate A List highlights the company’s work toward cutting emissions, mitigating climate risks and building Integrated Resorts responsibly, while the Water A List designation recognizes accomplishments in promoting water efficiency and conservation.
Rick Barron of Signature Homes was appointed as the 2021 Southern Nevada Home Builders Association board president and Stephenie Heagerty of Boral Roofing was named board president of HomeAid Southern Nevada, the association’s charitable arm. Other 2021 appointments for the association include: Brian Kunec of KB Home as vice president; Nicole Bloom of Richmond American Homes as second vice president; Rebecca Merrihew of Red Rock Insulation as associate vice president; Brian Gordon of Applied Analysis as treasurer; and Darren Wilson of Sierra Air Conditioning as secretary. Other 2021 appointments for HomeAid include: Tyson Clayton of Desert Lumber Companies as vice president; Kyle Tibbitts of Shea Homes as treasurer; and Kendal Lay of Pacific Sunbelt Mortgage as secretary.
Jenny Li joined Sun Commercial Real Estate as vice president with emphasis on investment sales and leasing. Li began her commercial real estate career in 2011 focusing on real estate acquisition, distressed real estate investment, landlord representation, leasing, operations management, commercial loan applications, contract negotiations and market research & analysis. Karim Chatoor also joined Sun Commercial. Chatoor previously served as an intern and subsequently accepted a position with the Investment Services Group. He will assist the team with potential investment opportunities, marketing presentations and conducting market research while seeking new opportunities for clients.
The statewide Nevada Realtors honored its top members at a virtual awards event, naming industry leader Chris Bishop as its Nevada Realtor of the Year. Others recognized include Vandana Bhalla, Realtor Active in Politics Award for government affairs advocacy; Molly Hamrick, Realtor Achievement Award for outstanding service to local and state associations; Bob Hamrick, Nolan/Reiss Award recognizing spirit, passion and professionalism; John Graham, Nevada Distinguished Realtor Award; Kirsten Childers, Inspiring New Leader of Tomorrow Award; and Stephanie Grant and Marissa Lostra, Outstanding Leadership Alumni Award.
MountainView Hospital was awarded an A in the fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing MountainView’s achievements protecting patients from harm and providing safe health care. This is the fifth consecutive A the hospital has received from the Leapfrog Group. MountainView also announced that Julie Taylor, RN, MBA, MSN, FACHE, will lead the hospital as its new CEO. Taylor is a 35-year health care veteran and nursing leader with more than 20 years in executive leadership roles.
Naylor & Braster Attorneys at Law was recognized in the 2021 edition of U.S. News - Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms,” receiving a Tier 1 ranking for commercial litigation and a Tier 3 ranking in appellate law practice. It’s the sixth consecutive year the firm has received the distinction.