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How to be a better boss Local businesspeople offer their thoughts on what makes a person a strong leader By Howard Riell | Special to VEGAS INC
Former automobile executive Lee Iacocca famously said, “The speed of the boss is the speed of the team.” ¶ How does a boss achieve sufficient velocity without burning out his charges? And how can she infuse that ability into her employees? Experts say it comes down to such factors as experience, maturity and the ability to learn from mentors. good b osses, Continued on page 15
151,000 $28.5M Employees added to payrolls in January, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. From January 2014 to January 2015, the average hourly wage grew by 2.5 percent.
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05 06 18 Q&A WITH ALFREDO SIBUCAO The owner of retail store Hot Trendz talks about how his career in the Air Force helped him launch his business, the importance of maintaining a balance between positional influence and personal influence, and his advice for prospective entrepreneurs.
MEET: TUTOR KINGS
Adam Brustein knows how difficult it can be for students who have fallen behind in their studies to catch up with their peers. His business aims to prevent that from happening and helps adults learn new skills, as well. TALKING POINTS Transportation plan needed for city to keep up, P7
THE NOTES Philanthropy, P4
DATA AND PUBLIC INFORMATION A listing of local bankruptcies, bid opportunities, brokered transactions, business licenses and building permits. MORE VEGAS INC BUSINESS NEWS Calendar: Happenings and events, P17 The List: Engineering firms, P22
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IS HOUSING BUBBLE REINFLATING LESS THAN 10 YEARS AFTER IT BURST? Las Vegas homebuilders aren’t selling nearly as many houses as they used to. But the homes are fetching prices that harken back to a more bubbly era. Builders closed 6,800 new-home sales in Clark County in 2015. That’s up 13 percent from 2014 but far below what was sold before and during the boom years. Local builders sold about 17,900 new homes in 1995 and almost 39,000 in 2005, before figures plunged to just 3,900 during the recession in 2011, according to Home Builders Research. Meanwhile, the November median sales price was $321,400, the highest locally since summer 2007. Prices cooled in December to $310,800 but were up 6.5 percent year-over-year and were up 66 percent from the mid-2010 bottom. The higher prices — a boon for builders and a pain for buyers — come as resale values flatten. The median sales price of a previously owned single-family house has been about $220,000 since June, according to the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors. The price gap between new and used homes is far wider than the national average. That shows builders are building bigger and the once-foreclosure-choked resale market still is recovering from the recession, analysts say. Builders are cashing hefty checks these days, but given how badly things ended up not long ago, let’s hope their pool of customers doesn’t turn into a puddle. — ELI SEGALL
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The Public Education Foundation honored John Guedry, Myron Martin and Beverly Mathis at its 19th annual Education Hero Award Dinner. Guedry won the Education Hero Award for his charitable and civic contributions to public education and his dedication to advancing educational opportunities for all. Martin was recognized as a Champion of Children for his dedication to supporting children and improving their future. Mathis was given a Lifetime Education Achievement Award for her enduring commitment to improve public education. Additionally, the foundation’s board of directors elected three new members: Lt. Gov. Mark Hutchison, Nevada Senate Democratic Leader Aaron Ford and real estate executive Tera Anderson. The foundation also re-elected 28 members, including Sig Rogich, chairman; Jan Jones Blackhurst, senior vice chair; Joshua Miller, vice chair of finance; Kendall Tenney, vice chair of development; Steve Forsythe, vice chair of community relations; Dave Hall, vice chair of administration; Ann Lynch, secretary; and John Guedry, treasurer. Other board members are: Jeff Ames; Klif Andrews; Cliff Atkinson; John Bailey; Michael J. Brown; Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske; Dr. Raj Chanderraj; Tony Chopp; Chris Cole; Michael Cunningham; Kami Dempsey-Goudie; Doretha Easler; Dr. Rutu Ezhuthachan; Steve Forsythe; Matthew Frazier; Sheryl Goldstein; Kris Hipwell; Robert A. Martin; Robert Richardson; Nevada Supreme Court Justice Nancy Saitta; Steve Singer; Raymond Specht; James L. Wadhams; retired Sen. Valerie Wiener; and Myrna Torme Williams. Suzey Sligh VanNess is director of development at Shade Tree. VanNess develops fundraising programs, oversees grant applications and proposals, and promotes annual giving opportunities to support shelter needs. Through the Eyes of a Child Foundation’s 2015 board of directors is Michael Skenandore, president; David Soto, chairman; Heather Soto, secretary chairwoman; Paula Lessnick, treasurer; Adam Courrier, scholarship chairman; James Lessnick and Grant Butak, grant writers; Jared Krulewitz and Nicole Scherer, co-event chairs; and Daffodil Flores, public relations chairwoman. Through the Eyes of a Child provides cultural, athletic and educational scholarships to abused, abandoned and neglected children who are current or former wards of the state. Bank of America volunteers loaded a truck and hand-delivered nearly 10,000 supplies to Ann Lynch Elementary, Sandy Miller Elementary and Monaco Middle School. The supplies were collected during the bank’s fifth annual school supply drive. The Clark County Department of Family Services,
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Foster Connect, Foster Kinship, Fostering Southern Nevada, Three Square Food Bank and more than a dozen community partners donated backpacks with school supplies to children in DFS care.
Carlos Santana and Hermes Music donated 60 musical instruments, including acoustic guitars, tambourines and cowbells, to Opportunity Village’s Fine and Performing Arts Program.
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck’s Las Vegas office donated school supplies, 300 school uniforms and a clothes washer and dryer to Halle Hewetson Elementary School.
Amerigroup Nevada donated $5,000 to Three Square Food Bank.
About 4,000 Las Vegas Sands employees and volunteers built hygiene kits for Clean the World. Each kit includes recycled hotel soap, shampoo, conditioner, a toothbrush and toothpaste. College of Southern Nevada culinary students teamed with Chefs for Kids to serve breakfast to about 800 children at Lois Craig Elementary School. Western Governors University/Nevada launched the WGU Nevada Salute To Veterans Scholarship, which provides up to $2,500 per student. Tanna Prince, senior vice president of the Lockton Cos., is president of the Rape Crisis Center board of directors. Kristin Conte, owner of The Engage Agency, is vice president. Board members include Jodi Tyson, government affairs director at Three Square Food Bank; Alba Hays, a real estate professional at Realty Executives; and Renee Rivera-Shaffer, compliance officer at the TAO Group. A McDonald’s Appetite for the Arches celebrity chef event at a McDonald’s on Rainbow Boulevard in Las Vegas raised more than $1,500 for the Ronald McDonald House of Greater Las Vegas. The event featured four celebrity chefs who prepared gourmet dishes using only McDonald’s ingredients. Staffers from the Fremont Street Experience and the Dave, Mahoney and DK Morning Show on X107.5 raised $13,380 for St. Jude’s Children’s Ranch during a SlotZilla Charity Challenge. The Habit Burger Grill raised more than $4,000 for Las Vegas Boy Scouts, ScoutReach, Spread the Word Nevada, Southern Nevada Children First and Three Square Food Bank. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Nevada Properties donated 49,000 bottles of water to the Las Vegas Rescue Mission. Bank of America donated $115,000 to Habitat for Humanity Las Vegas, Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Southern Nevada, Rebuilding Together Southern Nevada, Women’s Development Center, Las Vegas Natural History Museum and Nevada Public Radio.
More than 500 volunteers from Telus International, a business process outsourcing services provider, revamped Vegas Verde Elementary School’s gardens, playgrounds and building. Work included painting benches and helping a local artist paint a mural. More than $200,000 was raised for children with cancer during the 25th anniversary Superhero 5K with Chet Buchanan, a record for the Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada. The event, at Exploration Park in Mountain’s Edge, also set records for having more than 3,000 attendees, 2,300 race and walk participants, and 501 competitive 5K racers. MGM Resorts International donated $1 million to the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of African American History and Culture. The gift will support the construction of the Smithsonian’s 19th museum, scheduled to open this year. Nevada Title Company and its affiliate Nevada Construction Services delivered school supplies to Ira J. Earl Elementary School as part of a 16-year partnership with the Clark County School District. The companies collected backpacks, paper, erasers, pencils, binders, crayons and toiletries for students. Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck’s Jennifer Carleton joined the board of directors of the Tyler Robinson Foundation, the charitable arm of the music group Imagine Dragons. The foundation is named for a fan who at 16 years old was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare form of cancer. Rachel’s Kitchen donated $4,434 to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Pole Position Raceway, Undaunted Apparel and Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series donated $4,500 to Speedway Children’s Charities. Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada received $95,000 from the Walmart Foundation to fund the Hands of Hope Community Food Pantry. Goodwill Industries of Southern Nevada Inc. received $80,000 from the foundation to provide job training and employment services to veterans and their immediate family members. Opportunity Village received $50,000 from the foundation to expand its food-service curriculum, which teaches skills to people with intellectual disabilities.
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Q&A with Alfredo Sibucao Jr.
Business owner motivated to inspire others Asked what he does after work, Alfredo Sibucao Jr. replies, “I’m always working!” He’s only half joking, but he wouldn’t have it any other way. That’s the life of a new-business owner, and Sibucao, after retiring from the Air Force, opened Hot Trendz with his wife in June. The retail store sells clothing, accessories, games, posters and other novelty items. Do you have any recent news you’d like to share? I learned that the most effective way to market our business is not just to purchase a school banner or sponsor an event but to offer time and knowledge to our community. I visit schools in Las Vegas, speaking to sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders about the importance of finishing high school. I share my Air Force and business experiences, inspiring these kids to start planning for their future. In return, many of them have visited our store. What is the best business advice you’ve received? Shaundell Newsome told me “WIIFM: What’s In It For Me.” Potential customers, even other businesses you Shortly after Alfredo Sibucao Jr. left the Air Force, he and his wife opened Hot wish to network with, have a WIIFM Trendz, a retail store at 7500 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Las Vegas. (steve marcus/Staff) mentality. “Why do I have to come to sories, skateboards, hats and a mix of I thought, “I’m not getting out. Why your store?” “Why should I help your pop culture novelties. would I do that?” As weeks went on, I business? What can you do for me?” started to consider it, and many menHas your military training helped tors of mine suggested taking the ofIf you could change one thing you as an entrepreneur? fer since it would never happen again. about Southern Nevada, what The skills I acquired in my military Still on the fence, I talked with my would it be? career have helped tremendously. Befather, who retired from the Navy The image of Sin City. As a busiing in charge of an organization and long ago. He said being away from ness owner, I have met so many givmanaging people has sharpened my home, away from your kids is the ing people. There are many programs skills as a business owner. Meeting hardest challenge, and with a smaller and organizations that are here to the challenges and long hours I face Air Force, I would be working and dehelp others. today would not have been possible if ploying more. Also, he said the milinot for my deployments and military tary has changed, and we sacrifice What has been your most excitexperience. more now than ever. ing professional project to date? In 2012, I was deployed and away Retiring from the Air Force. DurWhat advice do you have for from home for nine months, leaving ing my retirement ceremony, I reother entrepreneurs and smallmy wife to raise our then 2-year-old flected on all of my military accombusiness owners? son by herself. When I returned, replishments. I looked back on the most First, the most effective way to uniting with him was difficult, and challenging experiences and apprecimarket your business is to network. now that I have two children, I did ate them. Do not be afraid to introduce yourself not want the same experience with and what you represent. Also, when my daughter. You have lived in Las Vegas for you first start, try not to hire people Leaving the Air Force with such a more than 18 years. How has the to do things you can do yourself, such short notice was the toughest decivalley changed? as running social media, managing sion I ever made. And just two months There are more things for young chilyour website or doing email marketafter I left, we signed our commercial dren to do now. Also, there are more ing. Finally, if you own a retail store, lease and opened Hot Trendz. local spots that cater to families than be prepared to have a lot of storage on there were when I first moved here. your phone, because you’ll be taking How did you come up with the a lot of merchandise pictures. idea for Hot Trendz? You signed on for the Air Force As a teenager, my wife worked at Temporary Early Retirement Blackberry, iPhone or Android? her father’s retail store. We combined program. Why? iPhone. Once I got used to my the concept of several popular “mall I was in my 16th year of service iPhone 4, I never wanted to switch to stores” that cater to a younger audiwhen the Air Force offered it beanother style. ence. We sell fashion jewelry, accescause of military downsizing. At first
Describe your management style. As a leadership instructor in the Air Force, I learned that every leader must balance his positional influence and his personal influence. You have to remind your people that you are in charge, but at the same time, you have to be a likeable person. If either is skewed, people will think you’re a jerk, or they’ll take advantage of your kindness. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? I plan to finish my college education using the GI Bill and complete a degree in engineering. And I hope that one day I can become an inspirational speaker to help mentor others. If you could live anywhere else in the world, where would it be? I have traveled all over the world. For me, Las Vegas is home, and I cannot see myself living anywhere else. What is your biggest pet peeve? Our store’s back room. No matter how many times I organize, it always ends up disordered. With new merchandise arriving every week and my kids’ toys left everywhere, it’s difficult to maintain organization. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? I am constantly thinking of new ideas and new projects, so it would be sticking to one project at a time. I seem to always start a new one before completing the last one. What is something people might not know about you? Whenever I have free time, which is seldom, I enjoy playing the piano and I love DIY projects on my car or my home. Anything else you want to say? If you want to start your own business, do it. I am proud to say we live in this great country that allows us the freedom to do so. Just remember, it’s hard work, and you’ll put in a lot of hours. But if you’re passionate, go for it.
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by the numbers
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Drop in the value of L Brands shares after Sharen Jester Turney announced she would step down as CEO of Victoria’s Secret.
$5.4 billion
Amount Deutsche Bank AG plans to buy back in bonds to try to stop investors from shying away from the company. In the aftermath of the announcement, the lender’s shares jumped 12 percent.
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Amount JPMorgan Chase & Co. Chairman Jamie Dimon spent on 500,000 shares of his bank’s stock. Bank insiders are snapping up stock because prices are down and most of the big banks are trading at a discount to tangible book value.
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American Airlines’ profit in 2015, thanks to a significant drop in jet fuel prices. As a result, the airline announced it would bring back free snacks for economy passengers beginning April 4.
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Approximate number of Americans who quit jobs in December, the highest number since 2006, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Millennials accounted for the largest share.
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Increase in gold investments from Jan. 1 to midFebruary. The spike in gold sales signals a growing fear of a global recession.
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Number of cars in the United States with open recalls, up 27 percent from a year ago, according to Carfax. Minivans have the most problems, followed by SUVs. On average, about 25 percent of recalled vehicles are left unrepaired, according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Adam Brustein owns Tutor Kings, which pairs teachers with students in need of academic mentoring. Brustein says he is willing to take calls and text messages from clients any time, day or night. (l.e. baskow/staff)
‘The key is to never fall behind’ Describe your business.
tutor kings Address: 821 Happy Sparrow Ave., Henderson Phone: 702-497-5267 Email: tutorkings1@gmail.com Website: tutorkingslv.com Hours and days of operation: 24/7 Owned/operated by: Adam Brustein In business since: 2013
Tutor Kings provides private instruction in all subjects for all grade levels at the location of the client’s choosing. We offer specialized programs for students with special needs and prepare students for the Nevada Proficiency Exam, SAT, AP exams and others. All of our tutors are either classroom teachers or have degrees with previous tutoring experience in the subject of their instruction. Who are your customers?
We service a wide variety of customers, with students as young as first grade and as advanced as college. We also provide instruction for adults who are trying to learn a new skill such as speaking a foreign language. What is your business philosophy?
You have to eat, sleep and breathe your business for it to reach its full potential. That is why there are absolutely no days or even times that we aren’t open for business. My clients can call or text me in the middle of the night, and I mean that. We have tutored students as early as 5:30 a.m. and have started lessons as late as 10 p.m. Whatever our clients need, we make every effort to accommodate. The other key to running a successful business is your relationship with your staff. Your business is only as good as the people you hire to represent your company. I do everything I can to make sure my staff is taken care of properly. This includes accommodating schedules, covering lessons for people, making myself available to them, etc. Our tutors also have the option to be paid for lessons they have performed at any time, so there is no official “pay day.” What are the biggest challenges encountered by the students you tutor?
We have quite a few students who are involved in sports, so they don’t get home some days unitl after 6 p.m. Then they may have several hours of homework awaiting them. The key is to never fall behind, because that is when the serious problems begin. Particularly for these students, making good use of the weekend is essential.
What can parents do at home to help and encourage their children to learn and succeed in school?
The best thing parents can do for their children is to be aware of their grades, upcoming assignments, tests, etc. If a child is struggling, it is much more effective to get them help early on than to play catch-up. What’s the most important part of your job?
Placing the right tutors in the right situations, providing the highest level of customer service and staying extremely organized. I am in constant contact with parents to be sure their needs are met. If a change needs to be made, it is taken care of immediately. Whenever we start with a new student, I place the tutor I think would be most appropriate for the task. But clients always are able to try multiple tutors to make sure they are receiving the maximum benefit from their sessions. Due to logistics and last-minute requests, very often a student will have two (or even more) tutors they are comfortable with for a given subject. What obstacles has your business overcome?
The hardest part was getting started. Among other things, I had to figure out how to find the right number of available tutors to meet customer demand, how to stay on top of everything while still giving the tutors as much autonomy as possible and how to market the business. I still am coming up with new ideas and making adjustments.
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Transportation plan needed for city to keep up
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guest column: system to increase mobility for tourists and reat cities need great plans, and tina quigley residents. Las Vegas is no exception. Nearly 60 percent of our visitors travel to Continued and sustainable Las Vegas by car, bus or RV, and new resideneconomic prosperity are within tial development means even more commutreach if we plan smartly. As the region’s ers. With this growth, our roads carry more traffic than ever. metropolitan planning organization, the Regional TransporIn fact, TomTom Americas Traffic Index ranks Las Vegas 19th tation Commission of Southern Nevada works toward that among 53 U.S. cities with the worst traffic congestion. goal with government agencies, municipalities, local leaders, We need to ensure our valley’s transportation infrastrucelected officials and the business community. ture can effectively support this increased demand. To cover a Smart planning encompasses multimodal transportation growing gap in funding, the RTC in 2013 partnered with local options, affordable housing, quality education and diverse leaders, the business community and elected officials to supemployment opportunities. The Southern Nevada Strong port fuel revenue indexing to keep pace with costs, generate Regional Plan is the valley’s first federally recognized regionfunds for needed transportation projects and create jobs. al plan that serves as a blueprint for the future development With fuel revenue indexing projects and other road that will achieve these goals. The RTC is leading the effort construction underway by commercial developers, utility with local jurisdictions to provide practical tools, training companies and government agencies, we understand drivers and technical expertise. RTC officials also are identifying are frustrated. To provide information to commuters and best practices for project development and funding sources help the community understand the reasons and benefits to implement the recommendations. of these projects, the RTC recently launched Seeing Orange Similarly, we need to apply consensus-driven plans that (seeingorangenv.com), which offers up-to-date information address the transportation challenges we will face in the on road projects and alternate routes. growing economic hub of our valley: the resort corridor, from The RTC is committed to improving transportation McCarran International Airport to downtown Las Vegas. infrastructure, which will support and promote economic The recently released Transportation Investment Business growth, create jobs and encourage innovation while building Plan outlines dozens of recommendations to spur growth and a more livable community. development in our economic epicenter. Its recommendaTina Quigley is general manager of the Regional Transportions are the result of 18 months of community collaboration, tation Commission of Southern Nevada. research and analysis to create a modern transportation
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‘Undercover Boss’ an eye-opener for Marco’s Pizza chief By chris kudialis Staff Writer
When he was featured on the CBS reality-TV series “Undercover Boss,” Bryon Stephens got a boots-on-theground look at some of the shortcomings of his business. Now Stephens, president and chief operating officer of Marco’s Pizza, is out to incorporate his findings into an aggressive growth plan. Stephens’ goal is to enlarge the Marco’s chain by 800 locations in the next five years, including bringing eight new restaurants to the Las Vegas Valley by 2020. The 56-year-old executive said his gleanings from “Undercover Boss” — in which corporate leaders don disguises and join their workforces under assumed identities — included that Marco’s needed to purchase dough-rolling machines to reduce employee fatigue and improve efficiency. Another takeaway was that Bryon Stephens, president and chief operating officer of Marco’s Pizza, the restaurant’s locations needed recently appeared on the CBS television show “Undercover Boss.” The franchise high-powered exterior lighting as a has nearly 700 locations in 35 states and plans to open eight more restaurants in crime deterrent and to reduce the the Las Vegas Valley, Stephens said. (STEVE MARCUS/staff) likelihood of workplace accidents so quickly? Are Americans just were participating in something else. during night-time supply deliveries. eating more pizza? There were a bunch of other actors Stephens sat down with VEGAS It’s based on a number of things. and actresses there, but they were in INC recently to discuss his experiFirst, America loves pizza. A Gallup our stores working, as well, and they ence on the show, his goals for Las poll recently came out saying over were being filmed. They had a model Vegas expansion and his keys to 90 percent of Americans eat pizza at who was the hostess of that (altermaintaining a successful work-life least once a month. I say there seems nate) show, and she was interviewing balance. to be a little bit of brand fatigue from people all over the stores and in the brands that have been around a long parking lots. They knew they were on How did you end up on the time, so people are looking at other a television show, but they thought it show? pizza options. was something different because the They’re always out looking for peoproduction company worked hard to ple. It’s an extensive process you go Are you hoping to eventually sell them on something else. That’s through to get on that show — a lot of pass some of the big names, what made it believable and doable. interviews, and you fill out a resume. such as Pizza Hut, Domino’s Then you go through an audition Pizza and Little Caesars, in How have people reacted to process lasting several hours. Then terms of the number of stores the show? they start scheduling a filming time. you have open? It has been a little crazy, quite We filmed in October of last year; Well, no. They’re giants, and I don’t frankly. I went shopping with my it was about a 10- to 12-day process think we’re going to be surpassing wife the other day for some new furfrom start to finish. them, at least any time in my tenure niture. As soon as I walked in, the here. Really for us, it’s not about besaleswoman said, “Marco’s Pizza, it Can you talk a little bit about ing that global; it’s about owning that is you!” your experience? 2-mile ring around our stores. So, as I never thought I’d get as many I didn’t know who I was going to long as we can show up to be a top texts and phone calls from so many meet until five minutes before the player in that 2-mile ring in every people, either. I’m not sure how they show. I didn’t know anything about market we serve, we’re reaching our got my number. them. But that was the job, to discovgoals and doing what we want to do. er who they were, what they do for Your company is growing at the company and also discover what In the “Undercover Boss” epian incredible rate — one store their life is like. People ask, “How do sode, you talked about how opening every three days? they not know this is ‘Undercover your family has to understand It’s actually a little better than Boss?’ ” Well, the production comthat you’re career-first. What that. We’re planning for 150 stores pany and CBS went to great lengths drives you in this position? this year in total. to disguise the fact that it was “UnI have a crazy work ethic and a dedercover Boss” by setting up an alsire to both please and lead. Early on, How are you able to expand ternate show. Everybody thought we
when I was offered the opportunity to have my first management job, it created a belief in me that anything was possible, because I was washing dishes and then was offered a job to become a manager. I had goals, and at every stop along the way, I wanted to be the best in whatever position I was in because I always had my eyes set on the next position — and I knew to get there, I had to know more, learn more, out-produce and always excel. I prepared and worked hard, and while I don’t have a formal education, I have been an avid personal development specialist. I have worked very diligently in developing myself and taking a lot of classes, a lot of seminars. Is it just a matter of committing yourself, time-wise? It’s not just about putting in the time. One thing I always tell people is, “Don’t ever confuse activity with productivity.” Learning how to focus your energies toward the things that are going to make a difference toward your organization and deliver the results that your organization wants from you is critical. How do you make your professional and family life work? I’ve done a lot of soul searching on this. When my kids were young, I didn’t get to spend much time at home. I missed birthdays, recitals, games; I missed a lot of things. And we always talk about how Dad works hard and Dad has his career so we can have all of this stuff. And that was important to us, but as the years go by, you begin to get a different level of priorities in life. Even though my kids are older now, I’m very active in their lives. My son is now a business partner with me as an area representative at Marco’s. My daughter is working on a couple of different things, and we’re talking about some business opportunities together. We spend more time together. Even though we have more distance, because they live in different parts of the country, we stay in contact via texting. And I find out I show up differently in their lives now. I find I give them one-onone time when it’s important, as opposed to being distracted like I may have been when I was younger. And although you can’t go back and get those years back, we’re really doing well going forward, and the family unit is intact.
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Regulators vote against grandfather clause for solar customers at emotional meeting By daniel rothberg
sion’s general counsel. “It has do with keeping the public safe and the public servants who work at the commission safe.”
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State regulators dealt another blow to the solar industry this month, unanimously approving a ruling that would not allow about 17,000 Nevadans with rooftop solar, some of whom had adopted the technology as early as 1997, to be shielded from a recent decision to increase bills. The ruling put an end to a monthslong process during which the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada had been required by legislative mandate to develop long-term rates for solar customers, who source their electricity from both NV Energy and rooftop solar systems on their properties. Solar advocates have argued that the new rates, instituted Jan. 1, eliminated the industry here, as several solar companies pulled operations from the state and laid off more than 700 employees. While the commission’s role is effectively over, parties to the case have 30 days to appeal the decision in District Court. Solar advocates have pledged to fight the decision with a ballot measure that would bring back the prior rates and have urged legislators, before the November general election, to convene a special session to propose a short-term fix. For nearly a year, legislators and regulators, in Nevada and throughout the country, have been wrestling with the issue of how to integrate solar customers with the electric grid. Going solar is an option that has become increasingly popular as rooftop solar technology has improved, both decreasing the cost of solar systems and increasing their efficiency. In December, the three-member panel increased bills for solar customers by tripling a fixed service charge over four years. The commission also slashed the value of credits customers earn by generating excess electricity under a program known as net metering. The commission had argued the new rates were necessary to ensure that solar customers, who do not purchase as much energy from the grid and avoid paying some of the fixed costs wrapped into electricity rates, were not shifting costs to other ratepayers. One of the most controversial aspects of that decision was not to in-
Solar supporters rally in front of Public Utilities Commission offices in January. (steve marcus/Staff)
clude a grandfather clause. Despite requests from NV Energy and the state’s consumer advocate to shield existing customers from the new rates for at least 20 years, the commission voted against doing so. It argued that the cost shift would be unreasonable and unfair to other ratepayers. A slight change The commission did tweak its December decision. After hearing public comment that lasted three hours and turned emotional at times, the commission made a change in the new rates for all customers. It increased the implementation period for the new rates from four years to 12 years, with rate changes every three years. Commission Chairman Paul Thomsen framed this as a compromise that balances the interests of solar customers and other ratepayers. “Rate-making is a zero-sum game,” he said, arguing that groups of ratepayers are always hurt by different changes. He also said this could encourage the industry to innovate. But the rate calculations would not be any different. NV Energy charges most customers a fixed service fee of $12.75 per month. By 2028, that fee will rise to $38.51 for all solar customers. NV Energy had reimbursed solar customers about 11 cents per kilowatt-hour for excess energy they produced. By 2028, the value of those credits will gradually fall to 2.6 cents.
Tensions at the hearing “We want to bring solar back,” Thomsen said at one point during deliberations. Several members of the audience replied: “No, you don’t.” That exchange characterized the tenor of the hearing. Before the hearing, hundreds of solar advocates gathered outside the utility commission’s Las Vegas headquarters, urging the quasi-judicial body once more to reconsider the new rates. They held signs with slogans, such as “Don’t be shady PUC” and “Don’t take my sunshine away.” Dozens also offered public comment. One of the more moving moments of the hearing came from Marilynn Dudley, the 7-year-old daughter of a SolarCity employee who lost his job. “I’m speaking for all kids and the future of solar. Solar is our future,” she said to the commission. “My dad and a lot of other people lost their jobs because of your decision. So please, PUC, make the right decision today and bring back solar to Nevada.” Additional security measures were in place at the meeting. After commission staff reported low-level threats prior to the meeting and two people were found with open-carry weapons at a previous hearing, commission staff required that attendees pass through metal detectors before entering the office. Staff passed out leaflets saying it was a “weapons-free zone.” “This has nothing to do with the order,” said Lina Tanner, the commis-
What’s next? One solar company, Sunrun, which pulled the majority of its operations from the state, already has announced plans to sue the commission. “This decision is clearly unjust and unacceptable for Nevadans. We will sue to overturn the anti-solar rules, and we will win,” Lauren Randall, the company’s manager of public policy, said in a statement. The industry says it will take other actions. It plans to continue calling for a legislative session and expects momentum to pick up in that effort, given how popular a grandfather clause for existing customers had been. A number of state lawmakers, from Senate Democratic Minority Leader Aaron Ford to Republican Assemblyman Derek Armstrong, had asked the commission to let existing customers keep prior rates. And several public commenters, conceding that the commission was unlikely to change its mind on the issue, said they would be calling on their representatives to bring back the prior rates. Gov. Brian Sandoval broke his silence on the commission’s deliberations after the decision. Though he did not call for a legislative session, he said the state’s Committee on Energy and the New Energy Task Force should come up with recommendations “to ensure that Nevada has a stable energy policy that allows renewable energy in Nevada to continue to thrive.” Sandoval also explained his silence and criticized the decision. “While I have respected the commission and its deliberations by not influencing its process, the PUC did not reach the outcome I had hoped for,” he said. “I remained optimistic that the commission would find a solution that considered the economic consequences to existing rooftop solar owners. Today’s decision does not go far enough to protect their interests.” Congressional leadership, including Sen. Harry Reid and Nevada Reps. Dina Titus and Joe Heck, also had urged the commission to grandfather existing customers.
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UNLV business school secures $250K grant By daniel rothberg Staff Writer
UNLV has received a $250,000 grant to bolster its business-development efforts over the next three years. The National Science Foundation award will fund the UNLV Lean Entrepreneurship Advancement Program, a new initiative providing faculty and students with resources to bring technology to the marketplace. The grant, which will be distributed over three years, will provide research teams with support services, such as networking opportunities, training and
infrastructure. Groups also will be eligible to apply for up to $3,000 in funding for their projects. “This funding will enable us to help people who are filing invention disclosures and patents move closer to commercialization more quickly,” said Andrew Hardin, who is heading up the new program and serves as an associate dean in UNLV’s Lee Business School. Teams will consist of a student, a postdoctoral researcher, a faculty member and a person with industry experience. A committee of faculty and business leaders will review the applications and select finalists.
Downtown Summerlin to add H&M to roster By eli segall Staff Writer
Clothing chain H&M’s latest expansion in Nevada, where it already operates five locations, will be at Downtown Summerlin. The Swedish retailer, known for selling trendy apparel at low prices, said it’s opening a roughly 20,000-square-foot store this spring at the open-air mall at Sahara Avenue and the 215 Beltway. Formally known as H&M Hennes & Mauritz AB, the Stockholm-based company also has Las Vegas-area shops at Town Square and the Forum Shops at Caesars. They’re part of a global network of 3,900 stores.
When its store at the Forum Shops opened in late 2010, it reportedly was the largest H&M in the world — 55,000 square feet spread over three levels. H&M reportedly was — but no longer is — considering a lease for a 25,000-square-foot store at nearby Tivoli Village’s expansion site, under construction at Rampart Boulevard and Alta Drive. The 106-acre Downtown Summerlin is just 4 miles from Tivoli Village, a Mediterranean-themed shopping and office complex. As of Oct. 20, Downtown Summerlin’s retail portion was 85 percent leased, according to a securities filing by developer Howard Hughes Corp.
Cox project will give businesses faster Internet By daniel rothberg Staff Writer
Cox Communications expects to complete construction this month on a project to provide Henderson businesses with Internet speeds of 10 gigabits per second or greater — speeds that make it possible to download a high-quality movie in 17 seconds or 1,000 songs in roughly a second. The company, which expects to invest $10.3 million over the next five years as it connects businesses, began the project in October, a company statement said. Cox expects to make service available in March. Nearly all Henderson businesses — 98 percent —
will have access to fiber optic cable. Pricing will vary. Since March, Cox has provided speeds of one gigabit per second to some residents in parts of the Las Vegas Valley. That speed allows customers to download a high-quality movie in just under three minutes and starts at $119 a month or $99 a month if it’s bundled. It is available in certain pockets of the valley, including in parts of Henderson. After Cox completes this project, most of Henderson will be connected. Derrick Hill, Cox Business/Hospitality Network vice president, said the company is planning a similar project in North Las Vegas.
Marketing firm to take over downtown co-working space By daniel rothberg Staff Writer
Work in Progress, the downtown co-working space that housed companies from small local startups to big names like Uber, had been losing money when it announced this month it would close in March. Then, its management reached an agreement with Let’s Rally, a Las Vegas-based digital marketing agency, to take over the business and run it for the foreseeable future. In the coming months, Let’s Rally’s product development arm, 5895 Labs, will take over Work in Progress. Work in Progress, which opened in 2013, had been
supported by the Downtown Project, Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh’s $350 million investment in the area. Using the co-working space required membership dues, ranging from $49 to $299 a month. Several startups worked out of the building, as did national companies such as Uber and PostMates. Work in Progress also offered mentor office hours, workshops and events. In an email to Work in Progress tenants, its director George Moncrief wrote that 5895 Labs would maintain the focus on supporting entrepreneurs. Tenants, he said, would receive more information soon, but that membership billing will start again in March.
125-room hotel to open near speedway CAI Investments said it has signed a deal for an $18 million Starwood Hotels-branded development at Speedway Boulevard south of Interstate 15. The company said construction of the hotel should start in July and last about a year. Once finished, the hotel will be run by Crescent Hotel Management. It’s expected to generate 59 construction jobs and 29 permanent jobs. CAI Managing Partner Christopher Beavor said in a statement that his company selected the location because it was close to the interstate as well as the VA Medical Center in North Las Vegas and “newly released manufacturing sites.” — J.D. Morris
New poker room coming for Wynn Wynn Las Vegas is moving its poker room to a larger location that will debut at the end of May. Resort officials said the new 8,600-squarefoot space will be next to the Encore Players Club, Encore Beach Club and Andrea’s restaurant. The new room will include USB ports in each table, a sports book window, nearly three dozen 65-inch televisions, dedicated bathrooms and a high-limit area. — J.D. Morris
New boss at Fremont Street Experience Patrick Hughes, the general manager of the Cannery in North Las Vegas, is the new president and CEO of the Fremont Street Experience, the organization’s board announced. Hughes starts Feb. 29 at the organization that manages the downtown Las Vegas pedestrian mall. He replaces former president Jeff Victor, now vice president of operations for the properties controlled by downtown casino executive Derek Stevens. An Ireland native, Hughes moved to Las Vegas when he was 25 and has worked for several resorts, including Boulder Station, New York-New York and the Resort at Summerlin, which he helped open. — J.D. Morris
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Don’t be afraid to solicit advice and feedback Of course, each organization is different, but general guidelines exist to help answer the question: What makes a great boss? Paul Stowell, senior vice president and manager at City National Bank in Las Vegas, described a great boss as someone who listens and leads by example. “He has empathy and genuinely cares about people,” Stowell said. A not-so-great boss is “someone who thinks he knows it all and won’t listen to his employees,” Stowell said. Terry Culp, deputy director of Nevada Industry Excellence, said exceptional bosses inspire employees to develop and achieve goals and objectives. The best bosses aren’t born but made, Culp said. “We all learn how to be better through life’s lessons over time,” he said. “Some learn faster than others.” Having good mentors can provide insight and speed the learning process. “A boss is a leader, one who inspires his or her employees to fulfill the company’s mission,” said Rabbi Moshe Katz, dean of the Yeshiva Day School John Arena, co-owner of Metro Pizza, says being a great leader should not be confused with being a popular of Las Vegas in Henderson. “The most effective leader. (staff file) leaders lead by example.” Arena has found that managers can learn to be “Leaders are born; bosses are made,” Perlman Micromanaging can cause even the best bosses better with honest self-analysis and conscientious said. “Leaders inspire; bosses manage. You can to get bogged down and be ineffective. Often, Katz study of leadership. learn to be a better leader, but you’ve got to start said, “we get caught up in the minutiae and lose the “The most important characteristic of a great with something at birth. Managing, on the other big-picture focus. Arguments and disagreements leader is willingness to accept responsibility for hand, is like anything else. The more you do it, the coupled with ego can detract from a boss’s focus. If failure and to graciously credit success to the team better you get at it. You don’t need to be Mr. Perwe keep our eyes on the endgame and stay true to members,” he said. “A great boss is selfless and sonality to be a great manager.” our mission, we can be great bosses.” consistent in their appreciation of the team.” Top-flight managers “set directions, hire the At times, a boss may find it difficult to deal with The most important aspect of developing leaderbest people who can add to the process and give an employee who is underperforming. The way to ship skills, Arena said, is to find “a generous menrecognition to the team for a job well done,” retail help that person, Katz has found, is to teach him or tor, someone who is admired, respected and has consultant Bob Phibbs said. “Their ultimate job her how to improve. consistently achieved excellent results. This is is to create an environment that lets others flour“If a boss merely expects greatness but does not easier than you would imagine, because the best ish. Their goal is to always create great leaders, not cultivate it, he or she will meet nothing but frusbosses share a common trait of generosity and a manage projects.” tration,” he said. nurturing spirit. Invariably, when you find a great Lackluster leaders, on the other hand, take credHis recommendation? “Don’t reinvent the boss, you have also found a great teacher.” it for others’ accomplishments. wheel,” Katz said. “Study great leaders. What made Most experts agree that having a mentor is key “That can make them selfish and petty,” Phibbs them great? How did they merit success?” to career success. said. “They lock themselves in their office and Architect Howard Perlman, principal at Perl“Learning comes in a variety of forms,” said Sithen micromanage the enthusiasm out of their man Architects in Las Vegas, said it is crucial that mon Lader, international vice president of Salisi employees.” bosses learn how to let go slightly to enable emHuman Capital Inc., in Henderson, which provides “The first thing we must clarify is the difference ployees to succeed. recruitment and staffing services to the enterbetween being great and being popular,” said John “You start out believing every resume you reprise software sector. “There are very good leadArena, who operates six Metro Pizza restaurants ceive,” Perlman said. “You have expectations of ership manuals widely available. Others watch TV in the Las Vegas Valley. “A great boss may be called your employees and how they’ll perform, and ofshows that show good leadership. I have attended upon to make unpopular decisions that serve the ten you’re disappointed. At some point, you realmanagement courses that freely quote Captain good of the employees.” ize that nobody does it exactly the way you would, Picard (of the “Star Trek” franchise) and President Effective bosses see their role as “being a stewand nobody will get the exact results you think you Bartlett (of “The West Wing”). However, I believe ard to the team,” Arena said. “That means the could get, but if they do it well, in their own way, having a mentor who can guide a manager through great boss creates an environment where each they take a tremendous burden from you and enchallenges based on their own prior experience team member can make the most of their potenable you and the firm to do more.” can be an invaluable learning tool. tial.” Maturing as a boss means becoming “a bit more “Everyone faces challenges that are new to them Conversely, a not-so-great boss views himself as flexible,” Perlman says. “Every employee is dif(but) are likely to have been encountered by somebeing in a position of privilege. ferent and will respond differently to challenges, one with more experience. The best bosses are “The great boss makes every decision from a podeadlines, the difficulty of tasks, etc.” those whose humility allows them to say to a mensition of empathy and respect, and understands The more someone manages people, the better tor, ‘I don’t know what to do. How did you handle that a positive work environment creates greater he or she becomes at anticipating minor problems this when it happened on your watch?’ ” opportunity for success,” Arena said. and dealing with them before they grow.
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Calendar of events Wednesday, Feb. 24 North Las Vegas Mayor John Lee Vision Symposium Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $35 for registered members of the Turnaround Management Association, $40 for walk-in members; $40 for registered nonmembers, $45 for walk-in nonmembers Location: Las Vegas Country Club, 3000 S. Joe W. Brown Drive, Las Vegas Information: Call James Lamb at 702-499-3291 Lee will present his vision for North Las Vegas, including the development of Apex Industrial Park and the Faraday Future plant. Construction Financial Management Association luncheon Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $30 for CFMA and Associated General Contractors members, $40 for nonmembers Location: Lawry’s the Prime Rib, 4043 Howard Hughes Parkway, Las Vegas Information: Call Anne Gilroy at 702-493-1066 February chapter meeting for CFMA members.
Thursday, Feb. 25 Foundations for Success Time: 9, 10 or 11 a.m. Cost: Free for Henderson Chamber of Commerce members Location: Henderson Business Resource Center, 112 S. Water St., Henderson Information: Call Bill Bokelmann at 702-209-3967 Receive a 45-minute professional consultation with an industry expert. Topics include law, human resources, finance, marketing and technology. Time slots are limited.
Friday, Feb. 26 Medical marijuana industry tour Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cost: $40 for paid members of the Las Vegas Medical Marijuana Association, $50 for nonpaid members and guests, $60 for walk-ins with no RSVP Location: Nevada Wellness Center, 3200 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas Information: Call John Laub at 623-256-0503
Tour four dispensaries and a lab with guides and industry professionals. At each stop, owners and managers will discuss their operations in depth.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2 Strategic Business Development Time: 9 a.m.-noon Cost: Free Location: Urban Chamber of Commerce Business Development Center, 1951 Stella Lake St., Las Vegas Information: Email dmharris@lasvegasnevada.gov Learn about business and marketing strategies. UCC Benefits Breakfast Time: 9-10 a.m. Cost: Free Location: Urban Chamber of Commerce, 1951 Stella Lake St., Suite 30, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-648-6222 Learn about the benefits of becoming an Urban Chamber of Commerce member over a complimentary breakfast.
THURSDAY, MARCH 3 “Five Key Metrics to Increase Profits” Time: 7:30-9:30 a.m. Cost: Free for Henderson Chamber of Commerce members, $25 for nonmembers, $35 for walk-ins Location: Henderson Business Resource Center Seminar Room, 112 S. Water St., Henderson Information: Call 702-565-8951 Kurt Trombetti, owner of Enviro Safe Pest Control, will discuss ways to identify lead sources and track marketing platforms and marketing returns on investments. CREW luncheon Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $40 for members of Commercial Real Estate Women, $50 for nonmembers, $55 at the door Location: Las Vegas Country Club, 3000 Joe W. Brown Drive, Las Vegas Information: Call Tara at 702-798-5156 Las Vegas City Manager Elizabeth Fretwell will speak about city initiatives, including the Downtown Master Plan, the Las Vegas Medical District expansion, downtown mobility and Symphony Park.
FundingPost roundtable Time: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Cost: $99 for entrepreneurs, $129 for investors or service providers, $700 for a vendor table Location: The Innevation Center, 6795 S. Edmond St., Las Vegas Information: Email scott@fundingpost.com Network and learn about what investors are looking for in the Las Vegas market. Early-stage investors will share their ideas.
FRIDAY, MARCH 4 Small Business Startup Steps Time: 9-11:30 a.m. Cost: Free Location: Henderson Business Resource Center, 112 S. Water St., Suite B, Henderson Information: Visit NevadaSBDC.org Learn how to grow a successful business. Advisers are available for free, one-on-one counseling.
SUNDAY, MARCH 6 Touro University gala Time: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Cost: $236 per person, $10,000 to sponsor Location: Four Seasons, 3960 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Email ritavaswani@lvicc.org Enjoy food, drinks, entertainment and a silent auction as Touro Awards of Distinction are presented. U.S. Surgeon General Vice Admiral Vivek Murthy will give the keynote address. All money raised will support the Touro Scholarship Fund.
MONDAY, MARCH 7 Business + Education (BE) Engaged Conference Time: 7:30 a.m. Cost: $10 for general admission, $50 for VIP admission including a luncheon Location: Smith Center for the Performing Arts, Reynolds Hall, 361 Symphony Park Ave., Las Vegas Information: Call 702-749-2000 Brainstorm with business leaders and professionals on ways to improve Nevada’s education system. There will be panel discussions on public schools’ areas of need, and Alan Gomez, founder and chief academic officer of the STEM Academy, will speak.
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American Academy of Forensic Sciences 2016 Annual Meeting
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Aquaculture America
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Brokered transactions Sales $340,000 for 3650 square feet, industrial Address: 2048 Las Vegas Blvd. North, North Las Vegas 89030 Seller: HKM Nevada Properties LLC Seller agent: Marc Magliarditi and Jason Brooks of Logic Commercial Real Estate Buyer: SHLV Shakti LLC Buyer agent: Jeff Chain of Millennium Realty $292,000 for 1.39 acres, industrial Address: Nellis Boulevard and Geist Avenue, Las Vegas 89115 Seller: Criswell Properties LLC Seller agent: Gary Burgher of Pro Commercial Real Estate Inc. Buyer: Millis Nellis LLC Buyer agent: Ben Millis and Christ Beets of Newmark Grubb Knight Frank
LEASES $1,625,356 for 53,999 square feet for 60 months, retail Address: 8555 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas 89117 Landlord: Oro Sahara LLC Landlord agent: Chris Emanuel of Virtus Commercial Tenant: Smith’s Food & Drug Store Tenant agent: Did not disclose $216,117 for 2,928 square feet for
37 months, office Address: 701 E. Bridger Ave., Suite 120, Las Vegas 89101 Landlord: 701 Bridge LLC Landlord agent: Robert S. Hatrak II of Virtus Commercial Tenant: LMBC LLC Tenant agent: Robert S. Hatrak II of Virtus Commercial $213,958 for 2,911 square feet for 66 months, office Address: 1485 W. Warm Springs Road, Suite 102, Henderson 89014 Landlord: TIH Augusta Park LLC Landlord agent: Robert S. Hatrak II of Virtus Commercial Tenant: Kenneth E. Fatkin Tenant agent: Robert S. Hatrak II of Virtus Commercial
LEASES - RENEWAL $110,736 for 1,200 square feet for 63 months, retail Address: 7260 W. Azure Drive, Suite 150, Las Vegas 89130 Landlord: Tenaya Village LLC Landlord agent: Robert S. Hatrak II of Virtus Commercial Tenant: Wireless Doctor LLC Ltd. Tenant agent: Mark Gonzales of Win Win Realty & Property Management $76,241 for 1,690 square feet for 36 months, office Address: 3100 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 110, Las Vegas 89102 Landlord: State Bar of Nevada Landlord agent: Chris Emanuel and Kammy Bridge of Virtus Commercial Tenant: Quest Diagnostics Tenant agent: Shalonda Huges
BUSINESS LICENSES Ideation World License type: General retail sales Address: 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite B-29, Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Tibbs Enterprise Inc. Ilidio Barreiros License type: Independent massage therapist Address: Did not disclose Owner: Ilidio Barreiros Infuze LV License type: Sales/services Address: 2481 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Henderson 89052 Owner: Infuze LLC Infuze Wellness Center License type: Massage establishment Address: 2483 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Henderson 89052 Owner: Douglas Ross M.D. PC Jamie Sullivan License type: Real estate sales Address: 5550 Painted Mirage Road, Suite 140, Las Vegas 89149 Owner: Jamie Sullivan
Jane Whitaker Photography License type: Photography Address: Did not disclose Owner: Jane Whitaker Jeff Computer Repair License type: General services counter/office Address: Did not disclose Owner: Haitao Ye Jennifer Foster License type: Real estate sales Address: 1215 S. Fort Apache Road, Suite 210, Las Vegas 89117 Owner: Jennifer Foster JMAR Construction LLC License type: Contractor Address: 8743 Villa Jeremiah Lane, Las Vegas 89147 Owner: JMAR Construction LLC John Pete Properties LLC License type: Short-term residential rental Address: 1660 S. Valadez St., Las Vegas 89117 Owner: Charles Rose Jordan Hightower License type: Solicitor Address: 5030 S. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas 89118 Owner: Did not disclose Joy Squad License type: General services counter/office Address: 6000 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 11E, Las Vegas 89120 Owner: Joy Squad LLC Ka Management LLC License type: Business services Address: 7900 W. Tropical Parkway, Suite 110, Las Vegas 89149 Owner: Karen Bratton Kalama Family LLC License type: Professional promoter Address: 9960 W. Cheyenne Ave., Suite 240, and 9200 Tule Springs Road, Las Vegas 89129 Owner: Eric M. Scholer Karl (Steve) Westheimer License type: Real estate sales Address: 1925 Village Center Circle, Suite 150, Las Vegas 89134 Owner: Karl Westheimer Kayci Cooley License type: Real estate sales Address: 10750 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 180, Las Vegas 89144 Owner: Kayci Cooley Kenneth R. Cartojano License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 6837 White Crane Court, Las Vegas 89139 Owner: Kenneth R. Cartojano L Designs License type: Sales/services Address: 1911 Autumn Sage Ave.,
North Las Vegas 89031 Owner: Manuelita Goodwin Las Vegas Celtic Society License type: Community services Address: 182 Clayton St., Las Vegas 89110 Owner: Tori Bullock Las Vegas Snowie LLC License type: Food services Address: Did not disclose Owner: Jennifer Roberts Las Vegas Towel and Tissue License type: Business development service Address: 3595 E. Patrick Lane, Suite 500, North Las Vegas 89120 Owner: D&D Marketing Group Inc. Le Pho License type: Restaurant Address: 353 E. Bonneville Ave., Suite 115, Las Vegas 89101 Owner: Le Pho LLC Lilos Hawaiian Fragrante Crystals License type: General retail sales Address: 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite F21, Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Elizabeth De La Vega Living Interiors Inc. License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Maria Quintana Lopez Cleaning Services LLC License type: Cleaning services Address: 7415 Barranca Peak Court, Las Vegas 89139 Owner: Lopez Cleaning Services LLC Loretta Metzger MD Ltd. License type: Medical office Address: 1701 N. Green Valley Parkway, Suite 4A, Henderson 89074 Owner: Loretta Metzger MD Ltd. Lowry’s Catering Inc. License type: Professional services Address: 4125 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Robert W. Lowry LV Park and Sell License type: Automotive sales with minor repair Address: 3115 Meade Ave., Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Natalie Schwartz M and D Investments License type: Coin amusement machine business Address: 4445 W. Charleston Blvd. and 3059 N. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Mike Pohl Mark Rich’s NY Pizza & Pasta License type: General retail sales Address: 11710 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 150, Las Vegas 89138 Owner: Rich Linn Inc. Matthew Langguth
License type: Real estate sales Address: 1333 N. Buffalo Drive, Suite 190, Las Vegas 89128 Owner: Matthew Langguth LLC Maya’s Handyman License type: Property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Juan M. Rubio MBA Capital Advisors LLC License type: Management or consulting services Address: 9505 Hillwood Drive, Suite 100, Las Vegas 89134 Owner: Philip Randazzo MDRX LLC License type: Sales/services Address: 118 Corporate Park Drive, Suite 105, Henderson 89074 Owner: MDRX LLC Meats Gone Wild License type: Restaurant Address: 608 Overland Drive, Henderson 89002 Owner: Southern Nevada Exotic Meats LLC Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt License type: Food services Address: 111 N. Nellis Blvd., Suite 140, Las Vegas 89110 Owner: Yogager Enterprises Inc. Mercado Plaza LLC License type: Business space rent or lease Address: 50 S. Jones Blvd., Suite 100, Las Vegas 89107 Owner: Becker Enterprises LLC Minor Trash Hauling License type: Sales/services Address: 3509 Tabor Ave., North Las Vegas 89030 Owner: Isaac Vasquez Jr. Morley Grading LLC License type: Contractor Address: Did not disclose Owner: Corey Morley Jr. Mr. Cooker LLC License type: Mobile food vendor Address: Did not disclose Owner: Mr. Cooker LLC MVMNT Events License type: Professional promoter Address: Did not disclose Owner: MVMNT LLC Nail Tips License type: Cosmetics Address: 1844 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas 89104 Owner: Joseph Nguyen Nail Trix License type: Cosmetics Address: 1300 W. Sunset Road, Suite 1739, Henderson 89014 Owner: Victor Vo Nevadapure License type: Medical marijuana
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Pizza Lotto License type: Restaurant Address: 600 Fremont St., Las Vegas 89101 Owner: Jeffrey R. Kalt
Nevsur Inc. License type: Business space rent or lease Address: 50 S. Jones Blvd., Suite 100, Las Vegas 89107 Owner: Barry W. Becker
Powercorp License type: Contractor Address: 4175 Cameron St., Las Vegas 89103 Owner: Did not disclose
Noklite License type: Sales/services Address: 155 S. Water St., Suite 220, Henderson 89015 Owner: Noklite LLC
Precision Services and Repair LLC License type: Contractor Address: 580 W. Cheyenne Ave., Las Vegas 89030 Owner: Did not disclose
NRT Technologies Inc. License type: Check cashing Address: 12 E. Ogden Ave. and 9090 Alta Drive, Las Vegas 89101 Owner: John Anthony Dominelli
Premier Coatings License type: Contractor Address: 5000 W. Oakey Blvd., Suite E8, Las Vegas 89146 Owner: Precision Painting LLC
Nutrition on Lock LLC License type: Nonfarm product vendor Address: 9200 Tule Springs Road, Las Vegas 89131 Owner: Darci Obrien-Gurule
Prestige Protective Arms License type: Sporting Goods Address: 3270 N. Buffalo Drive, Las Vegas 89129 Owner: Wishing Well Properties
NV Handyman Services License type: Property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Entrepreneur’s Solutions LLC Oak Hollow LLC License type: Business space rent or lease Address: 50 S. Jones Blvd., Suite 100, Las Vegas 89107 Owner: Becker Enterprises LLC OMC Janitorial Service LLC License type: Property maintenance Address: 2312 Oakwood Ave., North Las Vegas 89030 Owner: OMC Janitorial Service LLC Palo Verde Lacrosse Club License type: Multivendor Address: 7901 W. Washington Ave., Las Vegas 89128 Owner: John White Patrick Ganci License type: Real estate sales Address: 1820 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 101, Las Vegas 89104 Owner: Patrick R. Ganci Peggy’s Better Butter Toffee License type: Food services Address: 8609 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas 89117 Owner: PBBT LLC
Prima Commerce LLC License type: General retail sales Address: 1865 Village Center Circle, Las Vegas 89134 Owner: Steven Mack PT’s Brewing Co. License type: Ancillary Brew Pub Address: 3101 N. Tenaya Way, Las Vegas 89128 Owner: Golden-PT’s Pub Brew 63 LLC Pylon Elite Camps License type: Multivendor Address: 1551 S. Buffalo Drive, Las Vegas 89117 Owner: Pylon Elite Camps LLC Quantum Surveying NV LLC License type: Professional services Address: 344 Lingering Lane, Las Vegas 89012 Owner: Marc Kennedy Real Estate Consultants of Nevada LLC License type: Real estate sales Address: 1180 N. Town Center Drive, Suite 100, Las Vegas 89144 Owner: Frank J. Gargano Rebel License type: Gas station Address: Multiple locations Owner: Nevada AK Inc.
Penna Powers Brian Haynes License type: Advertising firm Address: 2470 St. Rose Parkway, Suite 208, Henderson 89074 Owner: Penna Powers Brian Haynes
Red Body Imaging LLC License type: General services counter/office Address: 2492 Natalie Ave., Las Vegas 89121 Owner: Jasmine Martinez
Pit Stop Development Co. LLC License type: Contractor Address: 7912 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas 89117 Owner: Kenneth E. Brazil
Rivenbark Consulting License type: Management or consulting services Address: Did not disclose Owner: David Rivenbark
Ro-An Cleaning & Maintenance License type: Property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Rosemarie Pisani Ronald Fondevilla Outcall Massage Therapy License type: Independent massage therapist Address: 5466 Tea Leaf St., Las Vegas 89031 Owner: Ronald Fondevilla Rosita’s Massage Therapy License type: Independent massage therapist Address: Did not disclose Owner: Rosita Richards Ross Medical Group License type: Medical office Address: 2482 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Henderson 89052 Owner: Douglas Ross M.D. PC Rx7 Factory License type: Automotive Garage (Major) Address: 3400 Sirius Ave., Suite H, Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Michael A. Laing S Peterson License type: Professional promoter Address: Did not disclose Owner: Susan Peterson Salon V License type: Cosmetics Address: 101 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 14, Las Vegas 89107 Owner: Peter & Sam Business Group Ltd. Shaggy’s Shave Ice License type: Mobile food vendor Address: 439 Rock Quarry Way, Las Vegas 89032 Owner: Brek LLC Siagi’s Soul Food License type: Mobile food vendor Address: 640 N. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas 89101 Owner: Jo’Ann Matthews Silberkraus & Son License type: Notary Address: 2135 Falcon Pointe Lane, Henderson 89074 Owner: Stephen H. Silberkraus Silver Shadow Apts. License type: Apartment house Address: 8301 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas 89117 Owner: CA Charleton Owner LLC Silverado Stages NV LLC License type: Motor transportation services Address: 2420 Losee Road, Las Vegas 89030 Owner: Silverado Stages Wy LLC Sissy’s Wholesale License type: General retail sales Address: 1717 S. Decatur Blvd.,
Suite B34B, Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Crystal D. Clancy Smart Solutions License type: General retail sales Address: 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Suite B42, Las Vegas 89102 Owner: Sang Cho Smokey Blaze Street Grill License type: Mobile food vendor Address: 640 N. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas 89101 Owner: Arturo Acun Jr. Southern Nevada Masonry LLC License type: Contractor Address: 5135 Camino Al Norte, Las Vegas 89031 Owner: Did not disclose Southwest Medical Associates Inc. License type: Sales/services Address: 2225 Civic Center Drive, North Las Vegas 89030 Owner: Southwest Medical Associates Inc. Stargaze Fragrances License type: Sales/services Address: 1300 W. Sunset Road, Henderson 89014 Owner: Linzid Inc. Summerlin Eagles Athletic Legion License type: Community services Address: 8820 W. Russell Road, Suite 155, Las Vegas 89148 Owner: Evelio Vergara Sunny Transitions LLC License type: Management or consulting services Address: 6190 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas 89107 Owner: Jason J. Kinas Super Scoopers License type: Property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Katey Miller The Wild Walrus Studio License type: Teaching classes Address: 130 Maple St., Henderson 89015 Owner: Amy Bray Theresa Ballentine License type: Real estate sales Address: 10750 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 180, Las Vegas 89144 Owner: Theresa Ballentine TGG Management Company Inc. License type: Professional services Address: 5940 S. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas 89113 Owner: Joseph A. Ruff The Best Detail License type: Car detailing services Address: 2200 Civic Center Drive, North Las Vegas 89030 Owner: The Best Detail LLC The Ernest A. Becker III & Mary Elizabeth Becker Family Trust
License type: Business space rent or lease Address: 315 S. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas 89107 Owner: Mary Elizabeth Becker The Office Guru License type: Business services Address: 70 Tanglewood Drive, Las Vegas 89012 Owner: Laura A. Ogle The Plant Guy LLC License type: General services counter/office Address: Did not disclose Owner: Casey Manos The Rivera’s Maids LLC License type: Property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Fernando Lazaro-Rivera Thompson Pool Service Inc. License type: Sales/services Address: 8221 Willeta Ave., Las Vegas 89145 Owner: Jonathan Thompson Tiny Times Photography License type: Sales/services Address: 1005 Snow Bunting Court, Henderson 89002 Owner: Amanda Tillitson Top Notch Realty and Property Management License type: Real estate sales Address: 8704 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 105, Las Vegas 89145 Owner: Top Notch Realty and Property Management LLC
BUILDING PERMITS $9,100,000, commercial Address: 626 Crossbridge Drive, Las Vegas Nevada General Construction $4,250,000, commercial Address: 610 Crossbridge Drive, Las Vegas Nevada General Construction $1,363,035, apartment Address: 1545 Wigwam Parkway, Henderson 1545 W. Wigwam Parkway LLC $1,347,435, apartment x3 Address: 1545 Wigwam Parkway, Henderson 1545 W. Wigwam Parkway LLC $1,154,635, apartment Address: 1545 Wigwam Parkway, Henderson 1545 W. Wigwam Parkway LLC $1,142,935, apartment x5 Address: 1545 Wigwam Parkway, Henderson 1545 W. Wigwam Parkway LLC
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Records and Transactions $1,055,888, assembly group Address: 1545 Wigwam Parkway, Henderson 1545 W. Wigwam Parkway LLC $1,041,238, apartment Address: 1545 Wigwam Parkway, Henderson 1545 W. Wigwam Parkway LLC $1,019,392, apartment Address: 1545 Wigwam Parkway, Henderson 1545 W. Wigwam Parkway LLC $1,007,692, apartment x6 Address: 1545 Wigwam Parkway, Henderson 1545 W. Wigwam Parkway LLC $886,081, apartment Address: 1545 Wigwam Parkway, Henderson 1545 W. Wigwam Parkway LLC $876,331, apartment x3 Address: 1545 Wigwam Parkway, Henderson 1545 W. Wigwam Parkway LLC $790,000, office Address: 1027 S. Main St., Vegas MO Construction LLC $500,000, tenant improvement highrise Address: 2000 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Trident Construction Group $485,822, apartment Address: 1545 Wigwam Parkway, Henderson 1545 W. Wigwam Parkway LLC
Dream Construction Co. LLC $374,400, garage - repair Address: 3027 St. Rose Parkway, Henderson Blue Diamond Centers LLC $350,000, wall/fence Address: 265 Fox Hill Drive, Las Vegas Desert Plastering LLC $324,715, residential - custom Address: 675 Palisade Rim Drive, Henderson Ryan Higa $310,000, wall/fence Address: 581 Crossbridge Drive, Las Vegas Nevada General Construction $299,327, commercial - remodel Address: 2800 N. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson Pacifica Henderson Hotel LLC $273,220, residential - incident repair Address: 823 Sandsprings St., Henderson Robert S. Olmsted $250,000, commercial Address: 626 Crossbridge Drive, Las Vegas Nevada General Construction $229,000, commercial Address: 950 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Las Vegas Townco Construction Group
$485,000, commercial Address: 1031 S. Main St., Vegas MO Construction LLC
$195,047, single-family residential - production Address: 5973 Sunset River Ave., Las Vegas Century Communities of Nevada
$484,522, apartment x2 Address: 1545 Wigwam Parkway, Henderson 1545 W. Wigwam Parkway LLC
$192,910, residential - production Address: 133 Outcrop Ridge Ave., Henderson PN II Inc.
$450,000, tenant improvement - store Address: 1324 S. Third St., Las Vegas Trinity Haven Development LLC
$168,721, single-family residential - production Address: 359 Calabria Ridge St., Las Vegas Ryland Homes
$450,000, assembly group Address: 1545 Wigwam Parkway, Henderson 1545 W. Wigwam Parkway LLC
$163,486, wall/fence Address: 224 Antelope Ridge Drive, Las Vegas Hirschi Masonry LLC
$425,000, office Address: 1029 S. Main St., Vegas MO Construction LLC
$151,377, single-family residential - production Address: 8130 Canyon Grassland St., Las Vegas Woodside Homes of Nevada LLC
$418,980, residential - custom Address: 2746 Carina Way, Henderson Jimmy Lee $398,000, single-family residential - custom Address: 3320 Mustang St., Las Vegas
$150,000, commercial Address: 1027 S. Main St., Las Vegas MO Construction LLC $146,944, single-family residential - production
Address: 473 Cabral Peak St., Las Vegas KB Home Nevada Inc. $143,615, residential - production Address: 184 Bird Cove Ave., Henderson Beazer Homes Holdings Corp. $143,185, single-family residential - production Address: 8430 Golden Brook St., Las Vegas Century Communities of Nevada $142,483, single-family residential - production Address: 7936 Torreys Peak St., Las Vegas Ryland Homes $141,734, single-family residential - production Address: 10576 Pelican Island Ave., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $141,734, single-family residential - production Address: 10567 Pelican Island Ave., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $141,017, single-family residential - production Address: 426 Astillero St., Vegas Ryland Homes $137,294, residential - production Address: 698 Tidal Flats St., Henderson KB Home LV Pearl Creek LLC
$132,796, single-family residential - production Address: 27 Berneri Drive, Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada
$107,887, single-family residential - production Address: 9077 Sea Mink Ave., Las Vegas D.R. Horton Inc.
$132,055, residential - new Address: 3641 Greenbriar Bluff Ave., North Las Vegas J.F. Shea Co. Inc.
$107,887, single-family residential - production Address: 9089 Sea Mink Ave., Las Vegas D.R. Horton Inc.
$131,315, single-family residential - production Address: 6543 Dunns River St., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada
$107,806, single-family residential - production Address: 255 Tower St., Las Vegas Interurban Construction LLC
$131,315, single-family residential - production Address: 10571 Pelican Island Ave., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $125,728, single-family residential - production Address: 10575 Pelican Island Ave., Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $125,193, single-family residential - production Address: 11903 Tres Bispos Ave., Las Vegas Ryland Homes $125,000, commercial Address: 2000 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Trident Construction Group
$107,806, single-family residential - production Address: 251 Tower St., Las Vegas Interurban Construction LLC $107,806, single-family residential - production Address: 247 Tower St., Las Vegas Interurban Construction LLC $107,806, single-family residential - production Address: 243 Tower St., Las Vegas Interurban Construction LLC $107,295, residential - production Address: 1112 Buckhorn Cove St., Henderson Beazer Homes Holdings Corp. $103,549, single-family residential - production Address: 9090 Sea Mink Ave., Las Vegas D.R. Horton Inc. $103,549, single-family residential - production Address: 9071 Sea Mink Ave., Las Vegas D.R. Horton Inc.
$136,129, residential - production Address: 584 Via Baglioni, Henderson Century Communities of Nevada
$124,849, single-family residential - production Address: 8420 Golden Brook St., Las Vegas Century Communities of Nevada
$134,760, single-family residential - production Address: 127 Berneri Drive, Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada
$120,000, tenant improvement restaurant Address: 2600 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 117, Las Vegas Pro Tech Construction
$134,440, single-family residential - production Address: 10535 Laurel Mountain Lane, Las Vegas Adaven Homes LLC
$117,886, residential - production Address: 1004 Via Stellato St., Henderson Century Communities of Nevada
$103,232, single-family residential - production Address: 485 Cabral Peak St., Las Vegas KB Home Nevada Inc.
$116,927, single-family residential - production Address: 64 Berneri Drive, Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada
$103,232, single-family residential - production Address: 481 Cabral Peak St., Las Vegas KB Home Nevada Inc.
$114,171, residential - production Address: 466 Fortissimo St., Henderson Richmond American Homes of Nevada
$103,232, single-family residential - production Address: 469 Cabral Peak St., Las Vegas KB Home Nevada Inc.
$113,227, single-family residential - production Address: 9084 Sea Mink Ave., Las Vegas D.R. Horton Inc.
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$134,434, single-family residential - production Address: 10418 White Princess Ave., Las Vegas Ryland Homes $134,002, single-family residential - production Address: 11914 Tres Bispos Ave., Las Vegas Ryland Homes $133,135, residential - production Address: 3113 Berceto Court, Henderson KB Home Inspirada LLC
$103,549, single-family residential - production Address: 9083 Sea Mink Ave., Las Vegas D.R. Horton Inc.
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Category: engineering firms (Ranked by number of professional staff as of Jan. 21)
Company
1
Year Professional Licensed established staff engineers
Recent projects
Top executive
Slater Hanifan Group Inc. 5740 S. Arville St., Suite 216 Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-284-5300 • shg-inc.com
2003
115
37
Skye Canyon master plan; Brent Lane drainage system and trail; NDOT Centennial Bowl interchange construction management services
Ken Hanifan, president
2
JBA Consulting Engineers 5155 W. Patrick Lane Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-362-9200 • jbace.com
1966
100
19
Southern Hills Skilled Nursing Facility; Wynn buffet remodel; Seasucker Restaurant at Caesars Palace
Dwayne Miller, CEO
3
GCW Inc. 1555 S. Rainbow Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89146 702-804-2000 • gcwengineering.com
1969
95
35
Flamingo corridor improvements, Grand Canyon to Jimmy Durante Boulevard; 215 Beltway, Tenaya Way to Decatur Boulevard; Premium Outlets North expansion
James Duddlesten, president, CEO
4
Atkins 2270 Corporate Circle, Suite 200 Henderson, NV 89074 702-263-7275 • atkinsglobal.com/northamerica
1987
87
29
Project Neon design-build; Las Vegas Wash Channel improvements; Western Beltway, Craig Road to Hualapai Way construction management
Ben Sprague, vice president
5
Lochsa Engineering 6345 S. Jones Blvd., Suite 100 Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-365-9312 • lochsa.com
1985
55
20
LVCVA Riviera demolition and outdoor exhibit area; Thomas & Mack Center upgrades; T-Mobile Arena
Mark L. Hedge, principal
6
MSA Engineering Consultants 370 E. Windmill Lane, Suite 100 Las Vegas, NV 89123 702-896-1100 • msa-lv.com
1997
32
7
Silverton Timeshare Towers; Monte Carlo concert hall; Rock in Rio USA
David J. Melroy III, principal
7
Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and Environmental Sciences Consultants 6700 Paradise Road, Suite E Las Vegas, NV 89119 702-433-0330 • ninyoandmoore.com
1996
28
5
Project Neon design-build project; UNLV Hotel academic building; Clark County Water Reclamation District 725-Southwest Interceptor
Bruce D. Bowman, principal geological engineer
8
Kimley-Horn and Associates Inc. 6671 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89119 702-862-3600 • kimley-horn.com
1991
23
10
Resorts World Las Vegas, Alon Las Vegas, Ikea
Ken Ackeret, principal
9
GeoTek Inc. 6835 Escondido St. Las Vegas, NV 89014 702-897-1424 • geotekusa.com
1997
22
22
Nevada State College - Henderson Campus; Mendenhall Activity Center at UNLV; Project Neon (Spaghetti Bowl)
Ryne C. Stoker, president
Henderson Engineers Inc. 5555 Redwood St., Suite 201 Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-697-2187 • hei-eng.com
2008
19
7
McCarran International Airport gate expansion; RTC paratransit certification and Mobility Training Center; Speed Vegas
Jason Zoeller, vice president, director of Las Vegas operations
11a
Harris Consulting Engineers LLC 6630 Surrey St., Suite 100 Las Vegas, NV 89119 702-269-1575 • harrisengineers.com
1983
18
9
Clark County Detention Center Phase II; Konami Gaming expansion; Lucky Dragon Hotel and Casino
Kent T. Bell, president
11b
L.R. Nelson Consulting Engineers Inc. 6765 W. Russell Road, Suite 200 Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-798-7978 • lrneng.com
1987
18
10
Cadence; the Foothills at MacDonald Ranch; VistaView
Larry R. Nelson, president
13
Geotechnical & Environmental Services Inc. 7150 Placid St. Las Vegas, NV 89119 702-365-1001 • gesnevada.com
1992
15
6
Project Neon; Clark County Water Reclamation District; Black Mountain Distribution Center
Gregory P. DeSart, president, owner
14
TJK Consulting Engineers Inc. 5459 S. Durango Drive, Suite 100 Las Vegas, NV 89113 702-871-3621 • tjkengineers.com
1986
14
4
Thomas M. Universal Health Services Henderson Anderson, Hospital; McCarran International president Airport Terminal 1 modernization; Clark County School District elementary school, East Galleria Drive and David Wood Circle
10
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