Spotlights (E) Matthew Stewart Partner – New York Life Insurance Company Matt is a Las Vegas native of 29 years. He started with New York Life as a Financial Advisor in 2012 where he received numerous accolades including qualifying for the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table. He was promoted to Partner in 2016 where he oversees the growth and career development of over 50 plus agents and financial advisors. In 2018, Matt lead a top 10 national producing office with in New York Life. Matt enjoys traveling with his family and is an active triathlete competing in 70.3 Ironman races.
(F) Dick Tomasso VP of Security & Government Affairs – Mesquite Gaming, LLC Dick serves as VP of Security & Government Affairs for Mesquite Gaming, LLC, which owns and operates the Casablanca Resort & Casino and the Virgin River Casino in Mesquite, Nevada. Following his retirement as a special agent of the FBI, he became Director of Security for Michael Gaughan's Coast Casinos and subsequently for Boyd Gaming. Currently, he maintains a strong liaison with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies and with the Nevada Gaming Enforcement Division. He also serves as a member of the Nevada Corporate Security Vice Presidents Group.
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(G) Karl Nickoley Executive Producer – Frequency Pictures Karl Nickoley started Frequency Pictures in Hollywood, CA in 2011. Frequency is an award-winning production company that produces national and regional commercials, brand films, training series, social media campaigns and feature films. In 2017, Frequency expanded to Las Vegas producing campaigns for Visit Las Vegas and The Grand Canyon. Karl has over a decade of experience producing campaigns for major brands like Geico, AT&T, Ford including equity raises for internationally distributed feature films. An honors’ graduate of The Los Angeles Film School, he is certified in Film Finance from Pepperdine University.
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(H) Kim Sonerholm Senior VP, Sales & Account Management – UnitedHealthcare Kim Sonerholm is senior vice president of sales and account management for UnitedHealthcare in Nevada. She started working for Sierra Health Services 24 years ago, prior to its merger with UnitedHealth Group, working in provider and network relations, customer service, and in an administrative capacity at Southwest Medical Associates. Dedicated to helping people nationwide live healthier lives by simplifying the health care experience, UnitedHealthcare is Nevada’s largest health insurer offering health coverage through Health Plan of Nevada, Sierra Health and Life, Senior Dimension, and Medicare Complete.
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