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Lori Nelson
Lori Nelson, Vice President of Corporate Communications for Station Casinos, oversees public relations, community relations and serves as the company spokesperson. Since 2005, she has worked on several high profile public relations initiatives including the media relations for four new casino openings. She serves on the Board of Trustees for the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce.
Joel Jarvis
Joel Jarvis is a client manager at Kaercher Insurance Brokerage in the public entity division. Joel holds dual bachelor degrees in accounting, finance, and law from Illinois State University, where he graduated in 1993. He has extensive experience developing property and casualty programs for clients in various industries as well: 17 years of experience in the insurance industry and an additional seven years as an internal accountant working for many companies and as an independent contractor. He has awarded Ambassador of the Year by the Clark County Bar Association in 2004 and is the Liberty Bell Award winner for 2005 - all while not being a licensed attorney.
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Shawn Tempesta
Shawn Tempesta is on-the-air from sunrise to sunset. He can be seen on KTNV-TV’s “The Morning Blend” weekday mornings at 9am. Shawn can be heard on the top-rated afternoon show in the valley on Mix 94.1 from 3pm-7pm. He lives in the southwest with his wife and pets and is an avid Boston sports fan.
Dawn Gibbons
Dawn Gibbons is a successful businessperson and has received many accolades including: Business and Professional Woman of the Year; Who’s Who in Business; Who’s Who in Politics; Who’s Who of Women; the Attorney General’s Role Model of the Year; 2014 Distinguished Women of Nevada’s Excellence in Media Award; and the Las Vegas Women to Watch Award. She is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno (B.G.S). Ms. Gibbons has served on prominent boards in Nevada and supports the local community with her background in business, politics, and the media. Dawn is a former state legislator (State Assemblywoman 1991, 1999-2004) and the First Lady of Nevada (2007-2010).
Anthony Lai
Anthony Lai is the Student Affairs Program Manager at The International School of Hospitality (TISOH). He assists students with career placement and networking opportunities within the industry. Anthony’s extensive hospitality experience includes roles as Hotel Manager, Guest Service Manager, and Hospitality Implementation Consultant. For more tips, questions, and career education opportunities, visit www.tisoh.edu or email Anthony at alai@tisoh.com.
Megan Mathis
Megan Mathis, President/ Publisher of The Masters Media Group, LLC. A 44 year resident with over 25 years experience in publishing. Megan has published the Nevada Senior Guide since 2001. Megan is well known and respected in the community through her dedication to providing vital information to the seniors in Nevada to improve the quality of their lives.
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CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Rick Vierkandt Phil Cox Victor Baars Michael Rogers Michael Fields – All Events Production JazzyAds.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Adam Sternberg Amy Elizabeth Angi Covington Anthony Lai Ashley Trevino Brooke Dillman Calanit Atia Candice Shaffer Chaibia Sarhrou Craig Kagel Dawn Gibbons Debrah Pierce Elena Kmetz Erika Kimble Dr. Evan Allen Fallon Hall Gady Medrano Gaye Cote Jack Woodcock Jacqueline Del Rosario Jennifer Miller Dr. Jim Wright D.D.S. Joel Jarvis Juliana Whitney Katie Bencze Lark Gould Lawrence Bronaugh
Linda Burns Lisa Lynn Backus Liza Henley Lori Nelson Marie Mortera Mary Alan Mayor Carolyn Goodman Megan Mathis Meghan Leigh Melissa Torres Michele Polci Michelle “Roxy” Davis Michelle Mortensen Michelle Velez Olga Kotelnikova Robert Sluys Rosario Grajales Samira Knight Shawn Tempesta Simmone Park Stacy Rombach Tammy Kincaid Tamra Trainer Tom Warden Toni Spilsbury Tsikki Thau Veronica Meter
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