Volunteers are one of our most valuable resources at the Vegas Chamber in contributing to our work of helping Nevada businesses succeed! These members are an invaluable part of our efforts to support, connect and guide fellow members on how to best utilize and maximize Vegas Chamber membership. Get acquainted with our fantastic volunteers below!
Prospectors
The Prospectors are comprised of long-standing Vegas Chamber member volunteers which include past Chairmen, council members, and committee officers. They serve as hosts for many Chamber events bringing with them a strong foundation of volunteerism, as well as Chamber and community knowledge.
- President: Elie Morris
- Ace Fair – Fair Solutions Inc.
- Bob Werner – Furniture Market
- Carl Rowe – CLARITY Advisors to Management
- Chuck Ley – Cornerstone Merchant Services
- Chris Crooks – Newmark
- Douglas Geinzer – High Performance Providers
- Edward Domanico – AET Environmental
- Fafie Moore – ERA Brokers Consolidated
- Howard Skolnik – Howard Skolnik LLC
- Jim Marsh – Jim Marsh Automotive
- L. Joe Coppedge – Mushkin Cica Coppedge
- Larry Singer – Newmark
- Lisa Dupere – Revel Nevada Henderson
- Mike Carter – Carter Investments
- Patric Wilson – National Hospitality Management LLC
- Sidra Kain – Immediate Past President
- Tanya Murray – ERA Brokers Consolidated
- Ted Wiens Jr. – Ted Wiens Tire & Auto Centers
- Wm. Allen Kaercher – Kaercher Campbell & Associates
Ambassadors
The Vegas Chamber Ambassadors are a team of professionals from the chamber membership who donate their time to assist new members maximize their Vegas Chamber investment. They are a group of motivated members who act as the welcoming arm of the Vegas Chamber by sharing their experiences and introducing new members to Chamber events and resources. Ambassadors are charged with extending the hand of friendship to both new and current members, greeting them with an enthusiastic handshake and award-winning smile, making welcome calls, attending ribbon cuttings, hosting Business After Hours and attending (assisting as needed) with Chamber events. For more information regarding Chamber Ambassadors, please contact the Membership department at 702.641.5822.
- Allison Wax – Coldwell Banker Premier Realty (Co-Chair PC Member)
- Becky Stonebarger – The Beacon Center Inc (PC Member)
- Camille Spenner – Merit Lending
- Carlos Sidney – Mass Mutual Las Vegas
- Gina Maceo – America First Credit Union (Chair /PC Member)
- Kelly Peterson – Morgan Stanley
- Kim Dung Ho – Kim Photography
- Kristi Lutzenberger – Auntie2Hands
- Matt Paddock – mp Productions, LLC (PC Member)
- Michael Carter – Carter Investments
- Michelle Weston – Las Vegas HEALS (PC Member)
- Romeo Villafania, Jr – America First Credit Union (PC Member)
- Rose Falocco – HomeSmart Encore Real Estate
- Sophia Peranteau – Optomis Insurance and Benefits
- Tad Dillard – Xerox by Elan Office Systems
Pictured here from left to right:
Carlos Sidney, Matt Paddock, Gina Maceo, (Co-Chair) Michelle Weston, Camille Spenner, Allison Wax, Sophia Peranteau, Kim Dung Ho, Kristi Lutzenberger, (Chair) Rose Falocco, Becky Stonebarger, Tad Dillard, Kelly Peterson, and Mike Carter. Absent: Romeo Villafania, Jr.(Former Chair)
Government Affairs Committee
The Chamber’s legislative and policy priorities are developed by its Government Affairs Committee. This is a group of Chamber members who analyze issues and make determinations that guide the Chamber’s positioning on matters to promote fiscal responsibility at the state and local government levels, improve our education system, and strengthen the business environment and economy in Southern Nevada. The committee also makes decisions regarding the endorsements of candidates and political contributions.
Hugh Anderson, Chairman of Committee, Hightower Las Vegas
Michael Feder, Chairman, Dickinson Wright
Paul Anderson, Chairman- Elect, Board of Trustees Boyd Gaming Corporation
Gina Bongiovi, Immediate Past Chair, Board of Trustees, Bongiovi Law Firm
Michael Britt, Red Rock Resorts, Inc
Michael Bolognini, MFB Enterprises
Mark Brown, Miracle Flights
- MaryKaye Cashman, Cashman Equipment Co.
Tim Cashman, The Cashman Companies
Lisa de Marigny, Omni Limousine, Inc.
J.T. Foley, Las Vegas Sands
Betsy Fretwell, Switch
Craig S. Galati, LGA, Inc.
John Guedry, Bank of Nevada
Keith Hansen, Allegiant Travel Company
Dave Howell, Wells Fargo
Karlos LaSane, Caesars Entertainment Corp.
Chad Leavitt, Findlay Automotive Group
Scott Leedom, Southwest Gas
Todd Mason, Wynn Resorts
Meghan McLean Fair, Anderson, & Langerman
Erin McMullen Midby, Boyd Gaming Corporation
George F. Ogilvie III, Esq., McDonald Carano LLP
John O’Reilly, O’Reilly Law Group
Damon Schilling, AMR/Medic West
Greta Seidman, Opportunity 180
Jennifer Simich, Republic Services
Craig Stevens, Cox Communications
Judy Stokey, NV Energy
Sasha Sutcliffe-Stephenson, MGM Resorts International
Todd Sklamberg, Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center
Ted Wiens, Jr., Ted Wiens Tire & Auto
Leadership Las Vegas Council
The Leadership Las Vegas Council maintains the recruitment and selection process for incoming classes, as well as oversees individual committees to determine curriculum, day planning and alumni activities.
Immediate Past Chair
Gordon Absher ’09
Dignity HealthAlumni Communications
Greta Beck-Seidman ’11
Nevada HANDAlumni Communications
Clay Buck ’17
Boys & Girls Clubs of So NevadaSelection Chair
Edgar Carranza ’10
Backus, Carranza & BurdenExecutive Director, Foundation
Cara Clarke ’07
Leadership Foundation of Greater Las VegasProgram Communications / PR Chair
Mike Disbennett ’14
Wide Awake & The Glenn GroupCouncil Chair
Alan Diskin ’03
American Red CrossProgram Manager
Lisa Gough
Leadership Foundation of Greater Las VegasAlumni Chair
Erin Keller ’16
Nevada State CollegeAssistant Selection Chair
Tami Miramontes ’08
Eide Bailly LLPAssistant Selection Chair
Tim Mullin ’10
Vegas Golden Knights FoundationAlumni Higher Level Membership
Debi Nutton ’10Immediate Past Curriculum Chair
Brian Rice ’09
Boys & Girls Clubs of So NevadaRecruitment Chair
Craig Rosen ’16
Desert Research InstituteCurriculum Chair
Lisa Santwer ’13
Comprehensive Cancer Centers of NevadaAlumni Higher Level Membership
Josh Swissman ’10
Station CasinosAssistant Curriculum Chair
Robert Torres ’15
Colliers InternationalAlumni – Events
Shannon Steiner ’16
American Preparatory AcademyEngagement
Dennis Sponer ’99Engagement
Krista Clar ’14
MGM Resorts InternationalLeadership Advance
The Leadership Advance Council maintains the recruitment and selection process for incoming classes, as well as oversees individual committees to determine curriculum, day planning and alumni activities.
Advisory Council Chair
Jarron Gray ‘13
Valley Bank of NevadaImmediate Past Council Chair
DeAndre Esteen ’13
Barclaycard USCurriculum Chair
Ilona Mitchell ‘15
Wells FargoAlumni Chair
Lebette Hostetler ‘16
RetiredAlumni Co-Chair
Cheryl Marshall ‘14
RetiredScholarship Fundraiser
Maisie Rodolico ‘17
FMB, IncClass Project Advisor
Susan Splan ‘15
Nevada State Bank
Featured President's Club Members
Lisa Santwer
Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada
Director, Marketing & Public Relations
Lisa Santwer oversees marketing and communications for CCCN, which specializes in oncology, hematology, breast surgery and research. Santwer helped establish CCCN’s nonprofit, ORION Cancer Foundation, and serves on the Executive Committee of Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada. Her community activities include serving as co-chair for 2015 Leadership Las Vegas’ Health Day and advisory board for UNLV School of Health Sciences. Santwer is a graduate of Leadership Las Vegas and a 2012 Hall of Fame inductee into the Women’s Chamber of Commerce.
Shameer Tharani
Manpower
Market Vice President
Shameer Tharani is Market Vice President of Manpower Inc. of Southern Nevada, a Fortune 500 global leader in staffing and workforce solutions. Shameer has spent the past 15 years growing and leading Manpower teams throughout North America. He is a highly qualified business leader who leverages strong interpersonal skills, leadership and creativity to achieve business objectives. Passionate about putting people to work, Shameer currently leads the Manpower Las Vegas team, providing strategic guidance, developing client relationships and collaborating with community partners.
Bill Nelson
BDO USA
Assurance Partner
Bill is an Assurance Partner at BDO USA and a leader in BDO’s National Gaming, Hospitality and Leisure Industry Practice. He is extensively involved in all areas of accounting and auditing for the firm. He works closely with a number of organizations in the gaming, retail and wholesale, real estate, and construction industries, providing exceptional client service through a holistic approach and attention to detail. Bill assists with fraud examinations as part of the firm’s litigation support practice and has helped identify the perpetrator of fraud and determined loss amounts in multiple fraud issues. He helps his clients with internal controls and regulations to prevent occupational fraud. Bill earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Idaho State University and is a member of both the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Nevada Society of Certified Public Accountants. He is active in the Las Vegas community participating in several youth sports programs and volunteering his time for various not for profits. In addition to Bill’s role on the Vegas Chamber’s Board of Trustees, he serves on the board of directors of Helping Hands of Vegas Valley, which aids seniors in need.
Karim Kaissi
Intermountain Healthcare – Nevada Medical Group
Region COO and President
Karim joined Intermountain Healthcare in 2021 as the President of the Nevada Medical Group and is also Desert Region COO for Ambulatory Care. He has over 15 years of executive leadership in the healthcare industry in both the private and public sectors and for-profit and nonprofit entities. Karim has a track record of leading teams in established regional organizations and operating in a start-up environment and launching multiple new markets from the ground up. Karim’s diverse background and leadership are ideal for charting a market-differentiated growth path for the region.
