Meet The Volunteers

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
• 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
• Mike Carter – Carter Investments
• Ted Wiens Jr. – Ted Wiens Tire & Auto Centers
• Wm. Allen Kaercher – Kaercher Campbell & Associates

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 – New York Life Insurance Company
• Gina Maceo – America First Credit Union (Chair /PC Member)
• Kim Dung Ho – Kim Photography
• Kristi Lutzenberger – Auntie2Hands
• 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, (Chair) Michelle Weston, Camille Spenner, Allison Wax (Co-Chair), Sophia Peranteau, Kim Dung Ho, Kristi Lutzenberger, Rose Falocco, Becky Stonebarger, Tad Dillard, Kelly Peterson, and Mike Carter. Absent: Romeo Villafania, Jr.

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

• 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

Vegas Chamber Policy Committees and meetings

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 Health

Alumni Communications
Greta Beck-Seidman ’11
Nevada HAND

Alumni Communications
Clay Buck ’17
Boys & Girls Clubs of So Nevada

Selection Chair
Edgar Carranza ’10
Backus, Carranza & Burden

Executive Director, Foundation
Cara Clarke ’07
Leadership Foundation of Greater Las Vegas

Program Communications / PR Chair
Mike Disbennett ’14
Wide Awake & The Glenn Group

Council Chair
Alan Diskin ’03
American Red Cross

Program Manager
Lisa Gough
Leadership Foundation of Greater Las Vegas

Alumni Chair
Erin Keller ’16
Nevada State College

Assistant Selection Chair
Tami Miramontes ’08
Eide Bailly LLP

Assistant Selection Chair
Tim Mullin ’10
Vegas Golden Knights Foundation

Alumni Higher Level Membership
Debi Nutton ’10

Immediate Past Curriculum Chair
Brian Rice ’09
Boys & Girls Clubs of So Nevada

Recruitment Chair
Craig Rosen ’16
Desert Research Institute

Curriculum Chair
Lisa Santwer ’13
Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada

Alumni Higher Level Membership
Josh Swissman ’10
Station Casinos

Assistant Curriculum Chair
Robert Torres ’15
Colliers International

Alumni – Events
Shannon Steiner ’16
American Preparatory Academy

Engagement
Dennis Sponer ’99

Engagement
Krista Clar ’14
MGM Resorts International

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 Nevada

Immediate Past Council Chair
DeAndre Esteen ’13
Barclaycard US

Curriculum Chair
Ilona Mitchell ‘15
Wells Fargo

Alumni Chair
Lebette Hostetler ‘16
Retired

Alumni Co-Chair
Cheryl Marshall ‘14
Retired

Scholarship Fundraiser
Maisie Rodolico ‘17
FMB, Inc

Class Project Advisor
Susan Splan ‘15
Nevada State Bank