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, including the New Member Orientation and the Morning Mingle, bringing with them a strong foundation of volunteerism, as well as Chamber and community knowledge.
- President: Sidra Kain
- Bob Werner – Furniture Market
- Carl Rowe – CLARITY Advisors to Management
- Denny Weddle – Denny Weddle & Associates
- Douglas Geinzer – Las Vegas HEALS
- Fafie Moore – ERA Brokers Consolidated
- George Togliatti – State of Nevada
- Howard Skolnik – Howard Skolnik LLC
- Jim Marsh – Jim Marsh Automotive
- Krista Darnold – Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority
- L. Joe Coppedge – Mushkin Cica Coppedge
- Larry Singer – Newmark Grubb Knight Frank
- Lisa Beckley – The Beckley Group
- Mark Olson – Nevada Hand
- Patric Wilson – Station Casinos
- Ted Wiens Jr. – Ted Wiens Tire & Auto Centers
- Terry Shirey – Nevada State Bank
- Wm. Allen Kaercher – Kaercher Campbell & Associates
Ambassadors
Chamber Ambassadors are a group of experienced Chamber members who help new members acclimate to their new membership and introduce them to the various benefits of a Chamber membership. Ambassadors host the Chamber’s Business After Hours, membership networking opportunities available for all levels of Chamber members. For more information regarding Chamber Ambassadors, contact the Membership department at 702.641.5822.
- Lori Algieri – Legal Shield
- Mike Carter – Carter Investment Services
- Kim Ho – Kim Photography LLC
- Kristi Lutzenberger – Cox Communications
- Gina Maceo – America First Credit Union
- Elie Morris – Signature Real Estate
- Sophia Parenteau – Optomis Insurance & Benefits
- Kelly Peterson – Morgan Stanley
- Leo Tocci – Meramak Bankcard
- Romeo Villafania, Jr. – E2E Technology Solutions
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 – Chairman of Government Affairs Committee,
Past Chairman of the Board of Trustees – HighTower Las Vegas - Thomas J. Burns – Chairman of the Board of Trustees – Cragin & Pike, Inc.
- Gina Bongiovi – Chairwoman-Elect of the Board of Trustees, Bongiovi Law Firm
- Michael Bolognini – Past Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Cox Communications
- Michael Britt – Red Rock Resorts, Inc.
- Bob Brown – Past Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Opportunity Village
- Mark Brown – Miracle Flights
- MaryKaye Cashman – Cashman Equipment Co.
- Tim Cashman – Past Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Cashman Companies
- Lisa de Marigny – Omni Limousine, Inc.
- J.T. Foley – Las Vegas Sands Corp.
- Craig S. Galati – LGA Architecture, Inc.
- Debra Gallo – BizPAC Chair, Southwest Gas
- John Guedry – Past Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Bank of Nevada
- Keith Hansen – Allegiant Travel Company
- Dave Howell – Wells Fargo
- Karlos LaSane – Caesars Entertainment Corporation
- Chad Leavitt – Findlay Automative Group
- Rod Martin – Majestic Realty
- Todd Mason – Wynn Resorts
- Erin McMullen – Vice Chair, Boyd Gaming Corporation
- George F. Ogilvie III, Esq. – McDonald Carano Wilson LLP
- John O’Reilly – Past Chairman of the Board of Trustees, O’Reilly Law Group
- Terry Shirey – Immediate Past Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Nevada State Bank
- Jennifer Simich – Republic Services
- Todd Sklamberg – Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center
- Judy Stokey – NV Energy
- Sasha Sutcliffe-Stephenson – MGM Resorts International
- Ted Wiens, Jr. – Past Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Ted Wiens Tire & Auto
- Hugh Anderson, Chairman – Chairman of Government Affairs Committee,
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