2023 Business of the Year Awards Luncheon
Presented by Nevada State Bank, the Business of the Year Awards exemplify the tremendous spirit and capabilities of our business community. The businesses and individuals honored are diverse, bold, and innovative – just like Vegas itself. Finalists and winners are chosen by the Vegas Chamber’s Business of the Year Awards Selection Committee. The Awards were held on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino. These phenomenal finalists and award recipients make Southern Nevada an exceptional place to live, work, and visit. Congratulations to all the selected finalists and winners.
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Featured President's Club Members
Joel Kisner
Pinnacle Consulting & Advisors
CEO
Joel Kisner, CEO of Pinnacle Consulting & Advisors, excels in policy creation, risk management, compliance, technology integration, and security. With a background in security, law enforcement, and corporate governance, Joel offers profound insights into organizational efficiency, safety, and technology. The Company provides tailored solutions to diverse enterprises, specializing in AI security solutions, OSHA compliance, strategic planning, and financial guidance. Joel's leadership emphasizes the seamless integration of advanced technology into business processes, bolstering operational efficiency and risk management. His dedication to maintaining stringent standards in compliance and risk management establishes him as a visionary leader in the consulting and advisory field.
Dan Kearney
Audacy Las Vegas
Senior Vice President / Market Manager
Dan Kearney is Senior VP and Market Manager for Audacy Las Vegas, overseeing operations, growth and revenue of the cluster’s six radio stations: KMXB (MIX 94.1) KLUC (98.5 FM) KXTE (ALT 107.5 FM), KXQQ (Q100.5 FM) KXNT (News/Talk 840 AM) and CBS Sports Radio 1140 AM as well as the Audacy App and other digital & data products. He joined Entercom Radio (now Audacy) upon the merger of CBS Radio in 2017 and consistency produces noteworthy revenue and ratings growth. He holds a BS in Radio-Television from So. Illinois University-Carbondale.
Travis Turner
Luxe Lifestyle Managers
Chief Executive Officer
Audra Hamernik
Nevada HAND
President & CEO
Audra Hamernik is the new President and CEO of Nevada HAND. She brings more than 25 years of experience in real estate, financial services, social impact investing and lending, and community leadership. She was most recently the Executive Director of the Illinois Housing Development Authority. She has also served as Principal of A. Hamernik & Associates, Inc., and as Executive Director of Bluestem Housing Partners, a nonprofit housing developer. She earned her Master degree, as well as her Bachelor degree, in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Illinois.
