2019 Washington, D.C. Fly-in I-11/I-15 Reception
The Las Vegas Chamber’s annual Washington D.C. trip was comprised of meetings with Congressional members and policy groups, plus exclusive receptions to further build relationships with Congressional leadership and to strengthen existing connections.
Featured President's Club Members
John LaBarge
JP’s Junk Removal
Founder
John LaBarge was born in Holland, Michigan. He served in the United States Army and Army National Guard from 1995 to 2005, both domestically and overseas. After completing his military service, he worked with a local Michigan sheriff’s department for two years. In 2010, John founded JP’s Junk Removal in Portland, Oregon. He made the company successful in Portland, then relocated to Las Vegas. John is also a proud dog owner and loves his service dog, Reaper. The two are often seen together, and John has spoken publicly about the important role Reaper plays in his life
Orin Horowitz
PrimeCare Benefits Group
Regional Sales Executive – West
PrimeCare Benefits Group is a unified representation and proud result of our work to broaden the scope of our capabilities, product offerings and market presence. PrimeCare is one of the leading dental and vision health benefit organizations in the Western U.S. Our success is driven by our people and their commitment to the best member experience – by delivering on promises, innovating ways to access dental and vision care and make it affordable, keeping perspectives that reflect the diversity of customers and taking responsibility to help the communities we serve.
Monica Pappas
Fingerprinting Express
Owner
Monica Pappas, Owner of Fingerprinting Express, specializes in startups in underdeveloped industries and thrives being a disruptor in industries she grows. Monica franchised Fingerprinting Express and has four stores throughout the state of Nevada. Monica has dedicated her adult professional and personal life to protect children, seniors, the disabled, aged out foster care kids and homeless youth. Monica founded Community Lifters, a Grassroots Volunteer Group that encourages volunteerism and has thousands of volunteer hours. Monica is also on the Citizen Advisory Board for St Jude’s Ranch For Children.
Kara Kelley
Kelley Company
CEO
Kara Kelley is a proven CEO with expertise in business and political strategy as well as marketing, media relations and organizational leadership skills. As the former CEO of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, Kelley led the organization to become Nevada’s most influential business association. Kelley has built a reputation as a tireless advocate for business and free enterprise and was one of only 120 business leaders to be invited by President Barack Obama to participate in his 2009 Jobs Summit. As president of The Kelley Co., Kelley advises companies on branding, business strategy and organizational development.
