Boyd Nelson is Chief Financial Officer of Cordia Energy, a provider of thermal and electric district energy services in the U.S., where he oversees all financial functions for the company. Prior to joining Cordia in 2022, Boyd served as VP of Strategy and Investor Relations for Las Vegas based Southwest Gas Holdings. Prior to 2017, Boyd was a New York investment banker, holding positions at Scotiabank, New Harbor and Société Générale from 2001 through 2017. Boyd received a degree in Economics from Yale University. He currently serves as Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Las Vegas based Discovery Museum and as a member of the Vegas Chamber Investment Committee.
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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.
Lauri Perdue
University of Phoenix – Las Vegas
Director
Lauri Perdue has spent 25 years in higher education leadership. She is the Campus & Academic Director for University of Phoenix. Perdue represents over 75,000 students nationally and is a partner and consultant for industry leaders and national organizations: addressing higher education needs, opportunities, and workforce development. She has experience working with highly successful women and help them transform, gain insight and power to reach past their known potential, achieve well-being and balance in their lives. She partnered with behavioral experts, philosophers, and well-being professionals helping executive level women thrive.
Karl Nickoley
Frequency Pictures
Executive Producer
Karl Nickoley started Frequency Pictures in Hollywood, CA in 2011. Frequency is an award-winning production company that produces national and regional commercials, brand films, training series, social media campaigns and feature films. In 2017, Frequency expanded to Las Vegas producing campaigns for Visit Las Vegas and The Grand Canyon. Karl has over a decade of experience producing campaigns for major brands like Geico, AT&T, Ford including equity raises for internationally distributed feature films. An honors graduate of The Los Angeles Film School, he is certified in Film Finance from Pepperdine University.
Mike Wethington
Town Square Las Vegas
General Manager
Mike Wethington manages all daily operating functions for the center, which opened in November of 2007. He works closely with development, construction, marketing, leasing and individual retailers. Wethington has more than 27 years of retail management experience, including general manager positions at Galleria at Sunset in Henderson and Victoria Gardens in Southern California. He is a Certified Shopping Center Manager and holds a degree in finance and real estate from New Mexico State University.Proud Member Partners
