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Workforce Connections

Southern Nevada’s counties of Clark, Nye, Lincoln and Esmeralda are aligning workforce development to their economic development strategies in order to meet the needs of business and industry. Listen to different stakeholders and learn how their efforts are helping cities like Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson and Boulder City remain an attractive place to do business.

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Season 4- Episode 33: Terry Shirey

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2024/10/07

In this episode, we sit down with Terry Shirey, President, and CEO of Nevada State Bank, to explore his professional journey, community involvement, and insights on leadership. Terry shares his experience in the banking industry, emphasizing the importance of finding a skill set that’s in demand, embracing hard work, and being comfortable with discomfort as a means of growth. He also discusses how entry-level roles at Nevada State Bank, such as tellers, have become stepping stones for many le...

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Season 4- Episode 32: Tony Sanchez

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2024/10/01

In this episode, Tony Sanchez, Executive Vice President of Business Development and External Relations at NV Energy and a Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA) board member, joins us to discuss Nevada's dynamic growth, the importance of sustainability, and his journey in community involvement. A native Nevadan, Tony and his wife were the first in their family to attend college. They are dedicated to ensuring their children and others have the same higher education and vocational training...

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28:15

Season 4-Episode 31: Larry Singer

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2024/09/23

In this episode of the WC podcast, Larry Singer, the Senior Managing Director at Newmark and member of the Vegas Chamber Board of Trustees, shares his remarkable journey from the Bronx to the bustling Las Vegas commercial real estate scene. He reflects on how his early experiences in his father’s business instilled a strong work ethic that has guided him throughout his career. After moving to Las Vegas during a recession, Larry quickly recognized the city’s untapped potential for growth and o...

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Season 4- Episode 30: Nicole Tanguay

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2024/09/17

In this episode of the WC Podcast, Nicole Tanguay, CEO of RVIV Wellness, shares her incredible journey from incarceration to becoming a successful therapist and advocate for holistic health. Nicole faced significant struggles and hardships growing up, including financial difficulties and a turbulent home life. Her life took a significant turn after a car accident led to her time in prison. While there, she completed degrees in sociology and a master’s program at UNLV with support from Hope fo...

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Season 4- Episode 29: Maria Jose Gatti

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2024/09/09

In this episode, Maria Jose Gatti, Vice President of Philanthropy & Community Engagement - MGM Resorts International, shares her remarkable journey from Ecuador to Las Vegas. Moving to the U.S. at 14, Maria graduated from Clark High School and began her career as an executive assistant at the Culinary Training Academy, where she gained invaluable insight into the hospitality industry. With a finance degree, Maria realized that while she enjoyed working with numbers, her true passion was w...

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Season 4- Episode 28: Michael Crome

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2024/09/03

In this episode of the Workforce Connections Podcast, Michael Crome, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Las Vegas Raiders, shares his inspiring journey from his modest upbringing in Columbus, Ohio, to his current role with one of the NFL's most iconic teams. Growing up in a single-parent household, Michael discusses the challenges he faced and how a chance encounter with a mentor in high school sparked his interest in accounting, ultimately shaping his career path. He de...

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Season 4-Episode 27: Chris Wilcox

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2024/08/26

This episode welcomes Chris Wilcox, partner and Las Vegas market leader at Eide Bailly LLP. Chris shares his inspiring journey from his education in Utah during the 1980s recession to his success in the Las Vegas accounting industry. Despite challenges in finding work, his persistence led him to a thriving career.Chris discusses his passion for accounting, emphasizing the vast opportunities an accounting degree can offer, from public accounting to government roles. He also delves into his rol...

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34:44

Season 4-Episode 26: Ani Nazaryan

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2024/08/19

In this episode, we welcome Ani Nazaryan, the Chief People Officer for the Siegel Group and Amazing Brands. She shares her inspiring journey from growing up in Armenia to making a life and career in Las Vegas. Ani discusses how her upbringing, particularly her mother’s influence as a teacher, instilled in her a passion for education and opportunity. She pursued her degree in education in the U.S., which laid the foundation for her career in human resources.Starting her career at The Cosmopoli...

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Season 4- Episode 25: Dr. Brenda Larsen-Mitchell

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2024/08/13

Dr. Brenda Martin-Mitchell, interim superintendent of the Clark County School District (CCSD) and a new member of the Workforce Connections Board, shares her journey from growing up in Iowa to leading one of the nation’s largest school districts. After 30 years with CCSD, starting as a special education teacher, she’s now focused on building trust in the community and attracting top educators.She discusses the strong partnerships between Workforce Connections and CCSD, like the Workforce Fell...

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Season 4-Episode 24: Major General Ondra Berry

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2024/08/07

Major General Ondra Berry, Adjutant General for the Nevada National Guard and Vegas Chamber Trustee, joins the show to share his inspiring life story. He grew up in Evansville, Indiana, and East St. Louis, Illinois, and his experience of traveling 45 minutes to attend high school left a lasting impact on him. His grandmother was crucial in encouraging him to continue his college education.His career path took him from becoming a teacher in Reno, Nevada, to serving as a police officer for twen...

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42:48

Season 4- Episode 23: Scott Black & John Entsminger

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2024/07/30

Special guest host Scott Black, North Las Vegas Mayor Pro Tem, talks with John Entsminger, General Manager of the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA), on the show. John grew up in Colorado and studied at the University of Colorado, Boulder. He specializes in Environmental Compliance, Water Rights, and Native American Law and has worked at SNWA for 23 years, starting as an Environmental Compliance and Water Rights Attorney.John explains that delivering water involves a range of jobs, many o...

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Season 4-Episode 22: Hector Fernandez

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2024/07/24

Hector Fernandez, CEO of Aristocrat Gaming and LVGEA board member, shares his inspiring journey from Guatemala to Los Angeles. His mother’s sacrifices enabled him to attend a private school, shaping his path to success.Hector attended Claremont McKenna College and discovered his passion for business through an internship at Ernst & Young. He believes in the importance of skills, leadership, personal sacrifices, and luck. He emphasizes excelling in one skill and building a solid team.At Ar...

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29:04

Season 4-Episode 21: Shannon Petersen

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2024/07/16

Shannon Petersen, Executive Vice President at Nevada State Bank and a board member of LVGEA, began her journey in a small Northern California town. She discovered her passion for economics and finance while studying at UC Santa Cruz. Shannon's banking career took off unexpectedly during her thesis work at the Federal Reserve Bank in San Francisco, laying the foundation for her leadership at Nevada State Bank.In her role as Corporate Banking Manager, Shannon leads teams that provide essential ...

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Season 4- Episode 20: Vince Ciminise

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2024/07/09

Vince Ciminise, Senior Vice President and Commercial Loan Manager for Valley Bank of Nevada and a Vegas Chamber Board of Trustees member, joins the show to share his journey from studying accounting to a successful banking career. He highlights his role at Valley Bank, managing a team responsible for generating new business and supporting small businesses with loans and financial advice. He discusses the challenges of recruiting and retaining talent and the impact of competitive wages on staf...

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Season 4- Episode 19: Lori Calderon

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2024/07/02

Lori Calderon, General Manager of Recruiting at Empire Caterpillar, shares her career journey from St. Louis to Northeast Missouri State, where she started in Human Resources and Recruiting. With over 30 years of experience, Lori is passionate about connecting people with careers.She discusses Empire Caterpillar's role in construction, emphasizing integrity and cultural fit in recruiting. Lori highlights their community contributions and K-12 education initiatives. She highlights Empire Cater...

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Season 4-Episdoe 18: Dr. Marc Tedoff

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2024/06/26

Dr. Marc Tedoff, founder of the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Institute, joins us to share his inspiring journey and career insights. Growing up in Sea Cliff, Long Island, Dr. Tedoff attended college in upstate New York before starting his professional life as a paralegal. Torn between law school and teaching, he chose the latter, beginning as a teacher aide at a Special Education school specializing in autism in Manhattan.During a vacation in Las Vegas, he reached out to the Clark County S...

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Season 4- Episode 17: Glenn Christenson

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2024/06/17

Joining the show is Glenn Christenson, managing director of Vestland Investments and longtime LVGEA board member, who shares his journey from public accounting to the casino industry and his deep commitment to philanthropy. Born in Honolulu and raised in Iowa, Glenn shifted from aspiring to play college basketball to pursuing a career in accounting and finance, earning his MBA from Ohio State University.Glenn talks about his roles at Haskins & Sells in Las Vegas, his 17 years with Deloitt...

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Season 4-Episode 16: Denette Suddeth

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2024/06/13

Denette Suddeth, the Regional President and head of Commercial Banking for PNC Bank joins the show today. Having moved from Southern California as a child, Denette attended local K-12 schools. She shares her journey, starting her career at UNLV while working for Nevada Title Company, and gives us a glimpse into her typical workday.Denette discusses the strategies PNC Bank uses to drive business growth in Nevada. As a small business owner and founder of Suddeth Inc., she has worked as an execu...

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Season 14- Episode 15: Vince Saavedra

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2024/06/03

Vincent Saavedra, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Southern Nevada Building Trades and a Workforce Connections’ Program Committee member, joins the show. Born and raised in Fontana, California, Vince comes from a hard-working blue-collar family. After moving to Las Vegas, he joined the Iron Workers Union Local 416. Vince discusses the 19 construction unions that are part of the Southern Nevada Building Trades, an association of unions. He proudly notes that he is the first Latino to hold ...

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Season 4-Episode 14: Shelley Berkley

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2024/05/28

Former US Congresswoman Shelley Berkley joins the show today. Born in New York, Shelley moved to California at 12, but once her family stopped in Las Vegas, she knew she had found her home. She attended John C. Fremont School and was part of the first graduating class at Valley High School. Shelley then went to UNLV, where she was even the school mascot!Shelley's passion for public service led to law school and a remarkable career. She served seven terms in the Nevada Assembly and helpe...

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