Gaming Laboratories International promoted Joseph Marchetti to director of systems and audit. Previously, he served as technical group manager. Marchetti has been with GLI for more than 15 years. In his new role, he will lead GLI’s systems and audit teams as they work with regulators, operators and suppliers.
Jessica Gorgoglione, APRN, joined Southwest Medical, part of OptumCare, as a new health care provider specializing in OB-GYN care.
Marshall Retail Group, a WHSmith company, announced a new addition to its executive team with the appointment of Missy Sage as senior vice president of operations. Sage brings over 20 years of consumer and retail operations experience to Marshall Retail Group. In her new role, Sage oversee the organization’s dynamic operational practices.
Chambers and Partners recognized Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck in its annual Chambers USA Guide with Nevada practice rankings in: corporate and commercial; gaming and licensing; litigation: general commercial; and real estate. For the fifth year in a row, the firm’s gaming and licensing practice was ranked among the best in the nation. In addition to the Nevada rankings, Brownstein’s gaming attorneys Frank Schreck, David Arrajj, Bill Downey and Paul O’Gara were recognized nationwide for their gaming and licensing practices. Also recognized were Ellen Schulhofer and Albert Kovacs, both shareholders, as top Nevada attorneys in corporate and commercial matters; Scott Scherer, shareholder, was ranked as a top Nevada attorney in gaming and licensing; Kirk Lenhard and Patrick Reilly, both shareholders, were ranked as top Nevada attorneys in the area of litigation: general commercial; Rebecca Miltenberger and Angela Turriciano Otto, both shareholders, were ranked as top Nevada attorneys in the area of real estate; and Andrew Brignone, shareholder, was ranked as a top Nevada attorney in the area of labor & employment: ERISA.
Las Vegas-based Camino Verde Group, a real estate investment, development and asset management company, acquired Sherwood Palms, a multifamily property in the Convention Center District. The apartment community is the fourth acquired in this neighborhood. Camino Verde Group plans to renovate the units with new appliances, countertops and floor coverings along with other fixtures and finishings.
Colliers U.S. announced that Aaron West joined the company as managing director and market leader in Las Vegas. West will oversee all brokerage operations and service lines in Las Vegas with a key focus on new business development, talent recruitment and retention.
OptumCare Cancer Care added three providers to help meet the growing need for health services in the Las Vegas community: Dr. Carlos Araujo, specializing in hematology and medical oncology; Irene Kyritsis, APRN; and Dr. Josephine Dela Cruz, specializing in medical oncology. In addition, OptumCare Breast Care added two health care providers: Mary Esele, DNP, and Pinky Linatoc, APRN, both specializing in breast care.
Four companies will relocate to or add operations in Southern Nevada with the assistance of Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance: Kolay Flooring, ClearBags, Holda and Uniworld Omniport. The companies will add 185 jobs in the next five years. LVGEA assisted in each company’s expansion by providing information around potential incentives, real estate, licensing, workforce, and the advantages of doing business in Southern Nevada.
Chef/owner James Trees and brand development partner Carlo Cannuscio announced Steve Young as Al Solito Posto’s new executive chef. Young previously cooked at The Mansion by Joel Robuchon (MGM Grand), as well as several positions at the Cosmopolitan before opening the award-winning Edge Steakhouse (Westgate).
Emerge Nevada, which recruits, trains and mentors Democratic women considering running for office, welcomed five women to its board of directors: Briana Escamilla, Britton Griffith, Fahima Khalaf, Blanca Ortiz and Kristee Watson.