The Nevada State Museum in Las Vegas hired Josef Diaz as curator of history and material culture. This position is the most senior curator role and is part of the Division of Museums and History within the Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs. Diaz’s background includes over 15 years of experience in curation, fundraising, exhibition development and museum administration. His most recent positions were at the Museum of Spanish Colonial Art and New Mexico History Museum, both in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Gary Scott and Chris Cosenza announced the formation of Ridgeline Hospitality Group, a company focused on helping investors with hotel, casino and hospitality acquisitions, project development and asset management.
American Nevada Company hired Michelle Lancara as association manager. A licensed real estate property manager, Lancara brings more than 10 years of experience in multifamily, residential and commercial real estate management to the business.
Southwest Medical added four health care providers to help meet the growing need for health services in the Las Vegas community: Brittany Clark, PA, and Dr. Dana Vitale join the Rancho Urgent Care location (888 S. Rancho Drive) and specialize in urgent care. Kimberly “Kim” Lewis, APRN, joins the Summerlin Banburry Cross Healthcare Center location (10105 Banburry Cross Drive) and specializes in adult medicine. Dr. Olumide Olagunju joins the Tenaya Healthcare Center location (2716 N. Tenaya Way) and specializes in SNF.
The Commercial Alliance Las Vegas announced its newly elected officers and directors for 2023, with Natalie Allred becoming president of the commercial real estate organization starting January 1. Allred previously served as president-elect and is vice president of property management for American Nevada Company. Chris McGarey, founder and team leader of the McGarey Campa Group at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Nevada Properties, will serve as president-elect. Wes Drown, Re/Max Advantage, will serve as treasurer. Angelina Scarcelli, Colliers International, will serve as immediate past president. Other members of the board of directors include: Nolan Julseth-White, SVN, The Equity Group; Jennifer Weinberg, BHHS Nevada Properties; Jeff Chain, Millennium Commercial Properties; and Deirdre Felgar, Avenues Realty America in Las Vegas.
The Penta Building Group, a commercial contractor, promoted Chris Brooks to vice president of preconstruction. He will oversee all aspects of preconstruction, from developing estimates to coordinating with owners, design consultants and trade partners.
B&P Advertising, Media & Public Relations added three designers and promoted two longtime agency professionals.
Kevin Carson joins the agency as a senior graphic designer, bringing nearly two decades of industry experience to his role. New interactive designer Kevin Kang most recently worked as a senior web designer and developer for California-based Crystal Vision Technology. Graphic designer Nicole Phaneuf brings with her extensive experience working with a number of Southern Nevada agencies. The agency also promoted Michelle Fields to business operations manager and Shannon Sarver to associate creative director.
The Southern Nevada Health District hired Dave Sheehan as public information officer. Sheehan provides professional support of programs and services in the office of communications related to public information, marketing and community outreach.
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