NAIOP Southern Nevada Breakfast Program October 16, 2025

Program Speakers

Andrew Woods, Director, Center for Business and Economic Research, UNLV

Danielle Casey, President and CEO, Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA)

Steve Hill, President/CEO, Las Vegas Convention and Visitor Authority (LVCVA)

Moderator:

Jamie Schwartz, Director, Industry and Business Engagement, UNLV Office of Economic Development

Sponsored by The Southern Nevada Water Authority

Breakfast Program September 18, 2025

Program Speakers

Steve Boyce, VP Mission Critical - Novva Data Centers

Jeff Brigger, Director of Business Development & Major Accounts - NV Energy

Colby Pellegrino, Deputy General Manager for Resources - Southern Nevada Water Authority

Steven Roberts, VP Construction Development - Switch

Moderator:

Brent Nasset, Site Development Consultant - Kimley-Horn

NAIOP Northern Nevada Chapter President

Sponsored by Carpenter Sellers Del Gatto Architects

If you’ve been around Las Vegas commercial real estate for any length of time, you’ve heard of Kevin Buckley and David Johnson. Both have shaped the city’s landscape, from deals on the Strip to the suburbs, to influencing generations of brokers who followed. In this episode, the two industry veterans reflect on their journeys: the early days when the city was smaller, the friendships that fueled careers, and the life lessons that still guide them today.

Nick Palmeri, owner of Gaetano’s Ristorante in Henderson, isn’t just a chef or a businessman, he’s the keeper of a legacy. His story is one of family, resilience, and incredible work ethic!

When COVID brought Las Vegas to a standstill, Nick refused to close his doors. Instead, he reinvented his operation overnight, fought to keep his team employed, and proved that real hospitality doesn’t quit, even when the world does.

Dan Palmeri, SIOR, is one of the most recognized office tenant rep brokers in Las Vegas. He is currently Executive Vice President at CBRE and his path to success didn’t start pitching big assignments in corporate boardrooms. It began as a kid working in his family’s Italian restaurant, where hard work, grit, and resilience were served alongside pasta and wine. From peeling potatoes as a kid to negotiating multimillion-dollar corporate leases, Dan has carried those early lessons into a career defined by hustle, reinvention, and doing business on his own terms.

Breakfast Program July 17, 2025

Program Speakers

Lawrence Barnard, President-Children's Hospital of Nevada, Assistant Vice President of Pediatrics, Desert Region, Intermountain Health

Jeff Ruidl, Senior Vice President, Hammes Partners

Bill War, Licensed Nursing Home Administrator, Green Valley Health and Wellness Suites

Moderator: Dan Palmeri, SIOR, Senior Vice President, CBRE

Sponsored by: Whiting-Turner

Breakfast Program June 19, 2025

Program Speakers

Chris Lexis, SIOR, Principal, Avison Young

Jason Otter, Founding Partner, LOGIC Commercial Real Estate

Tonya Gottesman, Vice President, CBRE

Moderator: Terri Sheridan, Economic Development Director, City of North Las Vegas

Sponsored by: NVEnergy

Breakfast Program August 21, 2025

Program Speakers

Edward Aloe, President & CEO, CALCAP

Shawn McCoy, Ph.D., Director and Associate Professor, Lied Center for Real Estate | University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Josh Nelson, Chief Investment Officer, The Calida Group

Moderator: Adam Schmitt, First Vice President, CBRE | Multifamily Investment Properties

Sponsored by: Panattoni Development Company

Bo Bernhard, Vice President of Economic Development at UNLV and a fifth-generation Las Vegas native, has spent his career studying the industries that make the city tick — and exporting that expertise around the globe. From shaping the way other global cities think about tourism and entertainment to guiding major development projects in Thailand, Boston, and beyond, Bo brings a mix of academic insight and hometown pride. In this episode, he unpacks why 2025 is a “big year” for Las Vegas and how its DNA of hospitality, kindness, and bold reinvention is poised to shape the global economy.

John Tippins is the founder and CEO of Northcap, a real estate firm deeply woven into the transformation of downtown Las Vegas. With nearly two decades of experience and over $2 billion in completed transactions, John has become more than a broker—he’s a steward of shaping the City of Las Vegas. In this episode, we follow his rise from humble beginnings to real estate trailblazer, the mentors who shaped his mindset, and how a single lunch meeting turned into $700 million in business. John’s story is one of grit, relationships, vision—and a relentless commitment to being of service.