NAIOP January 2025 - Breakfast Program 

The participants included:

Jeff LaPour, Principal, LaPour

Jess Molasky, Chief Operating Officer, Ovation Development

Stan Wasserkrug, Principal, InterCapital Asset Management

Moderator: Megan McInerney, Associate Vice President | Las Vegas Office Division Colliers

This program was sponsored by Martin Harris Construction

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Victor Fuchs came to the United States from Ukraine by way of Italy, thanks to funds from the Jewish Federation. Today is the President of Helix Electric, the country’s second-largest non-union electrical contractor. Escaping the anti-semitism of the post-WWII Soviet Union, he and his parents came to this country with next to nothing, a funny spelling last name, and the determination to have a better future.

In this episode of Takeaways, we’re doing something a little different. This installment is a replay of the inaugural episode of Through The Door: An Insider’s Perspective on Running a Business, hosted by Megan Comfort, Executive Vice President and Small Business Manager at Nevada State Bank. I had the honor of being Megan’s very first guest, and together, we explored the lessons I’ve learned from the ground up — from starting cold as a rookie broker to leading MDL Group as CEO today.

Richard Camarota has been cooking nearly his whole life. In the post-COVID era, he’s gone from the back of the kitchen to the front of the house, opening a line of high-end restaurants that’s shaken up the Vegas scene. He’s the Operations Director and Managing Partner for McClain Kamarota Hospitality, alongside James Beard and award-winning Chef Shawn McClain. Some of their restaurants include Bala inside The Sahara, Libertine Social inside the Mandalay Bay, Wineaux with Master Sommelier Nick Hetzel, and more.

What’s New and Exciting in Southern Nevada Economic Development?

Speakers included:

Shani Coleman, Director of Economic Development, Clark County

Jared Smith, Director of Economic Development and Tourism, City of Henderson

Moderator:Cassie Catania-Hsu, NAIOP Southern Nevada President, Managing Director CBRE

Sponsor Southern Nevada Water Authority.

Kevin Burke is the CEO of Burke Construction and a Partner at Matter Real Estate Group. He’s a champion of higher education and a dedicated volunteer with decades of experience in leadership. Kevin was born in Kansas and graduated from Kansas State University with a mechanical engineering degree. From early hands-on experiences in nuclear power projects to working for Procter & Gamble, his career showcases a dynamic blend of engineering and leadership in high-stakes environments.

Today, he navigates two high-profile companies while maintaining a strong sense of community, particularly through his extensive volunteer work.

The Vision of LANDing a deal in Las Vegas

The participants included:

K Roohani, Owner, Seven Valleys Realty & Construction

Scott Bleazard, Land Acquisition, VP, KB Home – Las Vegas

Chris Armstrong, Executive Vice President, Olympia Companies

Moderator: Owen Sherwood, VP, Commercial Sales Manager

Fidelity Title – National Commercial Services

This program was sponsored by Carpenter Sellers Del Gatto Architects

Guy Martin started his career in construction the summer he turned 13. Working with his dad, Frank Martin, he grew up watching him work hard and build things really well. He always knew that he wanted to run the company one day, and today, he is the President of Martin-Harris Construction. The 48-year-old company employs over 300 people in Nevada and builds everything except for single-family detached residential and on-strip hospitality.

His Christian faith serves as the foundation not just for his life, but his corporate success. Kindness, gratitude, love and faith are the backbone of Guy’s drive to build community, lead future generations, and do more with what he was given.

With a forty-year career in general construction under his belt, Guy worked his way up through “every department but accounting.” Now that he runs the place, his business plan is simple: have fun, make money, and the order is important.

NAIOP August 2024 - Breakfast Program

Commercial Real Estate and AI: Meeting the New Demands

Missy Young, Senior Fellow and Former Chief Information Officer, Switch

Q&A, Hayim Mizrachi, CCIM, CEO | Broker | Principal, MDL Group

Sponsored By: American Nevada Company

Deryk Engelland hardly needs an introduction as one of the original Las Vegas Golden Knights Misfits, playing from 2017-2020. On the ice he is known for his tough fighting skills. Off the ice he is known as one of the nicest people you can meet. His current title is Special Assistant to the owner of the Golden Knights. His community work has his heart, and is the heart of our community. 

In the wake of October 1, Deryk and wife Melissa created Engelland’s Heroes, a foundation raising money for underserved communities and first responders across the Las Vegas Valley. Over time, his work has molded into the Vegas Golden Knights Alumni Foundation which is focused on supporting first responders, underserved youth and the undernourished.