The Community Service Committee is teaming up again this year with Communities in Schools for our KNOT Tied Down gently used business attire clothing drive. Donations will help upcoming graduating seniors dress for graduation and job interviews. We’re collecting donation at our July Breakfast Meeting on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at the Orleans.
Please reach out if we can pick up any donations from your office.
Chris Teachman, AIA
Principal LEE & SAKAHARA ARCHITECTS, INC. ph: (702) 270-6600 | fax: (702) 270-6643 | www.leesak.com
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“What do you think the biggest challenge is to make this organization the best it possibly can be?”
On Friday June 24th, Katrina and I gave a presentation to 18 current NAIOP Southern Nevada members. These included committee members, committee chairs, board members, Principal members, and Associate members. The presentation was an experiment. It is the first iteration of an initiative to develop organizational leadership within NAIOP Southern Nevada. The idea came from the NAIOP board retreat in 2019.
Tom van Betten with Matter Real Estate Group was in the room. He’s the one that asked me that question.
It’s mid-year. Let’s recap what our chapter has accomplished and then try to answer Tom’s question.
NAIOP Southern Nevada is 616 members strong, which is large enough to put us in the top 10 of 52 chapters nationally. – This is statistically unlikely considering our region’s population. It demonstrates our members are finding value in NAIOP.
There have been 10 events held including Spotlight Awards (650 attendees), the Golf Tournament (which raised $65,000), 2 Members Only Mixers, 2 New Member Coffees, President Circle Sponsor Event, Project Tours, and 2 Education Programs.
We have had 6 Breakfast Programs drawing 927 member attendees, 500 non-member attendees, and 452 virtual attendees.
We’ve raised $241,000 from President’s Circle Sponsorships and another $288,100 in event sponsorships. – Sponsors are finding value in NAIOP.
The chapter has engaged with seven Elected Officials and Coalition Members including U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, Congresswoman Susie Lee, Commissioners Justin Jones, Marilyn Kirkpatrick and Michael Naft, Councilman Cedric Crear and Assemblyman/Speaker Pro Tem Steve Yeager.
How does all of this work possibly get done?!?! The 11 committees and 212 committee members have conducted 70 committee meetings.
By all measures NAIOP Southern Nevada is excellent. It’s not perfect. No organization is. But it is excellent.
“What is the biggest challenge in making this organization the best it can be?”
“How do you improve excellence?” That was the first thing out of my mouth when Tom asked his question. Of course, there are incremental fixes to look at, like the categories or judging for Spotlight Awards. Or better raffle prizes at the Golf Tournament. But it’s excellent.
I continued to think and then shared this next thought.
In 2006, the leadership of NAIOP Southern Nevada answered this question by launching the Developing Leaders Institute (DLI). The results speak for themselves. To date 131 members have participated in the program.
Of those, 33 have served as NAIOP committee chairs. Eight of the current 15 board members are DLI graduates. Three have served as chapter president with the current President Elect to be the fourth. Sixteen years ago, creating DLI was a quantum leap for this organization.
Yes, yes…but what about now?
So, COVID caused this organization to deeply explore its existence. Exiting COVID, the board vigorously focused on how to identify and meet the needs of Principal members and President’s Circle Sponsors. That was the mantra drummed into us by Past President David Strickland.
Okay Tom, it took me a bit to get there, but here is the answer.
The Board entered this year asking what NAIOP could do to create another quantum leap for this organization. We had four ideas at the fall retreat and upvoted two. We agreed to develop these ideas and do our best to launch in the 2022 calendar year.
Developing Organizational Leadership. Sort of DLI for all members, not just those who are under 35. Like everything, NAIOP can experience the Pareto rule where 80% of the work is completed by 20% of the people. Launching a Developing Organizational Leadership Institute could propel this organization much like DLI has. Our June 24th presentation was the first step toward this quantum leap.
Government Affairs. This year was the perfect example. Due to severe water issues, our industry was faced with an abrupt moratorium on evaporative coolers for new development. God bless Steve Neiger, who in addition to running his brokerage team at Colliers International and having a newborn baby on May 14th, has gracefully led this effort for our industry as Government Affairs Chair. He should receive a salary for the countless hours he has committed. Jay Heller, Mike Shohet, and John Ramous were a few of our Government Affairs Chairs before Steve and also could have been on salary for the work they contributed.
What if NAIOP Southern Nevada had a staffer to work alongside the Government Affairs Chair, Committee and Argentum Partners, our Lobbyists? That could be a quantum leap and we are actively exploring this.
A few observations and I will wrap this baby up!
It turns out that excellence shouldn’t be taken for granted. We should be proud of what we accomplish together as an industry under the NAIOP banner.
When you do so much as an organization, it takes an enormous amount of effort to consistently get the word out. Here is my appeal. Take the time to learn about our vast and wonderful organization that NAIOP already is. Participate. Engage. It is delightful. Like, how Jen Levine is delightful!
NAIOP Southern Nevada Chapter knows how to play big. I mean, it is in our DNA as a city and community. This organization wins national awards year after year because of the work we do. National Awards! Every Year! If you have been waiting for a personal invitation to become a President Circle Sponsor, join a committee, or get into leadership, this is it. I am personally inviting you!
How are we going to make this organization the best it can be…?
Name: Dean Willmore, SIOR Title: Executive Vice President Company: CBRE # years in the industry: 42
Where are you originally from and how long have you lived in Las Vegas. I was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. I have lived in Las Vegas since 1988.
What has NAIOP provided you that has helped you grow professionally or personally? NAIOP gave me a great platform to share my knowledge of Commercial Real Estate with our Members. NAIOP allowed me to participate as a Bus Tour Guide early on, which was invaluable to me.
What has been your favorite experience or story that happened at NAIOP event? I met my wife on the very first NAIOP Bus Tour. She was on my bus and I couldn’t take my eyes off her.
Who have you met at a NAIOP event that has influenced you or that you have become close friends with? I have met so many great people thru NAIOP, but Lee Phelps stands out as one of the first people I met. We became good friends and he was a very positive influence.
What do you want your legacy to be in the Southern Nevada community? That I was a good Husband, Father and Friend.
Name: Arthur Song Title: Project Manager Company: Perlman Architects # years in the industry: 20
Where are you originally from and how long have you lived in Las Vegas.
Los Angeles – Born
San Francisco – 5 years
Las Vegas – 5 years
What has NAIOP provided you that has helped you grow professionally or personally? Great people, current information and valuable industry insight.
What has been your favorite experience or story that happened at NAIOP event? Line dancing at the Members Only Mixers at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country
Who have you met at a NAIOP event that has influenced you or that you have become close friends with? Christy Bojda has been great.
What do you want your legacy to be in the Southern Nevada community? To building trust with our community and to be helpful and courteous while housing all those without homes.
Name: Guy Gugino Title: Vice President / Business Development Officer Company: Union Bank # years in the industry: 30
Where are you originally from and how long have you lived in Las Vegas. I’m from Niagara Falls, New York. My family came here 44 years ago, in the Spring of 1978, after huge blizzards in Western New York.
What has NAIOP provided you that has helped you grow professionally or personally? NAIOP provides me access to professionals in and related to the development of commercial real estate. The Monthly Breakfasts, educational opportunities and the Government Affairs Committee provides me valuable knowledge.
What has been your favorite experience or story that happened at NAIOP event? I have a great time at all the events. I partiality for the Golf Tournament as I have worked on the committee for many years, and always enjoy the event. One of my best experiences is receiving the Rayburn P. Jones Memorial Trophy in 2019. It meant a lot to me.
Who have you met at a NAIOP event that has influenced you or that you have become close friends with? I’ve meet so many great people though NAIOP. Rick Myers from Thomas and Mack Development Group is someone who I have gotten to know through NAIOP. Rick has been a great mentor, friend and professional contact.
What do you want your legacy to be in the Southern Nevada community? I hope I am recognized as someone serves his community well.
The NAIOP Community Service Committee has been actively stepping up in 2022, with more exciting activities in our community to come! Throughout April and May, members raised funds for the Make-A-Wish “Walk a Mile” event. The group surpassed their fundraising goal and raised over $16,000. These donations will make lasting impacts in the lives of children with critical illnesses in the Las Vegas Valley, and we are extremely grateful for your support!
The committee has been in high gear since the beginning of the year and just wrapped up another successful drive for Street Teens. Since 2001, Street Teens has been providing life changes services to homeless, abandoned and at-risk youth across the Valley. WOW! We collected: 15 pairs of shoes, 19 pairs of work pants, 135 sunscreens, 48 baby outfits, 43 baby swaddles and blankets, 17 phone chargers, 10 ear buds and 620 body wipes, $850 in cash donations and $75 in Amazon Gift Cards. We are so grateful to all who generously donated to this great cause.
Get your bowling shoes ready! The highly anticipated Bowling Tournament is coming up on July 28, 2022 at The Orleans Bowling Center. The Community Service Committee holds a raffle during the scoring at the end of the tournament and has collected some great prizes, so we hope to see you!
Please contact any committee member for information about our past or upcoming events and how you can take part in the committee. We are always looking for new members!
Thank you to everyone for your continued support, it does not go unnoticed and together we can make a meaningful impact!
The recent exposure of Lake Mead’s Intake 1 is a stark reminder of the threat ongoing drought poses to Las Vegas’ water supply. Despite the challenging conditions, however, Southern Nevada is the most water-secure metropolitan area in the desert Southwest.
“We have two key advantages that protect our most critical water needs,” said J.C. Davis, enterprise conservation manager for the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA). “First, we capture and recover nearly all water used indoors, so those uses are secure. Second, we invested more than $1 billion in a new intake and pumping facilities to draw water from near the bottom of Lake Mead.”
Understanding that Nevada’s Colorado River allocation will be curtailed as Lake Mead shrinks, the SNWA and its member agencies are implementing aggressive conservation measures focused on landscaping and evaporative cooling.
“Unlike other Southwestern cities, which could be left high and dry if Lake Mead falls below Hoover Dam’s outlets, the Las Vegas Valley is well-protected in terms of maintaining indoor uses,” Davis said. “However, outdoor uses must be reduced. We need to change the way we cool warehouses, resorts and large commercial buildings, and we need to get rid of ornamental grass.”
The SNWA is exploring a moratorium on water-cooled systems in new development. The SNWA also is funding studies to identify high-performing water-efficient cooling systems and determine the impact of alternative technologies on water consumption and energy use. Additionally, the SNWA offers significant incentives—up to 50 percent of the new equipment cost—for businesses willing to exchange their old evaporative coolers for more water-efficient systems.
If you have questions, call 702-862-3740 or visit snwa.com.
Lake Mead’s water level has dropped about 150 feet over the past 20 years, exposing Intake No. 1. As water levels continue drop, the SNWA and its member agencies are implementing aggressive conservation measures to protect the community’s water supply.
Progressive, new conservation measures aimed at protecting the community’s water supply include prohibiting grass and spray irrigation in all new developments and a possible moratorium on water-cooled systems in new development.
Some people swear that the hardest part of a construction project is getting the building permit. Maybe it’s because of guys like Bob?
All joking aside, it’s been my experience over a long engineering career that most plans examiners are sharp, honest, hard-working folks who are just doing their best in a very important, often thankless job. Here’s to them.
The 30th Annual NAIOP Golf Tournament was held on May 16, 2022 at Spanish Trail Country Club! With more than 216 golfers and 50 committee members and volunteers and all of our event sponsors, everyone enjoyed a fabulous day of golfing, refreshments, food and tee sponsor entertainment.
It was one of the first hot days in Las Vegas at 102. Our players started the day with grab and go breakfast, Bloody Mary bar, putting contest, networking and an amazing line of sponsored player giveaways.
This year our Under The Big Top circus theme was over the top! Congratulations to Helix Electric for winning the Best Circus Theme hole with their “Greatest Show on Earth” display. The players voted them as the Best “Under The NAIOP Big Top” Circus Theme Hole Sponsor with their swag table, circus treats and nacho bar. Well done!
Honorable mention goes to: FCL Builders’ DJ and photo booth, Martin-Harris Construction’s “Taco Circus”, LaPour’s coffee truck, smoothies and treats, Wright Engineers’ singers, Henriksen Butler’s circus performer, Global Roofing’s high striker game, and American Nevada Realty’s awesome circus costumes. Thank you to all of our amazing sponsors for putting in so much hard work to make it a fun day on the course for our players!
Check out our winners:
1st Net –Tyler Ecklund, David Jaramillo, Sam Powers & Drew Saldana
2nd Net – Randy Broadhead, Darren Lemmon, Brad Peterson & Justin Witt
1st Gross –Tom Healy, Geoffrey Lyons, Brian Myers & Ed Taney
2nd Gross – Steven Haynes, Ryan Hendershot, Taber Thill & Aaron West
Long Drive – (Men) – Ryan Hendershot, Ryan Martin and Jeff Mitchell
Closest to the Pin – (Men) Steven Haynes, Sam Myers, David Strickland
Closest to the Pin – (Ladies) Lori Olson, Danielle Steffen
Putting Contest – Aaron West, Colliers International
Best “Under the NAIOP Big Top” Circus Theme Hole Sponsor – Helix Electric
Thank you to our Volunteers & Committee members; we couldn’t do it without you!
Volunteers:
Everlee Anies, Schnitzer Properties
Teri Askew, Converse Consultants
Ashley Bingham, 911 Restoration
Heather Brown, The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
Deshone Brunswick, SVN | The Equity Group
Melissa Caldwell, NextGen
Catherine Casasola, TruCoat Paint
Even Chavez, BrightView Landscape Services
Devon Cole, Martin-Harris Construction
Sam Flaherty, Encore Landscape Management
Kim Galbe, EV&A Architects
Katie Goetchius, Commercial Roofers, Inc.
Kelsey Higgins, CBRE
Jade Kopittke, Prologis
Robert Kraus, One Nevada Credit Union
Jordan Leavitt, Leavitt Insurance
Meredith Livermore, Commercial Roofers, Inc.
David Logsdon, Actus
Grant McCandless, RCG Economics, LLC
Megan McInerney, Colliers International
Mark Mikelson, NADEL Architecture
Alicia Nelson, NextGen
Carie Olson, KGA Designs
Jennifer Pearson, Motivational Systems
Chase Povlov, Colliers International
Cooper Powell, Logic Commercial Real Estate
Leslie Roberts, The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
Anna Saravia, Schnitzer Properties
Minja Yan, Millennium Commercial Real Estate
Michael Zufelt, One Nevada Credit Union
2022 Golf Committee:
Chair: Alicia Nelson, NextGen
Co-Chair: Brett Bottenberg, McGinley & Associates
Board Liaison: Michael Newman, Compass Development
NAIOP Southern Nevada: Katrina Bruce & Johna Savage
Thomas Dunton, Nevada General Construction
Roberto Gonzalez, McGinley & Associates
Guy Gugino, Union Bank
Paul Haber, XIT Solutions
Ryan Hendershot, Colliers International
Alan Johnson, R & O Construction
Ashley Kolaczynski, Prologis
David Logsdon, Actus
Terry O’Connor, SR Construction
Jen Pearson, Motivational Systems, Inc.
Rick Rainey, Builders United, LLC
John Rizzo, 555 Solutions LLC
Wendi Schweigart, NDL Group Inc.
Sasha Smith, Bergelectric Corporation
Bob Stewart, Old Republic Title
Nick Till, NAI Vegas
Rove Villaruel, Wells Fargo Bank
Once again, thank you to all of our fabulous event Sponsors, our awesome Golf Committee and the outstanding Volunteers who made the event a huge success. And as always, thank you Katrina and Johna for all that you do! Congratulations to our winners and we look forward to next year! If you are a NAIOP member and would like to serve on the committee, please reach out.
Save the date of our 2023 Tournament on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at the Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort.
Some people swear that the hardest part of a construction project is getting the building permit. Maybe it’s because of guys like Bob?
