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Member Highlight – Melissa Eure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name: Melissa Eure
Title: President
Company: G.C Garcia, Inc.
# years in the industry: 8

Where are you originally from and how long have you lived in Las Vegas:
I’m originally from Kansas City, KS and have been living in Las Vegas for 32 years.


What has NAIOP provided you that has helped you grow professionally or personally?
Access to others in the same or related industries. If I need a contractor, an engineer, a realtor I can find one at a NAIOP event. The breakfast and the learning events also help me get a better understanding of current events affecting our field.


What has been your favorite experience or story that happened at NAIOP event?
At one of the golf tournaments, we sponsored the ‘hole in one’ contest and to make the shot more difficult, they added a toilet seat.  It made it rather memorable and fun.

Who have you met at a NAIOP event that has influenced you or that you have become close friends with?
Carol Browning with DC Building Group. She is an amazing person. She was very open and friendly with someone she had never met and helped introduce me to others. She serves on at least one committee with every organization she is a part of, in addition to her regular job. I have no idea where she gets the time or energy. Most of all, we share a love for animals and dogs. I serve on the board of the Heaven Can Wait Animal Society and she, along with everyone at DC Building, have been happy to support me and the organization.

What do you want your legacy to be in the Southern Nevada community?
To expand the company my father started, to be remembered well, and to have used my position not only to help create a healthy community through the work we do with developers and the local municipalities but by giving back to our community in ways I and my employees find meaningful.

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Member Highlight – Art Greene

Name: Art Greene
Title: Client Relations Manager
Company: Geotechnical & Environmental Services
# years in the industry: 1 1/2

Where are you originally from and how long have you lived in Las Vegas: I grew up in the small town of Mount Shasta on the California/Oregon border.  I moved to Las Vegas in 1985 to attend UNLV.  Go Rebels!

What has NAIOP provided you that has helped you grow professionally or personally?

NAIOP helped create an almost instant network of industry friends.  I’ve been able to build real relationships with people from all aspects of the commercial real estate industry.  The network has helped to fast-track my learning process and open doors to opportunities.

What has been your favorite experience or story that happened at NAIOP event?

My new member coffee has been my favorite event.  I was able to meet a lot of people and learn not just what they do, but who they are.  Our group is diverse and part of the fun is learning what people do when they are away from the industry.

Who have you met at a NAIOP event that has influenced you or that you have become close friends with?

I have only been a member for a year and I already have a long list of people that have influenced me and I have become friends with.  We’ve gone to lunch and cheered on our home teams at the Allegiant and T Mobile arenas.

What do you want your legacy to be in the Southern Nevada community?

People always want to do business with other people they know, like and trust.  Maybe that’s why I like NAIOP so much.  I’d like to be known as the guy who built relationships and connections professionally and personally.

 

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Member Highlight – Ellie Solomon

Name: Ellie Solomon
Title: Solutions Consultant
Company: Network Security Associates
# years in the industry: 5 1/2

Where are you originally from and how long have you lived in Las Vegas: 16 years ago, I left Turkmenistan for Las Vegas in search of new opportunities. Las Vegas quickly became my second home, filled with unforgettable experiences, personal growth, and joy. I feel proud of all that I’ve accomplished and am excited for what the future holds.

What has NAIOP provided you that has helped you grow professionally or personally?

I have greatly expanded my knowledge of the latest developments in the CRE Southern Nevada through participating in  workshops and webinars, as well as taking in the insights of captivating guest speakers and panelists at the informative monthly networking breakfasts.

What has been your favorite experience or story that happened at NAIOP event?

I attended a Catholic Workers  event where the goal was to feed the homeless and provide them with care packages. The grateful expressions on the recipients’ faces and the sense of community at the event left me grateful for my own warm home and family, and inspired to continue helping those in need. And it reminded me of the importance of coming together as a community to support those who are less fortunate.

Who have you met at a NAIOP event that has influenced you or that you have become close friends with? 

There have been so many people who have influenced me along the way, both those who I’ve become close friends with and those who may not even know the impact they’ve had on me. But I really want to take a moment to acknowledge the Chapter Leadership. There are a lot of organizations in the Valley, but I have to say that NAIOP is my absolute favorite. It’s run so well, and the connections you make and the education and growth opportunities you get as a member are top-notch. I’m a new member and I already feel like it’s going to pay off in the profits I make.

What do you want your legacy to be in the Southern Nevada community?

My legacy is that of a trusted technology advisor who transformed local businesses with innovative IT solutions. I was the go-to expert for construction firms, engineering firms, and architects, guiding them through the technology landscape. My commitment to streamlining systems, enhancing security, and improving efficiency left a lasting impact and will be remembered as a shining example of expertise and dedication.

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Member Highlight – Kris Fisher

Name: Kris Fisher
Title: Western Division Business Development Manager
Company: Universal Engineering Sciences
# years in the industry: 1 1/2

Where are you originally from and how long have you lived in Las Vegas.  I’m originally from Orange County, CA. I came to Las Vegas in August of 1998 to go to school and play football at UNLV.

What has NAIOP provided you that has helped you grow professionally or personally?  I have met plenty of wonderful people that are truly passionate about the growth and sustainability of our Las Vegas community, and I’m very grateful for that.

What has been your favorite experience or story that happened at NAIOP event?  I think the topics at the monthly breakfasts are fantastic! The panelists are generally very influential members in their categories and I’ve really come away from there with a lot of useful information.

Who have you met at a NAIOP event that has influenced you or that you have become close friends with? I have met a lot of great people at these events but one in particular stands out, Mr. Tito Tiberti. His family legacy is well known in this community and it has been great to talk to him about the history of Las Vegas and some of the significant events that have helped change the course of the city, as well as just getting to know him better.

What do you want your legacy to be in the Southern Nevada community? Having raised children here, I’d love to be able to look back and know that my company had a lasting impact on the tremendous growth and transformation of Las Vegas from a small city in the desert, to a major metropolis on the West Coast.

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Member Highlight – Dean Willmore

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.

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Member Highlight – Art Song

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.

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Member Highlight – Guy Gugino

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.

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Member Highlight – Rick Van Diepen

Name: Rick Van Diepen
Title: Principal & Founder
Company: GRN Vision Sustainability Consultants
# years in the industry: 10
Where are you originally from and how long have you lived in Las Vegas: I’m from Modesto, California in the central San Joaquin Valley (home of Gallo Winery and George Lucas).

What has NAIOP provided you that has helped you grow professionally or personally? NAIOP has given me access to prominent business leaders who have been willing and eager to help young businesses like ours succeed by making warm introductions for us to their colleagues and clients.

What has been your favorite experience or story that happened at NAIOP event? NAIOP has given me access to prominent business leaders who have been willing and eager to help young businesses like ours succeed by making warm introductions for us to their colleagues and clients.

Who have you met at a NAIOP event that has influenced you or that you have become close friends with? Jim Slack with Waymaker Consulting is more than just an amazing business development talent; he is also an incredibly good-hearted and generous human being which is the main reason why we have become good friends which first started through our involvement in the Education committee.

What do you want your legacy to be in the Southern Nevada community? More than anything I want to be remembered as a Giver who was dedicated to improving the community and the environment in our Southern Nevada home.

 

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Member Highlight – Dylan Heroy

Name: Dylan Heroy
Title: Associate
Company: CBRE
# years in the industry: 4
Where are you originally from and how long have you lived in Las Vegas: I’m born and raised in Las Vegas!

What has NAIOP provided you that has helped you grow professionally or personally? NAIOP has provided me with the opportunity to learn from industry experts, expand my professional network and develop leadership skills.

What has been your favorite experience or story that happened at NAIOP event? My favorite NAIOP experience so far has been the DLI retreat. The 2020 DLI Class formed friendship and made memories that will last for a life time.

Who have you met at a NAIOP event that has influenced you or that you have become close friends with? Someone that has influenced me both professionally and personally is Cassie Catania-Hsu. She encouraged me to join NAIOP when I first started in the industry and has been an incredible mentor along the way.

What do you want your legacy to be in the Southern Nevada community? The legacy that I would like to leave in the Southern Nevada community is that I was someone who worked hard, always did the right thing and tried to leave the world a better place.

 

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Kimley-Horn’s Marianna Hunnicutt receives NAIOP’s Developing Leader Award

Marianna Hunnicutt has been named a recipient of the National NAIOP 2021 Developing Leaders Award, honoring rising industry professionals throughout the nation. NAIOP selected five young professionals nationally to receive this prestigious award. Finalists were selected by a diverse group of NAIOP board members, and Hunnicutt represented Southern Nevada.

She has been an active member of NAIOP Southern Nevada since 2016 and she has been involved in numerous committees over the years. These include serving on the Communications, DLI, Programs and Sustainable Development Committees. Hunnicutt is an alumni of the DLI Class of 2019 and won the Developing Leader of the Year Award at this year’s NAIOP Southern Nevada chapter Spotlight Awards.

Hunnicutt works as a licensed civil engineer and project manager in the Southern Nevada private land development sector for Kimley-Horn, specializing in retail, industrial, mixed-use, multifamily, military, sports venues and gaming development.

Established in 2006, the Developing Leaders Award has been given to rising industry professionals from across NAIOP’s chapter network in all sectors of commercial real estate. The annual award honors up-and-coming professionals under the age of 35 for their extraordinary professional accomplishments, strong leadership and community involvement.

The DLA winners were announced at CRE.Converge 2021 in Miami Beach on Sept. 28 before 1,000 industry colleagues.

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