Stronger Together
LVGEA engages in a number of programs, services, and initiatives that position us as the thought leader in economic and community development in Greater Vegas. By providing services to growing businesses and through research, signature events, marketing, and policy advancement, LVGEA is uniquely positioned to support local, state and federal policymakers in pursuit of our common objectives.
Board Committee Structure
Executive Committee (Officers)
Executive Committee
Michael Bonner
Nominating & Governance Committee Chair
Glenn Christenson
Public Policy Committee Chair
John Cannito
Business Development Strategy Committee Chair
Mike Olson
Business Development Strategy Committee Vice Chair
Karlos LaSane
Business Development Strategy Committee Member
Dr. Kumud Acharya
Business Development Strategy Committee Member
Kerry Bubolz
Business Development Strategy Committee Member
Finance Committee
Michael Cunningham (Chair)
Rick Crawford
Shannon Petersen
Kevin Schiller
Mike Verville
Richard Derrick
Nominating & Governance Committee
Michael Bonner (Chair)
Betsy Fretwell
Clark Wood
Frank Woodbeck
Public Policy Committee
Glenn Christenson (Chair)
Shannon Petersen (Vice Chair)
John Bailey
Kerry Bubolz
Betsy Fretwell
Mayor Carolyn Goodman
Karlos LaSane
Frank Martin
Dr. DeRionne Pollard
Lauri Perdue
Clark Wood
Steve Zanella
Jeff Brigger
Ryann Juden
Mayor Pamela Goynes-Brown
Mayor Joe Hardy
Mayor Michelle Romero
Business Development Strategy Committee
John Cannito (Chair)
Mike Olson (Vice-Chair)
Kerry Bubolz
Karlos LaSane
Dr. Kumud Acharya