FINANCE
• GenuBank announced the appointment of two key people to its commercial lending division: Vincent Lopez as senior vice president and commercial lending manager, and Blaine Cuello as vice president and commercial loan officer. These appointments, effective immediately, demonstrate GenuBank’s ongoing commitment to expanding business opportunities and supporting the local community.
— Lopez brings a wealth of experience in commercial lending and private banking. As SVP and commercial lending manager, he will oversee a team of experienced loan officers and support staff focused on delivering commercial banking and lending services. Lopez holds a Bachelor of Science in finance and has a history of supporting several nonprofit organizations in and around Southern Nevada, including Three Square Food Bank, Christmas in April, Goodie Two Shoes Foundation, United Way of Southern Nevada and Opportunity Village.
— Cuello, a seasoned professional in commercial lending, will serve as VP and commercial loan officer, providing tailored lending solutions to local businesses. In his role, he will ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, safeguarding the bank’s integrity and shareholder interests. Cuello holds a Bachelor of Arts in accounting and business law.
“We are pleased to have Vince and Blaine join our commercial lending team as we focus on financing opportunities for businesses throughout our community,” said John Dru, president of GenuBank. “Their extensive experience and knowledge in the commercial lending space will help us continue our upward trajectory in establishing GenuBank as the premier business banking partner in Southern Nevada.”
These appointments further strengthen GenuBank’s leadership team, supporting the bank’s mission to deliver innovative financial solutions to local businesses while staying at the forefront of banking technology and customer service.
GenuBank is a leading Las Vegas bank that provides premium banking services with a personalized, relationship-driven approach. For more information, visit genubank.com.
REAL ESTATE
• LOGIC Commercial Real Estate announced two of its rising professionals, Michael Sclafani and Mallory LaBranch, MBA, have been awarded prestigious scholarships from the Certified Commercial Investment Member Institute.
— Sclafani, senior associate, received the CCIM Southern Nevada Past Presidents Scholarship to support his continued education in the CI 102 course. A candidate member of CCIM and active member of the Southern Nevada chapter, he also serves on the Wine Event Committee. He is on track to test for his full CCIM designation in 2026.
— LaBranch, MBA, associate, was awarded the Brad Bonkowski Named Memorial, Bighorn Sheep, Endowment Scholarship — the largest scholarship offered by the Northern Nevada CCIM chapter. This marks the first year of availability for this $1,500 scholarship, which holds deep personal significance as it honors Mallory’s late stepfather, Brad Bonkowski, CCIM. LaBranch is also aiming to earn her CCIM pin in 2026.
LOGIC Commercial Real Estate is a full-service firm specializing in brokerage and receivership services. With strategic operations in Nevada’s two major hubs — Las Vegas and Reno — the firm combines local expertise with strong relationships to deliver results that consistently exceed expectations. LOGIC CRE is proud to have Boston Omaha Corporation (NYSE: BOC) as a partner in the business. For more information, visit logiccre.com.
• IndiCap, a commercial real estate firm specializing in industrial investment and development throughout the U.S. Southwest, announced the appointment of Michael Argier as senior development manager.
Argier brings more than 18 years of real estate development and investment experience to IndiCap. He has overseen the development of more than 2.5 million square feet of industrial and office space, including 550,601 square feet at North 15 Logistics Park, 452,710 square feet at Henderson Freeways Crossing and build-to-suit projects for Amazon.com, Las Vegas College and 3G Productions. His experience also includes leadership roles at Panattoni Development and WattEV.
In his new role, Argier will lead all aspects of the development process, including land acquisition, entitlements, design, budgeting, construction, leasing and sales in Southern Nevada.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Michael to the IndiCap team,” said Jason Kuckler, principal at IndiCap. “His deep expertise within the industry and familiarity with the Southern Nevada market make him an invaluable asset as we continue to grow our footprint across the Western U.S.”
Argier holds a Master of Science in real estate development and a Bachelor of Business Administration in finance from the University of San Diego. He is an active member of the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors and the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties and is a graduate of NAIOP Southern Nevada’s Developing Leaders Institute. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, live music, sports and spending time with his wife and two children.
Founded in 2021, IndiCap specializes in industrial investment, development, consulting and management services in Arizona and Nevada, with plans for continued expansion across other Western states. IndiCap’s services include site selection, entitlements, design, construction, financing and full project delivery. For more information, visit indicapinc.com.
