FINANCE
One Nevada Credit Union announced five promotions within its leadership team to better align roles and impact.
— Tom Ernsperger, formerly executive vice president/chief lending officer, is now executive vice president/chief operating officer. In this new role, he oversees the credit union’s retail branch network, Contact Center, marketing, consumer, mortgage and business lending, as well as the credit union’s member investment and insurance areas.
— Mo Nemati, formerly vice president of lending, is now senior vice president of lending.
— Ana Marquez, formerly assistant vice president of retail operations, is now vice president of member experience, a newly created position that will support strategic enhancements across all member service channels.
— Jennifer Chambers, formerly director of retail operations (Contact Center), is now assistant vice president of retail operations (Contact Center).
— Jennifer Sayegh, formerly Contact Center manager, is now Contact Center director.
“We have an amazing team at One Nevada and each of these leaders demonstrates the positive culture we’ve built,” said Steve O’Donnell, president & CEO of One Nevada Credit Union. “Congratulations to Tom, Mo, Ana, Jennifer C. and Jennifer S. on their new roles. We’re confident this new alignment will help us build financial strength and stability for even more Nevadans as we continue to enhance the technology, payment systems and personalization options we provide for our members.”
One Nevada celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2025 and was ranked No. 1, nationally, in the Best Credit Unions to Work For in 2025 by American Banker, amongst other accolades for its award-winning work culture.
With over $1.5B in assets, One Nevada Credit Union is one of the largest locally owned, federally insured credit unions in the state. It is one of the strongest, well-capitalized credit unions in the country with more than 15 percent net worth. One Nevada serves approximately 75,000 members, has 15 branches, and offers 46,000 surcharge-free ATMs through the AllPoint Network. Membership is open to all residents of Washoe County, Clark County and Nye County. The National Credit Union Administration, a U.S. Government Agency, insures member deposits at One Nevada. For more information, visit OneNevada.org.
NONPROFIT
• Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada announced the appointment of Indera Ramkarran, digital sales director, West for Cox Media a division of Cox Communications, to its board of directors.
Ramkarran brings more than 15 years of experience in advertising strategy, analytics and marketing leadership to the JASN board. Since joining Cox in 2009, she has built an accomplished career spanning multiple divisions and progressive leadership roles. In 2024, she was promoted to digital sales director, West for Cox Media, where she oversees client strategy and analytics across the region.
Prior to her current role, Ramkarran served as digital sales manager, national sales manager and marketing strategist for Cox Media, as well as senior product marketing manager for Cox Business. She also held key acquisition specialist roles earlier in her career, giving her deep insight into customer engagement and growth strategies.
With primary expertise in advertising strategy and analytics, and secondary strengths in training, education and event execution, Ramkarran brings a skill set that aligns seamlessly with Junior Achievement’s mission to prepare young people for success in work, career, and life.
“Indera’s forward-thinking mindset and strategic expertise are incredible assets to our organization,” said Michelle Jackson, JASN president and CEO. “We’re excited to welcome her to the board and look forward to the impact she will make on the future of JA programming in Southern Nevada.”
Ramkarran previously served on the board of The Shade Tree, demonstrating her commitment to supporting impactful nonprofit work in the community. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in communication from the University at Albany.
Founded locally in 1996, Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada, Inc. is dedicated to providing financial education to K-12 students and young adults with a curriculum including wants vs. needs, budget management to economic principals, workforce skills, credit and entrepreneurship. The completion of the new 40,000-square-foot Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada Inspiration Center will allow the nonprofit organization to impact more than 60,000 local youth. It is now the permanent site for capstone programs, Betty’s JA BizTown and JA Finance Park. Junior Achievement of Southern Nevada’s financial literacy mission is accomplished with the support of 285 businesses and 6,800 business role models, who help youth learn about the “business of life,” by helping bridge the gap between what youths learn in school and the real world. For more information visit jasnv.org, and follow on Instagram and Facebook.
• The Las Vegas Rescue Mission has announced the promotions of Alyson Martinez, Jeru Hollis and Jessica Danuser to new leadership roles at the nonprofit organization, strengthening its clinical, programming and operational divisions.
— Martinez has been named chief clinical officer, expanding her oversight of the Rescue Mission’s clinical services, recovery programs, shelter operations and additional organizational functions. Martinez has been with the Rescue Mission for seven years and brings more than 18 years of industry experience. In her role, she provides executive leadership across clinical and recovery services, emergency shelter operations, safety and security, thrift store operations and transportation and warehouse services. She also supports human resources functions and assists the CEO with facilities and kitchen operations.
Martinez oversees clinical supervision, ensures regulatory compliance, supports program innovation and works closely with the executive team and board to improve outcomes and guest care.
— Hollis has been promoted to director of programming, where he oversees the Rescue Mission’s emergency shelter services for individuals and families, as well as its recovery program serving individuals with substance use disorders. Hollis provides expertise to program supervisors, supports staff development, ensures program quality and compliance and works with community partners to enhance services.
Hollis joined the Rescue Mission in 2017 as a substance abuse counselor and later served as program supervisor. He became a fully certified alcohol and drug counselor in 2023 and has worked alongside Martinez since. He has been with the Rescue Mission for nearly seven years and continues to pursue advanced certifications and education to support both recovery and shelter services.
— Danuser has been promoted to director of administration, overseeing administrative operations, accounting support and human resources functions.
She carries nine years of experience from the IT industry, where she worked as an administrative assistant and purchasing manager. Since joining the Rescue Mission three years ago, she has supported accounting, human resources, benefits administration, invoicing and cash handling. She previously served as an administrative assistant and executive assistant before her promotion.
“These appointments reflect our commitment to developing strong, compassionate leaders from within our organization,” said Heather Engle, CEO of the Las Vegas Rescue Mission. “Alyson, Jeru and Jessica each bring deep experience and heart to their work, and their leadership will help ensure we continue delivering high quality, dignified care to those we serve.”
The Las Vegas Rescue Mission has been assisting homeless men, women and children in the community for more than 50 years. Since its beginning in 1970, the Rescue Mission has been providing meals, emergency shelter, recovery programs with addiction counseling and encouragement to help the low-income and homeless in the community. The nonprofit started with a small storefront building that included the chapel, kitchen and shelter, which was able to house a few men. Today, the Rescue Mission campus, which is located in downtown Las Vegas, is helping hundreds of men, women and children daily, while providing approximately 30,000 meals each month. It is a nonprofit Christian organization and provides services to all people without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, age, gender, religion or disability.
REAL ESTATE
• Las Vegas Realtors announced it has hired experienced association executive Lynda Fernandez as its new CEO.
Fernandez started work at LVR on Jan. 5. She brings more than 25 years of executive leadership experience to LVR, most recently working as CEO of the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors in White Plains, New York, the second largest real estate association in New York.
Before that, she served as CEO of the Greater Louisville Association of Realtors in Kentucky. That followed more than 16 years at the 60,000-member Miami Association of Realtors, where her roles included chief of communications and global and senior vice president of public relations and international. Earlier in her career, she spent more than five years working as public relations manager at the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
She has a degree in journalism and mass communications from Florida International University and a master’s degree in forensic accounting from Florida Atlantic University. Her real estate industry certifications include being a Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS), Certified Association Executive (CAE) and Realtor Association Certified Executive (RCE). She has won several industry awards, including four International Leadership Awards from the Greater Miami Chamber. She is fluent in Spanish and also has a working knowledge of French, Portuguese and Italian.
LVR selected Fernandez after a lengthy nationwide search that also involved detailed interviews and several forms of feedback from multiple members of LVR.
“We were especially impressed with her relevant experience leading similar associations in different parts of the country, along with her strong communication skills, success in increasing revenue while adding value for members and her passion for the position,” LVR President George Kypreos said. “I’m confident she’ll do great things for our members, our industry and our community.”
Las Vegas Realtors (formerly known as Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors) was founded in 1947 and provides its nearly 16,000 local members with education, training and political representation. The local representative of the National Association of Realtors, LVR is the largest professional organization in Southern Nevada. Each member receives the highest level of professional training and must abide by a strict code of ethics. For more information, visit LasVegasRealtor.com.
• NAIOP Southern Nevada, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association for the Las Vegas area, has named Jamie Schwartz as its full-time executive director.
“We are excited to introduce Jamie in this newly defined executive director role, created to support the chapter’s evolving needs and long-term objectives. With a strong background relevant to so many of our members and a proven ability to lead, Jamie will work in partnership with our board of directors and president to advance strategic initiatives and elevate the chapter’s presence in government affairs and advocacy,” said Steve Neiger, 2026 chapter president.
Schwartz will work closely with longtime NAIOP Southern Nevada Chapter Executive Katrina Bruce, who has run the local chapter’s operations for 36 years. Her team at Alternative Management will continue to support the chapter in the coming years.
“This is a significant move for both Jamie and NAIOP,” Bruce said. “I’m looking forward to her leadership as we work together to shape the future evolution of the chapter.”
Schwartz joins NAIOP from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), where she was the director of business and industry engagement for the UNLV Office of Economic Development.
She brings to her new role extensive experience working closely with developers, investors, local governments, universities and other diverse stakeholders to align private capital with community and business economic development objectives. The longtime Las Vegan has successfully helped position Southern Nevada competitively within the broader commercial real estate and development markets.
She is a graduate of UNLV, where she also earned a master’s degree in business and finance. She has also served on the board of directors for SafeNest, a local organization dedicated to ending domestic and sexual violence.
NAIOP Southern Nevada is a chapter of NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, and it comprises over 800 members serving the Southern Nevada market. NAIOP is the leading organization for developers, owners and related professionals in office, industrial, retail and mixed-use real estate, with more than 21,000 members in North America. NAIOP advances responsible commercial real estate development and advocates for effective public policy. For more information, visit naiopnv.org. For more information on NAIOP corporate, visit naiop.org.
