Umpqua Bank, a subsidiary of Columbia Banking System, Inc., announced the hire of David Navarro as senior vice president, Southern Nevada commercial banking market leader.
Geotechnical Environmental Services President Greg DeSart announced the promotion of Daniel Miller to materials technician supervisor.
The Shade Tree, a 24-hour accessible shelter designed to specifically meet the needs of domestic violence and human trafficking survivors, their children and pets (through a partnership with Noah’s Animal House), received $25,000 from Cox Charities, the fundraising arm of Cox Communications, Las Vegas.
Andrew Priest, campus president and provost of Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health and Human Services (Touro University Nevada), announced the appointment of Nicole Wessendorf to director of communications and public relations.
Cashless technology trailblazer Marker Trax announced the hiring of Russell Byrd as new vice president of product.
University of Nevada, Reno Extension announced Jacob DeDecker has been appointed chairperson of the Western Extension Directors Association’s executive committee, a partnership that advances Extension programs across the Western U.S. and its territories.
Andrew Priest, campus president and provost of Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health and Human Services (Touro University Nevada), announced the appointment of Steven Peralta to chief strategic development officer.
Ed Olliges, owner of Friendly Ford on Decatur Boulevard, has been awarded with Ford Motor Co.’s inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award.
Mesquite Gaming continued expanding its leadership staff hiring Andy Falkof as vice president of marketing and advertising. He brings more than 20 years of marketing experience to CasaBlanca Resort Casino and Virgin River Hotel Casino — Mesquite Gaming’s properties.