Roger and Lana Buehrer have supported United Way of Southern Nevada since they arrived in 1983, but their participation reaches back another 10 years when they lived in Northwestern Ohio. The Buehrers left Sylvania, Ohio, with two little boys, Aaron and Nick, to begin a marvelous adventure in Las Vegas. “After 30 years of actively… Continue Reading
Loyal Contributor | Carol A. Brink, CLU, ChFC
Carol A. Brink, CLU, ChFC, began her life in an idyllic setting, growing up on a hill in Sioux City, Iowa, surrounded by rivers, sand dunes, cattle and cornfields. Through perseverance and dedication, she became one of the first four women to be named as an officer of The Bankers Life (now Principal Financial Group).… Continue Reading
Loyal Contributor | Christine K. Barrett
To those who know her story, Christine K. Barrett can only be described as a survivor. She overcame incredible odds and has found success with a career spanning 27 years at the Las Vegas Valley Water District and raising three independent adult children. “Although I could have ended up another statistic, my determined single teen… Continue Reading
Loyal Contributor | Matthew Beatty
Matthew Beatty and his wife just celebrated their 27th wedding anniversary. The proud couple went to the same high school and university, graduating at different times, but both with a degree in computer science. Their two children both attend University of Nevada, Reno. The couple’s son Gunther is pursuing a degree in teaching and daughter… Continue Reading
Loyal Contributor | Jim Brown
Born and raised in the heart of the Midwest in the relatively small town of Mason City, Iowa, Jim Brown is the proud father of United Way of Southern Nevada Resource Development Manager, Chelsea Brown and cherishes his career at Station Casinos as the Corporate Director of Surveillance. He made the journey to the sunny skies… Continue Reading
Loyal Contributor | Denette Corrales
With a passion to help children succeed in life, Denette Corrales is committed to United Way’s education efforts. As co-chair of United Way’s Family Engagement Resource Centers (FERCs), she has played an integral role in helping high school students to graduate. “Children are our future,” said Denette. “Education is a responsibility we all share. Not… Continue Reading
Loyal Contributor | Linda Stinar
A nature enthusiast, the proud wife and mother of two loves to spend her time hiking, skiing, riding all terrain vehicles and taking photographs of the great outdoors. A Las Vegas Native, Linda Stinar graduated from Las Vegas High School and received a Master’s in Business Administration from University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She has… Continue Reading
Loyal Contributor | Marlein Sayegh
There are some people who are always there when you need a shoulder to cry on or a listening ear, and Marlein Sayegh is one of those people. With a friendly, generous spirit and a heart of gold, those who know her describe her as a good friend. Another description of Marlein is loyal. A… Continue Reading
Loyal Contributor | Michelle Layton
Originally from Ohio, Michelle Layton taught high school business and marketing for five years before moving to Las Vegas in 2001. Proving the power of networking, in 2006 Michelle landed her coveted position at 8 News NOW through a local business organization. Michelle’s current title at 8 News NOW is Community Promotions Director. In her… Continue Reading
