In a significant development within the financial sector, Nevada State Bank has promoted Marci Spearman to the position of vice president and branch area manager for its Moana and South Carson branches.
Previously, Spearman managed the South Carson branch from 2017 until 2022 before taking on responsibilities at the Moana branch, where she has worked for the last three years.
In her new capacity, she will be responsible for overseeing staff, client services, and operations across both banking locations.
With a banking career spanning over three decades, Spearman began as a teller and has progressed through various retail banking roles, ultimately becoming a branch manager.
Her exceptional contributions to Nevada State Bank have earned her multiple internal accolades, including the 2024 Open Door Award and the 2021 Living Our Values recognition for communication.
In addition to her professional accomplishments, she actively participates in community outreach and serves on the board of United Cerebral Palsy of Nevada.
For those interested in exploring career opportunities at Nevada State Bank, further information is available at nsbank.com/careers.
Nevada State Bank remains dedicated to providing a full range of consumer, private, and business banking services, complemented by its strong statewide branch network.
Over the past 65 years, the bank’s colleagues have shown a commitment to volunteering in their communities, making strides toward improving life in Nevada.
Nevada State Bank is a division of Zions Bancorporation, N.A., a member of the S&P 400 MidCap and NASDAQ Financial 100 indices (NASDAQ: ZION), and more details about the bank can be found at nsbank.com.
In the realm of public service, Billy Allen, the branch manager of the Whitney Library for the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District, has been honored as a recipient of the 2025 James Partridge Outstanding African American Information Professional Award.
This award recognizes Allen’s exemplary dedication and leadership in empowering communities through information services, highlighting his significant contributions to library and information science.
Known for his commitment to early childhood literacy, he actively engages with neighborhoods and schools surrounding the Whitney Library branch.
Allen also hosts educational content through “Storytime Adventures with Mr. Billy” on various platforms including YouTube and Instagram, cultivating literacy in the community.
His formal recognition took place during the INFO Awards Night on April 11 at the University of Maryland College Park Campus, an event co-hosted by the University of Maryland’s College of Information and Citizens for Maryland Libraries.
The James Partridge Award honors the legacy of James Partridge, a respected library professional and advocate.
Turning to the nonprofit sector, Three Square Food Bank has made notable leadership appointments to enhance its mission of combating food insecurity in Southern Nevada.
Elizabeth Hunterton has been appointed as chief development officer, while Lisa Segler has been promoted to chief operations and strategy officer.
Hunterton, who previously served as the interim chief development officer since December 2024, is now a permanent member of Three Square’s leadership team.
In her role, she will manage annual budgeting and operational growth aimed at closing the meal gap in Southern Nevada, alongside overseeing marketing, communications, and brand awareness efforts.
With over 15 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, Hunterton has a strong track record in philanthropy, marketing, and innovation.
Before joining Three Square, Hunterton was the CEO and principal consultant at Crown Consulting Group.
Her community commitment extends beyond her role at Three Square, as she also serves on the Pediatric Advisory Council for Intermountain Health Children’s Hospital and plays a vital role in Leadership Las Vegas, a program connected to the Vegas Chamber.
She earned a Bachelor of Science in international business and a Master of Science in public administration from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, while also minoring in Japanese.
Outside of her professional life, Hunterton enjoys family time with her husband, three sons, and two rescued dogs.
Meanwhile, Segler has transitioned from her previous role as chief strategy officer to her current position as chief operations and strategy officer at Three Square.
She will now oversee strategic initiatives and core operations, including food sourcing, inventory, distribution, agency partnerships, culinary operations, and transportation.
Segler is also responsible for leading anti-hunger strategies and managing several departments focused on connecting individuals and families with food and essential resources through innovative programming, partnerships, education, and policy.
With close to 20 years of experience in leadership and impact-driven roles, Segler excels in aligning people and strategy to meet ambitious organizational goals.
Her career has emphasized building effective systems and partnerships to tackle issues around aging, health equity, and childhood nutrition, prioritizing community-oriented solutions and strong leadership values.
A proud graduate of UNLV, Segler holds both a doctorate and a master’s degree in public health.
In her personal time, she enjoys spending quality moments with her husband and two children.
Since its inception in 2007, Three Square Food Bank has emerged as Southern Nevada’s sole food bank and the largest hunger relief organization in the area.
Under its founder Eric Hilton’s inspiration, aided by a grant from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, Three Square has distributed over 644 million pounds of food to countless individuals in need.
The organization has built a reputation as one of the most efficient food banks in the United States, providing over 49 million pounds of food, equating to more than 41 million meals last year, through its extensive network of community partners.
Three Square operates in collaboration with businesses, nonprofit agencies, food distributors, educational institutions, the Clark County School District, government entities, media, and a plethora of volunteers, striving to ensure food-insecure residents in Southern Nevada are supported.
As a proud member of Feeding America’s network of food banks, Three Square is fervently working towards its mission of supplying wholesome food to those facing hunger while pursuing the vision of a hunger-free community.
For updates and further engagement, individuals can connect with Three Square on its website, on Facebook, Instagram, and X.
In another crucial development, the Secure Community Network (SCN), the dedicated safety and security organization serving the Jewish community throughout North America, has announced the hiring of Ken Mead as the regional security advisor for Nevada.
In his new capacity, Mead will oversee the safety and security of approximately 70,000 Jewish residents across the state and 47 different facilities.
His responsibilities also include administering the Federation’s security programs, offering consultations, conducting assessments, providing training and drills, and coordinating responses to critical incidents.
Ken Mead arrives with a wealth of law enforcement and security expertise, which he brings to SCN’s mission of safeguarding Jewish communities.
His extensive background in counterterrorism and threat assessment, coupled with local law enforcement experience, will be invaluable in enhancing security measures across Nevada’s Jewish communities.
Before joining SCN, Mead served as the regional prevention coordinator for Terrorism and Targeted Violence with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
He spent 26 years with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, including time serving on the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force and managing the Threat Assessment Program for Targeted Violence.
He has also played crucial roles as the terrorism liaison to the Nevada legislative session and as the LVMPD liaison to Interpol, facilitating international law enforcement requests in Southern Nevada.
The SCN National Director and CEO, Michael Masters, expressed confidence in Mead’s ability to enhance security efforts and foster a safety culture within the community.
His knowledge and expertise will play a vital role as Jewish communities strengthen their security protocols in light of recent increases in antisemitic incidents.
This hiring was made possible through the collaborative efforts of SCN, local donors, community partners, and national donors as part of the LiveSecure Campaign.
The Jewish Federations of North America’s $130 million LiveSecure campaign marks a significant philanthropic initiative aimed at establishing a comprehensive security framework for Jewish communities throughout North America.
Jewish Nevada is an integral part of the expanding network of Jewish federations and communities collaborating with SCN to launch or enhance community-wide security programs.
These programs are designed around an “all threats, all hazards” approach to preparedness, safety, security, and resilience.
In each case, these programs connect to SCN’s national operations, providing direct access to its National Jewish Security Operations Command Center and Duty Desk, along with best-practice security resources and policy support.
Jewish Nevada is the state’s Jewish Federation and serves to represent the needs and interests of Nevada’s 70,000 Jews.
The organization is dedicated to fostering a vibrant community and sustaining Jewish life not only within Nevada but also across Israel and globally, embodying values of Tikkun Olam, Tzedakah, and G’milut Hasadim.
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