Nickie E. Diersen, 90 MBA, is president and cofounder of Nesco Products Inc., a global internet-product distribution company. The company owns ManagingMoney.com, a leading national personal finance portal. She enjoys traveling, hiking, and following politics. She and her husband, Michael, 88 MBA, have two daughters, Samantha, 13, and Tiffany, 11.
Jack Daryanani, 92 BS Electrical Engineering, is president and owner of American Merchant Systems, a payment-processing company that provides credit card and check processing services to businesses. The company sells the equipment and software to process face-to-face and Internet payments. It also works with banks to provide back-end solutions to payment processing.
Martin Dean Dupalo, 92 BA Communication Studies, 93 BA Political Science, teaches political science at UNLV and was recently admitted as a doctoral candidate in public affairs. He is attending school with the help of the G.I. bill. He once received the Harry S. Truman Congressional Scholarship and then attended Carnegie Mellon University where he earned a masters degree in public management and policy. In April, he received the National Points of Light Award for establishing and managing a food-donation program for the Las Vegas Rescue Mission Homeless Shelter. He also serves on the board of directors of Safe House and on the city of Las Vegas Community Development Review Board. His hobbies include trying different restaurants and traveling.
Lynette Alcones Gehlhausen, 92 BS Nursing, earned an MPA from California State University, Hayward, in 1995. She is a full-time mom to sons Michael and Matthais. She and her husband, Jay, adopted the boys from Guatemala. They live in Lawrenceville, Ga.
Michelle Lorenzo, 92 BS Business Administration, is the top-producing sales executive at Panorama Towers, a high-rise condominium project. She moved into the real estate field in 2003 after many years working in the casino industry. She began her first career at the Mirage in a slot marketing position and later moved into jobs as the VIP services manager and a casino marketing executive.
Sam Palmer, 92 MBA, is senior vice president and the Western operating group manager for the Nevada, California, Utah, Arizona, Idaho, and New Mexico offices of Terracon, a consulting engineering firm. He also serves on the board of directors of the employee-owned company. A registered professional engineer, he has more than 22 years of experience in the environmental, geotechnical, and construction materials engineering industry. He is a fellow with the American Society of Civil Engineers and is active in many professional organizations, including the American Concrete Institute and the American Public Works Association.
Robert Whitfield, 92 BS Biology, is an assistant professor of plastic surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin and on the medical staff of Froedtert Hospital. His clinical emphasis is on plastic surgery of the face and breast, including cosmetic, reconstructive, and revisional procedures. He received his medical degree from the University of Nevada School of Medicine.
Cathy Planchard, 93 BS Business Administration and BA Communication Studies, 97 MBA, has been promoted to vice president of marketing and corporate communications for VIACK, a company concerned with secure online collaboration and business communication tools. A longtime employee, she oversees outbound marketing and communications vehicles, including corporate communications, public relations, lead generation, website, promotions, and events. Previously, she was a marketing manager for Motorola Computer Group.
Aaron Kubicek, 94 BS Biology, earned a dental degree from Oregon Health Sciences University School of Dentistry and now practices in Las Vegas. He and his wife, Jodie, are parents of an infant daughter.
Armen Nikogosian, 95 BS Biology, graduated from medical school and finished residency training in internal medicine at Maricopa Medical Center in Phoenix in 2003. In 2004, he began practicing in Las Vegas.
Christina M. Aguilera, 96 BA Environmental Studies, is director of environmental services for Jefferson County School District in Colorado. Previously, she served as director of environmental health and safety at the University of Northern Colorado, where she also earned a master of public health degree. She lives in Westminster.
Karen Beza, 96 BA Political Science, is an associate attorney practicing intellectual property litigation and earned her law degree from California Western School of Law. She enjoys surfing and spending time with her longtime boyfriend and her pets. She lives in San Diego.
Denise DeMarco Kuerzi, 96 BA Communication Studies, is a professional dancer, dance instructor, and bartender. She also owns Slumber Parties by Denise, a company focusing on relationship enhancement for women. She married Marcus Kuerzi on July 17. They live in Arizona.
Scott A. Mills, 96 BS Hotel Administration, has worked for Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts for more than nine years. He will be the opening director of food and beverage for the new Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley. Previously, he worked at Four Seasons properties in Beverly Hills, Calif., and Dallas. He lives in West Hollywood, Calif.
Nancy Torno, 96 BA Communication Studies, has been an academic adviser at UNLVs Greenspun College of Urban Affairs for seven years. She recently completed the masters accreditation in advising through Kansas State University, making her one of only 70 advisers nationwide to receive the accreditation. She is married and has two grown children.
Amy R. Cornelison, 97 BS Spanish, works for KB Home in its Homebuyers Club. The free service provides information and assistance to prospective home buyers about credit and the home-buying process. She also presents budgeting and credit workshops. She is a board member and membership chair for the Latin Chamber of Commerce, as well as a member of the Community Housing Resource Board. Her hobbies include traveling, bike riding, running, and visiting art galleries.
Constantine George, 97 BS Biology, practices at the clinic he opened in southwest Las Vegas, Southern Nevada Internal Medicine/Pediatrics. He earned his medical degree from the University of Nevada School of Medicine in 2001 and completed a combined internal medicine/pediatrics residency at Maricopa Medical Center in Phoenix in 2005.
Mark Knoblauch, 98 MS Kinesiology, is working on his doctoral degree in kinesiology at the University of Houston. He married Jennifer Parsons in March. They live in Houston.
Todd Lewis, 98 BS Hotel Administration, managed a restaurant at Universal CityWalk in California for five years and then decided to move into the field of television production. Two years and three shows later, he now is the director of Trick My Truck, which is set to air on the Country Music Television station. He said his degree has provided him with the skills necessary to excel in the television industry. His hobbies include golf and ice hockey. He lives in Los Angeles.
William Horne, 99 BA Criminal Justice, 01 JD, established a law office in Las Vegas. He concentrates on criminal defense and has a limited civil practice. He also is a Nevada assemblyman.
Tony Zaranti, 99 BS Hotel Administration, is the clubhouse manager at SouthShore Golf Cub at Lake Las Vegas. He previously worked in Atlanta and Scottsdale, Ariz. He married Christina Hart at Spanish Trail Country Club on Nov. 5. They honeymooned in Jamaica and now live in Henderson.
