David Reese, Vice President of Human Resources for Caesars Entertainment, has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors of ITNLasVegasValley. “I join with my fellow board members in welcoming David Reese,” said Kathy McClain, Board Chair. “David has extensive experience and expertise that will be terrific assets for the organization.”

Before joining Caesars, Reese worked for Macy’s Inc. and Goldman, Sachs & Co. He received his MBA from the Stern School of Business at New York University and his BA from the University of California Los Angeles. Reese also serves as an Adjunct Professor for Nevada State College.

Upon accepting his appointment to the ITNLasVegasValley, he said he was honored. “I believe that my background in addressing and solving senior needs will be helpful to the organization as it expands it services.”

Andrew (Andy) J. Urban Jr., sole practitioner of Nevada Virtual Law Office, has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors of ITNLasVegasValley. “I join with my fellow board members in welcoming Andy Urban,” said Kathy McClain, Board Chair.  “Andy has extensive Henderson contacts and legal expertise that will be terrific assets for the organization.”

Before opening the Nevada Virtual Law Office, Urban held many positions in the Henderson City government and served as the City’s lobbyist in Carson City. He remained the chief legal legislative analyst and second in command in the City Attorney’s office until his retirement in July 2009.  His current practice specializes in wills & trusts, domestic partnerships, contract review and small business assistance.

Upon accepting his appointment to the ITNLasVegasValley Board of Directors, he said he was both honored and delighted. “I believe that my background in addressing and solving senior needs will be helpful to the organization as it expands it services.”

ITNLasVegasValley has received a $5,000 donation from Nevada State Bank.  The grant will support operation of the agency’s senior transportation service, with special emphasis on its Road Scholarship™ program that helps lower income seniors receive rides.

In announcing the grant, co-Director Fran Smith said, “Nevada State Bank has been a true friend of ITN.  Their numerous donations have been instrumental in putting our service on the road and continuing our rides for seniors, who have such limited transportation options in our community.”

ITNLasVegasValley provides dignified transportation for seniors with arm-through-arm, door-through door service.  Founded in 2009, it is one of the 18 affiliates of ITNAmerica which offer community-based, community supported, economically viable and consumer-oriented, quality transportation service for seniors and visually impaired adults across the country.

ITNLasVegasValley has elected officers for 2011.  Former Nevada State Assemblywoman Kathy McClain was named Board Chair.  Maria Dent, Associate Director of  AARP Nevada is Vice Chair;  Barbara Grostick of Clark County Social Services is Secretary; and Tania Thompson of Nevada State Bank is Treasurer.

Also serving on the Board of Directors are Kimberly Maxson Rushton of Cooper Levenson and Tom Peterson, former Las Vegas Postmaster.

ITNLasVegasValley provides dignified transportation for seniors with arm-through-arm, door-through door service.  Founded in 2009, with service initiated last year, it is an affiliate of ITNAmerica which offers community-based, community supported, economically viable and consumer-oriented, quality transportation service for seniors and visually impaired adults in 18 communities across the country.