Imagine Communications names Dickinson graphic designer

Professional has experience in layout, typography design, more

HENDERSON, Nev. – Imagine Communications has named Julie Dickinson graphic designer. Previously, she served as intern for the company.

In her new position, Dickinson uses her experience in layout, publication, photography enhancement and typography design to benefit the company’s clients. She also has experience in fashion, product and portrait photography using both studio and natural lighting set ups.

Established in 2000, Imagine Communications is a full-service marketing and communications firm that provides strategic business planning, public relations, advertising, video production, consulting and government affairs services to clients nationwide. The company’s 12-person team works with a diverse array of clients of all sizes and in industries across the board.

For more information, call 702-837-8996, visit www.weareimagine.com, follow the company on Facebook or Twitter, or check out the company blog or the company online newsroom.

Imagine Communications names Lane director of client relations

Professional has more than eight years of experience

HENDERSON, Nev. – Imagine Communications has namedMegan Lane director of client relations.

In her new position, Lane uses her more than eight years of marketing experience to benefit some ofSouthern Nevada’s most recognizable organizations.

In addition to her role overseeing client relations for all of the company’s clients, Lane serves as the account manager for such clients as UNLV Libraries, the Galleria at Sunset and Henderson Libraries.

Furthermore, Lane serves as marketing chair for the Huntington’s disease Society of America Las Vegas Affiliate and is the immediate past president of International Association of Business Communicators’ Las Vegas Chapter. She also co-founded Henderson Libraries’ Business Book Club.

Established in 2000, Imagine Communications is a full-service marketing and communications firm that provides strategic business planning, public relations, advertising, video production, consulting and government affairs services to clients nationwide. The company’s 12-person team works with a diverse array of clients of all sizes and in industries across the board.

For more information, call 702-837-8996, visit www.weareimagine.com, follow the company on Facebook or Twitter, or check out the company blog or the company online newsroom.

Town & Country Bank names Holtzclaw CFO

Professional brings 30 years of experience to the bank

LAS VEGAS – Town & Country Bank has named Dick Holtzclaw chief financial officer.

Holtzclaw comes to Town & Country Bank from First Scottsdale Bank, a Scottsdale, Arizona de novo bank with assets of $70 million as of February 2012. He served as the bank’s CFO.

“Dick has an extensive and well-rounded background in the industry that will be of great benefit to our clients and bank alike,” said Ali Rizvi, Town & Country Bank’s chief business banking officer. “We’re very pleased to have him as a member of our team.”

Holtzclaw has also served as chief financial officer of WestStar Credit Union, Fifth Street Bank, First Asian Bank and Valley Bancorp/Valley Bank. He was the founding chief financial officer of First Asian Bank and Valley Bank and assisted in establishing all financial systems, policies and procedures prior to First Asian Bank’s opening in June 2007 as well as Valley Bank’s opening in October 1998.

In September 2004, he assisted with the initial public offering of Valley Bancorp. Valley Bancorp/Valley Bank was later sold to Community Bancorp. Valley Bank grew from $7.5 million at October 1998 to $440 million at June 2006.

“Dick is a seasoned CFO with local market knowledge,” said James Brewer, Town & Country Bank’s chief executive officer. “He will be a great addition to our management team at Town & Country Bank.”

Holtzclaw, who began his banking career in 1982, earned his MBA from the University of Georgia and his and BBA from Mercer University. He is a certified public accountant, a certified financial planner and a certified credit union executive.

Town & Country Bank has served the Las Vegas Valley’s personal and business banking needs since 2002. With four locations around the valley, Town & Country Bank has complete financial packages and expert customer service to help clients meet their financial objectives.

For more information, call Town & Country Bank at 702-252-8777 or visit www.tcbanknv.com.

Imagine Communications names Chege client relations manager

HENDERSON, Nev. – Imagine Communications, a Henderson-based marketing and communications firm, has named Diana Chege client relations manager. In her new position, she manages client relationships and accounts for the firm.

Chege previously worked part-time for the firm as client relations assistant. She holds a bachelor’s degree in advertising and public relations and an MBA.

Established in 2000, Imagine Communications is a full-service marketing and communications firm that provides strategic business planning, public relations, advertising, video production, consulting and government affairs services to clients nationwide. The company’s 12-person team works with a diverse array of clients of all sizes and in industries across the board.

For more information, call 702-837-8996, visit www.weareimagine.com, follow the company on Facebook or Twitter, or check out the company blog or the company online newsroom.

Town & Country Bank names Jeu senior vice president

Jeu brings more than 20 years in customer service experience to the bank

LAS VEGAS – Town & Country Bank has chosen Wayne Jeu as the organization’s senior vice president and relationship manager.

In his position, he will focus on new business development, building long-term client relationships and originating commercial and government-backed loans.

“Wayne has exceptional customer service skills, so bringing him on as our senior vice president and relationship manager was a perfect fit,” said Ali Rizvi, Town & Country Bank’s chief business banking officer. “Town & Country Bank is dedicated to providing top customer service, and Wayne fits in with our way of doing business.”

Prior to joining the Town & Country team, Jeu served as the vice president and relationship manager at Plaza Bank in Las Vegas since 2010.

Jeu started his career in banking in 1989, when he managed various commercial branches and opened two new ones in the Las Vegas market. He graduated from Citrus College and California State College, Los Angeles.

Town & Country Bank has served the Las Vegas Valley’s personal and business banking needs since 2002. With four locations around the valley, Town & Country Bank has complete financial packages and expert customer service to help clients meet their financial objectives.

For more information, call Town & Country Bank at 702-252-8777 or visit www.tcbanknv.com.

Imagine Communications names Carbajal art director

Professional benefits firm’s clients with talents in digital imaging, design layout, illustration, typography, more

HENDERSON, Nev. – Imagine Communications, a full-service marketing and communications firm, has named Cynthia Carbajal art director.

Carbajal has been with the firm for just over a year. Experienced in everything from digital imaging and design layout, to illustration and typography and everything in between, her skills are an excellent fit for the needs of the firm’s local and national clients.
 
Prior to joining the Imagine Communications team, Carbajal served as a graphic designer for MGM Resorts International, where she designed collateral for 13 strip hotel and casinos.

Originally from Utah, Carbajal has lived in Las Vegas since 2000. She earned her bachelor’s degree in graphic design from the Art Institute of Las Vegas and has donated her time and talent to designing marketing materials for local nonprofits such as Be the Example.

Established in 2000, Imagine Communications is a full-service marketing and communications firm that provides strategic business planning, public relations, advertising, video production, consulting and government affairs services to clients nationwide. The company’s 12-person team works with a diverse array of clients of all sizes and in industries across the board.

For more information, call 702-837-8996, visit www.weareimagine.com, follow the company on Facebook or Twitter, or check out the company blog or the company online newsroom.

Town & Country Bank names Rizvi chief business banking officer

Rizvi’s 17 years of banking experience brings new opportunities for customers

LAS VEGAS – Town & Country Bank has selected Ali Rizvi as the organization’s chief business banking officer.

Rizvi comes to Town & Country from Plaza Bank, where he had served as chief banking officer since 2010.

“My experience in the industry has resulted in many ideas I’m looking forward to implementing at Town & Country,” Rizvi said. “Town & Country Bank is unique in that it treats its clients like individuals, not numbers. They do business differently, and I’m looking forward to being a part of the team.”

As the new chief business banking officer, Rizvi’s responsibilities will include overseeing Nevada banking operations, planning policies and practices, product development and marketing as well as a variety of other strategic objectives set forth by the CEO and the Board of Directors.

Rizvi’s 24 years of banking and finance experience have included serving as the vice president of several departments at Bank of America. As the vice president and general manager at Cardinal Health, Financial Shared Services, he also helped lead and expand 23 operating companies to more than $550 million in annual revenue.

Rizvi earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration and finance from the University of Albuquerque and his MBA in business administration from New Mexico Highlands University. He completed his graduate work in retail bank management at the University of Virginia.

Town & Country Bank has served the Las Vegas Valley’s personal and business banking needs since 2002. With four locations around the valley, Town & Country Bank has complete financial packages and expert customer service to help clients meet their financial objectives.

For more information, call Town & Country Bank at 702-252-8777 or visit www.tcbanknv.com.

Town & Country Bank names Brewer chief executive officer

New CEO brings four decades of banking experience to the bank

LAS VEGAS – Town & Country Bank has chosen James R. Brewer as the organization’s chief executive officer. Brewer brings 40 years of banking experience to Town & Country.

“James is an exceptional leader who has helped other banks achieve outstanding results,” said Ali Rizvi, Town & Country Bank’s chief business banking officer. “His leadership will be a boon to our clients and associates alike.”

Brewer has been involved in the banking industry since 1972, most recently as the chief executive officer at Goldwater Bank, N.A., in Scottsdale, Ariz. While there, Brewer helped the struggling bank develop new policies and brought key people into strategic positions to turn the bank around.

Brewer brings with him a history of community involvement as well. In the past, he’s served on the boards of several charitable organizations, including the YMCA, Los Angeles; Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children; and Habitat for Humanity.

Brewer graduated from the Sawyer College of Business with a bachelor’s degree in business administration.

Town & Country Bank has served the Las Vegas Valley’s personal and business banking needs since 2002. With four locations around the valley, Town & Country Bank has complete financial packages and expert customer service to help clients meet their financial objectives.

For more information, call Town & Country Bank at 702-252-8777 or visit www.tcbanknv.com.

Imagine Communications’ Biernacinski named communications administrator for UFAF, Chun Kuk Do Magazine editor-in-chief

Professional has background in communications, journalism, media studies

HENDERSON, Nev. – The United Fighting Arts Federation, an international martial arts membership organization, has named Melissa Biernacinski communications administrator for UFAF and editor-in-chief of Chun Kuk Do Magazine – both volunteer positions.

Biernacinski is a 2nd degree black belt in Chun Kuk Do and has been practicing the martial art of Chun Kuk Do for almost 16 years.

Professionally, Biernacinski serves as director of media relations for Imagine Communications, where she has worked for almost seven years. She also has a background in journalism, which includes a bachelor’s degree from UNLV in journalism and media studies.

ABOUT IMAGINE COMMUNICATIONS
Established in 2000, Imagine Communications is a full-service marketing and communications firm that provides strategic business planning, public relations, advertising, video production, consulting and government affairs services to clients nationwide. The company’s 12-person team works with a diverse array of clients of all sizes and in industries across the board.

For more information, call 702-837-8996, visit www.weareimagine.com, follow the company on Facebook or Twitter, or check out the company blog or the company online newsroom.

ABOUT THE UNITED FIGHTING ARTS FEDERATION AND 
CHUN KUK DO
The United Fighting Arts Federation is a worldwide martial arts membership organization founded by Chuck Norris. Members of the organization study the style of Chun Kuk Do. UFAF is the governing and sanctioning body for the Chun Kuk Do style, providing technical standards for instruction and advancement in the system.

Chun Kuk Do is a Korean-based American hard style of karate. The style was founded by Norris and was originally based on his Tang Soo Do training in Korea while he was in the military. Having gone by several names since the early 1970s, the style has been known as Chun Kuk Do since 1990. The name is loosely translated to mean “The Universal Way.” (Literally translated, “The way of 1,000 lands” or “The way of many lands.”) Chun Kuk Do has come to emphasize self defense, competition, weapons, grappling, fitness and more.

For more information, visit www.ufaf.org.

Henderson Libraries Foundation names Green, McCoy to board

Professionals’ longtime community involvement will serve as an asset to the board

HENDERSON, Nev. – The Henderson Libraries Foundation board of directors has announced the addition of two new members to its ranks. James Green of the Henderson Police Department and Rob McCoy of CenturyLink joined the board Jan. 1.

The Henderson Libraries Foundation, a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization funded by donations of gifts, grants and bequests, helps Henderson Libraries in its mission to create a literate community by providing financial support over and above the annual operating fund. Henderson Libraries relies on the support of the Foundation to continue to provide funds for the following areas: library collections; outreach services; innovative technology; capital projects; and scholarships.

“James Green and Rob McCoy both have experiences and perspectives that will be invaluable to the board’s continued successful governance of the foundation,” said Tom Fay, executive director for Henderson Libraries Foundation. “Everyone on the board is looking forward to working with them to help the Foundation and the Henderson libraries with their respective missions.”

Green is currently a captain with the Henderson Police Department. He serves as the investigations services division commander and has been with the force since 1993.

Green’s commitment to keeping his home region safe has also led to board positions among many organizations. He’s served as the vice president for the Henderson Community Foundation board of directors and the president and chairman of the same foundation’s board of trustees. Green has also been with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Nevada since 1995, both as a volunteer and as a member of the board.

McCoy serves as CenturyLink Corporation’s director for government affairs, with public policy and local government responsibilities for Nevada and California.

As a native Las Vegan, McCoy’s community commitments have led him to join several boards, including the Boys & Girls Clubs, Salvation Army and the Neon Museum. In addition, he serves as chairman of the City of Las Vegas Arts Commission.

Green and McCoy join seven others on the board, including President Ann Small, Vice President Richard Sarro, Treasurer Keith Huffman, Secretary Chris Larsen, Robert Clark, John Dlouhy and Mary Schramski, Ph. D.

Established in 1943 as a single library in Downtown Henderson, Henderson Libraries operates six locations throughout Henderson. Henderson Libraries cooperates with other public libraries in Southern Nevada, the Nevada System of Higher Education, the Clark County School District and all other libraries around the state to provide quality service for Nevada’s residents.

For additional information on Henderson Libraries, visit www.mypubliclibrary.com or call 702-492-6581.