To contact any of the Board Members send an email to astdlasvegasinfo@gmail.com
President
Kristine Crothers
Kristine is an Organizational Development and Training Analyst for the City of Las Vegas and has held various management roles in the hospitality and retail industry. Kristine earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration/Human Resources from Western Washington University and a Masters of Arts degree in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix. Kristine has been a local chapter member for 6 years and has served on the board since 2006. In her position as President, Kristine is responsible for providing the vision, structure, guidance, team spirit, communication systems, and encouragement for Board members to carry out specific tasks, goals and responsibilities.
In her position as President, Kristine is responsible for providing the vision, structure, guidance, team spirit, communication systems, and encouragement for Board members to carry out specific tasks, goals and responsibilities.
President-Elect
Jason Gardner, CPLP
Jason has been in the training and development field for over 6 years, where he has facilitated new hire orientation, leadership development classes, customized department training and retreats, customer service initiatives and refreshers, and relationship building workshops. He also conducted train the trainer sessions with leaders from departments including safety and security, employee relations, and food and beverage. These sessions included effective preparation techniques, presentation and delivery skills, and PowerPoint tips.
Jason has written custom courses in the human resources field on sexual harassment, effective performance appraisals, and generational and cultural diversity. He has also developed leadership courses on emotional intelligence, employee retention, recognition, and effective communication. He has a Human Resources Manager certification from the Community College of Southern Nevada, a Training Manager Certification from Langevin Learning Services, and a Master Graduate certification from Rapport Leadership International. He is also a member of SHRM in addition to his membership in ASTD.
VP Finance
Kristi Sheahan
Born in Southern California and moved to Las Vegas in 1979. The middle child of nine I always had aspirations to become a banker. In 1995 I started working for a local bank which over the years had been acquired by other financial institutions, now Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. I currently work as a Learning & Development Consultant with the Wealth Management group. As a trainer I am able to share my past experiences as the service provider to those I train and help them in their roles. I like to make training fun so I create an atmosphere where individuals enjoy and appreciate the material they take back to their job. I am currently a junior at UNLV where I am working on my bachelors in human resource management and marketing. I am excited to be given this opportunity and look forward to the community involvement of the Las Vegas chapter of ASTD.
In her position as VP of Finance, Kristi is responsible to ensure the chapter’s sound financial status and maintain continuity of the chapter’s financial records.
VP Community Relations
Bernie Vasquez
Bernie oversees the service culture training for MGM GRAND and The Signature. He leads a team of Service Excellence Specialists as they spearhead enhancement initiatives for the Hotel, Food & Beverage, Casino, Entertainment, and General & Administrative divisions. He directs the development of service Champions Groups which monitor service levels and tackle issues in the competitive and dynamic gaming environment.
Bernie obtained his MBA in Management from New Mexico Highlands University and his BBA in Marketing from the University of North Texas. Bernie served as the Events Chair for ASTD Hawaii from 2005 – 2007. He volunteered in a number of university and community outreach programs, and his work with the Hawaii Chapter helped him prepare for the position of VP Community Relations. He is an active member of the Nevada Lodging & Hotel Association and the Latin Chamber of Commerce.
In his position as VP of Community Relations, Bernie is responsible for the expansion of chapter activities into the professional, political, and social community of Greater Las Vegas. He oversees all community service activities of the chapter.
VP Member Services
Corrinne Shearer, CPLP
Corrinne is an Organizational Development and Training Analyst at the City of Las Vegas. She is also a part-time instructor teaching communication classes at Nevada State College. Before her tenure at the city, Corrinne worked with student development in Higher Education. She received her Bachelo’rs degree in Psychology and Speech Communication from the University of Northern Colorado. She went to Montclair State College and graduated with her Masters degree in Communication. She went back to the University of Northern Colorado and earned her Doctorate degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies.
In her position as VP Member Services, Corrinne is responsible for all chapter membership activities including membership applications, the membership database, and reporting Chapter membership information to ASTD National.
VP Communications & Internal Marketing
Marilee Howell
Marilee has been actively involved with Adult Learning for the past nine years though in hind sight she has been involved with training/learning her entire life. She has had the responsibility for new hire orientation, systems training for customer service, conflict/resolution development and training, communication workshops and team training.
Marilee’s passion lies with helping others experience their ah ha moments when they are able to embrace the moment of learning and reach deeper.
She is married to her high school sweetheart and is a mother of two daughters. Marilee believes in teaching from the heart with helping others to learn by tacking on to what they already know.
In her position as VP of Communications, Marilee is responsible for establishing communication between Board members and ASTD Chapter members through the use of the monthly newsletter and the website.
VP Administration - Open Position
VP Professional Development - Open Position