William Paccione, 2010 Chairman

Will Paccione is an Internet Specialist and owner of a WSI- We Simplify the Internet franchise in Las Vegas and has clients across the United States.

Will received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the College of Staten Island. He worked in the Health and Fitness industry for over 11 years, 5 in New York, the rest in Las Vegas and held every position from Personal Trainer to General Manager. One of Will's achievements is winning the Company-wide award of "Pre-Sale General Manager of the Year 2003" when he opened the Summerlin 24 Hour Fitness and broke just about every company record that year.

Will has been involved in the Internet since 1997 owning and marketing his own websites, one of which included an online electronics store. Learning the hard way how to market online, he knew that besides Health and Fitness that his passion for the Internet was one that was here to stay. Will invested in a WSI franchise in 2007 because of the resources offered to their franchise owners. With this WSI franchise, he has access to Website Design and Search Engine Optimization support teams around the world.

One of his favorite mottos is "Your Website shouldn't just advertise your Business, it should be part of your Business". He doesn't just make a website and walk away. He helps companies develop strategies to market those websites through a constantly evolving Internet. "Every 1 year in the real world currently equals about 12 years on the Internet... You have a Business to run, I'll keep up to date with the Internet for you".

Will speaks at Conventions, Businesses, Seminars, and anyone else who'll listen. He also is serving as the 2010 Advisory Council Chairman for Vegas Young Professionals and is still and always will be a workout addict.

Jammie Hsu, 2009 Past Chair

Jammie Hsu moved to Las Vegas in May 2006 where she founded a Promotional give-aways and Premiums company, Element 7 LLC. Since then, Element 7 has done business with many corporations in town including MGM Properties, Charlie Palmer Steak House, Zappos.com , as well as with the NBA for the 2007 All-Star Game. Element 7 is proud to be the recipient of the Blue Ribbon Small Business Award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for 2007.

Jammie is a member of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, Asian Chamber of Commerce and the Women's Chamber of Commerce of Nevada. She is also a member of the Henderson BNI group. Even though Element 7 keeps her quite busy, Jammie still makes time for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Nevada program, where she is an active Big Sister.

Jammie graduated from the University of Southern California with a BS in Business Administration with Marketing emphasis and a Minor in East Asian Languages and Culture.

Jenna Byrd

Jenna Byrd is a 2004 Graduate of Boston University’s School of Management.  She holds a BS in Business Administration with a duel concentration in Operations Management and Entrepreneurship.

Immediately upon graduation, she began a career in Retail Management, only to find out that while she loved the personal connections she was able to make with her employees, community involvement was really where her passion lies. She relocated to Las Vegas in July 2005 and in January of 2006, she began working for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Nevada. It was there, she was able to make a direct impact on the lives of youth and their family. In addition to her role at Big Brothers Big Sisters, Jenna also works as an independent contractor for Grant Writing and Proposal Services, a division of 1-2-1 Executive Search, as a grant researcher and strategic consultant.

Before her appointment as a VYP Advisory Council Member, Jenna proved to be an active member and Ambassador for Vegas Young Professionals.  In May 2008 she was nominated Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Nevada Employee of the Month.

Originally from Colorado, Jenna has always taken an active part in her community.  Her charities of choice include; Girl Scout of America, National Multiple Sclerosis Society for Southern Nevada, Junior Achievement, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Nevada, Friends of Big Brothers Big Sisters, Candlelighter’s Childhood Cancer Foundation, American Cancer Society, Clark County Reads, Springs Preserve, Boys & Girls Club, Shade Tree, Child Haven and Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth. In her spare time she enjoys skiing and cooking.

Jonathan Campbell

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Jonathan Catalano, Marketing Committee Co-Chair

Jonathan Catalano was born in upstate New York and although not a native of Las Vegas he has called Southern Nevada his home for over 25 years. 

Jonathan began his career in the trades after graduating from Boulder City High School and after honing his technical skills took the leap into business ownership. Jonathan, along with a friend and business partner purchased a small “mom and pop” Las Vegas heating and air condition company in 2000. By 2005 they expanded the company to include plumbing services and was now overseeing 150 employees in two states generating over 10 million in annual revenue. Opportunity knocked and in 2006 the company was sold to a national firm.

Jonathan now pursues a challenging career with Realty Executives serving as residential real estate expert. By applying his business, leadership and personal skills learned in his previous venture, he closed over 4 million dollars in transactions in his first year as a residential Realtor and continues the same success through 2009. He attributes his business success to friends, family and referrals.       

Jonathan has been a member of the Vegas Young Professionals for more than two years and now serves on the council.  He also volunteers his time at the local Three Square food bank.  In his free time he enjoys running and has completed several half marathons. 

Melissa Jones, Community Outreach Committee Chair

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Gina Madsen

As one of the few native Las Vegans left in town, Gina Madsen is proud to still call Las Vegas home.  She is also proud to call herself a Rebel, having graduated magna cum laude from the UNLV Honors College with a B.S.B.A. in marketing and minor in business law in 2001.  In 2007, she was one of the first students to earn a dual law degree/MBA from the William S. Boyd School of Law and College of Business at UNLV.

In 2005, Gina started a marketing company and couldn't find a lawyer that was willing or able to help a startup like herself.  After hearing similar stories from other entrepreneurs, she decided to dedicate her practice to the small business owner.  With her education and real-world experience, she provides clients with business-minded legal advice that addresses all facets of business ownership.

When Gina's not working, she loves to cook and spend time with her husband Nick and their four-legged children. As a passionate animal lover, Gina  has rescued several homeless animals, reunited numerous stray dogs with their owners, and provide ongoing support to the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah. 

Gina is a member of the State Bar of Nevada, and the American Bar Association including the Young Lawyers Section, Solo and Small Firm Division, and Business Law Division. Also, she is admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the District of Nevada and all Nevada state courts. 

Miguel Pascual, VYP Ambassadors Chair

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Michelle Shetrom, Marketing Committee Co-Chair

Michelle Shetrom is the Sales Administrator for Commercial Roofers Inc., the largest most experienced roofing contractor in the Las Vegas Valley providing new construction, re-roof, waterproofing and 24 hour maintenance/repair for commercial projects. Commercial Roofers' customer base is comprised of quality-conscious people that want an excellent job completed on budget. Repeat clientele accounts for 95% of its business with a 99% certified approval rating.

Helping to maintain this type of service, Michelle is responsible for spearheading sales and marketing efforts for Commercial Roofers, Inc., including tracking current projects bidding, and bid outcomes. She is also responsible for maintaining client's relationships and monitoring new contract bids and proposals.

She has been active in the Las Vegas market since moving from Pennsylvania in  2007. Shetrom is a member of the following organizations: Building Owner Management Association (BOMA), International Facility Management Association (IFMA),Nevada professional Facility Management Association (NPFMA), Associated General Contractors Association (AGC), National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) National Association of Industrial Office Properties (NAIOP), Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, Vegas Young Professionals Advisory Council and Ambassador Program and National Roofing Contactor Association.

Shetrom is actively involved in community and donates her time to several non-profit organizations.