About Us

BUILDING BETTER COMMUNITIES THROUGH PHILANTHROPY

The Gentleman's League is a nonprofit organization consisting of Southern Nevada community members. Our goal is to assist in fundraising endeavors for the benefit of other local nonprofit organizations, while enjoying the camaraderie of fortifying relationships among our members and with those we serve.

Our staff is committed to delivering valuable aid to those in need in Southern Nevada. We’re transparent and accountable in our operations and fundraising efforts. With your generous contributions, we can continue our cause by supporting the local charities’ fundraising efforts.

The Gentleman's League Members

Jason Frederico
WestPac Wealth Partners
(TGL President)

Jason Frederico is a financial advisor in the Las Vegas WestPac Wealth Partners office and a native of the town where he still resides. He graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a degree in Public Administration, Bachelor of Arts.

Jason has been in the financial services industry since 2005 and he assists clients in both individual and business markets with a primary emphasis on protecting families and businesses against catastrophic life events and retirement income planning.

Jason has enjoyed coordinating a monthly event that feeds a couple hundred less fortunate individuals at a local church since 2013. He sits on three charitable advisory boards, including the Nevada Nurses Foundation, the Children’s Heart Foundation, and in 2016 founded and is President of The Gentleman’s League, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that assists other charities in Southern Nevada with their fundraising efforts.

Jason enjoys spending time with his wife, Christine, and loves sports, travel, and the relationship he’s fortunate enough to have with his parents. He also enjoys relaxing at home with his two adopted children, Titan and Ninja, a blue-nose Pitbull and a black Chihuahua.

Paul Gaudet
Attorney at Law
(TGL Treasurer)

Paul Gaudet is a 25-year resident of the Las Vegas Valley. He practices law in Clark County, Nevada, and at times will venture to other Counties in our State for that purpose. He has a general trial practice, focusing on personal injury, domestic, commercial, and criminal litigation.

In his free time, Paul enjoys time with his three children, sports, and the great outdoors. Through TGL, Paul looks forward to giving back to the community that has provided so much to him since relocating to Las Vegas.

Dr. Edwin Suarez
Suarez Physical
Therapy

Edwin is an experienced physical therapist who has enjoyed working in a wide variety of clinical settings for the last 15 years. Having lived in the Las Vegas Valley for over 40 years, he has been successful in creating meaningful relationships with his patients and colleagues in other medical specialties. He is experienced in the treatment of adult, adolescent, and pediatric populations with congenital, traumatic and post-surgical diagnoses of the muscular-skeletal and neurological systems. Dr. Suarez’s facilities offer state-of-the-art equipment and experienced clinicians, providing low patient-to-clinician treatment ratios.

He is the proud father of the three beautiful children and enjoys spending quality time with his friends and family, playing softball, and sitting poolside in his backyard with a six-pack of Coronas.

Dr. Steven Garhardt
Dr. Steven Garhardt,
DDS

Steve Garhardt is a native of Las Vegas. He graduated from Bishop Gorman High School and continued his education and received his Bachelor of Science in Medical Biology at the University of Utah. He then attended Northwestern University in Chicago where he received his degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery and completed a Hospital Residency at UCLA. Steve returned to Las Vegas and now owns and operates his private practice for the past twenty years.

Steve enjoys spending his free time with his wife (Jennifer) and his two daughters (Katie and Brooke). Steve is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys hunting, fishing and off-road racing. Steve's background and focus on his community has led him to various philanthropic opportunities. He also enjoys mentoring young dentists and students interested in pursuing dentistry.

Aaron Lelah
Aaron Lelah Jewelers

Aaron Lelah moved to Las Vegas from Los Angeles in 1982. He is the owner of Aaron Lelah Jewelers. As a custom Jeweler & Designer, he has been creating custom-made, fine jewelry for over 42 years. As a Master Jeweler he’s created thousands of unique and one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry and his store has a large selection of finished rings, pendants, earrings, and watches. Aaron’s store takes great pride in the creative design process to make custom jewelry exactly to a client’s specifications. Custom-made jewelry is typically designed on paper and then carved from wax, which is melted away by extreme heat in the casting process, known as lost wax casting. Please, visit our store to view a step-by-step of the jewelry making process from start to finish. By custom carving each wax model individually, we can assure that each piece of jewelry is as unique as the person receiving it. If you have a picture or sketch of a design, this would be beneficial to us in creating your custom jewelry. We can also provide sketches or wax patterns of our designs for your approval. You can take pictures of the process of your custom jewelry being made. This close personal service helps to ensure that you get a very special one-of-a-kind treasure for many years to come.

Aaron is married to his wonderful wife Stacy and they have four children, Renee, Joshua, Jessica, and Sarah. In his spare time, Aaron loves off-roading in his Jeep with friends that share the same passion.

He is avid in charitable work, consistently making monetary donations and contributing his time to his temple, the Make A Wish Foundation, St. Jude’s Ranch for Children, Mondays Dark, and Susan G. Komen – Nevada, to name a few.

David Rounds
NetEffect

David Rounds is the CEO of NetEffect and leads the industry in managed IT services providers in Las Vegas. Under David’s leadership, NetEffect has earned more than 100 five-star Google reviews and has been named Microsoft’s regional Influencer Partner of the Year and the Vegas Chamber’s Entrepreneur of the Year. With a unique, forward-thinking approach, David and NetEffect have earned the Award Channel Futures MSP 501 three years running and CRN’s MSP 500: Pioneer 250 in 2020. For over two decades, he has been an integral player and expert in developing business technology and cybersecurity preparedness for small and midsize Las Vegas businesses.

David built and grew his business during America’s most difficult times, including the aftermath of 9/11, the Great Recession, and the Covid-19 pandemic. Amidst an ever-evolving business landscape, David knows there’s no singular way to help businesses leverage IT solutions to solve problems or experience growth. Considered an expert in business technology, he has consulted on hiring CIOs, offered top-level executive insight, and created business strategies around IT. Clients don’t think of him as NetEffect's CEO; they consider him their trusted IT partner. Since 2001, David has continued to lead NetEffect to thrive on the other side of challenging circumstances, guided by his commitment to personal integrity, attention to industry trends, and fantastic customer service.

David is a Las Vegas native and has been married for over 27 years with three wonderful grown children.

NetEffect.com

Rick Cenname
Equity Title

Rick Cenname moved to the Las Vegas Valley in 1993 to finish high school and later attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he graduated from in 2000 with two Bachelor of Science Degrees, one in Managerial Finance and the other in Financial Services. He’s been involved in the real estate field since 1998, previously owning his own real estate and mortgage company for over 14 successful years. After a career change led him to pursue a position as an Algebra teacher at Del Sol High School while he was studying to obtain a Master’s Degree in secondary education, Rick assumed the role of Sales Manager for Equity Title of Nevada, a title and escrow company, providing real estate settlement services.

Rick is happily married and has 3 children, Tyler, Jordyn, and Dylin. He enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, playing sports, spending time outdoors, golfing, and volunteering for local charitable events.

Ed Sisson
Prosthetic Center for Excellence

Ed Sisson has been part of the Las Vegas community for nearly 15 years. As an owner of Prosthetic Center for Excellence, a practice dedicated to providing prosthetics and orthotics for hundreds of patients in Southern Nevada and beyond, Ed is committed to not only being an active part of the community, but also trying to leave it better than he found it.

Ed has been married to his wife and business partner, Lesleigh, for 31 years. They have two adult sons, two daughters in love, and 2.5 grandchildren (one is on the way). Ed enjoys traveling and spending time outdoors through hiking, fishing, and camping. He is also an active member of The Crossing and regularly participates in mission trips abroad, helping bring hope to those in need.

Daniel Hayden
AMS Insurance

Daniel Hayden has been in the insurance industry for about 10 years and loves what he does and who he works for, which is an independent insurance company called AMS Insurance. They can write all types of personal and commercial lines of business. AMS is also appointed with multiple carriers so they are always able to do what is in the best interest of the client. Because of his passion around the business in general and the relationship he has with his clients, he looks to continue building on his career within the company.

Daniel was born and raised in Las Vegas and loves living in the city he still calls home. He’s lived all over the U.S. but always ends up back in Las Vegas and sees himself staying here for the rest of his life. He is married to a wonderful woman and they have three great children together that keep them very busy, a son and two daughters.
In his free time, Daniel likes to spend time with his family and be outdoors, including activities such as riding his bike, running, and swimming. He’s also into wood working and building projects. Daniel is also takes an active role in his church and with a local Boy Scout group.

Corey Wachs
Chiropractor

Corey Wachs is a chiropractic physician with over twenty years of experience in the Las Vegas area. With the University of Nevada Las Vegas and Cleveland Chiropractic in his rear-view mirror, he started his practice in 1998 and has specialized in motor vehicle accidents as well as work-related care. He holds certificates in manipulation under anesthesia as well as is an impairment rater for the state of Nevada. Corey is also a certified US department of Transportation physical examiner.

Corey enjoys spending his free time with his wife Daliah Wachs and two kids Stone and Broc. He is an avid outdoorsman, pilot, scuba divemaster, and sailor where he enjoys the common theme of exploration. Community is very important to him where he strives to help support veteran and children related philanthropies.

Loran Lichty
The Crossing Church

Loran Lichty has been in the Las Vegas area since 2015. Originally from the Northwest he is still drying out in the dessert from the wet northwest. His education and experience in Ministry, Marketing and Nonprofit leadership. Loran has been married to his wife Brenda for 30 years and has 2 adult children. Loran serves as a pastor at The Crossing church and leads local and global mission experiences. He has a specific passion for building homes for homeless families in Mexico.

Stephen Everett
Las Vegas Quality Water Works Inc.

Stephen owns and operates water treatment companies here in Las Vegas. Stephen has lived and worked in the Las Vegas valley for over 30 years. Stephen immigrated to the United States from Canada in 1985 and became a proud US Citizen in 2000. Stephen started his first water treatment company with only himself as the technician and now employs 20 people. He is truly an example of the American dream.

Since the beginning of business ownership, he has maintained a large focus on philanthropy. He is actively involved with Three Square, The Salvation Army, Tunnels 2 Towers Foundation, The Covenant House, and the Wounded Warriors Foundation. Stephen believes strongly in building his local community and is involved with many local charitable organizations and sponsorships.

Stephen enjoys spending time with his wife of 35 years (Kristin) and his grown children(Jarrod, Stephanie, and Alyssa) and his granddaughter (Genevieve). Stephen is an avid fan of the Las Vegas Golden Knights. Stephen enjoys the outdoors, classic cars, poker, and the occasional cigar with great friends.

Greg Smith
Smith and Shapiro

Greg Smith is a Founding Partner at Smith and Shapiro, which is a law firm that focuses on estate planning. He earned his Juris Doctorate from UNLV in 2002 and is a proud member of the Southern Nevada Estate Planning Council.

Greg has also been a Certified Public Accountant since 2003 and holds a Master's of Accountancy Degree with an emphasis in taxation. Greg's previous career entailed working as a CPA with Deloitte, where he held the title of Senior Manager.

When not working, Greg enjoys snow skiing, road cycling, and mountain biking. He is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese.

A business-related quote that Greg lives by came from Vince Lombardi: “Winning is not everything, but wanting to win is.”

In addition to being a member with The Gentleman's League, Greg's charity work in the community has included being a Boy Scout Master for 15 years, an LDS missionary to Portugal for 2 years, and an early morning seminary teacher for 6 years.

He's lived in Las Vegas since 1998 and he and his wife, Marjie, have four children. Two of his children work in public accounting, one is a tennis player at UNLV, and the youngest is a Junior at Coronado High School.

Rick Obringer
Advanced Surgical Associates

Rick is a Buckeye, born in Canton, Ohio, next to the Football Hall of Fame, (OH-!). A Las Vegas resident since he was 5, Rick worked as a stagehand for 16 years in motion pictures, shows on the strip, and a 2-year gig with Siegfried & Roy. Rick transitioned his passion for health & fitness into medicine, becoming a Physician Assistant in 1999. In 2004, he launched Advanced Surgical Associates, a first of its kind PA outsourcing service for orthopaedic & spine surgeons. He recently expanded into expert witness, medical consulting, innovation, and product development. Rick has a lifelong passion for outdoor activities, and traveling. The Gentleman’s League has been a hell of a good time, exploring fun camaraderie events with great friends while giving back to the community through philanthropy and charity while developing lifelong friendships.

Luke Leveillee
United Airlines

Born in Burlington, VT
Attended University of Vermont - BA economic, ROTC

Served USAF 1989-2013 - Pilot flying C-5 Galaxy, T-37 Tweet, RQ-4 Global Hawk, T-38 Talon, and MQ-1 Predator.

Currently with United Airlines - Captain flying B737, B777
Married 1992-2002 (1 Son - Hiatt)

Move to Las Vegas 2010

Steve Overlay
Retired Chef

Steve Overlay, a Colorado native, grew up in Denver, and Moved to Las Vegas in 1994. Steve has had a long and relished career as a Chef, Pitmaster, Barbecue Competitor and Judge, and a television personality. Eventually operating his own Restaurant and Catering operation, which was named after the Award-Winning Competition Barbecue Team, SIN CITY SMOKERS. Now semi-retired Steve works primarily in the private sector and spreading his love of all things Culinary. He stays busy doing group and private cooking classes, business consulting, food and menu critique and analysis. Steve is Married to a wife of 35 plus years, Shirley, and has three sons and one grandson, so far...A lifelong fan of the Denver Broncos and Las Vegas Golden Knights, Steve enjoys spending time with his family and is an avid fan of American Whiskey’s and Cigars.

Nick Moffatt
Suntria

Nick Moffatt is a native Las Vegan and a graduate of Bishop Gorman High School. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Arizona in Regional Economic Development. In 2013 Nick joined a rising solar power company in Las Vegas that started him on his path in that industry and led him to a rewarding seven-year career in renewable energy.

Nick spends his time with his family, his dog named Brando, and the great outdoors. He enjoys hiking and has been to most of the mountains in and around southern Nevada. As a fan of the outdoors and long-time solar professional, Nick is a passionate advocate for the environment and renewable energy and spends much of his free time educating himself and others on the benefits of transitioning to clean energy.

Craig McCombe
Koroseal Interior Products Group

Craig McCombe is a transplanted Canadian from Vancouver BC. He entered the interior fashion industry at a young age and found himself managing a design resource center in Winnipeg MB. Finding success selling commercial wallcovering, led him back to Vancouver where he continued to work with interior designers and architects specializing in hospitality. With an eye on coming to the US, moved to Seattle for a few years before landing in Las Vegas in 2003. He continues to work in the same field as an account manager with Koroseal Interior Products Group working on projects both domestically and abroad.

His true passion lies in serving others. With multiply home builds in Tijuana, shallow well water drills in Haiti and Guatemala leaves him wanting to do more.
Craig is a horrible fisherman, average (at best) golfer, long (and slow) distance runner, swims like a stone but loves having a cold one in a boat, getting the odd par, walking (now) and hanging by his pool with family and friends.

Craig has been married to Sherry since 1999 and together have two adult daughters and one four-legged boy..he adores all of them.

Jimmy Jones
Blue Heron

Profession: Real Estate Broker 45 Years, (Colorado, Arizona, and Nevada)

Currently working with Blur Heron, Local custom home builder in Las Vegas.

Moved from Iowa in 1968 to Denver, Colorado, relocated to Las Vegas in 1986.
Sports: Love to follow college football (Ohio State) NFL, formerly a Crazy Bronco Fan and now tilting towards the LV Raiders. Season ticket holder!

Loves: Old Cars, Big Trucks, Travel, The Gym, my Wife, my Family, my Extended Family and Friends, Fine Wine, and Whisky/Bourbons.

Rick Laney
Captain, Southwest Airlines

Rick was born and raised in Western North Carolina amidst the Appalachian Mountains. After high school, he attended Wingate College, later transferring to UNC Charlotte to attend Air Force ROTC. Upon graduation, he completed USAF Undergraduate Pilot training in Columbus, Mississippi and was stationed at Travis AFB, California in the Bay Area flying Global Airlift missions in the C-5 Galaxy. His next assignment was to Howard AFB in the Republic of Panama flying the C-27A Spartan, a medium twin turboprop. Stationed in the Panama Canal Zone, he flew Counter Drug/Counter Insurgency missions to austere, unimproved airfields throughout Central and South America. At the end of that tour, he operated similar missions as a private military contract pilot for the US Department of State Air Wing around the region.

After Panama, he returned to the C-5 at Travis AFB as an AF Reservist, and joined Southwest Airlines as a 737 Pilot. He was activated for the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, but later transitioned back to the C-27 for a unique mission training pilots for the Afghan Air Force.
He retired from military service in 2012, and continues to fly with SWA as a Captain in Las Vegas.

Rick is married to Gina Laney, his wife of 26 years. He enjoys shooting, golfing, mountain biking, skiing and travelling.

Gentleman Emeritus

Allan Elmore
Gentleman Emeritus

Allan Elmore is a Gentleman Emeritus and proudly served with The Gentleman's League prior to his relocation to Ormand Beach, Florida. Allan received his Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from John Jay College, CUNY, and his Juris Doctorate from Fordham University, prior to becoming licensed to practice law in New York.

He previously held a position in the U.S. Armed Forces with the Coast Guard and later served as a Captain in the Navy during the Desert Storm Gulf War. He was also a Police Officer and Detective with the New York City Police Department until his retirement from the force in 1979. He later became a Senior Trial Attorney for the General Services Administration and the Department of the Navy as well as an Administrative Judge for the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals and he served in that position until he retired in 2003.

Allan has two children, a son and daughter, and enjoys spending his spare time volunteering with the USO, American Red Cross, AmVets, the Salvation Army, and with the Board of Veterans Appeals.

Constantine Pappas
C & K Designs

Constantine is from Cleveland, OH, and moved out to Las Vegas in 2005 where he worked in the casino industry until the time he founded C & K Designs. C & K Designs is a printing, graphics, and embroidery company located in Las Vegas, NV.

He enjoys working with clients to help them build their marketing reach using quality print, graphic, and embroidery products.

When he’s not working, Constantine enjoys spending time with his family, drag racing, building race cars and custom vehicles.

In Memoriam

Dan Kaminski
Retired Veteran

Dan Kaminski was a proud U.S. Navy disabled veteran who served six years from 1974 thru 1980. Dan was a founding member of the Nevada Chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America, which was established in 1999, and served as Chapter President. His job entailed helping members navigate the Veterans Administration and advocating for veterans with spinal cord Injuries and dysfunctions, as well as interacting locally with the Southern Nevada VA healthcare system. Dan attended monthly commanders' meetings and acted as a hospital liaison. He enjoyed collaborating with other veteran-based service organizations in an effort to improve the lives of all veterans. When Dan wasn't assisting with hobbies was passionate about locally, he was lobbying to Congress for the benefit of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Air Carrier Act along with other issues concerning veterans and the disabled community.

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