United Way of Southern Nevada Adds Two Board Members
The nonprofit announced the appointments of Steve Kohon and Lauri Thompson on October 27.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in People
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The United Way of Southern Nevada has appointed Steve Kohon and Lauri Thompson to its Board of Directors. The two local leaders will now help guide the strategic vision and governance of the nonprofit organization.
Why it matters
The board appointments shape the leadership and operational focus of the local chapter, which manages resources for community programs across the valley.
Lauri Thompson brings 28 years of experience practicing law in Las Vegas to the board, while Steve Kohon joined Bluberi Gaming in 2021.
The players
United Way of Southern Nevada
A nonprofit organization that coordinates community resources and service programs throughout the Las Vegas region.
Steve Kohon
The chief operating officer at Bluberi Gaming who has been named to the board.
Lauri Thompson
An attorney with Greenberg Traurig and professor at UNLV who has been named to the board.
The details
Steve Kohon currently serves as the chief operating officer at Bluberi Gaming, a role he has held for five years. Lauri Thompson is an attorney at Greenberg Traurig and an Entertainment Law professor at UNLV. These members will assist in the governance of the United Way of Southern Nevada, which focuses on community services throughout the region.
Timeline
October 27, 2026: The board appointments were officially announced.
2021: Steve Kohon began his current role at Bluberi Gaming.
2010: Lauri Thompson completed the Leadership Las Vegas program.
Beyond the Strip
Local board appointments often draw from alumni of the Leadership Las Vegas program. Lauri Thompson’s new role follows her 2010 completion of that community civic training.
These appointments impact the oversight of local charitable initiatives that serve regional households. Residents interested in the organization's work can monitor updates via their official site.
The takeaway
The United Way of Southern Nevada continues to rotate its board membership to incorporate new regional business and legal expertise. Residents can track the organization's impact and upcoming strategic goals at their official portal.
Further reading
For more news on local leadership changes, visit the People section.
More information
Review the latest organizational updates on the United Way of Southern Nevada website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Nevada Business Magazine.
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