James J. Kropid
President at James J. Kropid Investments
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James J.
Kropid is currently the Director at the Foundation for an Independent Tomorrow and the President at Mr. Kropid Investments.
He is also a Trustee at the United Way of Southern Nevada, Inc. and the Desert Research Institute.
Previously, Mr. Kropid served as the Chairman at Southwest Gas Corp.
from 1997 to 2011.
He was also the Chairman at YMCA of Southern Nevada and the President-Nevada Division at Centel Corp.
Additionally, he held the position of President-Nevada & Texas Division at Central Telephone Co. of Texas, Inc. and General Manager at Employers Insurance Company of Nevada.
From 1993 to 1995, he was the General Manager-Industrial Insurance System at the State of Nevada and the President-Las Vegas Area Council at Boy Scouts of America.
Mr. Kropid obtained his undergraduate degree from DePaul University.
James J. Kropid active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| James J. Kropid Investments | President | - |
United Way of Southern Nevada, Inc.
 United Way of Southern Nevada, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services United Way of Southern Nevada provides health and human care services. It provides food, clothing, shelter and safety to the poor people. The firm helps to improve care and education for children, strengthening families to become financially stable and success. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV. | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2002 |
| Foundation for an Independent Tomorrow | Director/Board Member | 14/02/2011 |
Desert Research Institute
 Desert Research Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Desert Research Institute provides basic and applied environmental research services. It offers research services in air quality, archaeology, and astrobiology. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Reno, NV. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of James J. Kropid
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Southwest Gas Corp.
 Southwest Gas Corp. Gas DistributorsUtilities Southwest Gas Corp. engages in the provision of natural gas services. It operates through the Natural Gas Operation and Construction Services segments. The Natural Gas Operation segment deals with the business of purchasing, distributing, and transporting natural gas for customers in portions of Arizona, Nevada, and California. The Construction Services segment through the Centuri Construction Group, Inc., is full-service underground piping contractor that provides utility companies with trenching and installation, replacement, and maintenance services for energy distribution systems, and industrial construction solutions. The company was founded by Harold G. Laub in March 1931 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV. | Chairman | 04/05/2011 |
| State of Nevada | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/12/1994 |
Centel Corp.
 Centel Corp. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Part of Connect Holding LLC, Centel Corp. is a company that provides cellular telephone services. The company is based in Chicago, IL. Centel was acquired by Sprint Corp. (Old) on March 10, 1993 for $2,850 million. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Boy Scouts of America
 Boy Scouts of America Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Boy Scouts of America provides a program for young people that builds character, trains in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness. The company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Irving, TX. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
YMCA of Southern Nevada
 YMCA of Southern Nevada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of YMCA of the USA, YMCA of Southern Nevada operates as a non-profit organization that provides fitness, sports, health, and wellness services. The company is based in Las Vegas, NV. | Chairman | - |
Training of James J. Kropid
| DePaul University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 11 |
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Centel Corp.
Centel Corp. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Part of Connect Holding LLC, Centel Corp. is a company that provides cellular telephone services. The company is based in Chicago, IL. Centel was acquired by Sprint Corp. (Old) on March 10, 1993 for $2,850 million. | Communications |
| Central Telephone Co. of Texas, Inc. | Communications |
Southwest Gas Corp.
Southwest Gas Corp. Gas DistributorsUtilities Southwest Gas Corp. engages in the provision of natural gas services. It operates through the Natural Gas Operation and Construction Services segments. The Natural Gas Operation segment deals with the business of purchasing, distributing, and transporting natural gas for customers in portions of Arizona, Nevada, and California. The Construction Services segment through the Centuri Construction Group, Inc., is full-service underground piping contractor that provides utility companies with trenching and installation, replacement, and maintenance services for energy distribution systems, and industrial construction solutions. The company was founded by Harold G. Laub in March 1931 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV. | Utilities |
Employers Insurance Company of Nevada
 Employers Insurance Company of Nevada Specialty InsuranceFinance Employers Insurance Co. of Nevada provides workers compensation mutual insurance services. The firm offers claims management, loss prevention consulting, underwriting and care management services. The company is headquartered in Reno, NV. | Finance |
| State of Nevada | Government |
Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scouts of America Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Boy Scouts of America provides a program for young people that builds character, trains in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness. The company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Irving, TX. | Commercial Services |
| James J. Kropid Investments | |
United Way of Southern Nevada, Inc.
United Way of Southern Nevada, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services United Way of Southern Nevada provides health and human care services. It provides food, clothing, shelter and safety to the poor people. The firm helps to improve care and education for children, strengthening families to become financially stable and success. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV. | Commercial Services |
YMCA of Southern Nevada
YMCA of Southern Nevada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of YMCA of the USA, YMCA of Southern Nevada operates as a non-profit organization that provides fitness, sports, health, and wellness services. The company is based in Las Vegas, NV. | Commercial Services |
| Foundation for an Independent Tomorrow | |
Desert Research Institute
Desert Research Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Desert Research Institute provides basic and applied environmental research services. It offers research services in air quality, archaeology, and astrobiology. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Reno, NV. | Commercial Services |
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