Governor Gibbons Appoints Director of Business and Industry

Carson City, NV
01/04/07

Governor Jim Gibbons announced the appointment of Mendy K. Elliott as the Director of the Department of Business and Industry (B&I). Elliott will replace outgoing director Sydney Wickliffe.

“Continuing to grow Nevada’s economy is one of my highest priorities, which is why I appointed Mendy Elliott to serve as Director of the Department of Business and Industry. As one of Nevada’s most respected and accomplished businesswomen, I am confident that her expertise and proven leadership will serve Nevadans well,” said Governor Gibbons.

Elliott’s accomplished 30-year career in the financial services industry includes an impressive 24-year tenure with Wells Fargo, where she most recently served as senior vice president and manager of the company’s store-based Private Banking team in Nevada. Prior to being named senior vice president, Elliott was head of Wells Fargo’s Nevada Community and Government Relations Department, where she oversaw the bank’s government relations program and served as the primary liaison with the Nevada State Legislature and the Nevada system of Higher Education.

“I am honored to have the opportunity to serve the people of this great state and I look forward to partnering with the business community and legislators to ensure our business climate remains vibrant and our economy remains one of the strongest in the nation,” said Mendy Elliott. “Beyond maintaining our strong economy and job creation, it is also critical that we work together to foster new economic growth and development for Nevada’s future prosperity.”

In addition to her experience in the financial industry, Elliott also served on the Reno Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority in an appointed position as Chairman of the Board and Financial Chairman.