Get Involved

You devoted several years to your education at the Lee Business School. Make the most of that investment by staying involved. Here are some ways we invite you to be engaged with the business school and UNLV.

  • Your gift will continue to strengthen the Lee Business School students, faculty and programs that help prepare our graduates to be future business leaders.

  • The board is comprised of Lee Business School alumni who are dedicated to staying involved with the university, giving back and supporting current students. Applications are accepted at any time. To apply, contact Kim Nehls, Interim Assistant Dean of External Relations, at kim.nehls@unlv.edu or 702-895-1584.

  • The office works with the business community to create employment opportunities for students and alumni.

Alumni Association

The Lee Business School Alumni Chapter is the largest chapter at UNLV. The chapter is led by dedicated alumni who volunteer their time to help you stay connected with the university.

If you are a current member, thank you for your support. If you are not a member, we encourage you to get involved, become a member and connect with other successful alumni.

When you join the UNLV Alumni Association, choose business as your affiliation to automatically become a member of the Lee Business School Alumni Chapter.

Connect

As a graduate of the Lee Business School, you have a built-in network with your fellow alumni. To connect with them and stay up-to-date on Lee Business School events, news and announcements, use any of our online resources:

  • Join the Lee Business School on LinkedIn to connect with your fellow alumni.

  • Keep connected with us on Facebook and gain access to event information, photos, and video.

  • Follow us on Twitter (@unlvleebusiness) to receive tweets about the Lee Business School, our events, people and programs.

Class Notes

Mabior Ayuen

Mabior Ayuen, ’11 BS Business Administration, is founder and chief executive officer at the Graduates Network Center in Nevada and in the South Sudan, Africa. Its mission is to promote a social change in the community and strengthen unity among people. He earned an MBA from Regis University and a professional development program certificate from Harvard. He is pursuing a doctoral degree in management and finance at Walden University in Minnesota. His hobbies include bowling, camping, fishing, and reading.

Drew Heaps

Drew Heaps, '94 BS Hotel Administration, '10 MBA , has more than 25 years in leadership roles in the hospitality industry with skills in creating strategies that deliver profitability for owners and investors. He is proficient in all aspects of hotel operations including sales & marketing, team governance, multi-unit leadership, talent development, and capital-projects management. He also has expertise in franchise operations support and partnering with owners/hotel teams in creating tactics that deliver positive return on investment. He lives in South Jordan, Utah.

Contact

Kim Nehls

Interim Assistant Dean for External Relations
Phone: 702-895-1584
Email: kim.nehls@unlv.edu