Background
Jones, Janis Laverty was born on March 16, 1949 in Santa Monica, California, United States. Daughter of Roger Montgomery and Joan Laverty.
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Janis Laverty Jones
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Janis Laverty Jones, American Mayor, management company executive. Named Citizen of Year National Conference of Christians and Jews, Las Vegas, 1990, Volunteer of Year, American Heart Association, 1989, Woman of Year, American Business Women Association, 1988, Hadassah, 1986; recipient Silver Lily award Easter Seals, 1986.
Education
Bachelor in English, Psychology, Stanford University, 1971.
Career
Director human resources, S.M.C. Restaurants, Inc., Palo Alto, California, 1972-1974; director operations, Val-Gem Catalog Showrooms, Los Angeles, 1974-1976; vice president Research and Development, Thriftimart, Inc., Los Angeles, 1976-1984; president, chief Executive officer, Jan-Mar Corporation dba Billy Bob's, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1985-1990; president, Fletcher Jones Management Group, Las Vegas, since 1987; mayor, City of Las Vegas, since 1991. Board directors Security Pacific Bank. Advisory board U. Nevada Las Vegas Law School;board of trustees Clark County Community College Foundation.
Achievements
Membership
Board of directors National Conference of Christians and Jews, Las Vegas, since 1989, presiding co-chairman, since 1991. Board directors Desert Springs Hospital, since 1990. Endowment Lied Discovery Museum, Las Vegas, 1990.
Interests
Connections
Married Richard W. Lasater II, January 9, 1971 (divorced). 1 child, Maura; married Fletcher Jones, December 22, 1982. Children: Kaitlyn, Patrick.
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Nationality
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Religion
Episcopalian -
Political Party
Democrat
Awards
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Named Citizen of Year National Conference of Christians and Jews, Las Vegas, 1990, Volunteer of Year, American Heart Association, 1989, Woman of Year, American Business Women Association, 1988, Hadassah, 1986. Recipient Silver Lily award Easter Seals, 1986.Named Citizen of Year National Conference of Christians and Jews, Las Vegas, 1990, Volunteer of Year, American Heart Association, 1989, Woman of Year, American Business Women Association, 1988, Hadassah, 1986. Recipient Silver Lily award Easter Seals, 1986.