About US:

Michelle is a mom, a lover of life, and a proud owner of her real estate brokerage, Century 21 Prime located in Fernley, NV.  She has been licensed in real estate and property management for almost 20 years. Her newest venture has been in Commercial Real Estate representing both sales and leases.       

Michelle currently sits on the Sierra Nevada Realtors Board of Directors as the Treasurer and Chair of the Budget and Finance Committee. She is also a committee member of Bylaws & Policies, Government Affairs and Political Action.  She is also on the Nevada Realtors Board of Directors and is a committee member of their Budget and Finance. Other organizations she participates in are Fernley Main Street Board of Directors and Promotion Chair, the Fernley Builder’s Association, Fernley Rotary and the Pony Express Territory.

Michelle has made Nevada her home for over 40 years, living in Eureka, Elko, Ely, Reno and now Fernley.  Fernley has her heart and the community holds it.  She loves the City of Fernley, and she has a passion to do her part to continue to make it a great place to live, work and play.

This year as President of the Chamber Michelle vows to uphold the Mission and Vision set forth by the founding partners and strives to maintain the professionalism and courtesy to our members while bridging any gaps between business and community.

Wendy is a Fernley native who chose to raise her family in Fernley and Northern Nevada. She has been employed in the banking industry since 1989 and is currently the Branch Manager, Vice President at WaFd Bank. Working in banking has afforded her the opportunity to gauge the pulse of the community and its needs. It is her belief that businesses, small, large, and in between, are the heart of our community, serving the people that live and pass through Fernley. She wants nothing more than to see our community grow and have a vibrant future for generations to come. She has a great passion for serving the community and volunteers with many local non-profits. In her spare time, Wendy enjoys the great outdoors and spending time with her family. 

Marcel W. Wagner Jr. is a retired economic development executive with over 40 years of experience in industry and public service. He served as President of the Great River Economic Development Foundation in Quincy, Illinois, from 2012 to 2021, following 23 years as President and CEO of the Allen Economic Development Group in Lima, Ohio. Earlier in his career, he spent two decades in manufacturing with Nationwide Industries in Philadelphia.

He holds a B.S. in Economics from King’s College and a degree in Transportation and Logistics Management. Marcel earned his CEcD certification in 1998 and is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma’s Economic Development Institute.

Now active in his Fernley community, Marcel volunteers with the FERN 45 project and serves on the Drag Race Committee for Hot August Nights. His wife, Karen, is a volunteer with the North Lyon Fire Department and serves on multiple Hot August Nights committees.

Marcel is the proud father of two daughters. Beth, 52, is a Professor of Music Education and Director of Bands and Music at Villanova University in Philadelphia. Jacqui, a Senior Engineer with Marathon Oil in Findlay, Ohio. Marcel and Karen have three grandchildren: Ana, currently serving in the U.S. Navy after completing the ROTC program at Villanova, and Blake and Macie, who attend school in Findlay, Ohio.

Dan has over 30 years of operational leadership and small business ownership. In addition to being a member of the Executive Leadership Team of multiple organizations, he has held positions of Vice President and General Manager. In addition, along with his wife Kris, he owns and is CTO (Chief Tasting Officer) of The Canal Wine Lounge. Dan is also a Project Manager for BoaVida RV working to grow investor value across a growing portfolio of RV Resorts in the Western US. 

Kim has been employed with the City of Fernley since December 2001. She became the first Deputy City Clerk in 2004 and was subsequently appointed City Clerk in September 2012 by then Mayor LeRoy Goodman. Kim is deeply committed to working for the community she loves and lives in.  

Her responsibilities within the City Clerk's department are varied and include managing business and liquor licenses, overseeing the passport application process, attending all City Council meetings, administering elections, and managing other daily operational duties.  

Kim is a graduate of Fernley High School and holds both a Certified Municipal Clerk designation and a Certified Public Official designation. In her personal time, Kim enjoys shopping, crafting, and spending time with her family.    Oscar Aguilar is a dedicated advocate for youth and teens and currently serves as the Area Director for the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows, supporting the Fernley and Lovelock communities. A proud Boys & Girls Club alumnus, Oscar has been part of the BGC movement for over 20 years, both as a member and a professional.

Shannon Ceresola is a fifth-generation Nevadan with historical roots in the Fernley area. A graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Shannon focuses her professional career working as a consultant in the environmental permitting and construction management industry. As a majority owner of Ceresola Inspection Services and CP Construction Group, Shannon has been working to evolve the synergy between land development, construction operations, and responsible environmental resource management and protection. 

Shannon believes in Fernley's positive economic growth and in maintaining the local hometown feel. Shannon and her family members own and operate multiple small businesses. The Electric Sun Tanning Salon was opened in 2003, partnering with her sister Stephanie Felton, and expanded to a full-service day spa and boutique in 2007. The Nest, a gift, homeware, and furniture store, was established in  2016 with her Mother, Cynthia Ceresola. CP Construction Group, LLC was founded in 2018 with her father, Steve Ceresola, SR., brother, Steve Ceresola, Jr., and is a civil dirt construction company. 

Shannon was appointed to the Lyon County Planning Commission in 2023, elected Vice-Chairman in 2025, and Chairman in 2026.