Tony F. Sanchez III, Esq., Director
Executive Vice President, Chief Enterprise Services Officer, NV Energy
Born and raised in southern Nevada, Tony joined NV Energy (NVE), in 2007 as Senior Vice President for Government and Community Relations. Since then, Tony has overseen several departments within the NVE structure including regulatory operations, government and community relations, communications, economic development and major accounts, environment, and the philanthropic departments.
Before joining NVE, Tony practiced law representing a diverse portfolio of energy and other clients. Prior to the private practice of law, Tony served in state and federal government positions including as a legislative counsel for then U.S. Senator Richard Bryan, in Washington D.C., as an attorney for the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada, and as Executive Assistant for the then Governor of Nevada, Bob Miller.
Community Activities/Honors:
- Edison Electric Institute Member Unity Award – 2019
- Executive Sponsor, Berkshire Hathaway Energy Employee Resource Group “Our Familia”
- Metropolitan Police Foundation Racial Equity Leadership Panel -- 2020
- Distinguished Nevadan Award, Nevada System of Higher Education--2019
- UNLV Foundation, 1 st Vice Chairman – Present
- Public Education Foundation Executive Committee -- Present
- Reconocimiento Ohtil Award for promoting cooperation between Nevada and Mexico and the betterment of the Mexican American community, Federal Government of Mexico, Department of the Exterior – 2004
- Gandhi, King, Ikeda Community Builder Award, Morehouse College
- Latin Chamber of Commerce, President – 2002 to 2004
- Lifetime Achievement Award, Latin Chamber of Commerce
