2024 CSG National Officers impart importance of communication, compromise with constituents, peers in demonstrating effective leadership
By Trey Delida, Cody Porter and Lexington Souers
Gov. Joe Lombardo
Nevada
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo has long prioritized providing protection and service to others. This approach established the foundation for a career that continues to be on the rise, with his most recent success coming in November 2022 upon getting elected as the Silver State’s 31st governor.
As governor, Lombardo’s striving to introduce improvements to Nevada’s economy and education system, while also remaining attentive to community safety efforts statewide. Since November, he and the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development have announced new capital investments that project to bring the state 840 new jobs in the next two years.
Lombardo added an achievement to his resume on the national level in December by succeeding Delaware Gov. John Carney as the 2024 CSG National President. His transition to the role began at the CSG National Conference.
The son of a U.S. Air Force veteran, Las Vegas has been deeply ingrained in Lombardo’s identity since he was a teenager, when he and his family settled at Nellis Air Force Base. His earliest service efforts came as a member of the U.S. Army and Nevada National Guard, soon after graduating with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Lombardo’s career is largely prided in his 30 years of service as a member of law enforcement. His work in this capacity began in 1988 with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. After gaining experience as a sergeant, lieutenant and captain, he became assistant sheriff in 2011.
By 2014, Lombardo looked to make his next major career move by running for and getting elected as sheriff of Clark County, the largest county in Nevada. He was later re-elected in 2018. His service to Clark County included managing a $1.3 billion budget, up to 6,000 employees, more than two million residents and up to 100,000 daily visitors.
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