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Contractors...Did You Know? • When a financial statement is requested by the Board, a contractor - whose monetary limit is less than $1,000,000 - may submit a financial statement prepared by a certified public accountant, or may submit the financial statement on a form provided by the Board with an affidavit, which verifies the accuracy of the financial statement. • A natural person who applies for a contractor’s license must include his or her Social Security number in the application. Kenny Guinn, Governor Margi Grein, Executive Officer Spring 2006 • Administrative fines for misuse of a license and/or acting as an agent, partner or associate of an unlicensed contractor can result in a fine of up to $50,000. Industry Expert Two New Board Members • A felony conviction related to the practices of a contractor in another state can result in a disciplinary action against a contractor in Nevada. Witness Program Appointed By Governor Guinn • It is illegal for a contractor to provide service, replacement parts, equipment Proposed or repairs when the service, replacement parts, equipment or repairs are not Gov. Kenny Guinn has appointed needed. The Nevada State Contractors Board is William “Bruce” King and Guy M. Wells looking for qualified professionals to act to the Nevada State Contractors Board. • It is illegal for a contractor to make any false or misleading statement that is as “Industry Expert Witnesses” to assist King is president of Pete King Nevada intended, directly or indirectly, to disparage the goods, services or business of our investigators in providing opinions Corp., a North Las Vegas-based painting another person. involving substandard workmanship, and drywall company licensed in 2000 and instances of departures from plans and vice president of Pete King Corp., licensed (For more information, visit our website at: www.nscb.state.nv.us) specifications and where project since 1961. abandonment is alleged. Wells is president and chief executive Expert witnesses may assist our officer of Wells Cargo Inc., a general Bruce King Guy M. Wells engineering and building company based www.nscb.state.nv.us investigations department in reviewing homeowners’ complaints. To in Las Vegas and licensed since 1941. in Nevada.” Reno, NV 89521 NV Reno, Henderson, NV 89074 NV Henderson, qualify as an industry expert witness, a Wells Cargo has evolved into a diverse King is a proud third-generation person must have specific knowledge, construction, mining, transportation, and contractor. His father, Jerry, is semi- 2310 Corporate Circle, Suite 200 Suite Circle, Corporate 2310 9670 Gateway Drive, Suite 100 Suite Drive, Gateway 9670 skill, experience, training or education in land development company. retired from the company. His grandfa- Northern Nevada Northern Southern Nevada Southern areas related to residential construction. King has been in the construction ther, Pete, started Pete King Corp. in the An industry expert would be used in business in Southern Nevada for 15 years. 1940s. The company recently expanded situations to: He is a graduate of Brigham Young to Reno in 2004, and employs 1,000 Assist investigators in determining if University. He and his family moved to employees in North Las Vegas, Reno there has been a violation of the contrac- Nevada in 1989 from Phoenix, Ariz. and Phoenix. tors’ license law. “I am excited about my appointment,” King has served on various Support violations of law when a cita- King said. “The construction business has construction industry associations tion is going to be issued. been a great industry, and I want to do Provide an opinion on violations and everything in my power to keep it that way (See New Board Members, Page 4) repair costs when considering a recovery fund claim. 36 Receive Residential Recovery Fund Awards The Nevada State Contractors Board owner must occupy the residence to (See Industry Expert, Page 4) Residential Recovery Fund Committee qualify. An applicant’s eligibility to awarded 36 homeowners a total of receive funds is determined after an Inside This Issue $278,919.71 from the Recovery Fund in investigation is conducted by the the first quarter of 2006. Contractors Board. The Fund was Mike Zech Retires ............................... Page 3 The Residential Recovery Fund was designed to assist in providing relief to established by the Nevada Legislature in homeowners, when they have been Call Before You Dig .............................Page 5 damaged by licensed contractors. Henderson, NV 89074 NV Henderson, 1999. It offers protection to Nevada own- Disciplinary Actions ............................Page 6 Contractors are required by law to 2310 Corporate Circle, Suite 200 Suite Circle, Corporate 2310 ers of single-family residences who con- Criminal Cases .....................................Page 7 duct business with licensed contractors for provide information regarding the Nevada State Contractors Board Contractors State Nevada Residential Recovery Fund (NRS Education Courses .............................. Page 9 the performance of any construction, eaaCnrcos Billboard Contractors’ Nevada remodeling, repair or improvement. An 624.400 – 624.560) upon (See Recovery Fund, Page 4) Staff Spotlight Across The Board Nevada State Contractors Board Shyne Takes Pride In Helping People July 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005 Investigations Division The Nevada skyline has changed tremendously over the last 20 years. Just Compliance Investigations Unit ask Phyllis Shyne, who has witnessed Investigations Conducted ..................................... 1,246 Kenny Guinn, Governor much of this transformation working at the Nevada State Contractors Board. Investigations Closed ............................................ 1,225 Shyne works in the Reno office’s Licenses Revoked ....................................................... 34 Board Criminal Investigations Department, Fines Assessed ................................................. $120,900 located at 9670 Gateway Drive, Suite secretary. She stayed at Byars for 13 Randall Schaefer, Chairman Investigative Costs Assessed .................... $232,423.24 100. She takes pride in answering years, until the Nevada State Contractors Board hired her in November 1985. Recovery Fund Claims Awarded ................ $211,438.27 Margaret Cavin, Vice Chair homeowners’ questions, including those David W. Clark, Treasurer who want to know the procedure for Outside of work, Shyne enjoys Special Investigations Unit filing a complaint. In her spare time – spending time with her three daughters Spiridon G. Filios Investigations Conducted ........................................ 892 which isn’t much – the energetic Shyne and four grandchildren. Some of her Investigations Closed ............................................... 865 Jerry Higgins also assists the Board’s Special hobbies include decorating and reading. William “Bruce” King Investigations Unit. Traveling is also a favorite pastime, visit- Felony Cases Filed ......................................................59 ing such places as France, Italy, Guy M. Wells Sometimes people want to know Criminal Complaints Filed with District Attorney ... 531 what it takes to become a licensed Australia, New Zealand and the Mexican Citations Issued ......................................................... 278 contractor in Nevada. Shyne either gives Riviera. Convictions ................................................................ 214 Margi Grein, Executive Officer them an application to fill out, or directs “I enjoy my job!” Shyne says. “I Phyllis Shyne at her desk in Reno Restitution Order by Court ......................... $577,507.69 them to the Board’s website at: have really enjoyed the people that I www.nscb.state.nv.us where an work with. I enjoy my work in investiga- Fines Assessed by Court .................................. $43,568 Southern Nevada public is learning to check with us first. application can be easily downloaded. tions. It does take patience, and you have And now Consumer Affairs is referring Licensing Division 2310 Corporate Circle, Suite 200 For homeowners who are in a hurry to like people and like dealing with the people to us.” New License Applications Received .....................1,226 Henderson, NV 89074 to hire a contractor, Shyne’s best and public. I hope that I have helped some- Originally from Massachusetts, Shyne only advice – “hired a licensed one along the way.” New Licenses Issued ................................................ 876 Phone: (702) 486-11100 first touched down in California via a contractor.” You have Phyllis. The Board is License Change Applications Received ............... 2,631 career as an airline stewardess. She found FAX: (702) 486-11190 “Most homeowners are becoming proud to have you as one of its long- the West Coast lifestyle very appealing Licensed Nevada Contractors ..............................14,735 more aware and realize that some people standing employees and to also feature and went to work for H.M. Byars you in this issue of the Contractors’ Northern Nevada may defraud them,” Shyne says. “The Construction in Reno as an executive Billboard. 9670 Gateway Drive, Suite 100 Reno, NV 89521 Ford... Of all the business transformations Ford is quick to admit that his employ- Phone: (775) 688-11141 Las Vegas has gone through, Ford said the ees are a vital part of his company’s suc- (Continued from Page 10 ) most noticeable has been the development cess. Currently, he has 500 employees, FAX: (775) 688-11271 1963, journeyman Ford worked