Nevada Real Estate Division Leadership Appointments Announced

Nevada Real Estate Division Administrator Sharath Chandra today announced appointments to key leadership positions at the division. Sharon Jackson has been named Deputy Administrator and Charvez Foger has been appointed as Ombudsman for Common Interest Communities, effective February 13.

Sharon Jackson has dedicated her life to public service and for the past 25 years has held various positions within the Department of Business & Industry including Deputy Director, Commissioner of Consumer Affairs, Chief Investigator, Personnel Manager, Mediator and Compliance Auditor Investigator. Sharon currently serves as the Real Estate Division’s Ombudsman for Common Interest Communities.

In addition, Sharon has contributed many volunteer hours as a mediator and mentor to the Clark County Neighborhood Justice Center and participated as one of their Advisory Board members. Sharon is a lifelong Nevada resident. She enjoys spending time with her grandkids and is very involved in the community.

“Sharon’s extensive experience in program development, administration and consumer outreach is an asset and will greatly enhance the Real Estate Division,” said Chandra.

Charvez Foger has worked for the office of Senator Harry Reid for the last two decades in various capacities including Deputy Regional Director for Administration, Director of Homeland Security and Director of Veterans & Military Affairs.  Charvez brings wide-ranging experience with federal agencies, local, and state law enforcement and has extensive relations with public and private industry. His extensive experience successfully assisting constituents with a variety of issues will be an asset to the CIC community. 

In addition to having been inducted into UNR College Football Hall of Fame, he is still active as an inspector with the Nevada Athletic Commission and also serves on the Bishop Gorman High School Board of Regents. Charvez and his wife are busy these days with their daughter, one of the top youth soccer players in Nevada, traveling and supporting her at tournaments.

“Charvez brings great experience and knowledge in constituent services and his work at the federal, state and local levels will help us enrich the Ombudsman’s office,” said Chandra.

About the Nevada Real Estate Division:

The mission of the Nevada Real Estate Division, an agency of the Department of Business and Industry is to safeguard and promote interest in real estate transactions by developing an informed public and a professional real estate industry.  For more information about the Nevada Real Estate Division or the Commission for Common-Interest Communities and Condominium Hotels, please visithttp://red.nv.gov.  

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