Las Vegas, NV -
June 19, 2018Department
of Business and Industry Director C.J. Manthe this week announced that Scott
Whittemore has been appointed as administrator of the Taxicab Authority. The
appointment comes following a public interview process conducted by members of
the Taxicab Authority board which provided a list of three candidates to Manthe
for consideration. The appointment is effective June 25 when Whittemore
will assume the role from J.D. Decker who was serving as interim administrator
during the search.
“Scott
was instrumental in re-launching the Mortgage Lending Division and has
demonstrated a high-level of performance during his time with the state,” said
Director Manthe. “He has proven that he is a quick study with great new ideas
and solid leadership skills. He is dedicated to building strong relationships
with staff, the board and the industry and his enthusiasm is what is needed to
help taxicab owners reinvent the taxi experience in Clark County.”
Whittemore
most recently served as a deputy commissioner with the Division of Mortgage
Lending where he managed the agency’s daily operations including: development
of the division’s legislative agenda, budget implementation, regulatory
functions and employee supervision. Prior to that, he was an entrepreneur and
owned and operated a number of small business ventures. He earned a
political-science degree at the University of San Diego and a juris doctor from
the Boyd School of Law at University of Nevada Las Vegas where he wrote for the
Law Review. Scott is a third-generation Nevadan and resides in Las Vegas along
with his wife Kristin and their two sons.
“My
intention is to work closely with the Taxicab Authority board and execute their
policy vision with clarity,” said Whittemore. My first and foremost priority is
the safety of the riding public. Taxis provide 20 million annual trips
for locals and tourists alike, and we will work to ensure the safety, comfort
and convenience of every passenger. Las Vegas is a world class destination, and
taxis are an incredibly important part of that customer service experience.”
About the Taxicab Authority
Established
by the Legislature in 1969, the Taxicab Authority regulates the taxicab
industry in Clark County which encompasses 16 certificated cab companies, 3,000
cabs and 9,000 permitted drivers. The mission of the authority is to provide
for the safety, comfort and convenience of the taxi riding public. The
authority consists of a part-time five-member board appointed by the Governor
and a full-time authority staff which is managed by the administrator who
reports to the Director of the Department of Business and Industry.
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