People: Jeff Sutich joins Northern Nevada Advisory Board for Nevada State Bank

Jeff Sutich, executive director of the Northern Nevada Development Authority, has joined the Northern Nevada Advisory Board for Nevada State Bank.

Sutich joins Leslie Daane, Dr. Bret Frey, Lance Semenko and Russ Sheltra on the Northern Nevada Advisory Board led by NSB’s Northern Nevada Executive and Executive Vice President, Rick Thomas.

A native of northeastern Nevada, Sutich grew up in Spring Creek before moving to Reno to complete his education, earning his Bachelor of Science in Economics, Bachelor of Arts in International Business, and a master’s degree from the University of Nevada. Sutich comes from six generations of Nevadans and brings a strong passion for economic diversification in Nevada.

Sutich began his career as a labor economist, later transitioned between the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and the Department of Agriculture, where he was the state representative for NAFTA trade disputes, working with companies to export and meet buyers in more than 60 countries. Following his state career, Sutich joined NV Energy to support its economic development efforts. Sutich also co-founded three startups; Suitich LLC (Custom Suits), Dine by Design with Pique-Nique (Luxury Picnics), and Tellio (PAAS App).