Antonio Alamo Jr.

Antonio Alamo Jr., better known as Tony Alamo, is an American physician who served as the chairman of the Nevada Gaming Commission from 2014 to 2020.[1] He has served as the chairman of the Nevada State Athletic Commission's Medical Advisory Board and as the Chief of Staff at Sunrise Hospital and Children's Medical Center and St. Rose San Martin Hospital.[2]

Career

A native Nevadan, in 1994 Alamo founded the Alamo Medical Clinic in Henderson, Nevada. Alamo remains the medical director of the Alamo Medical Clinic. From 2001 to 2007, Alamo was a member of the Nevada State Athletic Commission/NSAC.[3]

Before joining the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC), he served as the Chairman of the Medical Advisory Board that made hepatitis testing mandatory in all athletes. He was part of the board that denied Mike Tyson his license for boxing in 2002.[2]

Before leaving the NSAC, Alamo sanctioned one of the largest bouts in boxing history, Oscar De La Hoya vs. Floyd Mayweather. Alamo is the first person in Nevada history to have served on both the Gaming and Athletic Commission.[4]

In July 2014, Alamo was appointed by Governor Brian Sandoval to be chairman to the Nevada Gaming Commission. [5] Before being appointed to chairman in July 2014, he was appointed to the Nevada Gaming Commission in 2008 by then Nevada Governor, Jim Gibbons.

Alamo serves on the board for the community bank, Bank of George, founded in 2007, which is chartered by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.[6] From 2002 to 2004, he served as the Chief of Staff at Sunrise Hospital and Children's Medical Center. From 2006 to 2009, he served as the Chief of Staff at St. Rose San Martin Hospital.[2]

Alamo has worked as a volunteer with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) as a tactical physician. He has specialized tactical and trauma medical training and has collaborated with the LVMPD SWAT Team since the late 1990s. He received the Medal of Unit Valor for Valorous Conduct, marking the first time this award was given to a civilian.[7]

Education

Personal life

Alamo was born in Reno, Nevada and raised in Las Vegas. He is married and has one son. Alamo has been a licensed pilot since the age of 19.[9]

Notes
  1. Horwath, Bryan (2020-04-07). "Tony Alamo resigns from Nevada Gaming Commission - VEGAS INC". vegasinc.lasvegassun.com. Retrieved 2021-12-16.
  2. Howard Stutz (August 10, 2014). "Alamo brings fresh approach". www.reviewjournal.com. Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved August 18, 2014.
  3. Steve Carp (October 28, 2007). "Alamo ready to be just a fan again". www.reviewjournal.com. Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved August 18, 2014.
  4. "About the Commission Members, Tony Alamo, MD, Chairman". gaming.nv.gov. Nevada State Gaming Control Board. Retrieved August 11, 2014.
  5. Las Vegas Sun Staff (June 18, 2014). "Tony Alamo appointed chairman of Nevada Gaming Commission; Pat Mulroy replacing Pete Bernhard on board". www.lasvegassun.com. Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved August 11, 2014.
  6. "Bank of George Board of Directors". bankofgeorge.com. Bank of George. Archived from the original on August 16, 2014. Retrieved August 11, 2014.
  7. Las Vegas Sun Staff (March 12, 2008). "Dr. Tony Alamo Joins Nevada Gaming Commission". www.lasvegassun.com. Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved August 18, 2014.
  8. UNLV Institutional Advisory Committee. "Institutional Advisory Member Bios Tony Alamo, Community Representative". www.unlv.edu. UNLV. Archived from the original on August 17, 2014. Retrieved August 18, 2014.
  9. Elliot Law (June 15, 2012). "TALK Alumni Spotlight - Tony Alamo, Class of 1991". keck.usc.edu/. Keck School of Medicine USC. Archived from the original on August 26, 2014. Retrieved August 18, 2014.
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