Your Applied Analysis Team

Our people are our most critical asset. We employ the best-trained and most dynamic thinkers we can find. We then invest in their continued education and development, offering them a working environment where they are encouraged to excel and explore their ideas.
Our team has experience in economics, information technology, finance and accounting. We do not limit ourselves, however, to quantitative analysts. We believe that critical thinkers that are willing to dedicate the time and energy to understand and work through complex problems, regardless of their backgrounds, can offer value to our firm and our clients. In return, we believe that we provide these individuals the opportunity to utilize their skills to the fullest.
Our commitment to our people is reflected in the quality of our work and our reputation.
SOUTHERN NEVADA INDICATORS

Principals' Biographies In-Depth

Leadership is a key to the success of our firm. Our principals, Jeremy Aguero and Brian Gordon, exemplify the commitment to excellence and dedication that are expected from all our staff.
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Beyond Our Projects

We are not just interested in the result, we are interested why the result occurred and what variables might impact its outcome in the future. We believe that this is the difference between reporting an answer and developing a solution.
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The Principals
   

Jeremy A. Aguero
 Principal
Jeremy Aguero is a principal analyst with Applied Analysis and has been with the firm since its inception in 1997. His areas of expertise include economic analysis, operational model development and fiscal impact analysis.

Jeremy attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas where he graduated with honors in 1996. During his last year of undergraduate course work, Jeremy took a position as an intern/analyst with Coopers and Lybrand, LLC's (now PricewaterhouseCoopers) Financial Advisory Services group. After spending eighteen months with Coopers, he left and began his tenure with Applied Analysis.
Jeremy's project history demonstrates a wide range of abilities. He has worked for clients in the private and public sectors, and undertaken projects of local, regional and national significance.
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Brian R. Gordon, CPA Principal
Brian Gordon is a principal with Applied Analysis. His areas of expertise include market analysis, financial advisory services, business consulting, and economic modeling. Gordon attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas where he graduated with honors, obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting. He is also a certified public accountant.
Gordon has performed numerous highest and best use analyses, market feasibility studies and market analyses for various developers and commercial real estate firms. He is also the principal author of the Las Vegas Quarterly Market Reports covering the office, industrial, retail, apartment, vacant land and luxury condominium markets.
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Professional Staff
 
   

Mike Alastuey
 Director of Public Policy
and Analysis
Michael Alastuey is the Director of Public Policy and Analysis for Applied Analysis. Alastuey's prior work history includes eleven years in the State Budget Office where he rose to the position of Deputy Director. He subsequently accepted the position of Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance with Clark County School District, directing business management functions for the District and representing the District during Legislative sessions. He ended his 31-year public service career as an Assistant County Manager for Clark County, supervising various departments including Social Services, Family and Youth, and Administrative Support including General Services and Information Technology. He also served as the Legislative representative for Clark County and for University Medical Center of Southern Nevada. After leaving the County, Mike spent three years as an independent lobbyist and consultant.

Alastuey has also served as a member of the Committee on Local Government Finance representing school districts and counties since 1983. He was also recently appointed by Governor Jim Gibbons to the State's Economic Forum.
 

Alyson Crisman, CPA
Project Manager
Alyson Crisman is a project manager with Applied Analysis. Her areas of focus include financial advisory services, business and litigation consulting and market analysis.

Crisman received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in accounting from the Ohio State University, graduating summa cum laude and with honors after completing the three-year Honors Accounting Program. She is a Certified Public Accountant in Nevada and California.

Prior to joining Applied Analysis, Crisman worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers in Los Angeles, serving first for several years in the Assurance and Business Advisory Services practice where she focused mainly on conducting audits of publicly-traded financial services firms. Subsequently, she worked in the Advisory Services practice, performing dispute analysis and investigations for a diverse portfolio of US and international clients.
 
   
 
 
   

Ashley Herrera
 Project Manager
Ashley Herrera is a project manager at Applied Analysis. Her areas of expertise include market analysis related to real estate development, while acting as lead researcher on projects. Recently, Herrera has been the primary researcher and project manager for the Las Vegas Perspective, a comprehensive annual publication covering various segments of the southern Nevada market. Herrera is also an active member and co-creator of an investment group for women. Herrera has had columns published in the In Business Las Vegas.
 

Jake Joyce
 Project Manager
Jake Joyce is a Project Manager at Applied Analysis, overseeing a portfolio of clients' business services.
Prior to joining Applied Analysis, Jake served as the Corporate Database Manager for Herbst Gaming. He has also held management positions at the University of Arizona's Flandrau Science Center and in the Conference Services division.
Jake is also involved in the community, currently serving as an Area Governor for Toastmasters International and Vice President of his alma mater's local alumni chapter.
Jake received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Economics from the University of Arizona.
 
   
 
 
   
     

Brian Patje
 Senior Analyst
Brian Patje is a senior analyst with Applied Analysis, where he is responsible for monitoring, analyzing and reporting on general economic and developmental activity in southern Nevada. Furthermore, Mr. Patje syndicates on numerous projects, ranging from urban economics to economic forecasting and serves as a contributing writer on various feasibility assessments and market analyses.
Prior to joining Applied Analysis, Mr. Patje held an intern position at NevWest Securities, a Las Vegas-based investment bank and securities brokerage firm. Mr. Patje earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in finance from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
     
 
   
Executive Administration
 
   
     

Debbie Poser
 Executive Assistant
Debbie Poser is an executive assistant with Applied Analysis where her responsibilities include providing support to the firm’s principals, maintaining the executive calendars, coordinating meetings, making travel arrangements, assisting with billing administration, and offering excellent customer service to each of our valuable clients.
Prior to joining Applied Analysis, Ms. Poser was employed as an administrative assistant for CTX Mortgage Company – a division of Centex Homes, where she provided support to three senior executives in a high volume mortgage lending office. Ms. Poser earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administrative with an emphasis in management from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
     
 
   
AD Studio Professional Staff
 
   

Judith Pullinen
 Design Manager
Judith Pullinen is a founding member of AD Studio (see www.adstudio.net) and holds the title of Design Manager. Judith Pullinen maintains primary responsibility for graphic design and production work. She has been designing commercial artwork for a variety of clients for more than a decade.

Prior to co-founding AD Studio, Judith served as Public Relations Manager for the marketing department at Cashman Cadillac in Las Vegas. Prior to this she worked at Walt Disney Imagineering, at their Animation Library/Information Research Center in Burbank, California.
Judith is currently a member of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals and the American Advertising Federation Las Vegas Chapter.
 

Mauri Pullinen
 Studio Manager
Mauri Pullinen is a founding member of AD Studio and holds the title of Studio Manager. Mauri maintains responsibility for the studio's day-to-day operations and creative works. He has provided professional design services for a wide range of clients including: gaming, publishing, travel and tourism, hospitality, retail and various other industries.
Mauri is an AAF ADDY® award-winning designer who has worked in print design, including display advertisement, brochure, publication, and logo design since 1984, and web site design / multimedia development since 1995.

 Prior to co-founding AD Studio, Mauri worked at Photo Finish Color Imaging as Manager of their digital imaging department.
Mauri is currently a member of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals, the American Advertising Federation Las Vegas Chapter, HTML Writers Guild and the International Webmasters Association.
 
 
 

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