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We are calling an audible for the September luncheon of the Christian Business Network, but it’s one we trust you’ll not only agree is right but will be equally exciting!

Marty O’Donnell has been moved to our October luncheon, since he’s has been asked to attend the historic mid-term convention in Dallas the same day as our September luncheon. But in his place will be Dr. Carrie Ann Buck, who is running for Congress in CD1! We are ecstatic to have Carrie kick off our new ministry year on Thursday, Sept. 10, beginning at 11:45a at the beautiful Ahern Hotel.

Carrie currently serves as a State Senator in District 5, which covers a large portion of Henderson. She was elected in 2020 and was reelected in 2024, and has served in three legislative sessions and five special sessions. She launched her campaign for Congress in August 2025.

Carrie grew up on a small farm near Hinton, Iowa, and in 1996 moved to Las Vegas to become a 5th grade ESL teacher a year after graduating from Montana State University. In 2006, she became principal at one of the lowest performing schools in the Nevada, C.T. Sewell Elementary School. Under her leadership, the school was completely transformed and became a state and national model school. It also twice was a high achieving school, growing student achievement by 10% in all subjects. In January of 2014, Sewell was designated the highest performing National Distinguished Title I School, growing student proficiency from 35% to 83% in reading and 36% to 90% in math.

In 2008, Carrie was awarded the prestigious national Milken Education Award, and six years later she was recruited to be Principal and Executive Director of Pinecrest Academy, a public charter school. During her tenure there she took a school with just 700 students to five campuses and more than 9000 students – all outperforming their district counterparts. In 2019, the network of schools were recognized as being the top charter school network in the state. She then became President of the Pinecrest Foundation and has raised more than $16 million in outside dollars to support student scholarships, teacher incentives, and school initiatives.

Carrie and her husband Eric – a retired Deputy Chief of Police for the Henderson Police Department who is currently working in the family heating and air conditioning business – have four sons, including a Green Beret Army Ranger and combat medic.

As always, a delicious plated lunch including dessert is just $35, and you are encouraged to register early at nevadacbn.com. Networking begins at 11:15a, so feel free to bring business cards to exchange and share any events happening in your business or ministry. We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at the Ahern (300 W. Sahara just west of the Las Vegas Strip) to hear CARRIE BUCK!