There are few companies in Southern Nevada with roots as deep as the Thomas & Mack Co. The families began their partnership in 1954 when E. Parry Thomas and Jerome D. Mack established The Bank of Las Vegas, which was later expanded statewide as Valley Bank of Nevada. Their pioneering efforts in financing the gaming industry made Valley Bank of Nevada one of the fastest growing financial organizations in United States until its merger with the Bank of America in March 1992. The partnership was just as successful in its real estate development efforts, having built and managed numerous commercial, retail and “Strip” hotel properties. In 1992, the partnership was formally organized as a Nevada limited liability company, and is currently managed by Peter and Tom Thomas. The company prides itself on its long lasting business and philanthropic contributions that have positively impacted Southern Nevada. Today, it is the company’s development arm, Thomas & Mack Development Group (T&MDG),