Ms. Lopez Hobbs held the position of Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Administration, for the Southwest Gas Corporation prior to her retirement in 2014. Ms. Lopez Hobbs was responsible for developing healthcare strategy at Southwest Gas Corporation for over 2,200 employees and their families. She transitioned Southwest Gas from a fully-insured medical plan to a self-insured plan. She also moved the corporation from a PPO model to a consumer-driven health care model. She has been deeply involved in the Las Vegas community through her membership and leadership in various philanthropic and charitable organizations. Ms. Lopez Hobbs received her BS in Business Administration and her MBA from the University of Nevada.