NSAC gets first woman

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Friday, Oct. 22, 1999 | 2:24 a.m.

Amy Ayoub, a political consultant and longtime Las Vegas resident, will be appointed to the Nevada State Athletic Commission to replace Dr. James Nave when the latter's term expires Nov. 1.

Ayoub is described by NSAC chairman Dr. Elias Ghanem as "a potential asset to the commission. She's honest and has integrity. I think she'll add a lot" to a panel that also includes Luther Mack, Lorenzo Fertitta and Glenn Carano.

Ayoub, who could not be reached for comment, will become the first woman ever appointed to the NSAC. Appointments to the board are made by the governor.

Nave, a NSAC member for 12 years, is a former commission chairman and, along with Ghanem, was the most visible of the panelists. He was out of town and couldn't be reached.