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Sungman "Simon" Kim, City Manager & Director of Human Resources
Administration
Human Resources
Sungman “Simon” Kim was appointed City Manager for the City of West Wendover in 2026.
Dr. Kim brings experience in municipal planning, economic development, community development, and local government administration. Prior to joining West Wendover, he served the City of Mesquite, Nevada, where he worked on a variety of projects involving strategic planning, downtown revitalization, tourism initiatives, development agreements, housing matters, transportation coordination, and grant-funded community improvement programs.
Throughout his public-sector career, Dr. Kim has worked closely with elected officials, developers, regional agencies, and community stakeholders to advance long-term planning and economic development efforts while maintaining a focus on transparency, responsiveness, and practical problem-solving.
Dr. Kim holds advanced academic credentials in planning and public administration-related fields and has experience managing complex projects involving land use, infrastructure, redevelopment, and intergovernmental coordination.
As City Manager, he is committed to supporting effective city operations, responsible fiscal management, and collaborative leadership that serves the residents and businesses of West Wendover.
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 Vasilica Alina Ceballos, Chief Financial Officer
Born in Romania, Alina had the privilege to join the Work and Travel Program in 2006 to come to Las Vegas, Nevada during her second year of college. She met a lot of people in Las Vegas and thought it was a great opportunity for the summer, so she decided to come back to the United States the next year, 2007, to West Wendover, a small town with lots of caring people that made her feel at home.
She returned back to Romania to get her degree from Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration and returned to West Wendover the summer of 2008 and met her husband and became permanent to West Wendover and has enjoyed the community since, learning English and Spanish.
Alina began her career in the gaming industry in 2008 upon returning to West Wendover as a Blackjack Dealer and within a couple years she was promoted to Assistant Shift Manager. In 2015, she had the opportunity to join Nevada State Bank as Branch Customer Service Manager and in 2018 she was promoted to Branch Manager. Her role as Branch Manager helped her excel on multiple levels including: Customer service, operations, and sales. Her goal was to be a resource for her team and help them succeed.
On December 20, 2022, Alina was appointed by the City Council as the City's Chief Financial Officer, her start date being January 9, 2023.
Alina enjoys reading, traveling throughout the world and spending time with her husband and her boys. She says, "I look forward to reaching a new milestone in the finance field and being the CFO for the City of West Wendover."
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 Anna Bartlome, City Clerk
City Clerk/ Elections
Anna is a lifetime resident of Wendover and a graduate of Wendover High School.
She has taken great pride in watching the City grow from its once small outpost in the desert to the city which it is today. Anna enjoys spending time with her family as well as reading, doing crafts, attending concerts and traveling all across the country and the globe when able.
Anna was appointed the City Clerk/Records Officer in August of 2002, the position she holds today. Among many of her duties she prepares and coordinates City Council agendas and minutes, oversees City elections, issues business licenses, is responsible for record retention and is the keeper of the official City Seal. Additionally she enjoys coordinating some of the many community events which the city sponsors on an annual basis including the July 4th activities, Christmas program and many others.
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 Raul Naranjo, Public Works Director
Public Works/ Utilities
Raul was born in Mexico, his family immigrating to the United States in 1973. He grew up in San Diego, California, where he graduated from San Diego High School in 1989.
After high school Raul joined the United States Marine Corps, and he served from 1989 to 1993. He was involved in the Gulf War (Operation Desert Storm) in 1991 and Operation Restore Hope in Somalia in 1993 as an Artilleryman.
Raul also served two years in the Navy Reserves as a hydraulic specialist in a helicopter squadron stationed at North Island Naval Air Station.
After his years of military service Raul went to work for Chem-Tronics an aerospace company in the San Diego area. The company made and repaired parts for commercial and military aviation and NASA. This is where Raul began his career in the wastewater industry. He was in charge of the on-site treatment plant for industrial waste, hazmat disposal operations and his last year at the company he worked as a chemical analyst.
In 1997 Raul and his family moved to West Wendover where he worked for the local gaming industry as a slot mechanic. However, he knew he wanted to continue his career in the wastewater industry and so when a vacancy opened at the City’s wastewater treatment plant he quickly applied.
Raul was hired by the City in 2000 as a Wastewater Operator 1. Since being employed with the City, he has received several promotions including Wastewater Operators 2 and 3 and most recently he was promoted to the position of Utility Operations Manager.
Raul has been involved in several upgrades to the plant and water transmission system. Some of his major duties in the past have included managing and operating the Wastewater Treatment Facility, general water system operations and managing the Compost Facility. Raul has also served as the Laboratory Director for the Wastewater Laboratory and for the past ten years he has served the community as one of our Part Time Fire Fighter for the West Wendover Fire Department where he has achieved the rank of Lieutenant.
Raul has various Certifications including: Wastewater Operator IV, Water Distribution Operator III, Laboratory Quality Analyst I, Firefighter II and Hazmat Technician.
On a personal level Raul enjoys spending time with his family and friends and traveling.
He enjoys working for the City of West Wendover and looks forward to the challenges and great things to come as its Public Works Director.
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 R. Gary Corona, Fire Chief
Fire Department
Gary was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, before relocating to West Wendover in 1989.
While living in Salt Lake City, he became a certified EMT. Seeking an opportunity to put his skills to use, he began working part-time with Wendover Ambulance. During that time, he developed a deep appreciation for the Wendover area and chose to make it his home.
Shortly after moving to West Wendover, Gary joined the Wendover Volunteer Fire Department, where he served as an active member until January 1993, when he joined the West Wendover Fire Department as a part-time firefighter. During his early years with the department, he earned certifications as Firefighter I & II and Hazardous Materials Technician, along with several other fire service-related certifications.
In July 2001, while serving as a Lieutenant, Gary was offered a full-time position as Fire Captain, marking the beginning of his full-time career in the fire service. On April 7, 2026, he was promoted to Fire Chief, becoming only the second Fire Chief in the department’s history an achievement he considers both an honor and a privilege.
As Fire Chief, Gary is committed to the continued growth and development of the department and its personnel, with a focus on enhancing services to better serve the West Wendover community.
While he is proud to serve as Fire Chief, Gary considers his greatest accomplishment to be his family. He is the proud father of three children and grandfather of six, and he values every opportunity to spend time with them.
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Police Department
Chief Hillaker began his career in law enforcement with the City in October 2001 as a Police Officer followed by a promotion in August 2008 to Police Sergeant. In January of 2019 Brad was promoted to Detective/Sergeant 2 and November of that same year he was selected to become the Police Lieutenant. Brad was appointed by the City Council as the Chief of Police in April of 2024.
Chief Hillaker's law enforcement experience includes Patrol, Field Training Officer, Drug Influence Recognition, Master Firearms Instructor, Investigations, Background Investigations, Internal Affairs, Evidence Processing, Training, and Administration."
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