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Robert Forbuss, (born January 31, 1948) is an American business consultant who served the Southern Nevada community for the past 38 years as an educator, elected official, businessman, and community advocate. After graduating from high school in Las Vegas, he earned a degree in public administration and Political Science from Long Beach State University in California. Upon graduation, Forbuss returned to his hometown and began his professional career as a teacher at Bishop Gorman High School where he taught from 1972-1979. During his tenure at Gorman, Forbuss became an EMT and worked during his summer breaks for Mercy Medical Services. Recognizing his entrepreneurial spirit and skills as a leader, he quickly worked his way through the managerial ranks of Mercy and eventually became an owner of the company. Mercy soon became a flagship and model operation in the United States for Paramedic services and Forbuss became a recognized leader in EMS Services, winning numerous awards and becoming a popular speaker at national conferences. He was a founder and President of American Ambulance Association and Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services. While his career shifted after leaving the classroom, Forbuss remained dedicated to developing and enhancing public education in Southern Nevada. As a member of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and as its past Chairman, Forbuss has encouraged business leaders to support education initiatives and programs to emphasize the important role that education plays in the development of an educated workforce. In addition, he has served on several educational boards and committees including his current role as Vice Chairman of the Clark County Public Education Foundation. He is also the founder of Commercial Bank of Nevada now called Colonial Bank. In addition to his strong support of education, Forbuss has made numerous contributions to the State of Nevada through his service to organizations and committees dedicated to improving the business environment, encouraging and fostering the arts community and enhancing the quality of life for all residents of the state. Among some of Forbuss’ most notable contributions include serving on the Clark County Board of School Trustees from 1979-1986, serving as a Chairman of the board of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce in 1999 and 2000, serving on the Board of Directors of The Smith Center for the Performing Arts and as the Vice Chairman and Board Member of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority for 6 years. Additionally, Forbuss was a member of the Clark County Master Transportation Plan Funding Committee, the Mayor’s Committee for a Better Community, Chairman of the Las Vegas Housing Authority and the Governor’s 2007 Transition Team.