Stephan was born and raised in the beautiful City of Dortmund, Germany.

After his military service in the German Artillery in Hannover, he studied

Civil/Structural Engineering at the Technical University in Aachen, before

spending the #rst two years of his career in Berlin, participating in the

design of a whole city block in the former East Berlin right behind where

the wall used to be.

When the project was completed, he decided to pursue his Master’s degree

in Structural Engineering at Arizona State University. After successful

completion, Stephan worked in Phoenix for a couple of years, before moving

to Las Vegas and being involved in many strip projects, such as Bellagio,

Venetian, Crystals, 63 CityCenter and the Sphere.

Stephan founded his own company, Kordt Engineering Group, in 2013,

before selling it to Canadian Engineering #rm RJC Engineers in 2022,

where he is now in charge of the continued growth of the US Operations.

Besides working a lot Stephan likes to travel with his wife, kids and friends,

following his hometown soccer team, Borussia Dortmund, to a few games in

interesting cities every year, riding his bicycle and visiting his daughter in

Milwaukee, where she is attending Marquette University and the Wisconsen

College of Medicine, and his son in Phoenix where he studies Biomedical

Engineering at ASU.

With so many good things happening in his live, Stephan found Los

Vaqueros to be the perfect Organization to give back a little and to enjoy the

camaraderie with fellow businesspeople.

Slip has been a part of Los Vaqueros Las Vegas (“LVLV”) since 2006 and has been on the board of LVLV since 2008 serving as Treasurer, President, Secretary, Vice President, and perennial board advisor.  Slip has chaired all of our major fundraisers over the years and has worked with all of our charitable groups over the nearly two decades of his service.

Slip is an entrepreneurial-minded and well-rounded business professional, regarded as a problem solver and an out-of-the-box thinker. Experienced in finance, business development, business operations, marketing, accounting, strategic planning, business analysis, information technology, real estate development, and project management.

He participated in equity raises for businesses in amounts ranging from $1m to $500m as well as participated in debt raises for businesses in amounts from $1m to $2.7b. He directly managed loan packages of $1m up to $165m.
He is also a patented Inventor with multiple issued technology patents by the USPTO – he has numerous transacted patents as well as many that are actively licensed.

For the last 14+ years, he has built and managed the valley’s largest golf and utility vehicle-focused business.  He has also consulted to many US and international integrated resort developers.  Working in South Korea, Singapore, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Cambodia, Hungary, Russia, Japan, and Macau,

Slip is the proud father of two sons in college, one at UNLV and the other at UNR.  Hima and his wife of 27+ years are active members in the Southern Nevada community, donating their time and treasure to many charities.

Alexander Koch is a past President, past Treasurer, and current Board Member of Los Vaqueros and has been a member of Los Vaqueros since 2011. He is excited to volunteer his time with such a great group focused on helping enrich the lives of at-risk youth in our valley.

Alex grew up on Long Island and has been in Las Vegas since 2004 when he graduated with a BS in Hotel Administration from Cornell University. Working with some of the premier gaming companies in America, Alex has worked for MGM Mirage, Golden Nugget Gaming, and Las Vegas Sands in financial and operational planning & analysis as well as mergers and acquisitions. In 2009, Alex began working for the Lee family in town, first in their Eureka Casinos operations and now running their family office and real estate companies.

Alex lives in Las Vegas with his wife, daughters, and dog. In his free time, he enjoys reading, volunteering with Cornell Alumni Associations, and traveling with his family.

A Texas born native of Las Vegas for over 30 years. Kevin, a country boy out of Midland, made his way to Phoenix AZ to learn a trade 2 weeks out of high school. Once things dried up for him there; he moved to Las Vegas. Kevin did some time in the casino industry and noticed the valleys rapid growth, so he jumped into the construction side of things. He’s spent the last 25+ years building, managing, inspecting, and overseeing numerous projects in every part of the Las Vegas Valley and the surrounding cities. Taking proper care of his home and his community was instilled in him by both his father and grandfather. Kevin’s done his part through church organizations and other nonprofits wherever he places his feet. He knows it’s important to have like minds, good intentions, and the drive to carry forth positive change. Today, Kevin’s participation with Los Vaqueros helps to fulfill that duty to himself and his family infecting this community with the right stuff. 

Member Since 2017

Born on an army base in New Mexico, Steve has lived in Okinawa, Hawaii, and Upstate New York before settling in Las Vegas. These experiences cultivated a deep appreciation for diverse cultures and communities.

Steve spent 12 years in gaming operations, finance, and software development, gaining a unique perspective on the intersection of technology and business. Since 2000, he has worked as an independent business consultant, specializing in technology, operations, and change management. With a focus on delivering innovative solutions, SC Roberts & Associates has supported organizations from multiple industries worldwide in navigating complex challenges and achieving sustainable growth.

In addition to professional pursuits, Steve is a private pilot and proud owner of a 1967 Mooney aircraft affectionately named ‘Pickled Ginger.’ Exploring the skies of the Southwest USA has become a favorite pastime, combining a love of adventure with a passion for aviation.

A dedicated member of the Las Vegas community, Steve enjoys contributing to causes that uplift and strengthen the region.