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40 Under 40: Celebrating Southern Nevada talent

40 Under 40: Celebrating Southern Nevada talent

The Vegas Inc 40 Under 40 awards honor young community leaders who represent a broad spectrum of industries. This issue celebrates the true cream of the crop of Las Vegas talent.

40 Under 40: Barry Tu, Principal, Scale by 3 and CEO, Tu Companies

Barry Tu

“I think my approach to business is focused on delivering ultimate value, being honest, healthy partnerships and being very proactive.”

40 Under 40: Izack Tenorio, Director of Government Affairs, Strategies 360

Izack Tenorio

Izack Tenorio is well-suited to navigate the complex world of government affairs. With a community-focused approach and a unique and versatile skillset, he seeks to better the state.

40 Under 40: Whitney Green-Olson, CEO and Co-Founder, Melon Local

Whitney Green-Olson

When Whitney Green-Olson and her husband started Melon Local, a digital marketing agency, she immersed herself in classes and blended her previous experience in customer service with new digital strategies.

40 Under 40: Aaron Lee, Lead Chef and Co-Owner of Winnie & Ethel’s, Downtown Diner

Aaron Lee

Aaron Lee is the head chef and co-owner of Winnie & Ethel’s Downtown Diner, a restaurant concept that was brought to life as a result of The Great Las Vegas Coffee Shop Giveaway.

40 Under 40: Samantha Grimes, Chief Communications & Marketing Officer, Las Vegas Super Bowl LVIII Host Committee

Samantha Grimes

“It’s been an honor and privilege to work alongside the NFL, LVCVA, Las Vegas Raiders, local government agencies and various leaders across multiple industries to bring the world’s largest single-day sporting event to life.”

40 Under 40: Jeff Dorocak, City Attorney, City of Las Vegas

Jeff Dorocak

Jeff Dorocak is one of the youngest attorneys to hold his position and oversees an office of 25 attorneys and 40 staff.

40 Under 40: Donato Clay, Chief Operating Officer, Veteran Benefits Guide

Donato Clay

When poring over Donato Clay’s resume, it is truly amazing what he has accomplished in his lifetime.

40 Under 40: Renata Follmann, Vice President of Communications, Fontainebleau Las Vegas

Renata Follmann

As the vice president of communications at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Follmann has the opportunity to strategize, mentor, market and build relationships in the community—with businesses and resorts as well as with the public.

40 Under 40: Shannon Demus, Chief Financial Officer – Americas, Light & Wonder

Shannon Demus

Shannon Demus is a people-first leader with a gift for cultivating a team’s skills and culture for optimal performance.

40 Under 40: Christa Brown, Director of Programming, The Smith Center for the Performing Arts

Christa Brown

Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, Brown worked with artists, managers and agents to reschedule more than 400 shows. Her grit and resiliency set the stage for her continued career success.

40 Under 40: David Navarro, Nevada Regional President, Enterprise Bank & Trust

David Navarro

David Navarro has built his career in banking from the ground up, starting at a local bank, working at several others, and eventually becoming the Nevada Regional President at Enterprise Bank & Trust before turning 30.

40 Under 40: Jamie Thalgott, Shareholder, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

Jamie Thalgott

With a deep understanding of Nevada’s political climate, highly regulated gaming industry, and the effects of each on complex land use and real estate transactions, Thalgott has become known for her legal acumen over her last 13 years of practice.

40 Under 40: Collin Kamholz, Vice President of Finance, Aristocrat (Anaxi)

Collin Kamholz

A Nevada native, Collin Kamholz has a long-standing penchant for statistics and mathematics, and has been captivated by the gaming industry since childhood.

40 Under 40: Mike Davis, TV Personality, Silver State Sports & Entertainment Network/FOX5 Vegas

Mike Davis

Mike Davis is in a position to elevate sports media and storytelling in the community as Las Vegas becomes the sports capital of the world.