Marker Trax hired Russell Byrd as vice president of product. A 30-year gaming and technology veteran, Byrd joins the company to oversee development and management of its product portfolio, including the B2C brand Moolah Play. He has been instrumental in launching and optimizing product lines for major industry players, including Electronic Arts, Scientific Games and Aristocrat.
Bailey Kennedy managing partner John Bailey and partners Dennis Kennedy, Joshua Dickey and Joseph Liebman have been selected as Benchmark Litigation Stars in the 2025 edition of Benchmark Litigation, assessments for which are conducted through a comprehensive interview process with legal professionals, dispute resolution experts and their clients.
Kim Small, CEO of Signs of HOPE (Healing, Options, Prevention and Education), a nonprofit dedicated to those affected by sexual violence and exploitation, announced the appointment of Verna (Vee) Griffin-Tabor to the organization’s board of directors. Griffin-Tabor recently relocated to Las Vegas from Southern California, where she worked in the field of sexual assault, relationship violence and human trafficking for more than four decades, including as CEO of the Center for Community Solutions.
Henderson was awarded the 2024 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, which evaluates and identifies national role models of excellence among U.S. businesses and organizations for their performance against criteria that focus on resilience and long-term success, including assessing processes, key performing indicators and more. Normally presented to private sector businesses, the city joins four other cities to be recognized for this award.
RennerVation Foundation, led by Kym Renner and Jeremy Renner, hosted a day of fun for youths in foster care through Clark County Family Services at the Bowling Bonanza. One hundred foster children were invited to bowl, play and hang out with Jeremy Renner at Brooklyn Bowl. The event was designed to remind the children that they are never alone and that they are supported in their journey toward success. The Katie Grace Foundation outfitted every kid with new shoes. Additionally, a complimentary raffle was held for families.
North Las Vegas and the YMCA of Southern Nevada hosted the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new SkyView YMCA Early Learning Village, a modular preschool center that will provide 63 new child care seats in one of Clark County’s highest-need areas. With affordable tuition and access to public and military subsidies, the center will help families achieve stability while supporting workforce retention and economic growth.
Teach for America Nevada announced Tim Hughes as its new executive director. A third-generation Nevadan and a TFA alum, Hughes is committed to addressing some of the state’s most crucial issues in education including low literacy proficiency rates, teacher retention and recruitment challenges, and access to high quality early childhood programs.
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