Las Vegas Business News

40 Under 40: Ryan Reaves, Athlete, Vegas Golden Knights & CEO, 7Five Brewing Co.

Vegas Golden Knights’ enforcer and beloved fan favorite Ryan Reaves has put down roots in Las Vegas in many ways—including with his craft beer company, 7Five Brewing Co.

1 April 2021

40 Under 40: David Farris, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Planet 13

In 2016, David Farris joined Planet 13 as employee No. 8. The company has since grown to over 500 employees, launched its own branded products that are sold in 45 retail stores and posted nearly $70 million in revenue in 2020—pivoting their previous tourist model to cater to locals with a fleet of 30 delivery vehicles. Farris has been a constant driving force through it all.

1 April 2021

40 Under 40: Erin Calhoun, Executive Director of Booking — Entertainment & Sports, MGM Resorts International

It’s not every day you meet a classically trained opera singer who puts on some of the world’s largest boxing events for a living. Enter Erin Calhoun.

1 April 2021

40 Under 40: Meghan Mossler, Co-founder and CEO, Ross & Snow

With a lifelong interest in art, fashion and design, Meghan Mossler launched luxury shoe brand Ross & Snow with her husband in 2017. Mossler is focused on customer experience and obsessed with design, quality and comfort. She splits her time between the Ross & Snow headquarters in Las Vegas and its Italian factories in Tuscany, overseeing all of the brand’s design and marketing.

1 April 2021

40 Under 40: Sean Parker, Executive Director, Teach for America Las Vegas

Sean Parker has a mission: In 10 years, Las Vegas will be globally known as the equity-centered education innovation capital of the world. It may seem like a lofty goal, but Parker will prove it can be done.

1 April 2021

40 Under 40: Alexis Mussi, Chief Executive Officer, Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center

Alexis Mussi is the first woman serving as CEO of Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center and one of the youngest CEOs in the HCA Healthcare system. Mussi had only been in her position for six months when the pandemic hit and presented unprecedented challenges to the health care industry. Today, Mussi says that there’s nothing that makes her prouder than how she and her team responded to those challenges.

1 April 2021

40 Under 40: Emily Paulsen, Executive Director, Nevada Homeless Alliance

Emily Paulsen believes that housing is a human right and is determined to build a community where everyone has a safe place to call home. She has served as the executive director of the Nevada Homeless Alliance since 2016 and is currently an instructor at the UNLV School of Social Work, with the goal of inspiring the next generation of social workers and advocates.

1 April 2021

40 Under 40: Dan Hooper, General Manager, Lee Canyon

After working in mountain towns in New Zealand, California, Montana and Colorado, Dan Hooper landed in the not-so-known ski town of Las Vegas. He immediately went to work, removing the barriers for outdoor recreation in the Spring Mountains and repositioning Lee Canyon as more than a ski resort.

1 April 2021

40 Under 40: Cheli Kroupp, Vice President of Interactive Operations, AGS

Cheli Kroupp is a trailblazer in interactive gaming. She serves as the vice president of interactive operations at Las Vegas-based global gaming equipment supplier AGS, where she loves managing and inspiring her team. Her commitment gets results: AGS interactive business has grown 203% year-over-year.

1 April 2021

40 Under 40: Chris Bitonti, Director of Marketing, Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas

Growing up, Chris Bitonti always had a guitar in his hand. He lived in record shops and played in bands through high school and college. With a stint as a fulltime musician, Bitonti has now hit his perfect note in the music industry—bringing live music to Las Vegas.

1 April 2021

40 Under 40: Bryan Ercolano, Founder & CEO, REDEMPTION Fitness

Bryan Ercolano became hooked on fitness after his own personal weight-loss journey. He also always loved the energy found only in Vegas—so he set out to combine the two to create a fitness nightclub franchise focusing on HIIT group classes.

1 April 2021

40 Under 40: Mike Tabeek, Managing Director, Newmark

Mike Tabeek was guided into commercial real estate nearly 20 years ago and today, it’s an industry where he thrives—outpacing competitors, contributing to ...

1 April 2021

40 Under 40: Angela Ciciriello, Director of Advertising & Public Relations, Circa Resort & Casino

From LA to NYC and landing in Las Vegas in 2012, Angela Ciciriello has worked with some of the country’s foremost hospitality and entertainment brands—leading to her current role ...

1 April 2021

40 Under 40: Howard Weiss, Head of Sales & Entertainment Strategy, AREA15

Howard Weiss is an architect of unforgettable experiences. A longtime veteran of the hospitality and entertainment industry, Weiss has more than 20 years of experience ...

1 April 2021

40 Under 40: Chris Walker, VDC Project Manager, The PENTA Building Group

Chris Walker is an integral member of the Virtual Design and Construction Department at The PENTA Building Group. Walker helps support every aspect of ...

1 April 2021

40 Under 40: Alex Acuna, Vice President of Public Relations, Station Casinos

After graduating college, Alex Acuna moved back to his hometown of Las Vegas to prepare for law school admittance. A chance application for a public relations coordinator position ...

1 April 2021

40 Under 40: Melisa Eichbauer, General Manager, Findlay Volkswagen Henderson

What began as a “gap year” job for Melisa Eichbauer turned into a 16-year career. Eichbauer may have never imagined a future in car sales ...

1 April 2021

40 Under 40: Kristen Corral, Co-founder, Tacotarian

A serial entrepreneur and small-business advocate, Kristen Corral taught herself everything she knows, learning and growing—in more ways than one ...

1 April 2021

40 Under 40: Zach Conine, Nevada State Treasurer, Nevada State Treasurer’s Office

As Nevada’s 23rd state treasurer, Zach Conine serves as the chief investment officer for the state, managing more than $30 billion ...

1 April 2021

40 Under 40: Jen (Seul Gee) Lee-Mitchell, Vice President and Financial Advisor, UBS Wealth Management USA

Jen Lee-Mitchell established herself as a leader in the financial industry at a young age and continues to break barriers. Prior to joining the team at UBS Wealth Management USA ...