Las Vegas Business News

40 Under 40: Nikki Steven, Founder, Owner and CEO, Ideal Foods

Nikki Steven

A Las Vegas native who attended UNLV and graduated with honors from the Professional Fitness Institute, Nikki Steven was a fitness expert as early as ...

40 Under 40: James Trees, Owner and Chef, Timeless Cuisine

James Trees

Growing up in Southern Nevada, James Trees learned about Italian cooking and cuisine in the kitchens of friends and family, honing his skills at ...

40 Under 40: JJ Walker, Founder, Cannabition Cannabis Museum

JJ Walker

JJ Walker got his start in event promotions as a student. “I learned that I really enjoyed promoting parties, but of course, in high school you have to deal with angry parents, cops and ..."

40 Under 40: Lynn Wetzel, Marketing Account Director, Kirvin Doak Communications

Lynn Wetzel

A native of Southern California with a degree in business administration from California State University, Long Beach, she joined ...

40 Under 40: Cathy Vongnaraj, Director of Marketing, Tuscany Suites and Casino

Cathy Vongnaraj

Cathy Vongnaraj is a self-described South Jersey girl who’s been immersed in the gaming industry since ...

40 Under 40: Jeff Tomastik, President, Derby Spirits

Jeff Tomastik

Jeff Tomastik’s idea to innovate the spirits industry might’ve sounded bananas at the time, but ...

40 Under 40: Vincent Tatum, Executive Vice President, Grand Canyon Development Partners

Vincent Tatum

Vincent Tatum — who holds a degree in international studies and Japanese from Old Dominion University in Virginia — joined Grand Canyon Development Partners in ...

40 Under 40: Craig M. Tann, Founder and Broker, Huntington & Ellis, A Real Estate Agency

Craig Tann

Craig Tann started building his career when the young Long Island native became fascinated with architecture and creating wealth through ...

40 Under 40: Joseph Sunbury, Chief Internal Auditor, Nevada System of Higher Education

Joseph Sunbury

A Southern Nevada resident since 2015, Sunbury joined the Nevada System of Higher Education as chief internal auditor in August of that year, responsible for ...

40 Under 40: Cory Summerhays, Founder and CEO, Unforgettable Coatings/ Blue APE Painting

Cory Summerhays

Quality and service are central to Summerhays’ business philosophy, which he feels has helped create a loyal customer base and ...

40 Under 40: Haejin Woo, Academy Program Director, Communities In Schools of Southern Nevada

Haejin Woo

Born in South Korea and raised in Southern California, Haejin Woo had a dream to design schools, leading her to ...

40 Under 40: Bri Steck, CEO, Vegas Girls Night Out

Bri Steck

A Southern Nevada native who studied entertainment and marketing at UNLV, Bri Steck combined her life-long Las Vegas know-how with her previous experience in ...

40 Under 40: Katharine Sherrer, Director of Public Relations, MGM Resorts International

Katharine Sherrer

Katharine Sherrer was a senior at Emerson College in Massachusetts majoring in theater studies with a focus in costume design and marketing when she developed an interest in ...

40 Under 40: Dr. Emily Schorr, Surgeon, Shepherd Eye Center

Dr. Emily Schorr

Emily Schorr always loved using her hands, going so far as to study classical piano at the preparatory division of the New England Conservatory. But over the years, her interest shifted ...

40 Under 40: Karl Rutledge, Partner and Chairman, Gaming Industry Group, Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie

Karl Rutledge

Hailing from a small ranching and farming community in Montana, Karl Rutledge was a rodeo clown and bullfighter before increasing visits to the ER prompted a change ...

40 Under 40: Mark Price, President, HealthCare Partners Nevada

Mark Price

With a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Notre Dame, a master’s degree in engineering and a business degree from Northwestern University, Indiana native Mark Price had already ...

40 Under 40: Patrick Nichols, Chief Strategy Officer, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

Patrick Nichols

A native of suburban Minneapolis, Patrick Nichols said Las Vegas wasn’t even on his radar until he started seeking ...

40 Under 40: Monica Moradkhan, Vice President of Community Relations, Wynn Resorts

Monica Moradkhan

Monica Moradkhan was a shy kid who didn’t come out of her shell until she got involved in ...

40 Under 40: Augusta Massey, Founder and Managing Partner, Massey & Associates Law Firm

Augusta Massey

West Africa native Augusta Massey’s passion for justice and helping others helped draw her to the ...

40 Under 40: Jen Kramer, Magician, ‘The Magic of Jen Kramer’ at Westgate Las Vegas

Jen Kramer

Kramer interned for Nathan Burton’s magic show during two summers and moved to Southern Nevada in 2014 following graduation, and did weekly shows for guests at Wyndham’s Grand Desert Resort and Marriott’s Grand Chateau, while also ...