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Vice president of technology operations at Allegiant Stadium reflects on 2024 Top Tech Award win

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Vikrant Bodalia, vice president of technology operations at Allegiant Stadium, won the 2024 Top Tech Award in Hospitality for his ability to seamlessly integrate emerging technologies and security measures, ensuring uninterrupted ...

People on the Move: April 7, 2025

Monday, April 7, 2025

In the Notes: Foresight Housing Partners, HopeLink of Southern Nevada, SR Construction, Bailey Kennedy, Lawrence Barnard and more ...

40 Under 40: Anderson Hu, Anesthesia Medical Director, University Medical Center of Southern Nevada

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Anderson Hu was introduced to anesthesiology during his third year of medical school, and he was instantly entranced by the profession’s high expectations and skill set.

40 Under 40: Frank Sidoris, Owner of Hard Hat Lounge

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Frank Sidoris learned early in his career how to assess the right opportunity.

40 Under 40: Meesha Moulton, Owner of Meesha Moulton Law

Thursday, March 27, 2025

While a career in law is arduous, lawyers are not rare.

40 Under 40: Vartan Zakhariants, Business Owner and Competition Organizer, VZ Dance Studios

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Vartan Zakhariants built a successful business to bring the community together through the arts.

40 Under 40: Mathilda Miller, Government Relations Director, Native Voters Alliance Nevada

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Mathilda Guerrero Miller is not naïve to the fact that politics can feel insular.

40 Under 40: Griffin Tendler, Vice President of Marketing, Sapphire Las Vegas

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Griffin Tendler was always mystified by Las Vegas’ energy and vibrancy, but when he developed a passion for music, earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing and entered a career in nightlife, his attraction to the city grew immensely.

40 Under 40: Ciara Owens, Managing Director, Leadership Development, Teach for America

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Ciara Owens has been leading students and educators in Clark County since 2013.

40 Under 40: Taylor Verhaalen, President and Owner, Stout Management Company

Thursday, March 27, 2025

After a stint in commercial real estate brokering, Taylor Verhaalen joined Stout Management Company in 2009—the family business he grew up learning.

40 Under 40: Deana Marcello, Executive Vice President, Colliers

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Deana Marcello initially thought she would be a lawyer.

40 Under 40: Brian Hager, President and Chief Executive Officer, Grant a Gift Autism Foundation – Ackerman Center

Thursday, March 27, 2025

The mission of Grant a Gift Autism Foundation – Ackerman Center is to provide resources and advocacy for neurodiverse individuals and their families.

40 Under 40: Diane Tuntland, Chief Investment Officer, Endowment Partners and Fraser Asset Management

Thursday, March 27, 2025

While Diane Tuntland was a professional ballet dancer, she didn’t give much thought to her post-ballet career.

40 Under 40: Derek Morishita, Vice President of Food and Beverage, Sahara Las Vegas

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Derek Morishita would be happy to tell anyone that food and drinks are his life—and he’s been fortunate to make them his career.

40 Under 40: Elizabeth Shipman, Vice President, Organ Operations, Nevada Donor Network

Thursday, March 27, 2025

As the vice president of organ operations at Nevada Donor Network, Elizabeth Shipman oversees organ procurement and various transplant services.

40 Under 40: Jerry Goumroian, Founder, Meráki Greek Grill

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Jerry Goumroian uses food to bring people together.

40 Under 40: Lindsey Jamieson Gilbert, Senior Manager, Programming, The Smith Center for the Performing Arts

Thursday, March 27, 2025

When asked about her favorite place in Southern Nevada, Lindsey Jamieson Gilbert said, “Not to sound like a total suck-up, but I truly love The Smith Center. I believe we offer something really special to the community, with amazing programming, educational events for local students and impressive art and architecture.”

40 Under 40: Joseph Kent, Deputy Director and Curator, Atomic Museum

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Joseph Kent is a key team member of the Smithsonian-affiliated Atomic Museum.

40 Under 40: Melvin King, Managing Partner and Chief Organizational Officer, InspireWorks HR Solutions

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Melvin King is an inspirational leader who is dedicated to connecting people and fostering growth.

40 Under 40: Meghan Fitzgibbons, Practice Director of Cardiovascular Services, Desert Region, Intermountain Health

Thursday, March 27, 2025

As the health care landscape in Las Vegas grows, its reputation in cardiac care has made huge strides.

40 Under 40: Lizette Guillen Collins, Acting President and Chief Executive Officer, Nevada Partners, Inc.

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Lizette Guillen Collins started at Nevada Partners, Inc. when she was 19 years old as a front desk receptionist.

40 Under 40: Dom Lewis, Director of Social Media, Light & Wonder

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Since joining Light & Wonder in 2022, Lewis and his team have reshaped the company’s social media presence across platforms with notable success on LinkedIn.

40 Under 40: Martesha Deason, Director of Brand Marketing, Resorts World Las Vegas

Thursday, March 27, 2025

With 12 years of experience in hospitality, nightlife and lifestyle, Martesha Deason is uniquely equipped to tackle a property as dynamic as Resorts World Las Vegas.

40 Under 40: Travis Koput, Vice President of Operations, Southwest Medical part of Optum

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Travis Koput has dedicated his career to ensuring high quality patient care, boasting more than 15 years of experience in health care leadership.

40 Under 40: Vik Shrestha, Vice President of Online Gaming, MGM Resorts International

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Vik Shrestha is a seasoned leader with more than a decade of experience in the gaming industry. Now the vice president of online gaming at MGM Resorts International, Shrestha boasts a background in ...

40 Under 40: Joe Kennedy, Executive Director, Get Outdoors Nevada

Thursday, March 27, 2025

A fourth-generation Nevadan, Joe Kennedy brings a wealth of diverse experiences to his leadership role at Get Outdoors Nevada.

40 Under 40: Megan Comfort, Executive Vice President and Small Business Manager, Nevada State Bank

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Megan Comfort thrives in discomfort.

40 Under 40: Quinn Weathers, Senior Director of Mission Delivery & Operations, Make-A-Wish Nevada

Thursday, March 27, 2025

As senior director of mission delivery and operations for Make-A-Wish Nevada, Quinn Weathers led the organization to break its record of number of wishes granted in a year. Twice.

40 Under 40: Matthew Thacker, Assistant Dean of Clinical Education and Patient Care, Roseman University of Health Sciences

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Matthew Thacker is a visionary health care leader who is transforming dental care in Southern Nevada through innovative, community-focused initiatives.

40 Under 40: Michael Mutzhaus, President, Critical Care Comics

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Teacher by day and superhero by night, Michael Mutzhaus is making a difference in children’s lives every day

40 Under 40: Leah Silva, Chief Executive Officer and Principal Realtor, Eluciant

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Leah Silva’s passion for real estate has led her and her many clients to new heights of success. As the owner of Eluciant, Silva takes the time to get to know her clients, which keeps them happy and ...

40 Under 40: Shantel Love, Global Vice President Customer Success, Pearson and Chief Executive Officer Shantel Love LLC

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Love is inspiring a new generation of women to break the glass ceiling and chase their dreams.

40 Under 40: Kyaw Thein, Medical Oncologist, Hematologist and Clinical Assistant Professor Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada – Central Valley

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Kyaw Thein is a dedicated hematologist with a deep commitment to compassionate, culturally sensitive patient care. Growing up and training in Myanmar’s ...

40 Under 40: Stefanie Hui, Behavioral Health Administrator City of Las Vegas

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Stefanie Hui has lived in Las Vegas all her life and is committed to making it the best place to live. As an employee of the City of Las Vegas, Hui enjoys serving the community ...

40 Under 40: MacKenzie Rollison, Vice President of Business Development and Strategy, Las Vegas, Imagine Exhibitions

Thursday, March 27, 2025

MacKenzie Rollison is a powerhouse of innovation, enthusiasm and hard work in the attractions and experiences industry.

40 Under 40: Zahir Rahman, Vice President and Deputy General, Counsel Las Vegas Raiders

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Zahir Rahman is in his fifth season with the Las Vegas Raiders where, upon his hire, he became the youngest vice president in the organization’s history.

40 Under 40: Justin Brewer, Chief Executive Officer and Founder Greenhub

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Justin Brewer is the CEO and Founder of Greenhub, a payment processing independent sales organization that connects business owners with reliable payment platforms, facilitating transactions online, by phone and in-store.

40 Under 40: Ashton Bray, Performance Director and Featured Dancer, Fantasy: The Strip’s Sexiest Tease

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Ashton Bray began her career as a dancer and quickly gained recognition for her dedication to mastering all aspects of production.

40 Under 40: Casey Flair, Director of Corporate, Social Responsibility and Corporate Affairs Aristocrat Gaming

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Casey Flair boasts an impressive track record of both professional and charitable accomplishments. In January 2023, he joined Aristocrat Gaming as the Director of Corporate Social Responsibility & Corporate Affairs where he is responsible for leading the company’s community-focused initiatives.

40 Under 40: Armen Hadjimanoukian, Director of Development, Ovation Development Corporation

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Armen Hadjimanoukian plays a pivotal role in overseeing the design and construction of Ovation Development Corporation’s diverse real estate portfolio.

40 Under 40: Josh Abelson, Co-Owner and General Manager, The Industrial Event Space

Thursday, March 27, 2025

With a background in customer service, Abelson worked to build his company up to the world-class event space it is today.

40 Under 40: Keith Baulsir, Senior Vice President and Chief Partnership Officer, Vegas Golden Knights and Foley Entertainment Group

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Keith Baulsir has been with Foley Entertainment Group since the Vegas Golden Knights’ inaugural season. Over the past seven years, Baulsir has played an instrumental role overseeing ...

40 Under 40: Khurmet Ayapanov, Assistant Principal, Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas

Thursday, March 27, 2025

Fluent in four languages, Ayapanov has taught in four different countries: Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkey and the United States.

Top Tech Awards 2025 Nominations now open

Monday, March 24, 2025

The 15th annual Top Tech Awards recognizes Southern Nevada’s technology leaders

The Notes: Philanthropy, March 10, 2025

Monday, March 10, 2025

In the Notes: Communities In Schools of Nevada, Retriever Rescue of Las Vegas, Brian Rice, Marissa Shoop, JustServe, Las Vegas Aviators and more ...

People on the Move: March 3, 2025

Monday, March 3, 2025

In the Notes: Carlos Castro, Dr. Carolyn Mulroney, John Maddox, Michael Britt, Paul Anderson and more ...

VEGAS INC's 2025 C-Suite Honors laud outstanding local business leaders

Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025

Annually, VEGAS INC awards the prestigious C-Suite Honors to some of the community’s most engaged executives. From the Vegas Golden Knights to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada, leaders of diverse organizations are recognized for their business acumen and contribution to the community.

The Notes: Philanthropy, Feb. 24, 2025

Monday, Feb. 24, 2025

In the Notes: NAIOP Southern Nevada, Gwendolyn Woolley Elementary School, Leah Grinvald, Maddie’s Fund, Dimopoulos Law Firm and more ...

People on the Move: Feb. 17, 2025

Monday, Feb. 17, 2025

In the Notes: Kaitlin Tinoco, Drew McGregor, Ondra Berry, Amaya Modern Mexican, Anjala Krishen, Steven Borgna and more ...

People on the Move: Feb. 3, 2025

Monday, Feb. 3, 2025

In the Notes: Nevada State University, Jason Mahfood, Whiting-Turner Contracting Compan, Klai Juba Wald Architecture + Interiors, Stephanie Garcia-Vause, Deanna Reynolds and more ...