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40 Under 40: Juzzef Martinez, Vice President, Commercial Banker, JPMorgan Chase
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Juzzef Martinez started working in the financial industry as a high school intern and has remained in the field for the past 18 years. As a commercial banker at JPMorgan Chase, Martinez helps businesses with credit, lending, equipment financing, and treasury services.
40 Under 40: Aaron Lee, Lead Chef and Co-Owner of Winnie & Ethel’s, Downtown Diner
Thursday, March 28, 2024
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: Joe Mikulich, Partner, Anima by Edo and Edo Tapas
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Joe Mikulich and his partners have opened two extremely successful restaurants in Las Vegas with EDO Tapas and Anima by EDO, both of which have become influential dining destinations and the latter of which is a James Beard Award semifinalist.
40 Under 40: Kelly Trask, Director of Slot Strategy and Performance, SciPlay/Light & Wonder
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Kelly Trask is at the center of the global shift in social gaming.
40 Under 40: Brandon Morrison Head of Sustainability, Resorts World Las Vegas
Thursday, March 28, 2024
With the desire to improve sustainability in hospitality, trained environmental scientist Brandon Morrison sought out the Entertainment Capital of the World to make positive change.
40 Under 40: Tiffany Ward, Creator & CEO, Certified DISC & Leadership Facilitator, Certified Sound Healer, The WE Mentality Team Development
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Armed with an impressive array of certifications, Tiffany Ward works tirelessly to foster economic, personal and professional growth in the community.
40 Under 40: Teresa Thurtle, Founder, ALS Advocate and Policy Analyst, Bottoms Up to Down ALS
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Teresa Thurtle is a leader in advocacy for those affected by ALS, otherwise known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
40 Under 40: Barry Tu, Principal, Scale by 3 and CEO, Tu Companies
Thursday, March 28, 2024
“I think my approach to business is focused on delivering ultimate value, being honest, healthy partnerships and being very proactive.”
40 Under 40: Morgan Shah, Director of Community Engagement, Nevada Legal Services
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Morgan Shah, born and raised in Las Vegas, works tirelessly to create a community where “justice for all” is not just an ideal but a reality.
40 Under 40: Erica Mosca, Nevada State Assemblywoman, Nevada Assembly District 14
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Erica Mosca is a teacher, a nonprofit founder, the CEO of her own consulting company and the first Filipina in the Nevada Legislature.
40 Under 40: Danielle Barille, Vice President, World Series of Poker Online, Caesars Entertainment
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Poker is Danielle Barille’s passion. She leads the No. 1 online poker operation in the United States.
40 Under 40: Natalie Kruska, Senior Director of Marketing Las Vegas Residencies, Live Nation Las Vegas
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Natalie Kruska first joined Live Nation as an intern during her senior year at UNLV.
40 Under 40: Sarah Stephens, Vice President of Business Development, Opportunity Village
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Sarah Stephens has been at Opportunity Village since 2014 and has served as the vice president of business development since 2022.
40 Under 40: Cory Frank, Vice President of Business Development and Project Management, Nigro Construction, Inc.
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Cory Frank’s passion for construction developed at a young age.
40 Under 40: Celebrating Southern Nevada talent
Thursday, March 28, 2024
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: Collin Kamholz, Vice President of Finance, Aristocrat (Anaxi)
Thursday, March 28, 2024
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: Izack Tenorio, Director of Government Affairs, Strategies 360
Thursday, March 28, 2024
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: Samantha Grimes, Chief Communications & Marketing Officer, Las Vegas Super Bowl LVIII Host Committee
Thursday, March 28, 2024
“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: Andrew Woods, Director, UNLV Center for Business and Economic Research
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Andrew Woods is a problem solver with a proven track record in economic development and policy.
40 Under 40: Jeff Dorocak, City Attorney, City of Las Vegas
Thursday, March 28, 2024
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: Marsha Al-Sayegh, UMC Foundation Manager, UMC Foundation
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Marsha Al-Sayegh chose to study health care administration in college because she wanted to help people and improve the health care experience for patients and their families.
40 Under 40: Dezirae Bruni, Founder and Principal, Dezirae Bruni Interiors
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Dezirae Bruni is a force within the interior design world and has become known for her transformative vision that fuses functionality, aesthetics and sustainability.
40 Under 40: Brooks Smith, President, ChopValue Las Vegas
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Growing up in the restaurant business, Brooks Smith saw how much waste is produced by this industry—not just food waste, but material waste as well.
40 Under 40: Sulhee Jessica Woo, Content Creator/Social Media Personality, Bento Box Society
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Dubbed “The Bento Box Queen,” Sulhee Jessica Woo has built a career out of her passion for food and family.Followed by millions across her several social media platforms, Woo shares creative and nutritious ideas as she packs lunches for her three daughters.
40 Under 40: Nadia Griffin, Director of Marketing & Events, Nevada Contractors Association
Thursday, March 28, 2024
In her 13 years with the Nevada Contractors Association, Nadia Griffin has immersed herself in her work and the community with palpable passion for the industry she serves.
40 Under 40: Natalia Mankova, Director of Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting, PlayAGS
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Natalia Mankova first came to America as an exchange student from Russia.
40 Under 40: Erica Okerberg, Vice Chair, Global Gaming Practice; Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Erica Okerberg thrives in complex, high stakes environments, making gaming law the perfect fit for her.
40 Under 40: Dean Gettman, CEO, Platinum Contracting of Nevada LLC, Lake Las Vegas Lake Management LLC
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Dean Gettman is the founder and CEO of Platinum Contracting, a company he started at only 23 years old with no financial backing or experience.
40 Under 40: Jessica Pharar, Founder, Pharar Foundation
Thursday, March 28, 2024
The Pharar Foundation’s mission is to provide compassionate dental care for cancer patients, ensuring a better quality of life throughout each individual’s cancer journey.
40 Under 40: Bronwen Gregg, Director, Strategic Growth and Development, Insight Global
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Three and a half years ago, Insight Global asked Bronwen Gregg to move from her position in the technology and government services division in Virginia to help open an office in Las Vegas.
40 Under 40: Jamie Thalgott, Shareholder, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck
Thursday, March 28, 2024
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: David Navarro, Nevada Regional President, Enterprise Bank & Trust
Thursday, March 28, 2024
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: Karen Nelson Orthopedic Surgeon, University Medical Center, Orthopedic and Spine Institute
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Karen Nelson is a local leader in complex orthopedic surgery. Nelson works at Nevada’s only Level 1 Trauma Center, University Medical Center of Southern Nevada.
40 Under 40: Mike Davis, TV Personality, Silver State Sports & Entertainment Network/FOX5 Vegas
Thursday, March 28, 2024
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.
40 Under 40: Christa Brown, Director of Programming, The Smith Center for the Performing Arts
Thursday, March 28, 2024
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: Whitney Green-Olson, CEO and Co-Founder, Melon Local
Thursday, March 28, 2024
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: Renata Follmann, Vice President of Communications, Fontainebleau Las Vegas
Thursday, March 28, 2024
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
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Shannon Demus is a people-first leader with a gift for cultivating a team’s skills and culture for optimal performance.
40 Under 40: Jess Molasky, Chief Operating Officer, Ovation Development
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Jess Molasky is broadening the horizons of his family’s multigenerational legacy in Las Vegas with his knack for anticipating future trends and penchant for forging innovative paths.
40 Under 40: Esther Pla-Cazares, Faculty and Lead Academic Counselor, College of Southern Nevada
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Esther Pla-Cazares always knew she wanted a career that helped others. Over the course of several college internships, she was able to explore what ultimately became her true passion: guiding students toward higher education.
40 Under 40: Donato Clay, Chief Operating Officer, Veteran Benefits Guide
Thursday, March 28, 2024
When poring over Donato Clay’s resume, it is truly amazing what he has accomplished in his lifetime.
Palm Mortuary, nearing its 100th anniversary, honored by legacy of service to community
Monday, March 25, 2024
Celena DiLullo, president of Palm Mortuary, discusses the business's future, water conservation, the Holocaust Memorial Plaza and more.
People on the Move: March 25, 2024
Monday, March 25, 2024
In the Notes: Down Syndrome Organization of Southern Nevada, Wineaux, Kumud Acharya, Keith Whitfield, Aristocrat Gaming and more ...
People on the Move: March 18, 2024
Monday, March 18, 2024
In the Notes: Rachel Bergren, The Cove Bar & Arcade, John Parel, Patricia Allander, Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center, Greg Brower and more ...
People on the Move: March 11, 2024
Monday, March 11, 2024
In the Notes: Ashton Bray, Communities In Schools of Nevada, The Farmhouse Kitchen, Dr. Vicki Mazzorana, Henderson Fire Department and more ...
People on the Move: March 4, 2024
Monday, March 4, 2024
In the Notes: Amari Italian Kitchen & Wine Shop, Kelvin Watson, SR Construction, Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center and more ...
People on the Move: Feb. 26, 2024
Monday, Feb. 26, 2024
In the Notes: Christiaan van Buuren, Ryan Rowland, Edward Abraham, Carl’s Donuts, Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation, Lisa Rose and more ...
Vegas Inc celebrates exemplary executives with the 2024 C-Suite Honors
Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024
This year's C-Suite honorees represent nonprofits, sports, gaming, government and other industries critical to the success of the cities we call home. Each honoree displays leadership and innovation in his or her field while elevating their employees and their businesses.
Tech leader: Understanding customer preferences is vital for innovation in hospitality
Monday, Feb. 19, 2024
Robert Rippee has been a central figure in the development of the Black Fire Innovation Hub since its inception. He is responsible for guiding the hub’s programming and curriculum ...
People on the Move: Feb. 19
Monday, Feb. 19, 2024
In the Notes: Patient Protection Commission, Natalie Allred, Joshua Campa, Bob Glaser, Sarah Guindy, Emily Hollister, All’Antico Vinaio and more ...