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40 Under 40: Trenton Alenik, Executive Director, The Inspiring Children Foundation
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Trenton Alenik does it all. He’s the executive director at the Inspiring Children Foundation; he helps run his family’s business, Pasta Shop Ristorante; he’s a national championship winner in both tennis and pickleball and a community leader and philanthropist.
40 Under 40: The best and brightest of Las Vegas
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Every year the people who are selected showcase the best and brightest of Las Vegas. There is no shortage of talent and ambition in Southern Nevada and these 40 individuals prove it.
40 Under 40: Aida Correa, Director of Marketing, Clique Hospitality
Thursday, March 30, 2023
As the restaurant marketing director for Clique Hospitality, Aida Correa oversees five different venues, and she thrives in a challenging and creative environment.
40 Under 40: Andrew Pacheco, Nightlife professional
Thursday, March 30, 2023
“Don’t let anyone outwork you” is the best advice Andrew Pacheco has ever received, and that mentality has led him throughout his career.
40 Under 40: Amalie Zinsser, Director of Community and Belonging, UnCommons
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Driven by purpose and human experience, Amalie Zinsser firmly believes that it takes a village.
40 Under 40: Noah Azlan, Director of Marketing, AEG Presents Las Vegas
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Azlan recognizes the power that performance can have to create connection, energy and lifelong memories, which he strives to create in his role as senior marketing manager at AEG Presents.
40 Under 40: Jacob Tiranno, Director of Programming, VRLU
Thursday, March 30, 2023
It was a leap of faith that landed Jacob Tiranno in the world of virtual reality and in his role as Director of Programming at VRLU.
40 Under 40: Kayla Fishman, Co-Host of The Chet Buchanan Show, 98.5 KLUC || Audacy
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Kayla Fishman has been working in radio for more than a decade and considers her tenure in the industry one of her greatest gifts.
40 Under 40: Ramya Pulipati, Senior Director, Global Product Management, International Game Technology
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Ramya Pulipati started out as a software engineer, and 17 years later, she continues to use her creative problem-solving skills to improve gaming technology and inspire her team.
40 Under 40: Dustin Iannotti Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Artisans on Fire & HighRanking.com
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Iannotti's vision was to build an agency on the principles of diversity and creativity, and he prides himself on helping develop young, hungry talent.
40 Under 40: Adam Ciotti, Executive Director Business Partner Relationships and Executive Associate to Board, Palms Casino Resort
Thursday, March 30, 2023
With more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Ciotti is passionate about creating unforgettable experiences for others.
40 Under 40: Kelly K. Campbell Smolen, Director of Event Sales, Area15
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Kelly Campbell Smolen is a creative powerhouse, a dynamic businessperson and an approachable, humble leader.
40 Under 40: Alexandra “Allie” Amato, Campaign Director, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Allie Amato is dedicated to improving the lives of others, and she works to inspire the next generation to do the same.
40 Under 40: Chris Griffin, Chief Financial Officer, Treasure Island and Circus Circus Las Vegas
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Today, Chris Griffin is the chief financial officer for two megaresorts on the Strip. And he’s only getting started.
40 Under 40: Scott Sellers, Vice President and Regional Field Sales Manager Nevada/Northern LA, City National Bank
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Scott Sellers wears many hats at City National Bank. He drives sales initiatives, coaches colleagues and assists with consumer and commercial deals.
40 Under 40: Domenica Richards, Vice President, J.P. Morgan, Private Bank
Thursday, March 30, 2023
After starting a finance blog and writing industry articles for Forbes, she was recruited into the private banking and financial services industry, where she has been for nearly a decade.
40 Under 40: Cindy Rivelli Senior Associate Vice President, Development and Principal Gifts, UNLV Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Cindy Rivelli is a seasoned fundraiser and manager who found her calling while studying and working abroad.
40 Under 40: Nathan Drane, Senior Vice President Global Product Management, Light & Wonder
Thursday, March 30, 2023
By contributing to a culture of creativity, Nathan Drane helps inspire those with whom he works. He understands the value of a quality network and has developed the skills to collaborate and communicate well with his peers.
40 Under 40: Michael Naft, Clark County Commissioner
Thursday, March 30, 2023
As County Commissioner, Michael Naft is involved in healthcare, public safety, transportation, social and family services, and travel and tourism.
40 Under 40: Melisa Hooper, Vice President of Booking, Allegiant Stadium
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Bringing 60,000 people together might sound like an impossible task, but for Hooper, orchestrating that kind of magic is a gift.
40 Under 40: Lauren Lopez, Vice President Ticketing Operations, MGM Resorts Entertainment & Sports
Thursday, March 30, 2023
For many, the business of Las Vegas is show business, and Lauren Lopez knows it inside and out.
40 Under 40: Ryan Christiansen Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Ntooitive Digital
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Ryan Christiansen is a proud father who applies parenting principles to his work as the co-founder and CEO of Ntooitive Digital. His philosophy to dream big and be unafraid to fail has led Christiansen and his team to success.
40 Under 40: Suzanne Steelman Taylor Vice President of Strategy, Steelman Partners
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Taylor has had the opportunity to help shape the Las Vegas skyline, most notably through her work at Circa. As a member of the design team, Taylor helped bring Circa to life and transform Downtown Las Vegas.
40 Under 40: Dr. Vishisht Mehta Director of Interventional Pulmonology, Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Mehta is passionate about people, and it is reflected in his work. He participates in local community outreach by meeting with patients and other physicians and spreading information about early detection of lung cancer.
40 Under 40: Kirk Reed, Marketing Director, Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas & Co-Founder, We the Beat
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Marketing director at Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas and co-founder of We the Beat, Kirk Reed is helping build the music industry in Las Vegas, which to him is nothing short of a dream come true.
40 Under 40: Heather Brown, President, StartUp Vegas
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Heather Brown enthusiastically embraces the new opportunities and challenges that come her way, and that attitude has helped inform her professional trajectory.
40 Under 40: Glenn Light, Partner, Lewis Roca
Thursday, March 30, 2023
The chair of Lewis Roca’s Commercial Gaming Practice Group, Light’s expertise in this complicated and high-stakes world is invaluable to his clients. He has worked with a variety of gaming and transaction matters for land-based and interactive casinos, sports betting and, of course, horse racing.
The Notes: Philanthropy, March 27, 2023
Monday, March 27, 2023
In the Notes: Brett Valdez, Dunn Family Foundation, Project 150, Sahara Las Vegas, Commercial Alliance Las Vegas, Las Vegas Realtors and more ...
The Notes: March 20, 2023
Monday, March 20, 2023
In the Notes: Lisa Cano Burkhead, Mitch Geiger, Shana Rafalski, Penta Building Group, Dr. Zahra Kashi and more ...
People on the Move: March 13, 2023
Monday, March 13, 2023
In the Notes: Joanna Dabu, Pia Cobrado, Jackline Duana, Reyleth Joy Basa Fajardo, Vincent Tatum, Jacob Reynolds, Nielsen’s Frozen Custard and more ...
People on the Move: March 6, 2023
Monday, March 6, 2023
In the Notes: Carmen Beals, BoothMeUp Las Vegas, Terry Reynolds, Scott Kipper, Schmidt and more ...
Nonprofit youth soccer organization builds skills and inspires work ethic in children
Monday, March 6, 2023
The executive director of the Nevada Youth Soccer Association started playing in that organization at age 4 with Grandma’s Tiny Tigers and, after experiencing success with club teams and at the high school level, eventually returned to the organization that first cultivated her passion for the sport.
People on the Move: Feb. 27, 2023
Monday, Feb. 27, 2023
In the Notes: Nicholas Barber, David Behar, Paul Rozario, Marissa Murphy, Kelly Hughes, Maria Serna, Christina Ivanov and more ...
Vegas Inc’s C-Suite Honors recognizes Southern Nevada’s leaders
Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023
The C-Suite Honorees represent an elite class of executives from a wide range of industries, all of which are integral to the community of Southern Nevada.
The Notes: Philanthropy, Feb. 20, 2023
Monday, Feb. 20, 2023
In the Notes: Steven Peralta, Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada, Annette Logan-Parker, Injured Police Officers Fund, Mead Law Group, Marissa Hawkins and more ...
People on the Move: Feb. 13, 2023
Monday, Feb. 13, 2023
In the Notes: Southwest Medical, Jewish Nevada, Desert Radiology, Neon Museum, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck and more ...
People on the Move: Feb. 6, 2023
Monday, Feb. 6, 2023
In the Notes: C.J. Neff, Ray Gentry, Sunshine Bono, Brett Abarbanel, Ellen Whittemore, Ayesha Molino, Paul Anderson and more ...
The Notes: Philanthropy, Jan. 30, 2023
Monday, Jan. 30, 2023
In the Notes: GOLO, Crystal Sunbury, Las Vegas Grand Prix Foundation, REACH, Nevada Mining Association, Snell & Wilmer and more ...
People on the Move: Jan. 23, 2023
Monday, Jan. 23, 2023
In the Notes: Jaron Hildebrand, Carla Pellegrino, Gabriel Di Chiara, Steven Horsford, Clark Dumont, Terry Reynolds, NAIOP Southern Nevada and more ..
People on the Move: Jan. 16, 2023
Monday, Jan. 16, 2023
In the Notes: Rebeca Aceves, Doug McIntyre, Travis Chance, Brianna Smith, Daniel Brady, Tyler Stevens, Dr. Tuong Bui and more ...
People on the Move: Jan. 9, 2023
Monday, Jan. 9, 2023
In the Notes: Donna Stanfel, Tyler Alvino, Scott Muelrath, Angel Garza, Vicki Rousseau and more ...
People on the Move: Dec. 26, 2022
Monday, Dec. 26, 2022
In the Notes: Emily Osterberg, Dr. Donald Todd Swain, Shanna McManus, Jennifer Leake, Emily Prazer, Janet Uthman and more ...
People on the Move: Dec. 19, 2022
Monday, Dec. 19, 2022
In the Notes: Valley Health System, Nevada Donor Network Foundation, Viticus Group, Southwest Medical, Tyre Gray and more ...
Attorney offers advice to guard against illegal practice by unethical lawyers preying on accident victims
Monday, Dec. 19, 2022
A partner at the Battle Born Injury Lawyers firm, attorney Matthew Hoffmann has been practicing law in Las Vegas for nearly two decades. Lately, he has been giving thought to “capping,” which is generally known in the industry as the unethical—and illegal—practice of referring attorneys, often at the scene of an auto crash.

The Notes: Philanthropy, Dec. 12, 2022
Monday, Dec. 12, 2022
In the Notes: Dustin Engel, Craig Fjelsted, Dr. Ati Hakimi, Reece Oswalt, City National Bank, Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth, Cox Charities and more ...
People on the Move: Dec. 5, 2022
Monday, Dec. 5, 2022
In the Notes: Rob Allen, Michael Alires, Jesse Shearin, Esmeralda Villeda, Katie Gilbertson, Brittnie Watkins and more ...
People on the Move: Nov. 28, 2022
Monday, Nov. 28, 2022
In the Notes: Leon Mead, Bailey Kennedy, Angela Collins, Robert Yoder, Bill Arent and more ...
People on the Move: Nov. 21, 2022
Monday, Nov. 21, 2022
In the Notes: Quinn Gallagher, Cory Frank, Cindy Vela, Jim McIntosh, Gary Scott, Chris Cosenza, Nancy Borroel and more ...
Vegas Inc honors Southern Nevada’s tech leaders in the 2022 Top Tech Awards
Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022
The 2022 Top Tech Awards, created in partnership with Cox Business, honor the innovative tech leaders in Southern Nevada. These IT professionals represent a wide array of industries, including ...
People on the Move: Nov. 14, 2022
Monday, Nov. 14, 2022
In the Notes: Josef Diaz, Gary Scott, Chris Cosenza, Michelle Lancara, Southwest Medical, Commercial Alliance Las Vegas and more ...