Las Vegas Business News

40 Under 40: Mike Davis, TV Personality, Silver State Sports & Entertainment Network/FOX5 Vegas

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.

28 March 2024

By VEGAS INC Staff

40 Under 40: Karen Nelson Orthopedic Surgeon, University Medical Center, Orthopedic and Spine Institute

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.

28 March 2024

By VEGAS INC Staff

40 Under 40: Juzzef Martinez, Vice President, Commercial Banker, JPMorgan Chase

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.

28 March 2024

By VEGAS INC Staff

40 Under 40: Esther Pla-Cazares, Faculty and Lead Academic Counselor, College of Southern Nevada

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.

28 March 2024

By VEGAS INC Staff

40 Under 40: Brandon Morrison Head of Sustainability, Resorts World Las Vegas

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.

28 March 2024

By VEGAS INC Staff

40 Under 40: Danielle Barille, Vice President, World Series of Poker Online, Caesars Entertainment

Poker is Danielle Barille’s passion. She leads the No. 1 online poker operation in the United States.

28 March 2024

By VEGAS INC Staff

40 Under 40: Tiffany Ward, Creator & CEO, Certified DISC & Leadership Facilitator, Certified Sound Healer, The WE Mentality Team Development

Armed with an impressive array of certifications, Tiffany Ward works tirelessly to foster economic, personal and professional growth in the community.

28 March 2024

By VEGAS INC Staff

40 Under 40: Sarah Stephens, Vice President of Business Development, Opportunity Village

Sarah Stephens has been at Opportunity Village since 2014 and has served as the vice president of business development since 2022.

28 March 2024

By VEGAS INC Staff

40 Under 40: Cory Frank, Vice President of Business Development and Project Management, Nigro Construction, Inc.

Cory Frank’s passion for construction developed at a young age.

28 March 2024

By VEGAS INC Staff

40 Under 40: Jessica Pharar, Founder, Pharar Foundation

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.

28 March 2024

By VEGAS INC Staff

40 Under 40: Bronwen Gregg, Director, Strategic Growth and Development, Insight Global

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.

28 March 2024

By VEGAS INC Staff

40 Under 40: Dean Gettman, CEO, Platinum Contracting of Nevada LLC, Lake Las Vegas Lake Management LLC

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.

28 March 2024

By VEGAS INC Staff

40 Under 40: Erica Okerberg, Vice Chair, Global Gaming Practice; Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig

Erica Okerberg thrives in complex, high stakes environments, making gaming law the perfect fit for her.

28 March 2024

By VEGAS INC Staff

40 Under 40: Sulhee Jessica Woo, Content Creator/Social Media Personality, Bento Box Society

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.

28 March 2024

By VEGAS INC Staff

40 Under 40: Brooks Smith, President, ChopValue Las Vegas

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.

28 March 2024

By VEGAS INC Staff

40 Under 40: Natalie Kruska, Senior Director of Marketing Las Vegas Residencies, Live Nation Las Vegas

Natalie Kruska first joined Live Nation as an intern during her senior year at UNLV.

28 March 2024

By VEGAS INC Staff

40 Under 40: Nadia Griffin, Director of Marketing & Events, Nevada Contractors Association

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.

28 March 2024

By VEGAS INC Staff

40 Under 40: Natalia Mankova, Director of Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting, PlayAGS

Natalia Mankova first came to America as an exchange student from Russia.

28 March 2024

By VEGAS INC Staff

40 Under 40: Joe Mikulich, Partner, Anima by Edo and Edo Tapas

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.

28 March 2024

By VEGAS INC Staff

40 Under 40: Teresa Thurtle, Founder, ALS Advocate and Policy Analyst, Bottoms Up to Down ALS

Teresa Thurtle is a leader in advocacy for those affected by ALS, otherwise known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.