Las Vegas Business News

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

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

27 March 2025

By VEGAS INC Staff

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

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

27 March 2025

By VEGAS INC Staff

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

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.

27 March 2025

By VEGAS INC Staff

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

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

27 March 2025

By VEGAS INC Staff

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

Jerry Goumroian uses food to bring people together.

27 March 2025

By VEGAS INC Staff

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

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.”

27 March 2025

By VEGAS INC Staff

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

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

27 March 2025

By VEGAS INC Staff

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

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

27 March 2025

By VEGAS INC Staff

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

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

27 March 2025

By VEGAS INC Staff

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

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

27 March 2025

By VEGAS INC Staff

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

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.

27 March 2025

By VEGAS INC Staff

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

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.

27 March 2025

By VEGAS INC Staff

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

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

27 March 2025

By VEGAS INC Staff

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

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 ...

27 March 2025

By VEGAS INC Staff

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

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.

27 March 2025

By VEGAS INC Staff

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

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.

27 March 2025

By VEGAS INC Staff

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

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

27 March 2025

By VEGAS INC Staff

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

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.

27 March 2025

By VEGAS INC Staff

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

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

27 March 2025

By VEGAS INC Staff

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

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