40 Under 40

40 Under 40: Shadow Montalto, Cemetery Manager, Palm Mortuaries & Cemeteries

Having always been drawn to service-oriented work and supporting people through meaningful moments in their lives, Shadow Montalto found his calling in end-of-life services.

40 Under 40: Anamarie Ellis, Vice President of Operations, Ellis Island Casino & Hotel

Anamarie Ellis was raised inside Ellis Island Hotel & Casino, the off-Strip property her family has operated since 1968.

40 Under 40: Lindsay Jacobs, Vice President, Commercial Roofers, Inc.

Jacobs has contributed to major Southern Nevada projects including CityCenter, Fontainebleau, the Sphere and Harry Reid International Airport’s Terminal 3.

40 Under 40: Miguel Loya, Executive Chef, Sahara Las Vegas

Starting as a dishwasher, Loya worked through every level of service and eventually moved into casino kitchens across Las Vegas.

40 Under 40: Aymber Young, CEO, Brandshine Holdings, LLC

Aymber Young is driven by the idea that strong connections build strong businesses.

40 Under 40: Kevin Kittisoros, Managing Partner, Pin Kaow Thai Restaurant and Blue Orchid Thai Kitchen

Pin Kaow Thai Restaurant is more than a restaurant to Kevin Kittisoros and his family—it’s a second home where culture, connection and consistency matter.

40 Under 40: Juan Medrano, Principal/Co-founder, HL Workroom

Initially an architecture student at UNLV, Medrano shifted into interior design and later worked across hospitality and luxury residential projects before co-founding HL Workroom in ...

40 Under 40: Derek Scharadin, Senior Vice President, LEV Food Group

Starting at 14, Derek Scharadin worked in nearly every role before moving into executive leadership.

40 Under 40: Thomas Siu, Assistant Director of Experiential Marketing, Wynn Las Vegas

Music is an escape for Thomas Siu and it ultimately led to a passion for entertainment. He now builds events that draw new audiences into ...

40 Under 40: Kristina Villardi, President, Junior League of Las Vegas

Kristina Villardi brings structure and follow-through to volunteer-driven work, turning ideas into organized action with measurable results.

40 Under 40: Ebere Arum, Senior Director of Community Relations, Las Vegas Raiders

Ebere Arum focuses on turning the reach of professional sports into meaningful local impact.

40 Under 40: Art Zargaryan, CEO, Pegasus Development

In 2017 Zargaryan founded Pegasus Development, which has grown into a national project management firm overseeing more than 7 million square feet of development valued ...

40 Under 40: Heath Pomerantz, CEO, WOW Carwash

For Heath Pomerantz, car washing is a way of life.

40 Under 40: Connor Cain, Director of Government Relations, HCA Healthcare

The medical care patients receive often comes down to policy decisions, and Connor Cain helps move those decisions toward better access and outcomes.

40 Under 40: Alexis Meruelo, Chief Vision and Purpose Officer, Meruelo Group

Alexis Meruelo is shaping how one of Nevada’s largest private companies defines corporate responsibility.

40 Under 40: Travis Turner, Vice President of Guest Experience & Owner Services Cirrus Aviation Services CEO, Luxe Lifestyle Managers

Making complex, high-end experiences feel effortless is what Travis Turner does best.

40 Under 40: Michael Aquino, CEO, Acesso Biologics

Using the customer service principles he learned from the hospitality industry, Aquino set out to improve patient care.

40 Under 40: Alexander Cuevas, President, Injured Police Officers Fund

Alexander Cuevas built his career on service, first in uniform and now in nonprofit leadership.

40 Under 40: Brittani Gray, Vice President of Resident Services, Nevada HAND

Brittani Gray builds programs that connect people to the resources they need, with an emphasis on making services accessible, consistent and practical for families and ...

40 Under 40: Lailani Albano, Director of Marketing, Light & Wonder

Lailani Albano could have stayed in safe roles but instead, she pursued opportunities that pushed her into new arenas.