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Mississippi State plays Connecticut in the regional semifinals of the 2016 women’s NCAA Tournament in Bridgeport, Conn. (associated press file)

What a team they could be Basketball analyst is on a mission to bring women’s Sweet 16 to Las Vegas By Adam Candee | STAFF WRITER

Debbie and Frankie Antonelli wait impatiently each day for an envelope that contains a letter that contains words that contain all the world. ¶ Born with Down syndrome 18 years ago, Frankie thrives today thanks in part to the determination of his parents, Debbie and Frank. They push their son, his two brothers and everyone in his orbit to make Frankie’s life as much like anyone else’s as possible. ¶ The Antonellis hope that envelope holds Frankie’s acceptance women’s basketball, Continued on page 9

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Barrels of oil discovered in Alaska’s North Slope, the biggest U.S. onshore discovery in 30 years. Spanish company Repsol said production could begin in 2021 with an output of 120,000 barrels of oil per day.

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The owner of Homewatch CareGivers of Las Vegas talks about the need for increased investment in Southern Nevada schools, her admiration for Michelle Obama and why she expects her home health care business to triple in size within 10 years. THE NOTES People on the Move, P4

MEET KONA ICE OF VEGAS VALLEY

The KEV, or Kona Entertainment Vehicle, is a party on wheels. It blasts tropical music and dispenses 10 flavors of shaved ice. It serves up to 500 people in an hour and can be booked for school fundraisers, sports events or even corporate events. TALKING POINTS Celebrate women’s history with an eye on future, P7

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A listing of local bankruptcies, bid opportunities, brokered transactions, business licenses and building permits. MORE VEGAS INC BUSINESS NEWS Calendar: Happenings and events, P11 The List: Largest employers, P15

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OUR TAKE: RAIDERS’ MOVE INEVITABLE — AT LEAST FOR THE MOMENT Inevitability returned to Las Vegas this month at the Clark County Government Center. At least that’s what the jovial atmosphere at the Las Vegas Stadium Authority board’s March meeting suggested as talk of the Oakland Raiders moving to town swung from cautious to celebratory with the team’s stadium financing restored. Cheering union members and jokes about the fun of two hours of lease details replaced the funeral pall of February’s gathering that took place after Sheldon Adelson’s $650 million retreated to his pocket. But while the Raiders appear headed for a relocation vote at the National Football League meeting in Phoenix this month, Raiders owner Mark Davis still must convince fellow owners that his team’s finances can withstand the massive leveraging it will take

to build a $1.9 billion facility near the Strip. The NFL’s TV contracts ensure no franchise will find itself in the bread line anytime soon, but replacing Adelson’s $650 million with a loan from Bank of America opens the Raiders to financial questions that a group of billionaires will want answered. Remember that the team’s original $500 million commitment includes a $200 million loan from the NFL, and the Raiders also must pony up a relocation fee to the league that will be in the hundreds of millions. Neither the Raiders nor the league plan to leave Nevada’s $750 million investment of public money on the table without exploring all options to take it. Just remember that inevitable always plays better on paper than on the field. — ADAM CANDEE

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Var Lordahl is a member attorney at Dickinson Wright. He focuses his practice on trust and estates, and taxation. He also sits on the board of directors for the Foundation for an Independent Tomorrow, which provides job training and coaching to people searching for jobs.

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Justin Henderson and Marla Hudgens were named partners at Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie. henderson hudgens Henderson represents creditors, landlords and debtors in Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases involving businesses and individuals, with a particular focus on preferential and fraudulent transfer litigation. Hudgens is a member of the firm’s regulatory and government practice group and represents businesses, business owners, developers, banks and insurers in complex litigation cases, procurement matters and civil, commercial and administrative appeals. Jessica Sayles is managing principal and Lynn Myers is principal at Houldsworth, sayles myers Russo & Company. Sayles served as a principal for the firm since 2013. She provides nonprofit management guidance and performs both profit and nonprofit audits and tax returns. Myers was hired as tax director in 2015. She advises high net worth clients and guides small-businesses owners through all areas of business operations and compliance. Ally R. Haynes-Hamblen is director of the Las Vegas Office of Cultural Affairs, which oversees venues such as the Charleston Heights Arts Center, the Centennial Hills Amphitheater, the West Las Vegas Arts Center, Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza and the Historic Fifth Street School. The office also curates four art galleries and manages the Rainbow Co. Youth Theater Program.

North Las Vegas Justice of the Peace Kalani Hoo was named the chief judge of North Las Vegas Justice Court. This is Hoo’s first term as chief. He has been the North Las Vegas Justice Court Department 1 Justice of the Peace since December 2012.

tion and harassment, labor management, breach of employment, unfair competition and trade secrets, Family and Medical Leave Act, and the wage and hour law. Selert represents private and public entities for matters of prevention and compliance, appellate practice, employment law training, labor and employment litigation, labor arbitration, OSHA inspections, and litigation. hoo

Bryan Ure is a partner with Murchison & Cumming. He is experienced in all phases of litigation. Dan Stewart, Gardner Co.’s vice president of development in Southern Nevada, is serving as the board chairman of the Nevada State College Foundation.

Fred Howard is the Clark County Credit Union’s chief technology officer. Synergy Sotheby’s International Realty opened an office in Summerlin at 10100 W. Charleston Blvd., led by manager Kyle Northup. howard

Health Binge is open at 6040 W. Badura Ave., Suite 140, stewart Las Vegas. It was founded by former Notre Dame football captain, NFL athlete and Harvard MBA graduate Gerome Sapp. Michael Feder, member partner in the Dickinson Wright Las Vegas office, is serving on the board of directors for the American Red Cross of Southern Nevada. Stephanie Buntin, Ellen Ernst, Robert Hernquist and Nolan Yaldo are shareholders at Howard & Howard. Buntin concentrates her practice on intellectual property. Ernst concentrates her practice on corporate tax matters. Hernquist feder concentrates his practice in all aspects of commercial and complex civil litigation. Yaldo concentrates his practice on tax law, general and complex business transactions, and corporate matters, including corporate formations, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate dissolutions. David Dornak and Whit Selert were named partners at Fisher Phillips. Dornak dornak selert advises and represents employers in employment discrimina-

Dean Ehrlich is the executive vice president and games business leader at Everi Holdings. Rachelle Crupi is the president of Bank of Nevada. Crupi serves on the board of the Las Vegas Philharmonic, the Nevada Bankers Association and the Nevada State Development Corp. Terry Downey is the SLS Las crupi Vegas president and chief operating officer. Downey is a 15-year veteran of Station Casinos, where he oversaw multiple properties. He most recently was president and general manager of Aliante Gaming. Robert Schaffhauser is the property’s chief financial officer. He previously served as CFO at Aliante and worked in finance roles for Colony Resorts LVH Acquisitions (Las Vegas Hilton) and the Trump Hotels & Casinos organization. Alisa Nave-Worth is a shareholder at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck. She is a member of the firm’s government relations department. Terrance Shirey is the president and CEO of Nevada State Bank. SR Construction finished construction on TruFusion, a wellness and yoga studio in Downtown Summerlin. The 13,000-square-foot space shirey includes group fitness classes for yoga and barre pilates, three unheated studios, two heated rooms, a private training space, juice bar and café.

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Q&A with sue cook

‘Investing in our youth will set us up for greatness’ Sue Cook owns a Homewatch CareGivers franchise in Las Vegas and is president of the Personal Care Agencies of Nevada, which ensures home care providers are licensed and offer proper services. She opened her business in 2009 and last year was recognized by the international brand at Homewatch CareGivers’ annual conference. Cook was singled out to receive the Paul Sauer Visionary Award for best exemplifying the founder’s mission of compassion and care for all people who need home health care. Do you have any recent news to share? Outside of my day-to-day work, I regularly present to local organizations such as assisted-living, skilled facilities and caregiver groups. Some presentations are broader, but many are used to educate on specific topics like dementia or living with chronic illnesses. It’s important that the community is well informed on these types of topics as they become more prevalent in the community. What is the best business advice you’ve received? When I launched my franchise, I was talking to Bob Sternberg, vice president of finance and chief financial officer at Homewatch CareGivers, and he said, “Just remember, you’re starting out, so watch your cost. That will hurt you more than anything else if it gets out of control.” I’m a firm believer that no matter how long you’ve been in business, you should run your company with the amount of mindfulness and awareness that you had on your first day. If you could change one thing about Southern Nevada, what would it be? I really love living here. I’m not from the Las Vegas area originally, but when I moved here I instantly fell in love with its openness and friendly atmosphere, so there isn’t much I would change. If I had to change one thing, it would probably be shifting construction on roads to updating our schools. Though I know repairing infrastructure is important, we need to develop schools so that our children can have the best environments to learn. Schools are meant to inspire and educate, so keeping them fresh is super-important. What’s the biggest issue facing Southern Nevada? I think the quality of jobs available could improve, and that’s a change that will take some time, starting with improving education. I’m a firm believer that investing in our youth will set us up for greatness in the future.

Sue Cook helps set the standard for nonmedical home health care in Nevada. (steve marcus/staff)

What’s your favorite place to have fun in Las Vegas? Las Vegas is a blast, but my favorite place has to be outside — anywhere. The area’s weather is beautiful, and I love to just be outside in the sun as much as possible. Describe your management style. I like to think I challenge my employees to be creative and organized. I love when my team members come to me with ideas and suggestions to improve systems that are already in place. Innovation is such an important part of running a home care business. However, I am a stickler when it comes to documentation; keeping our paperwork is extremely important for our team and for our patients’ safety. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? I see Homewatch CareGivers of Las Vegas tripling in size because of the growing need for nonmedical home care. People are living longer, and our

community will need more home care services if that continues. What is your dream job outside of your current field? I would want to be a pilot. I love to travel and learn about different cultures, and if I could fly my own plane, I would be able to do that more often. If you could live anywhere else in the world, where would it be? I would live in the Caribbean, probably Aruba. I absolutely love the beach, and Aruba is gorgeous. Whom do you admire? There are so many people, who can pick just one? I admire Paul Sauer, the founder of Homewatch CareGivers, because he started this international business from scratch. I admire Paul because he saw a need for quality home care while he was pet sitting for neighbors and provided a solution. It is an honor to work with him. I also admire former First Lady

Michelle Obama because she saw the need to help kids to improve their diets and overall health. To improve life, we have to start educating children about their health early, and Michelle did an incredible job making this a priority for the nation. Finally, I admire female leaders who have worked through their hardships, made something of themselves and continue to give back to others, like Barbara Corcoran from “Shark Tank.” She has money, but uses her money to help others. What is your biggest pet peeve? Misspelled words. I can pick them out right away — it’s a gift and a curse. What is something that people might not know about you? I was raised on a farm in Indiana. We raised animals, including cows, while growing up. Growing up in rural Indiana was nice, but being closer to the hustle and bustle of Las Vegas is more enjoyable for me.

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When Diona Fonte and Nick Friel were deciding on a business franchise to open, they came across Kona Ice’s recent ranking in Entrepreneur magazine: No. 1. Apart from the appealing business model, which allows the couple to engage and experience the community, they also fell in love with the company’s devotion to philanthropy. The two have carried on that tradition, and in the short time they’ve operated in Southern Nevada, have given back more than $4,000. Their KEV, or Kona Entertainment Vehicle, is a party on wheels. It blasts tropical music and dispenses 10 flavors of shaved ice. It serves up to 500 people in an hour and can be booked for school fundraisers, sports events or even corporate events. Describe your business.

We are a fundraising mobile shaved ice truck. We play tropical calypso music at each event or group gathering and dish up overflowing cups of freshly shaved ice with 10 flavors on our self-serve Flavorwave.

Diona Fonte and Nick Friel own a Kona Ice truck and offer 10 choices to flavor shaved ice. They moved to Southern Nevada from California last year to launch their business. (christopher devargas/staff)

What is your business philosophy?

We’re all about making people happy and giving back to our community. Our goal is to keep adding to the $40 million the company as a whole has already given back since 2007. We are continuing the Kona Ice tradition of donating thousands of dollars each year to local school groups, teams and community organizations. As we book events with these groups, we pledge to give back a percentage of the proceeds from each stop. What obstacles has your business overcome?

We just moved from California and started our franchise in Summerlin. When we started, we were pretty busy from the get-go, with only one truck. It made it hard when three schools wanted us to be at their events on the same day, but we could only accommodate one. We are excited to announce that we will have a second truck in operation by early May.

ing in the Kona Ice truck.

Kona Ice of Vegas Valley Phone: 702-423-3327 Email: dfonte@kona-ice.com Website: kona-ice.com/find-a-kona Hours of operation: 24/7 Owned/operated by: Diona Fonte and Nick Friel In business since: July 2016

Many times, kids have come across running, smiling, yelling, “Kona Ice is here!” In fact, one little girl was running toward the truck and ran up to me and gave me a big hug, and then went to hug the truck, too. What separates Kona Ice from other snow cone or shaved ice places?

Do you do this full-time, or do you have other careers?

We are fully dedicated to this business and are both doing this full-time. What are your favorite flavors or combinations of flavors?

Probably Monkey Business (banana) and Tiger’s Blood (watermelon, strawberry and coconut). Tell us your funniest or favorite story from work-

Two main factors come to mind. The nutrition factor is one: We are Smart Snack-approved by the Food and Drug Administration, as our flavors are made with a Vitablend, which is sweetened with Stevia, and have vitamins C and D. Vitablend has 60 percent of your daily needed value of vitamin D, and 25 percent of your vitamin C. Second, we offer a great giveback program. The bonus and benefit with us being mobile is that we bring the fun and fundraising to you.

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These graduate students are committed am, in all practical sense, a naguest column: to this city, and through our program, tive of this city. Having moved amy lee these young leaders stay within our here as a young child in the late community. ’80s, I have witnessed numerous Being a woman in a city of some of the master-planned communities grow, most powerful businesses and among some of the world’s multiple resorts rise and fall, streets extend farther most keen-minded individuals, it is important to comand farther out, and the empty desert lots that I had municate that these students can achieve whatever career been so accustomed to seeing become fewer and fewer. ambition their dreams desire. Our organization is built I consider slot machines in grocery stores to be norupon the foundation that dedication, hard work and commal. Las Vegas is home. mitment will allow you to be whatever you wish to be. My relationship with this town drives my desire to The female leaders we have on our board work at ensure that we’re always going to have individuals who incredible companies such as Brown-Forman, Surevest lead in the right direction. Wealth Management and others, allowing our students As part of National Women’s History Month, it’s to have a hands-on learning experience with some of the important to celebrate the incredible females who are best. Through the program’s training and connections, helping shape future leaders and who will become leadwe have seen our graduates go on to work for the comers themselves. pany of their choice and achieve goal positions. When I accepted the role as the first executive direcOur graduates have garnered a wealth of well-rounded tor of the Las Vegas Business Academy, I had a shared and comprehensive knowledge across multiple indussentiment with the founder and chairman, Rino Armeni, tries during their time with the LVBA. It is gratifying to to create thoughtful, charitable and expert business be part of the students’ journeys and to see them go on to professionals. I also felt a great camaraderie with UNLV contribute back to our community. students, having been a Rebel myself. These are the people who make up the next generaAs a nonprofit organization, the LVBA remains dedition of leaders, the people who continue to give back and cated to the development of future business and commake our home even better. munity leaders through scholarship funding, mentorship Amy Lee is executive director of the Las Vegas Business and leadership. This is evident in the commitment of our Academy. board members who contribute their time and resources.

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Lack of stadium lease not seen as barrier for Raiders’ move By adam candee Staff Writer

Cheering union workers wearing silver-and-black Oakland Raiders helmets filled the chambers at the Clark County Government Center on a recent afternoon, a return to a lighter atmosphere of earlier meetings on bringing the National Football League to Las Vegas. Confidence about the future of the Raiders and a proposed Las Vegas NFL stadium apparently returned to the community following the revelation that the franchise secured a $650 million commitment from Bank of America to replace the funding withdrawn by casino magnate Sheldon Adelson in January. “Obviously (the Raiders) have some Union members show support for the proposed Las Vegas stadium at a meeting momentum on their side,” said Steve at the Clark County Government Center. (christopher devargas/staff) Hill, chairman of the Stadium Au“The Raiders and Bank of America lease agreement could take “several thority board. “We’re certainly haprepresentatives confirmed that fimonths” and would not be completed py about that.” nancing for the project has been sebefore the Phoenix meeting. The team’s relocation application cured, as the Raiders informed the The absence of a stadium lease to will be considered by NFL ownStadium Authority board at the last play in Las Vegas, though, was not exers at the league’s annual meeting Stadium Authority board meeting,” pected to impede the application. March 26-29 in Phoenix. If the ownthe statement read in part. “The re“Certainly we are going to work exers decide to vote on the proposal, 24 location issue is on pace for considerpeditiously to get that lease done, but of 32 would need to approve the move ation at the annual meeting.” I do want to say that we’re not going for the Raiders to end up in Las Vegas. The Raiders presented the comto rush that process,” Hill said. “We In addition to considering the fimitment from Bank of America refcertainly are not going to shortcut nances of an arrangement in which erenced in the statement to the ownthat process in any way. That’s not the Raiders now would contribute ers this month. That funding, which wise and it is not what we are going $1.1 billion through a combination of likely would be a large loan, effectiveto do.” loans and personal-seat license sales, ly replaces the original investment At the meeting, the Raiders proowners also must review additional offered and then withdrawn by Adelvided a written statement read into details, including the lease agreeson after a failed negotiation with the the record by board adviser Jeremy ment being negotiated between the football team. Aguero. board and the franchise. Hill said a

Board counsel Mark Arnold spent most of the meeting discussing technical issues of the draft lease agreement submitted in January by the Raiders. Arnold and Raiders attorneys have spent the weeks between the lease submission and the meeting working through issues brought up by the board in response to the initial lease proposal. The discussion touched on the issue of shared use of the stadium between UNLV football, which would play six home games at the facility, and the Raiders. The initial lease draft gave the Raiders substantial control over the appearance and scheduling of the facility. Board member Mike Newcomb, executive director of the Thomas & Mack Center, said university officials still see significant issues to work out between the sides. “It’s a big concern for everyone with the university to walk into the stadium and not just feel like they’re leasing it out for the day,” Newcomb said. The other major issue discussed was ensuring that the stadium events company that operates the facility — which likely would be an offshoot of the Raiders under the current structure of the development — brings a sufficient number of events into the stadium for revenue generation. The facility would likely need to host another 30 events a year — beyond professional and college football — to meet revenue targets on which projections were built.

Study: Las Vegas’ shortage of affordable housing is nation’s worst By april corbin Staff Writer

Poor families seeking affordable housing are better off in any other metro area than Las Vegas. According to a study by the National Low Income Housing Coalition, Las Vegas has the biggest shortage of affordable and available rental homes. Only 12 affordable rental units are available for every 100 households classified as “extremely low income.” Nevada overall fares only slightly better, with 15 units available for every 100 households. The national average is 35. A household is considered extremely low income if its annual income is at or below 30 percent of the area

median income. The area median income in Clark County is $59,000. That means a family of four would be considered extremely low income at $24,300 or less. Nationally, 11.4 million households are classified as extremely low income. This group accounts for more than 10 percent of all households and 26 percent of all renter households. According to the study, 71 percent of these extremely low-income renter households spend more than half of their income on rent and utilities, leaving them cost burdened and forced to sacrifice other needs, such as food and health care. The study found that 83 percent of extremely low-income households in

Nevada and 86 percent of extremely low-income households in Las Vegas were severely cost burdened. The next-highest percentage was Florida, where 79 percent of extremely lowincome households were considered severely cost burdened. Las Vegas topped the list of large metropolitan areas with the lowest availability of available rental homes for extremely low-income households. Los Angeles ranked second, with 16 affordable units available per 100 households in need. Houston, Orlando and San Diego rounded out the top five. At the other extreme, Boston has the greatest availability of these rental units. However, even that city

has a shortage, with 46 units available for every 100 households. The study estimated the shortage of affordable rental homes was 3.9 million nationally. One known issue is that rental units that are affordable to extremely low-income households are sometimes rented by those classified as “very low income,” “low income” or even “median income.” Homeless households were not included in these findings. Adding them, the national affordable housing shortage sat at 7.8 million units. The National Low Income Housing Coalition study concluded by calling for tax reforms and a restructuring of priorities to help those households with the greatest housing needs.

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Plan to build fan base: Target young male audience letter to a certificate program at Clemson University, two hours away from their home near Charleston, S.C. There, Frankie can learn to be independent and experience college like any other student. “I told my husband, ‘Please, please, please do not let him open that,’ ” Debbie said. “You’re gonna have to tape that. You can’t do it without me.” Debbie might not be home when those words arrive because she will be working somewhere in America as one of the most prominent basketball analysts on TV. Last week, she became the first woman in 22 years to broadcast games in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. Barriers and rules bend around Antonelli’s drive to better her home and career, so the weight of challenging the NCAA’s firm stance against Las Vegas hosting collegiate championship events does little to slow her. “I came up with an idea, used all my ideas working in the game, my marketing background — everything I have, I’ve put into this idea,” Antonelli said. The idea: move the Sweet 16 of the NCAA women’s basketball tournament to Las Vegas, centralizing on the Strip an event played this year in hot spots like Bridgeport, Conn., and Stockton, Calif., from March 24-27. Antonelli’s challenge remains convincing the NCAA Board of Governors to change its long-standing rule that its championship events cannot take place in a state with legalized gambling. “Generally speaking, the NCAA championship sports wagering policy prohibits the conducting of any championship session in a state with legal wagering that is based on singlegame betting,” NCAA spokeswoman Meghan Durham said. “This policy is in place to ensure the integrity of the game, provide consistency in awarding NCAA championships and address concerns for student-athlete well-being.” Basketball already pervades the desert in early March now that the Pac-12, West Coast Conference and Western Athletic Conference joined the Mountain West in contesting their conference playoffs here in recent years. The NCAA does not restrict where conferences host their championships, and those tournaments generate an estimated nongaming impact of more than $20 million annually, according

Debbie Antonelli, left, talks with play-by-play announcer Beth Mowins before tip-off of a women’s basketball game between Duke and Notre Dame at the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament. (associated press)

to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. Sustained success of conference tournaments might help Las Vegas soothe NCAA officials, who last year softened to the point of allowing Las Vegas Events to bid on championships in wrestling, ice hockey and men’s basketball for the first time. Yet legislation proposed last year by the Mountain West to open Nevada for business gathers dust as the NCAA prepares to award regional sites for 2019 through 2022 in mid-April. Former UNLV Athletics Director Jim Livengood consults for Antonelli, and he hoped Las Vegas could prepare a bid for the Sweet 16 within this cycle, but admits at this late date, the timing “has a little bit of a rope around us.” “All of this, all the planning, all the work with the women’s basketball committee, with the oversight committee, the women’s basketball coaches committee, is a little bit of a fruitless effort without being able to have NCAA championships in Nevada,” Livengood said. “That’s the big elephant in the room.” That elephant doesn’t intimidate Antonelli. In fact, she wants to grab it by the tusks by rebranding the Sweet 16 to appeal to the younger male demographic obsessed with fantasy sports and wagering that already comes to Las Vegas for March Madness. “I don’t know how many fantasy football teams combined there were under my roof,” Antonelli said. “Women don’t do that as much, but that’s what guys do. Why would we stick our head in the sand and kind of

ignore that?” The Las Vegas plan began forming in Antonelli’s head six years ago as she watched the game she played collegiately at North Carolina State struggle to gain new fans. The four women’s basketball regional sites attracted 51,588 fans to 12 games in 2016, an increase of 2,000 from the previous year but still an average of just 4,299 people per game. Women’s basketball loses $14 million annually, according to NCAA President Mark Emmert, leaving revenue generators football and men’s basketball to subsidize it and other sports that don’t draw well. “When you look at the women’s tournament, and we’re losing millions, why are we losing millions and why do we continue to do it that way?” Antonelli said. Two years ago, Antonelli assembled a local consulting team that includes Livengood, sports marketing expert D.J. Allen and Las Vegas Events President Pat Christenson. Key among the group is Livengood, a former chairman of the men’s Division I selection committee for March Madness working to leverage his ties to pitch Las Vegas. “Jim has been able to introduce the idea to top-level people at the NCAA,” Antonelli said. The group toured potential venues three months ago, including the Orleans Arena, Mandalay Bay Events Center, MGM Grand Garden Arena, Thomas & Mack Center and T-Mobile Arena — Antonelli’s preferred option after working with event company BD Global on the Play4Kay Shootout

women’s tournament in the new facility in December. The strength of the Las Vegas brand alone cannot solve all Antonelli sees as ailing in an event that ranks 89th among 90 NCAA championships in terms of profitability, according to Livengood. The marketer in Antonelli, who gave away a new car at a women’s game while working at Ohio State in 1993, comes out to in her attempt to break this barrier. Antonelli wants to repackage the Sweet 16 as a destination event, not only to increase attendance but to utilize what she considers economies of scale to reduce the cost of putting on the regional rounds across the country. “Instead of putting on an event in four different cities, you come to one market, you have one staff, you limit the number of arenas and you work with the destination,” Allen said. “With Las Vegas being a destination location, you would anticipate higher revenues when it comes to ticket sales and everything that comes with that.” Her second major prong requires the heaviest lift, perhaps as much a challenge with the NCAA as lifting the Nevada ban. Antonelli wants to separate the Sweet 16 from the NCAA Corporate Champion and Corporate Partner Program, which controls sponsorship and advertising revenue for all collegiate championships. Antonelli understands through conversations with collegiate officials that contracts worth hundreds of millions of dollars could be difficult to circumnavigate, but still sees a chance to sell inventory specific to a rebranded Sweet 16. “Who is selling women’s basketball and what is being sold? The NCAA Corporate Partner program was created for the men’s tournament, and few NCAA Corporate Partners activate on the women’s side,” Antonelli wrote in a recent article for FastModel Sports. Opportunities could extend to a career fair and a distance-learning center for student-athletes, Antonelli said, suggesting potential sponsors like IBM and Intel. First, though, the NCAA must unlock Nevada’s doors. Antonelli vows to be ready when that barrier falls. “In a golf analogy, I think we’re 3 feet from knocking in a putt for a championship,” Antonelli said. “(My team is) always like, ‘Be patient.’

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TUESDAY, MARCH 21 PowHer of WE Breakfast Time: 8-9:30 a.m. Cost: $40 Location: Canyon Gate Country Club, 2001 Canyon Gate Drive, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-328-5028 This event celebrates Women’s History Month by celebrating businesswomen. Hear from local, female professionals over a breakfast buffet, featuring Donna Miller, owner of Flying ICU; Melissa Warren, managing partner at Faiss Foley Warren; and Tammy Starring, founder and owner of multiple businesses. Chamber Connections Time: 5:30-7 p.m. Cost: $120 for six-month session; must be a Metro Chamber member in good standing

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22 Women Empowering Women Luncheon Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $15 Location: Blueberry Hill Family Restaurant, 4875 W. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-355-5718 Connect with local professional women and expand your network. The featured guest speaker will be Anna Vance. Vegas Young Professionals Bigwig Lunch Time Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $15 Location: Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce, 575 Symphony Park Ave., Suite 100, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-586-3834 Speakers will be Bob Brown, president and CEO of Opportunity Village; and Bruce Spotleson, director of corporate partnerships for Vegas PBS.

THURSDAY, MARCH 23 Networking mixer Time: 5-8 p.m. Cost: $15 for Henderson Chamber members; $25 for nonmembers; $10 additional for walk-ins; parking is 10 per vehicle Location: Orchid Lounge at Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas Information: Call 702-565-8951

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FRIDAY, MARCH 24 iAMradio Empowerment Breakfast Time: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cost: Free for VIPs; $15 early bird; $28 at the door Location: Gold Coast, 4000 W. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas Information: Call 704-990-5634 This is an exclusive event for industry executives, radio announcers, program directors and representatives of organizations that deal with various music awards shows. The event is held in conjunction with Stellar Awards Weekend. To attend, please RSVP. Funding for Entrepreneurs Time: 8 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Nevada Hispanic Business Group, 4530 S. Eastern Ave., Suite 9, Las Vegas Information: Visit eventbrite.com Learn about the lending process for small business.

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March 19-22

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Bally’s

March 20-22

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CinemaCon

Caesars Palace

March 27-30

6,000

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Harrah’s

March 27-30

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Nightclub and Bar Show

Las Vegas Convention Center

March 28-29

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March 28-30

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residential 221 W. New York Ave., Las Vegas 89102 Landlord: Isabel Santana Landlord agent: N/A Tenant: Michael Mays Properties Tenant agent: Soozi Jones Walker and Bobbi Miracle of Commercial Executives Real Estate Services

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Pandaco Holding License type: Automated teller operator Address: 823 S. Third St., Las Vegas Owner: Nevada Wellness Project and Ted C. Loh

3 p.m. Annual requirements contract for fire hood cleaning, inspection and repairs countywide Clark County, 604360 Adriane Garcia at akgarcia@clarkcountynv.gov

Neos Pros License type: Short-term residential rental (PM) Address: 8513 Capella Rico Ave., Las Vegas Owner: Viacheslav V. and Elena A. Fentisov

3 p.m. Annual requirements contract for grease trap, jetting/camera and lint trap services countywide Clark County, 604362 Adriane Garcia at akgarcia@clarkcountynv.gov

Nest Revisions Home Staging License type: Designer-draftsman Address: Did not disclose Owner: Lisa D. Bendixen

March 23 2:15 p.m. Alexander Villas Park improvements Clark County, 604344 Sandy Moody-Upton at scm@ clarkcountynv.gov

3 p.m. Current production model 4-wheel drive service rruck Clark County, 604370 Ashley Peterson at ashley.blanco@ clarkcountynv.gov

Brokered transactions Sales $1,400,000 for 1.64 acres, commercial North Rainbow Boulevard and West Ann Road, Las Vegas 89130 Landlord: Rainbow Ann 1 LLC Landlord agent: Rob Moore and Matt Patros of Sun Commercial Real Estate Inc. Tenant: Herbst Development LLC Tenant agent: Northcap Commercial $1,100,000 for 8750 square feet, industrial 4224 Wynn Road, Las Vegas 89103 Landlord: Dragon & Phoenix Comm Landlord agent: Tim Behrendt, Lisa Hauger and Tim Erickson of Sun Commercial Real Estate Inc. Tenant: Boarsk Leasing NV LLC Tenant agent: N/A $700,000 for 5200 square feet, retail 3980 W. Ann Road, North Las Vegas 89031 Landlord: Interim Holdings Landlord agent: N/A Tenant: Renate Bollig Tenant agent: Dan Gluhaich $435,000 for 4704 square feet,

Nelson Technology Services License type: General retail sales Address: Did not disclose Owner: Justin Nelson

Nets Enterprise License type: General retail sales Address: 1963 N. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas Owner: Nets Enterprise Nevada 1 Cleaning License type: Janitorial service Address: 4623 Startrain Drive, North Las Vegas Owner: Tomas Lopez Norton Dog Training License type: Gross revenue Address: 345 W. Country Club Drive, Henderson Owner: Norton Dog Training Nuclear Care Partners License type: Residential home care provider Address: 2810 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite H80, Las Vegas Owner: Jenna Noem and Leslie Olkowski Oakridge Townhomes License type: Apartment house Address: 325 Gayle Ave., Henderson Owner: E3J Oakridge Oganes Zakaryan License type: Real estate sales Address: 1820 E. Sahara Ave., Suite 101, Las Vegas Owner: Oganes Zakaryan Optic Gallery the District License type: Medical office Address: 2260 Village Walk Drive, Henderson Owner: Optic Gallery the District P & C Mobile Detail License type: Mobile auto detailing Address: 4016 Mill Point Circle, North Las Vegas

Panacea LLC License type: Restaurant Address: 750 S. Rampart Blvd., Suite 15, Las Vegas Owner: Shane Stuart, Dillon Berkabile and Sarah Lucas

Patricia Giusti License type: Real estate sales Address: 10220 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 3, Las Vegas Owner: Patricia Giusti PCCU License type: Towing (NLV locations) Address: 2220 N. Commerce St., North Las Vegas Owner: PCCU Piranha Industries License type: Independent massage therapist Address: Did not disclose Owner: Juanito Operana Playtex Manufacturing Inc. License type: General retail sales Address: 3695 Highland Drive, Las Vegas Owner: Barb Brinkmeyer Preferred Legal Support License type: Management or consulting service Address: 2300 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 800, Las Vegas Owner: Jennifer Tell Pro Greens Landscaping License type: Property maintenance Address: 352 Esquina Drive, Henderson Owner: Pro Greens Landscaping Project BBQ License type: Open-air vending Address: 24 Fremont St., Las Vegas Owner: LV Food Trucks LLC Property Professional Group License type: Contractor Address: 4970 Arville St., Suite A, Las Vegas Owner: Did not disclose Public Action Management License type: Management/marketing/consulting Address: 170 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson Owner: Public Action Management Purple Violet LLC License type: Trucking Address: 3110 Polaris Ave., SuiteÂ 39, Las Vegas Owner: Purple Violet LLC

Quail Tree Apartments License type: Apartment house Address: 7100 W. Alexander Road, Las Vegas Owner: A-T QTA LLC Quality Painting License type: Residential property maintenance Address: Did not disclose Owner: Yenisel Perez

BUILDING PERMITS $8,365,942, commercial - new 4650 Losee Road, North Las Vegas Nevada General Construction $4,408,438, commercial - new 455 W. Centennial Parkway, North Las Vegas Breslin Builders $1,885,980, commercial - new 535 E. Lake Mead Blvd., North Las Vegas Richardson Construction $600,000, tenant improvement 333 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas Pacific Studio $595,080, multifamily 316 W. Baltimore Ave., Las Vegas Precision General Commercial $501,120, multifamily 321 W. Baltimore Ave., Las Vegas Precision General Commercial $400,000, wall and/or fence 651 Sky Vista Drive, Las Vegas Burke Construction Group $397,461, reroof x2 2707 and 2711 E. Craig Road, North Las Vegas Eberhard Southwest Roofing $336,962, single-family dwelling 6145 Pebble Glen Court, Las Vegas DR Horton $313,200, multifamily x8 301, 304, 305, 308, 309, 312, 313 and 317 W. Baltimore Ave., Las Vegas Precision General Commercial $313,200, multifamily x5 2200, 2204, 2208, 2112 and 2116 Tam Drive, Las Vegas Precision General Commercial $300,000, commercial 651 Sky Vista Drive, Las Vegas Burke Construction Group $295,000, tenant improvement 8800 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas Cahill Construction $280,000, tenant improvement 2400 S. Rancho Drive, Las Vegas Affordable Concepts

$248,342, single-family dwelling 9636 Ramon Valley Ave., Las Vegas Greystone Nevada $245,000, tenant improvement 105 N. Nellis Blvd., Las Vegas Bogart Construction $227,781, single-family dwelling 9632 Ramon Valley Ave., Las Vegas Greystone Nevada $221,208, multifamily x5 311, 313, 315, 317 and 319 W. Cleveland Ave., Las Vegas Precision General Commercial $220,051, single-family dwelling 8327 Beldina St., Las Vegas Pulte Homes of Nevada $211,982, single-family dwelling x2 12107, 12124 Abbey Glen Court, Las Vegas Greystone Nevada $211,711, single-family dwelling x2 12116 and 12123 Abbey Glen Court, Las Vegas Greystone Nevada $210,000, single-family dwelling 10028 Village Walk Ave., Las Vegas Tiburon Construction $200,647, electrical 3840 Civic Center Drive, North Las Vegas G & G Systems $196,197, single-family dwelling 12115 Abbey Glen Court, Las Vegas Greystone Nevada $188,985, single-family dwelling 9682 Bruschi Ridge Court, Las Vegas Richmond American Homes of Nevada $186,000, onsite 5835 E. Ann Road, North Las Vegas Reliant Construction $174,675, residential - new 4009 Carla Ann Road, North Las Vegas DR Horton $170,509, residential - new 4017 Carla Ann Road, North Las Vegas DR Horton $151,404, residential - new 4021 Carla Ann Road, North Las Vegas DR Horton

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Local offices/ locations

Type of business

Top local executive

MGM Resorts International 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-693-7120 • mgmresorts.com

2000

53,157

Resort entertainment

James J. Murren, chairman and CEO

Caesars Entertainment 1 Caesars Palace Drive Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-407-6000 • caesars.com

1946

30,000

Entertainment and hospitality

Mark Frissora, president and CEO

Station Casinos 1505 S. Pavilion Center Drive Las Vegas, NV 89135 702-495-3000 • sclv.com

1976

14,000

Gaming and hospitality

Frank J. Fertitta III, owner/CEO

Wynn Las Vegas 3131 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-770-7000 • wynnlasvegas.com

2005

12,000

Resort/casino

Steve Wynn, chairman and CEO

Boyd Gaming Corp. 6465 S. Rainbow Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89118 702-792-7200 • boydgaming.com

1975

11,700

Casino entertainment

Keith Smith, president and CEO

Las Vegas Sands Corp. 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-414-1000 • sands.com

1990

8,600

Integrated resorts

Sheldon Adelson, chairman and CEO

The Valley Health System 2075 E. Flamingo Road Las Vegas, NV 89119 702-388-4000 • valleyhealthsystemlv.com

1971

7,463

Health care

Karla Perez, regional vice president

McDonald’s Greater Las Vegas Operator Association 1966 2217 N. Green Valley Parkway Henderson, NV 89014 702-454-3485 • mcdonalds.com

5,250

100+

Fast food

James Vance, president

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. South Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-698-7000 • cosmopolitanlasvegas.com

2010

5,008

Resort

Bill McBeath, CEO

Southwest Medical Associates/UnitedHealthcare 2704 N. Tenaya Way Las Vegas, NV 89128 702-243-8500 • smalv.com

1984

4,808

Health care provider, insurance provider

Robert McBeath, president of OptumCare Mountain West region and CEO of Southwest Medical

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eems like only yesterday that Station Casinos was younger than 40. And, while we reflected on four decades of accomplishments, we knew the best was yet to come. The same could be said about each of the 40 Under 40 honorees. These 40 Under 40 are already excelling in various fields and industries, leaving their own indelible marks. We can only guess what their futures hold. We take great pride in celebrating their success. By allowing us to share in this group milestone by hosting the event at Green Valley Ranch Resort, they remind us what a close and caring community we are. We can all take great pride in their success. Congratulations from the entire team at Station Casinos!

Flores, Dan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9A Gray, Loni . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9A Hormechea, Alejandro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10A Johnson, Cory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10A Krausman, Bryce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10A Maddela, Christine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10A Markman, Kyle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A Massaro, Michelle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11A Mathis-Coleman, Tya. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12A

—FROM THE EDITOR—

ith a magic combination of smarts, skill, compassion and commitment to community, the honorees of our annual 40 Under 40 publication represent the best that Southern Nevada has to show the world, and VEGAS INC is proud to share their stories with you. In our 17th annual publication, we’re recognizing 40 men and women from a cross section of industries in the valley who have one thing in common — they’re making Las Vegas is a better place. As has been happening since 2001, nominations for the honor poured in. We assessed each candidate’s community service, entrepreneurial spirit and impact on their respective industry. Another commonality is that our honorees possess an outlook that helps showcase Southern Nevada in the best light possible. Laiyla Bass, marketing manager for IKEA, has made it a goal to find ways that her company can be a community partner by addressing issues such as children’s education and homelessness. Humility is another important ingredient. “You may not be the smartest, most talented person in the room, but not being afraid to put in a good day’s work, coupled with a willingness to learn and better oneself, will level the playing field,” said Latoya Bembry, director of public relations at the Ferraro Group. Take the time to read about these young leaders and their amazing accomplishments. This distinguished group plays a crucial role in Southern Nevada’s business development vision, all in their own special way. And last but certainly not least, a special thank you goes to Green Valley Ranch Resort for hosting the soiree where we honor these leaders and innovators. Craig Peterson Editor of Special Publications craig.peterson@gmgvegas.com

Michaels, Stacie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12A Mohr, Stephanie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12A Moore, Amanda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13A Oh, Christopher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13A O’Reilly, Timothy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14A Pacheco, Gerald. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14A Peralta, Steven. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14A Perkins, Robin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15A Phillips, Micah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15A Riches, Greg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16A Rincón-Camacho, Sasha . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16A Salinas, Jonathan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16A Sartini II, Blake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17A Shelton, Earl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18A Skidmore, Rachel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19A Smith, Chris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19A Smith, Sydney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19A Stuart, Christian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20A Tanenbaum, Rikki . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20A Taylor, Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20A Thievin, Romain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21A Wallace, Patrick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21A Yemenidjian, Armen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22A Zakalik, Judah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22A

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Director, Brand Marketing and Entertainment Marketing

Wynn Las Vegas and Encore

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olleagues of Aga Abram admire her Abram was instrumental in the opening way to push myself out of my comfort zone ability to get the job done in a pro- of the Wynn Palace in Macau. As part of the on many different levels.” fessional manner. Despite working in support team that traveled there, she sucAs for her career, she will focus on learna high-stress environment, she is known for cessfully managed the production of two ing and mastering new skills. “I believe it is staying calm, collected and collegial. photography crews and a videography crew important to keep challenging yourself, since Abram completed her executive masters simultaneously, a feat of organization, flex- the world doesn’t stop.” of business administration at UNLV in 2011 ibility and endurance. Working extremely Indeed, her advice to colleagues is to and has risen through the ranks at Wynn. long hours for 30 straight days, she ensured “keep challenging yourself and set up wellAs director of brand marketing, Abram is the imagery was ready for the opening. defined goals that you work to achieve. The responsible for curating the image of Wynn Abram insists on always moving forward. main point is that by setting and pursuing Las Vegas and Encore. She has been de- “I do not want to be stagnant. I want to keep pre-set goals, you will be forced to develop scribed as having “an amazing eye,” which growing and challenging myself, both on as a person. In addition, don’t get down. can be seen in the styling of the photogra- a personal and a professional level.” She is Work and life will throw you challenges, and phy and overall look of the resort's market- planning to hike the Inca Trail to Machu Pic- it’s important to keep pushing.” ing campaigns. chu this year, which, she said, “will be a good — Howard Riell

Brian Affronti Managing Partner

Drai's Enterprises

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lorida native Brian Affronti, who moved to Las Vegas in 2001, found his professional niche in the nightlife business quite by accident. “When I first moved to town, I didn’t know anybody but my sister, so I started going out after work with her and her friends and meeting people in the nightclub industry,” said Affronti, who was tapped to help open OPM Nightclub in 2003. “The general manager called and asked me if I wanted to give nightlife a shot, and I found my calling. It was a fantastic time for nightlife in Las Vegas, when nightclubs were really elevating to the next level.” After wetting his beak at OPM, Affronti

went on to work at Wynn Las Vegas, where it. We bring in live acts — full-blown conhe was general manager of nightlife opera- certs — and we’ve been trending up for evtions for Tryst and XS from 2005 to 2012, ery show. We recently had Nelly perform, working for several of those years along- and he stayed on stage for two hours.” side nightclub owner and film producer With a slant toward hip-hip, other reVictor Drai. In 2012, Affronti was recruited cent nightclub acts include Future, Kenas managing partner with Drai’s Enterpris- drick Lamar, Chris Brown and Trey Songz, es, playing an integral role in the launch said Affronti, who also helps oversee of Drai’s Rooftop — comprised of Drai’s After Hours, which is located in the baseBeachclub and Drai’s Nightclub — which ment of the Cromwell and has been operaopened in May 2014 atop the Cromwell. tional for more than 17 years. “It’s a 65,000-square-foot indoor/outAffronti is also a franchise owner of Trudoor space, and we really wanted to do Fusion gym's Summerlin location, and is an something a little different with the night- advocate for nonprofits that support chilclub,” Affronti said. “Everybody is doing dren and battered women. electronic DJs, and we wanted to reinvent — Danielle Birkin

Laiyla Bass Marketing Manager

IKEA

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s IKEA Las Vegas’ marketing manager, Laiyla Bass has created relationships in a short time to establish IKEA as a strong community partner. She proactively seeks partnerships that strengthen the community by supporting local businesses. For example, Bass partnered with Southern Hills Hospital’s Balloon Festival in 2016, as well as several others, to catapult IKEA into Las Vegas’ fabric, helping make her company “a household name in the positive aspect of community relations.” Bass said that she has played “an integral role by being part of the most highly anticipated retail grand openings in

Las Vegas. As a brand ambassador for a global brand, I managed to introduce IKEA to Southern Nevada with high-profile ad campaigns and interactive activities to enhance the customer and community loyalty experience.” By traveling and exploring different cultures while working for IKEA, she said, “I have been exposed to a significant amount of global diversity that I can admire and appreciate.” Two of Bass’s major goals for 2017 are to be “an advocate for seizing the moment” and to “focus on work life balance more frequently, including valuing a fika (Swedish for coffee or tea break) every once in a while.”

Looking ahead, Bass says she will focus on further connecting IKEA to the community with sustainability efforts and initiatives highlighting children’s education and homelessness. “My goal is to create a home away from home for those who need supportive shelter, and to contribute towards remodeling projects for struggling families who cannot afford their dream furnished home.” One thing Bass points to that she has learned from a series of mentors is that “You should always be courageous enough to take risks which will result in bigger rewards.” — Howard Riell

Latoya Bembry

Eric Cohen

The Ferraro Group ■ Age: 35

The Calida Group ■ Age: 39

Director of Public Relations

communications professional for 13 years and lifelong local, Latoya Bembry dedicated her career to helping businesses seeking public relations and marketing assistance. As PR director at the Ferraro Group, she oversees client relations, business development, social media, employee relations, community outreach planning, strategy development and day-to-day operations of the company. Among the clients with whom she works are Nevada State Contractors Board, JAG (Jobs for America’s Graduates) Nevada, and Dunkin’ Donuts. “Helping our clients reach their goals, and having a seat at the table when they make decisions that affect the image of their company/organization, will always be an accomplishment,” said Bembry. “Being promoted to director of public relations for the Ferraro Group wasn’t too shabby, either.” Assisting with business development “will always be a goal,” she added, “but I will also be looking more into continuing education to enhance my skill set so that I may be able to help our clients more.” Bembry’s message to others is that they can often accomplish more than they think they can. “You may not be the smartest, most talented person in the room, but not being afraid to put in a good day’s work, coupled with a willingness to learn and better oneself, will level the playing field.” — Howard Riell

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Co-founder and Managing Director

fter working in the real estate industry in South Florida for more than seven years, South Florida native Eric Cohen moved to Southern Nevada to open the local office of Trammell Crow Residential in 2006. But the graduate of Florida Atlantic University, who holds a degree in finance and real estate development, had a vision to bring high-end, multifamily housing to the region, teaming up with Douglas Eisner to launch The Calida Group in August 2007. After completing construction on other condo projects and reverting them back to apartment projects, The Calida Group broke ground in 2011 with Elysian at the District and now has Elysian at Southern Highlands, Elysian at St. Rose, Constellation at Downtown Summerlin, Elysian West, Elysian at Stone Lake and Elysian at Flamingo, with plans for two additional properties at Hughes Center and the Palms. The company also has developments in California, Texas, Florida and Utah. “We’ve built about 4,000 apartments in Southern Nevada, with another 4,000 in the pipeline, but we also wanted to diversify not only geographically, but product-type as well, so we’re also now focusing on our health care platform, building skilled nursing facilities, assisted-living and memory-care facilities,” said Cohen, who added that the Calida Cares philanthropic platform includes the Elysian Foundation which in 2017 benefits Habitat for Humanity. — Danielle Birkin

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Jason 'JRoc' Craig

Bret Davis

81/82 Group ■ Age: 35

Jones Lang LaSalle Brokerage ■ Age: 39

Dan Flores

Loni Gray

Maverick Aviation Group ■ Age: 39

Brown-Forman ■ Age: 35

Co-owner

fter attending UNLV and serving in the Marines, Los Angeles native Jason “JRoc” Craig moved to Las Vegas with plans to get into the nightlife business. “So I took any position I could get, starting out as the glass and trash guy at the Hard Rock Hotel in 2004, then moving on to become a bar-back and then a bartender at Center Bar,” said the United States Marine Corps veteran. Craig helped open Rehab prior to moving over to the Palms in 2006, where he served as a VIP host and was promoted to marketing manager before leaving the company. In 2012, Craig co-founded 81/82 Group with business partner Ryan Labbe. “We’ve worked with just about every nightlife company in Las Vegas,” said Craig, adding that 81/82 Group partnered with former Light Group owner Andy Masi to open Clique Bar & Lounge at the Cosmopolitan in late 2015. “We’ve also partnered with a company called 50 Bleu vodka and anti-hangover recovery drink Resqwater to assist in their brand launches.” Most recently, 81/82 Group partnered with Clique Hospitality and Montage International on the Pendry San Diego, an upscale hotel. “The Pendry was a really big deal for us, and represents the largest project we’ve undertaken,” said Smith. “We operate The Pool House — which is a rooftop lounge — and also the Oxford Social Club.” Craig also is a brand ambassador with Stitched, a men’s boutique in the Cosmopolitan. — Danielle Birkin

Vice President of Business Development

hen Dan Flores was recruited to Maverick Helicopters in 2007 as director of business development for the Grand Canyon South Rim location, the company had 19 helicopters and focused its business primarily on the Nevada and Arizona markets. A decade later, Maverick Aviation Group operates one of the world’s largest and youngest fleets of Airbus ECO-Star helicopters — with 47 — and also has six airplanes and business operations in Nevada, Arizona and Hawaii. The parent company now operates six enterprises, including Maverick Helicopters, Maverick Airlines, Mustang Helicopters, Maverick Maui, Grand Canyon West Rim and Grand Canyon South Rim, and has spread its wings to reach international markets to further bolster its business, with Flores at the helm of the outreach, serving in his current post for more than six years. “I travel 150 to 200 days per year,” said Flores, who was raised in Las Vegas, attended UNLV, and previously worked in various capacities at Bellagio and Walters Golf, where he was acting as business development manager when he made the move to Maverick. “As we grew, we needed to diversify. I started working with the Canadian market, then made my way into Europe, establishing business-tobusiness relationships with wholesale travel companies that sell tourism packages to Las Vegas. The United Kingdom is our biggest market, but there are also opportunities in India, Eastern Europe and Russia.” This year the company is looking to expand its Hawaiian presence with the launch of Maverick Kauai, according to Flores, who supports Boys & Girls Club of Southern Nevada, sitting on its gardening/healthy lifestyles committee. — Danielle Birkin

Executive Vice President

s executive vice president of commercial real estate brokerage firm Jones Lang LaSalle, Bret Davis has a hands-off management style that has served him well since he was recruited to run the Las Vegas office in May 2010. “I hold as few meetings as possible,” said the Ohio native, who holds a bachelor of science in business management from UNLV and previously worked at CB Richard Ellis and Glenborough LLC. “Everybody is clear on their goals and we hire experienced, selfmotivated people that gel with the JLL culture. The result is a casual but highly productive office.” Indeed, since Davis came on board, the local office of the publicly traded, Chicago-based company has grown from two brokers and one support staff to a workforce of nine, with annual revenue in excess of $25 million, which represents a tenfold increase since 2010. Davis played an active role in several high-profile transactions, including the 2012 brokerage of the largest office lease in Southern Nevada history. “It was a phenomenal opportunity because of all the moving parts and details involved in a transaction of that size, and it was a great learning experience,” said Davis, who has concluded more than 5.2 million square feet of transactions. He has a positive outlook for 2017. I think it will be a great year for the market with a lot of activity,” said Davis, a seven-time participant in AIDS LifeCycle and fundraiser for San Francisco AIDS Foundation and also an Ironman competitor. — Danielle Birkin

National Accounts Manager

oni Gray has been described as a force to be reckoned with within the beverage industry — not only in Las Vegas, but around the country. “I think I’ve had the passion, focus, and balance that has helped me get to where I am today,” she said. In her role at Brown-Forman, Gray is responsible for managing the national casino channel for brands under the Brown-Forman umbrella, such as Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey. She oversees the sales, marketing and financial plans related to the top four customer chains in the United States. As a working mother, she has found, “Each day that you can share your whole self with your family is a huge accomplishment. To be there to comfort your little one when they fall, or cry because an episode of ‘Peppa Pig’ has been deleted, is the best feeling in the world, even if you have a crazy deadline at work or a project that needs your immediate attention.” Gray says she was inspired by my mother’s strength and courage. “She’s taught me that no matter what challenges I may face, to always stay positive and remain optimistic.” She believes it is important to maintain integrity throughout one’s career. “Even if there are tough conversations to be had or business that you may have to walk away from, in the end your character is how you are measured.” Gray is hoping to expand her reach. “I also am hoping to further enhance my efforts at the Las Vegas Business Academy to recruit new students and engage potential board members.” Personally, she is “looking forward to taking photography lessons so I can really capture some special moments with my husband and daughter.” — Howard Riell

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Alejandro Hormechea

Cory Johnson

Fino For Men ■ Age: 39

Caesars Palace ■ Age: 39

Bryce Krausman

Christine Maddela

DW Bistro ■ Age: 39

Fox5 News Las Vegas ■ Age: 34

Chief Executive Officer

fter growing up in New Jersey and earning a degree in hotel and restaurant management from Widener University in Pennsylvania, Alejandro Hormechea moved in 1999 to Las Vegas, intending to gain experience in the hospitality industry at Caesars Palace before relocating back to the East Coast. Plans changed after he took to heart some sage words from his barber. “One day I asked him what he would do if money wasn’t an object, and he said, without hesitation, ‘Open a men’s salon’,” Hormechea said. “It made sense, because who doesn’t like to look good and feel good when they get up in the morning? I envisioned more than a traditional barbershop experience, and not quite a ladies’ salon, but more of a gentlemen’s grooming lounge, with a comfortable, masculine vibe.” To that end, Hormechea spent almost two years researching the industry, eventually opening Fino For Men on West Sahara Avenue in May 2008. “At the beginning, business was dismal because of the economic downturn, and I was $500,000 in debt,” said Hormechea, whose motto, “Fake it ’til we make it,” got Fino For Men through the recession and beyond. “Every single year since inception we’ve outdone ourselves revenue-wise, and we now have 10 full-time employees and a client database of about 14,500 customers.” In 2017, Hormechea anticipates creating a Fino For Men product line and opening a second valley location, with plans in the works to expand the brand to other major U.S. markets. — Danielle Birkin

Owner

ith the casualty rate for new restaurants estimated at more than 90 percent during the first year of operation, Las Vegas native Bryce Krausman took a gamble when he co-founded DW Bistro in 2009 with Dalton Wilson. With a shared passion for everything epicurean, “We were brothers in food,” said Krausman, adding that the pair used to host lavish dinner parties and Sunday brunches, and had been kicking around the idea of opening their own eatery when serendipity intervened and presented a golden opportunity. “We found a restaurant space that had closed, with all the equipment left behind, so it was basically a turn-key operation with very low overhead required to realize our dream.” Eight years later, DW Bistro is a southwest neighborhood favorite, with a menu that fuses Jamaican flavors with a New Mexican-inspired flair. “(Jamaican-born) Dalton was raised in New Mexico, so our menu is savory and spicy and flavorful,” said Krausman. Last November, DW Bistro relocated from its previous 3,600-square-foot space on Fort Apache Road into 4,700 square feet in the Gramercy, and the owners have also signed a lease to convert the closed Mundo space in the World Market Center and launch a new venture, DW Kitchen & Bar, which will serve lunch and dinner Wednesdays through Saturdays, taking advantage of the built-in theater crowd from the nearby Smith Center for the Performing Arts. “It’s 8,000 square feet, and will include a restaurant, lounge and market with readymade DW food and some aspects of a little bodega,” said Krausman, who also owns houseseatslv.com, hosts a weekly podcast — House Seats Presents — and supports Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation, Candlelighters and Alzheimer’s research. — Danielle Birkin

Vice President of Food and Beverage

s vice president of food and beverage for Caesars Palace, Cory Johnson directs the property's $320 million food and beverage program and 2,300 employees. The Pittsburgh native has a healthy respect for fresh ingredients and recognizes the distinction between good and great, having begun his career in the kitchen. “I have never had a job outside of F&B, and fell in love with the industry working as a line cook at the famous Louis Tambellini’s in Pittsburgh as a young man,” said Johnson, who joined Caesars Entertainment in 2010 as food and beverage director at Horseshoe and Harrah’s in Council Bluffs, Iowa, assuming his current post in January 2015 following numerous promotions. “I oversee 13 restaurants, seven bars and lounges, pool operations, and culinary for banquets and room service,” said Johnson. Johnson has produced record-setting financial and service results two years consecutively. He maintains a restaurant portfolio featuring some of the top chefs in the world, including Gordon Ramsay, Guy Savoy and Bobby Flay. Milestones in 2016 include the successful opening of Las Vegas’ first MR CHOW restaurant, Montecristo Cigar Bar and Alto Bar. In addition, he received the company's 2016 Excellence in Leadership Award, and the Bacchanal buffet was voted No. 1 in the U.S. by the New York Post, and is the single largest-grossing restaurant in the country, at $52 million. — Danielle Birkin

News Anchor

s a weekday news anchor with Fox5 Las Vegas, Christine Maddela reaches valley viewers at 5, 6, 10 and 11 p.m., providing award-winning coverage since joining the station’s news team in April 2015. In an era of fake news, the journalist, who was raised in Denver, is an advocate for her profession, holding herself and her colleagues to the highest standard of ethics. “I believe good journalists are public servants and truth-seekers who serve the community,” said Maddela, who holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Missouri. “I’m not here because it’s a glamourous lifestyle or because I wanted to be on air.” An Emmy-award winner for a 2015 story about a Henderson man who returned the Japanese flag his father captured from a Japanese soldier in WWII to the heirs of the soldier, Maddela also provided coverage of the deadly 2015 crash near Planet Hollywood that killed one and injured about three dozen. “I was on the Strip with family, and got an alert from my executive producer, and was the first journalist on the scene,” she said. More recently, Maddela spearheaded Fox5’s political debate coverage, and last November she produced a 30-minute news segment on immigration, traveling south to conduct interviews on both sides of the U.S./Mexico border. But Maddela’s work off-camera is also notable. A board member of the Embracing Project, which helps child victims of sex trafficking, she also is an advocate for young journalists, whom she mentors. “It’s a tough, subjective industry that’s getting tougher by the day, and it’s important for young reporters to know there’s somebody who’s been where they are,” said Maddela. — Danielle Birkin

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Kyle Markman

Michelle Massaro

Silent Savasana ■ Age: 33

Westgate Las Vegas ■ Age: 39

Co-founder

Director of Advertising & Marketing

few years ago, Dallas native Kyle Markman was attending a music festival when he stumbled into a campground of millennials and discovered silent disco. “They give you headphones and that’s the only way to hear the music,” Markman said of the craze. “From the outside looking in it looks like a huge dance party that’s completely silent.” A marketing professional who holds a degree in statistics from the University of Denver, Markman was brainstorming ideas for other headphone-related events. He partnered with certified yoga instructor Dray Gardner, then reached out to Station Casinos, and — after a few test runs at a Summerlin park — brought Silent Savasana — whereby participants wear headsets to hear the instructor’s voice — to Red Rock and Green Valley Ranch resorts. “It’s not a yoga class, it’s a yoga experience, both mentally and physically,” said Markman. “Our biggest day of the summer in 2016 we had 550 people, and we recently had an event with 400.” Silent Savasana also offers a yoga experience on the High Roller and partnered with Maverick Helicopters for excursions to Valley of Fire. “It costs $3,500 for as many as six people, and it’s like doing yoga on the moon,” said Markman, who also created the Royal Crawl pub crawl and supports Boys & Girls Club. — Danielle Birkin

ichelle Massaro began her career in casino special events and has learned the casino marketing, advertising, entertainment and digital marketing industries. With her vast knowledge of the marketing industry, Massaro has helped develop marketing departments from the bottom up and promote numerous shows and launches throughout her career. “Rebranding the world’s largest sports book, improving the property’s TripAdvisor scores and opening great several new shows, a new spa and more convention space, along with exceeding financial goals in 2016, is something to be proud of,” she said. “Being able to sit back and see success in my career without skipping a beat in my home life is something I also take pride in, and is important to me." One of the things Massaro is looking forward to in the months to come is giving more back to the community; in fact, she calls it her No. 1 goal. Professionally, she said, “This is a big year for Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. With new branding and marketing campaigns, we are constantly adding more experiences for our guests and creating a vibe that we’re hoping is a game changer in Las Vegas.” In every position she has ever held, Massaro said, she has “made sure to understand everybody’s role. Being well rounded and understanding the gaming and financial side of special events has been a key to my success in marketing. Not to mention, I have a husband who is a saint and has been so supportive.” — Howard Riell

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Tya Mathis-Coleman

Director I, Recruitment: Diversity and High-Need Areas Focus

Clark County School District

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ya Mathis-Coleman is a passionate the Las Vegas area. United States, “things can be very chalpublic servant for Southern Nevada. According to Mathis-Coleman, 2016 lenging. However, this is one of the most She drew her passion to serve our was “hands down the most demanding, rewarding jobs in the world. Each year, my community from her mother's parents who challenging yet rewarding year of my life. focus is to create and develop a targeted devoted their lives to Clark County educa- People always say, if you want something recruitment plan that will help us reach our tion. She interned in the state legislature done right ask a busy person. That was ultimate goal — to have a highly-qualified while pursuing her undergraduate degree definitely my motto in 2016. teacher in every classroom in the Clark in political science at UNR. “Professionally, I took on more responsi- County School District.” Recognizing the value in higher educa- bility when my team of eight grew to 20 in For this year, she calls finding balance tion, she continued to pursue a master's January of 2016. Even with the growing de- “crucial. Being a young professional woman degree in public administration while mands of this position, I feel very fortunate can be very challenging. It is important working with UNR. that I get the opportunity to work with an that I learn to find a balance between my In her role as an admissions coordi- amazing team each day." personal and professional life and that I nator for the university, her primary reAs the director over teacher recruitment learn to take time for myself.” sponsibility was recruiting students in for the fifth-largest school district in the — Howard Riell

Stacie Michaels Vice President & General Counsel

Wynn Las Vegas

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tacie Michaels is one of the youngest detailed process, but the end results were general counsels of a major gaming great for the company and our workforce.” company in the world. She is bright, Michaels’ first mentor after law school articulate and hardworking, which only was Edward Garcia, who was a partner at goes part of the way toward explaining her Jones Vargas. “He took me under his wing success. in what could be perceived as a male-domOne of Michaels’ most impressive ac- inated industry and taught me not only complishments of the past year was her how to practice law, but also to step outparticipation on the committee for Wynn side my comfort zone and put myself out Las Vegas to negotiate a new agreement there. Without his support, I would have with the Culinary Union. never had the confidence to run for public “I remember the Frontier strike, and the office at the age of 26.” impact labor relations can have on our Though it was an unsuccessful run, that community as a whole," she said. "It was a experience ultimately lead to her intro-

duction to Kim Sinatra, general counsel for Wynn Resorts, whom Michaels says has been “an unbelievable mentor, both personally and professionally. As a female executive in the gaming industry, she is someone I look up to, and I am so thankful to have the opportunity to work with her." “Professionally, I love my job and I enjoy the work that I do, and I hope that that continues in 2017,” Michaels said. “Personally, I want to continue to set a good example for my three daughters by showing them that hard work pays off.” — Howard Riell

Stephanie Mohr Director of Customer Care

SolarCity

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tephanie Mohr has a keen ability to think outside of the box, and is always willing and able to put herself in others’ shoes — which allows her to adapt to a multitude of situations. Mohr moved from the Bay Area in California to Las Vegas in the summer of 2013 to help support the build-out of the SolarCity call center, which is now home to more than 700 employees and supports six internal teams. She started as a customer care specialist at SolarCity, and within four years has managed the department skillfully and helped build a number of processes and additional departments. Mohr has proven an integral part of So-

larCity’s rapid growth through hiring, process development and improvement. She was also among the first to step up to the challenge of building brand recognition in an area that was completely unfamiliar with the SolarCity name. The year just ended presented new opportunities for outreach. “Last February, I was asked to speak at the Customer Happiness Tour, hosted by Freshdesk, in San Francisco,” Mohr said. “This was the first customer service conference with an audience of small tech companies looking for advice on how to start or grow a call center. We covered many different topics, including training program development, hiring and retaining

the best staff, and implementation of proactive customer service.” Her goals for the months ahead include improving resources for her employees by deploying a knowledge-management system that is speech-to-text capable. “That will guide my reps through live calls, and ensure that customers hear the most current and relevant information.” Mohr also wants to improve the customer experience by expanding self-help tools online and more proactive communication. In addition, she plans to introduce more methods of communication with her customers, including chat, screen sharing and more. — Howard Riell

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Amanda Moore

Timothy O'Reilly

Live Nation ■ Age: 38

O'Reilly Law Group ■ Age: 39

Las Vegas Director of Marketing

he Las Vegas director of marketing for concert promoter Live Nation, Amanda Moore began her music career at record labels in 2000, a year before graduating from Loyola Marymount University. In 2006, she began working for Vans Warped Tour Founder Kevin Lyman and hasn't looked back. The Boulder Creek, Calif., native moved to Southern Nevada in 2014, working at AEG Las Vegas prior to opening the Live Nation Las Vegas office in March 2015. “Basically, I am the precipice for any facet of marketing for our shows that you can imagine,” said Moore, who is responsible for marketing nearly 150 concerts annually at venues such as the Axis Theater, T-Mobile Arena, the Park, Mandalay Bay Events Center, MGM Grand Garden Arena and the Park Theater. Since assuming her current position, Moore — who donates ticket and packages to the Human Rights Campaign, Make-A-Wish Foundation, AFAN of Southern Nevada, the Animal Foundation and others — has launched local residencies for the Backstreet Boys, Lionel Richie, Pitbull, Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez, Ricky Martin and others. “I’m also very excited for the launch of Las Vegas’ own rock festival, Las Rageous, which takes me back to my roots,” Moore said. “I love working with rock and metal bands and fans. They might be the most passionate of the bunch — after Backstreet Boys fans, of course!” — Danielle Birkin

President

’Reilly Law Group President Timothy O’Reilly is a strong advocate for his clients both in and out of the courtroom. Licensed to practice law in both Nevada and California, he has been successful in securing and saving millions of dollars for his clients. O’Reilly and his family have deep roots in the Las Vegas community and are proud to support and serve the community in a variety of ways. Among his many commitments, O’Reilly serves as a mentor in the State Bar of Nevada’s Transitioning into Practice Program, sharing his experience, wisdom and guidance with newly admitted attorneys. He has also served as the president of the UNLV Rebel Football Foundation, and actively looks for ways to give back to his alma mater, from which he was a nationally recognized student athlete and received his law degree. While president of O'Reilly Law Group, O’Reilly also became involved with the financial and fundraising aspects of developing a football training facility for UNLV. “The successful development of collegiate athletics is critical to the success of our university, community and the State of Nevada,” he said. O’Reilly’s professional goals for 2017 involve continuing to serve his clients. “As for my personal goals,” he said, “I look forward to spending valuable time with my young family, and to being a role model to my children as they strive to achieve their own personal goals.” — Howard Riell

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Christopher Oh Vice President of Strategic Operations

MGM Resorts International

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ince joining MGM Resorts International in April 2009 as manager of financial analysis and strategy at Project CityCenter, Christopher Oh has ascended the corporate ranks with steady momentum, having served as director of finance and strategy at ARIA, and as director of strategic planning at MGM Resorts International prior to assuming his current post two years ago. The Baltimore native, who worked on Wall Street in investment banking and management for 10 years, is now responsible for developing the overall corporate strategy for the company, which breaks down into several key components. “One piece is improving our overall effi-

ciency and our effectiveness of operations, tomer experience with projects such as and uncovering ways to build profitability T-Mobile Arena and The Park. and cash flow,” said Oh, who holds a deOh also leads initiatives related to corgree in economics from Princeton Univer- porate responsibility, volunteerism and sity and an MBA from the Wharton School philanthropy — which he said are integral of Business at the University of Pennsylva- to corporate culture — and is active with nia. “Our profit growth plan has been very the MGM Resorts Foundation, having volsuccessful over the last year and a half, and unteered with Three Square Food Bank, last year all our different financial results among other charitable outreach efforts. were phenomenal.” As for the year ahead, “2017 is about Another component of corporate strat- building on our foundation to enhance caegy relates to growth and development, pabilities in areas such as guest and emOh said, and includes expansion of op- ployee engagement, and making sure the erations into new markets, including new company maintains a structured approach properties in Maryland; Springfield, Mass.; to the strategic direction we’ve identified,” and Cotai, China. On a local level, Oh said Oh said. the company is also reimagining the cus— Danielle Birkin

Gerald Pacheco Regional Director of Operations

sbe Las Vegas

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erald Pacheco aspired to a career paid off, and he went on to hone his nightin the nightlife and hospitality in- life-management and marketing skills in dustries, and he wasn’t afraid to do Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Miami, holding some dirty work to achieve this goal. positions with companies and brands such “My first gig was at Club Seven in 2001,” as Ice, The Raleigh Miami Beach, Empire said the Northern California native, who Ballroom, Graystone Manor, CityCenter sold his car to pay for bartending school, and The Light Group, joining the sbe family and taught himself the art of flair bartend- in 2013, where he became regional director ing. “My first night, a guy named Tony gave of operations for Los Angeles Nightlife. me a Club Seven T-shirt, a bar rag and a In November 2015, he was recruited as flashlight, and told me my job was to make regional director of operations for the Las sure there were no empty beer bottles, Vegas market, tapped to spearhead the dirty ashtrays or vomit on the floor.” opening of Hyde at T-Mobile Arena, an Despite his unglamorous introduction 18,000-square-foot venue that extends over to the industry, Pacheco’s perseverance the arena’s general seating area. Open since

last April, the space offers a VIP experience with views of concerts and sporting events as well as Las Vegas Boulevard. “It’s crazy to see how big the venue is, but I was up for the challenge, and it’s my crowning achievement,” said Pacheco, who also has increased flow through for two other local sbe properties, Hyde Bellagio and Double Barrel Roadhouse. “In the future, we’re looking to build a brand that’s going to tie all of our venues across the country and internationally together via memberships and premium packages, and have other projects in the pipeline for Las Vegas.” — Danielle Birkin

Steven Peralta Director of Philanthropy

Roseman University College of Medicine

n looking back at the year just ended, Steven Peralta is justifiably proud of many things. “Professionally, I’m real humbled and proud of our team at the College of Medicine and at Roseman University,” he said. “We have great health care leaders and physicians working on some really groundbreaking projects in education, patient care services and research. Our team is made up of leaders from the Las Vegas community, and also from around the country.” Personally, he feels “very grateful for my wife and kids. My family is the founda-

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tion of everything I do. Having three beautiful young girls, my wife and I were very excited to welcome our new baby boy, Giovanni, last October." Balance is a key value for Peralta. “Earlier in my career, when I was getting started, I was a ‘fanatic’ about working long hours every day and just being focused on my career. It was great for my career, but I felt like I was not fulfilling my ultimate purpose. Now I feel like I have the best of both worlds, a great family life and work that I really enjoy. "Professionally, I want to continue making more progress on our $66-million-dol-

lar campaign for the College of Medicine in 2017.” Peralta’s advice to others hoping to emulate his success is to focus on just a few things in life “and make them extraordinary. I think too many times we all try to do too much all at once. I certainly learned this the hard way in my career. I tried to do everything and was all over the place because I thought this was the right way. I was wrong. "As John Maxwell says, 'Sometimes you win and sometimes you learn. Use your God-given talents and take a risk'.” — Howard Riell

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Robin Perkins

Micah Phillips

Snell & Wilmer ■ Age: 37

Nevada State Bank ■ Age: 39

Partner

rive and determination are just two of the words that describe Robin Perkins in her professional life as a Snell & Wilmer litigator. Both inside and outside the court room, she tirelessly pursues justice for her clients. But there are three additional words — advocate, humanitarian and counselor — that truly reflect this business and community trailblazer. Her philanthropic endeavors include board leadership on the Animal Foundation and Rebuilding Together Southern Nevada; promoting and improving the legal practice through her substantial involvement in the American Bar Association; mentoring women attorneys; and representing abused and neglected children through her pro bono work. In addition to her professional and volunteer work in Southern Nevada, Perkins serves on multiple national committees for the bar association, including co-chairing the Woman Advocate Committee for the Litigation Section. “Being elected as a partner at Snell & Wilmer was a milestone accomplishment in 2016 that I’ve been working towards for many years,” Perkins said. “I am so proud to be a Snell & Wilmer partner, working with smart and talented attorneys and allaround good people. ” Her goals for the coming year are to represent her clients to the best of her ability and second, to “continue to build and foster strong relationships with my existing and potential clients.” — Howard Riell

Executive Vice President, Marketing Director

icah Phillips has been instrumental in Nevada State Bank’s continued efforts to be an industry leader. Phillips is able to manage the industry’s growing complexity and see the big picture. He understands how the business runs, how it connects with the community, and where the intersection is to make sure the two come together. In nearly 20 years, Phillips has worn many hats. He helped work with clients to meet their needs, lead internal organizational development and strategy efforts, manage key areas of risk, and drive a marketing program that supports the bank’s growth efforts. Phillips said he is proud of what his team has been able to accomplish. “In late 2015, we combined three work groups into one. In 2016, we were able to organize and operate with greater synergy. I work with a very talented group of individuals, and to see them produce such great work was inspiring for me. Phillips said he is “energized by the prospect of accelerating the growth of our bank. We have a tremendous value proposition, and our clients give us great feedback. What is unfortunate is that so many of our competitors’ clients, though unhappy, stick with their current banks.” He hopes to affect change “by inspiring our prospective clients to take the leap in changing their banking relationship through effective marketing.” — Howard Riell

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Greg Riches Vice President and Legal Counsel

MGM Resorts International

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s vice president and legal counsel “In terms of entertainment, T-Mobile Also during 2016, he served as corpofor MGM Resorts International, Greg Arena was the highlight for MGM Resorts rate legal counsel in connection with MGM Riches played a pivotal role in the International and the Strip, and my role en- Resort’s recent acquisition of Borgata in construction, development of the $375 tailed wearing quite a few different hats as Atlantic City, and the formation and initial million T-Mobile Arena. an attorney to balance the needs of a joint public offering of MGM Growth Properties, The facility, which opened in April, is a venture owned by two different large cor- a real estate investment trust which now joint venture between MGM Resorts and porations. It’s been an amazing experience owns the property underlying several of AEG — one of the leading sports and enter- fostering a strong partnership between MGM Resort’s casinos. tainment presenters and venue operators in MGM and AEG.” Looking ahead, “2017 is about buildthe world. Riches was also instrumental in negoti- ing on momentum for the wide-variety of “Generally speaking, 2016 was a yet an- ating the venue license agreement for the entertainment venues we have now by deother dynamic year for MGM Resorts In- Vegas Golden Knights National Hockey veloping and engaging content,” he said. ternational,” said Riches, who joined the League franchise to play at T-Mobile Are- “Live entertainment and dynamic expericompany in 2013 as senior associate gen- na, and in opening the Park Theater in Las ences will fill the void where gaming was eral counsel and assumed his current post Vegas and the National Harbor Theater in the leader in terms of tourism.” about two years ago. Maryland. — Danielle Birkin

Sasha Rincón-Camacho Director of Marketing & Communications

House of Blues Las Vegas — Live Nation

ne of the things for which Sasha Rincón-Camacho is best known among her colleagues is her unwavering work ethic. Indeed, one recently described her as “always being the hardest working person in the room. When I think of what dynamic means, it is characterized by continuous change, vigorous activity, high effectiveness, energy and force. She is a force to be reckoned with.” Rincón-Camacho’s proven ability to recognize and capitalize on market trends and assume bottom-line responsibility for strategic planning, pricing, market research and forecasting complement her broad knowledge of marketing disciplines,

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including research, direct marketing, promotional planning, production, event planning and advertising. “There are several things I am proud of and grateful to have been a part of professionally” in 2016, she said. “One that stands out is staying steadfast in my mission to build a high-performance marketing team ripe with passion and authenticity — much the way I handle many of the important decisions and factors in my life.” As with any significant endeavor, RincónCamacho said, building “the ideal marketing team starts with a solid foundation and plenty of grit, of course. With that, one can build or even re-build anything.”

An inspirational quote that she said has always kept her simultaneously aware of the present and focused on the future comes from Walt Disney: Keep moving forward. “Whether personally or professionally, I’ve always kept those words close to heart,” she said. “I fell in love with marketing and advertising at a very young age — 13, to be exact — and I’ve never deviated. I’ve spent a lifetime learning every nuance of this industry, and am as passionate about it now as I was then. The fact that the business I’m in does, in fact, always keep moving forward in every sense of the word is no coincidence.” — Howard Riell

Dr. Jonathan Salinas Laryngologist - Voice & Swallowing Disorders Specialist

Ear, Nose and Throat Consultants of Nevada

r. Jonathan Salinas was born in Lima, Peru, and at an early age began developing a deep appreciation for music, especially the voice, from his mother, a professional singer. His comprehensive approach to the care of the professional voice is influenced by his personal experience as a musician and the unique experience of treating voice professionals at UCLA, Las Vegas, and abroad. It was as a medical student at UCLA that Salinas developed a close mentorship with world-class laryngologists and voice specialists Drs. Gerald Berke and Dinesh Chhetri. He remained in Los Angeles to

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complete his residency training in otolaryngology at the prestigious Department of Head and Neck Surgery at the Ronald Reagan – UCLA Medical Center. He was then chosen to complete a laryngology fellowship at UCLA, where he further honed his skills in the comprehensive management of voice, airway and swallowing disorders, while concurrently holding positions of Clinical Instructor in Head and Neck Surgery at UCLA Medical Center and as an attending surgeon at Olive View – UCLA Medical Center. “I feel very fortunate that I was able to accomplish a number of important goals

in 2016,” said Salinas. “Nevertheless, the greatest accomplishment that I experienced last year was the honor of becoming a first-time father and to begin the lifelong journey of caring for my son.” Salinas is expanding his medical practice to include ancillary specialized speech pathology care. “I believe that optimal voice care for singers begins with the development of an impeccable singing technique.” He has also decided to start a music production company to develop the voice of up-andcoming singers in Latin America. — Howard Riell

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Blake Sartini II

Earl Shelton

Golden Entertainment ■ Age: 31

Sephora ■ Age: 37

Senior Vice President of Distributed Gaming

as Vegas native Blake Sartini II joined Golden Entertainment (then known as Golden Gaming) in 2010, tending bar by night at one of Golden’s PT’s taverns, and crunching numbers by day as a financial analyst for the company, which owns and operates casinos, taverns and slot routes in Nevada and Montana. Firmly rooted on the executive track, he rapidly ascended the corporate ranks, assuming his current position as senior vice president of distributed gaming in July 2015, a move that coincided with Golden Gaming’s $341 million merger with Lakes Entertainment the following month. “We were gearing up to take the company public and were restructuring for growth,” said the executive. The largest route operator in Nevada, Golden Gaming is now the second-largest in Montana, having expanded in Big Sky Country in 2016 under Sartini’s leadership. In 2016, Golden Entertainment opened five new taverns in Southern Nevada, with Sartini responsible for the management of the expansion. This year, the company plans to open an additional seven taverns in the Las Vegas valley under the PT’s Gold brand. “We’ve got a full plate in 2017 as we continue to strengthen our market share in Nevada and Montana,” said Sartini, who holds a bachelor of science in business administration from Chapman University, and supports Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation and Stillpoint Center for Spiritual Development. — Danielle Birkin

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rior to joining the team at French cosmetics chain Sephora in September 2013, Las Vegas native Earl Shelton was associate publisher at LBGT publishing company QVegas from 2004 to 2010. He was also previously development director at Aid for AIDS of Southern Nevada and co-founder of boutique LGBT marketing and consulting firm Shelton & Smith LLC before turning his professional focus to the business of beauty. “A long-time friend was a store director with Sephora, and I started as an event coordinator at the Caesars Palace location planning in-store events and introducing existing friends and business partners to the brand,” Shelton said. “After spending a year at Caesars I was promoted to district event specialist, where I oversee events in the valley and negotiate sponsorships with various partners to get Sephora active in the community.” Shelton has recently been instrumental in securing local partnerships and sponsorships with companies such as Tao Group, Southern Nevada Hotel Concierge Association, Las Vegas Women’s Leadership Council and Greenspun Media Group. Shelton loves the diversity of his current role and engaging the Sephora team in giving back to the community. For the past three years, he has organized volunteer time for the cast of Sephora to serve the women and children of The Shade Tree breakfast each week. — Danielle Birkin

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Rachel Skidmore Emergency Manager

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

s Metro Police’s emergency manager assigned to the Southern Nevada Counter-Terrorism Center, Seattle native Rachel Skidmore oversees the program, including preparedness exercises, Silver Shield, the critical infrastructure protection program, and works to maintain Department of Homeland Security grant funding with federal counterparts. Metro’s Homeland Security Division is comprised of the Southern Nevada Counter-Terrorism Center (a “fusion” center), Organized Crime Bureau, Emergency Operations Bureau and SWAT Bureau. “The concept of the fusion-center designation was identified after 9/11 informa-

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tion gaps,” Skidmore said. emergency planning committee, Skidmore “The National Suspicious Activity Report- — who supports Three Square Food Bank ing Initiative is the primary purpose and and Child Haven — said it’s all about pregoal of fusion centers, which is to collect, paredness and prevention. analyze, report and disseminate suspicious “We develop ‘tabletop’ exercises, where activity reporting.” we pull together all of our partner agenWith a degree in business administration cies and exercise our responses to events from Brigham Young University, Skidmore such as NASCAR, the Life is Beautiful previously worked locally at Applied Analy- Festival, Electric Daisy Carnival and New sis as well as at PricewaterhouseCoopers as Year’s Eve,” said Skidmore, adding that a forensic accountant. Metro began installing Strip cameras in As chairwoman of the critical infra- 2013, which has also aided law enforcestructure committee and a member of the ment efforts. “Keeping the community cybersecurity committee for the Nevada safe by reducing violent crime is the No. 1 Homeland Security Commission, as well as priority at Metro.” vice chairwoman for Clark County’s local — Danielle Birkin

Chris Smith Owner

McDonald's

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hris Smith is a second-generation McDonald’s owner who is following in the footsteps of his parents, who opened their first restaurant in Lake Havasu City, Ariz., and now operate 13 locations across the Las Vegas valley. But the California native, who first moved to Southern Nevada in 1996, originally intended to pursue quite a different professional path, earning a bachelor’s degree in political science at the Citadel, Military College of South Carolina, and a master’s degree in strategic intelligence at the Institute of World Politics. While considering career options in Washington,

D.C., Smith — realizing the growing business opportunity in Las Vegas — began to reconsider his future. “I thought it might be a good idea to learn how to run a business, and McDonald’s is the most successful multinational company in the world,” said Smith, who moved back home and started working at the location on Sunset Road and Durango Drive, going on to become the general manager and co-owner of the store at Blue Diamond Road and Durango Drive when it opened in June of 2013. “It was my baby,” said Smith, adding that the restaurant achieved a 12.5 percent in-

crease over projected sales in its first year and has continued to surpass anticipated annual projection. “We’ve also increased our drive-through business from about 76 percent to more than 80 percent, which is a substantial number, and a difficult goal to achieve.” An advocate for community support, Smith participate in numerous programs through Ronald McDonald House Charities, including its family-dinner program and its scholarship program, and also hosts teachers’ nights several times a year to raise money for Wright Elementary School. — Danielle Birkin

Sydney Smith CEO and Clinical Director

Rise Center for Recovery

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ydney Smith has built three addiction treatment centers from scratch in the last two years while simultaneously doing community service work and research in tribal communities across Nevada. As a member of the Cherokee Nation, Smith saw firsthand the difficulties that befell other Native Americans when tribal casinos opened in her home state of Oklahoma. She developed an expertise in treating problem gambling at her Rise Center for Recovery practice, which led to her being selected by the Desert Research Institute to study how the issue affects Nevada’s 27 federally recognized Native American tribes.

“The founding of Rise Center for Recovery in early 2016 was a professional milestone in my mission to more comprehensively help those suffering from gambling addiction,” Smith said. She places a strong priority on being culturally sensitive in her clinics. “The two-state practice, which serves clients in Las Vegas and Oklahoma, assists both problem gamblers and family members," she said. The focus of Smith’s work this year is the development of a problem-gambling residential treatment center to provide more intensive long-term care. “This is a particular need in Las Vegas that is cur-

rently not available,” she said. “Personally, my commitments are to spend more time on self-care, take a vacation to Bora Bora with my two amazing kids Gavin and Cali, and finish writing my book for the families of problem gamblers.” Two longtime mentors who graciously shared their time and wisdom with Smith are Gordon Greco and pastor Dr. Larry Petton. “These two gentlemen have taught me about business, living an authentic life, being of service to others, and the importance of continued personal growth. For this, I am grateful beyond measure. ” — Howard Riell

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Christian Stuart Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff

Caesars Entertainment

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hristian Stuart has hit his stride as senior vice president and chief of staff to Caesars Entertainment President and CEO Mark Frissora. He also recently served as regional chief marketing officer for Las Vegas, responsible for marketing operations and strategy of all nine resorts. Stuart has more than a decade of experience in the gaming and entertainment industry, spanning analytics, operations, finance and marketing. He has worked here and in New Orleans, Gulf Coast, London, Egypt and South Africa. He began his career with Caesars in 2005 at Harrah’s New Orleans as the di-

rector of planning and analysis for the Gulf Coast Region. After a three-year leadership role in finance and management with Caesars UK, he was named the regional vice president of finance in 2010, assisting all of Caesars’ affiliated resorts in the Gulf Coast Region. In 2013, he relocated to Las Vegas as general manager of the Cromwell, Flamingo and Linq resorts, where he oversaw the day-to-day operations as well as the opening of the Linq Promenade and the High Roller. Stuart’s goal at Caesars over the months to come is “to continue to ensure that we stay focused on our core mission

of customer first in all the products and services Caesars offers worldwide.” His company has made great strides in the areas of corporate social responsibility, as well. “Given our scale and global presence, we can truly make a difference in the lives and well-being of others. For example, I am honored to serve as a board member for Clean the World, an organization that has distributed over 40 million bars of soap in over 115 countries worldwide. Approximately 1.8 million deaths a year can be prevented by simple access to a bar of soap.” — Howard Riell

In late 2016, she was promoted to chief marketing officer for Golden Nugget Casinos. Previously, she had worked as senior vice president of marketing, overseeing several properties. In explaining her impressive inventory of accomplishments, Tanenbaum points out that “the best of my supervisors have both schooled me in technicalities of the job and have gone out of their way to prepare me for the next opportunity. Probably the greatest learning was how to temper a type-A personality with patience, compassion, humor and the realization that it takes all types — without compromising the drive to achieve.”

Over this past year, she has become involved with the Animal Foundation, where she serves on the board of directors and its Capital Campaign Committee; UNLV’s College of Hotel Administration; and the United Way’s Women’s Leadership Council. Her to-do list for the months ahead is daunting. “I’ve been in my new role for a few months, so I’d like to figure it out and execute on a number of initiatives that should be helpful to the business. "Personally, I’m looking to deliver on my commitments to the organizations that I care about outside of work. Also, I plan to read more books on the social sciences.” — Howard Riell

Rikki Tanenbaum

Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer

Golden Nugget Casinos

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ikki Tanenbaum has never been satisfied with “good enough.” Instead, she is always searching for ways to achieve new levels of success in terms of financials, customer satisfaction, team development and personal growth. Tanenbaum has a reputation for consistently seeking out the latest technologies and the best new ideas to be found in the gaming and hospitality sector, while never losing sight of the need for a healthy return on investment. “Since returning to Las Vegas about two years ago, it’s been important to me to find impactful ways I could contribute to the city,” she said.

Robert 'Twix' Taylor Owner

Fade'Em All Barber Shops and Salons

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obert Taylor started out by cutAmong Taylor’s proudest accomplishting hair in junior high school and ments of 2016 was receiving the Empowerhas gone on to successfully open ment Award from Victory Baptist Church, multiple barber shops and beauty salons recognizing him as a positive figure in his throughout the Las Vegas Valley. community. “It is giving back to the same A native of North Las Vegas, Taylor, community that got me where I’m at today.” known as “Twix” to his friends, has asIn 2017, Taylor says he plans on going sumed a variety of roles from trailblazer to back to college and taking courses in pophilanthropist, mentor and motivational litical science “so I can be knowledgeable speaker. He is most passionate about be- about politics. My future goal is running ing involved with youth groups such as the for mayor of North Las Vegas.” In business, Sigma Beta Club through Fraternity Phi he plans on opening another barber shop Beta Sigma Inc., of which he is a longtime “and hopefully another tattoo shop with member, S.O.S. (Save Our Sons), and the the same name as my previous one, Tatted Boys and Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada. Up Tattoo Studio.”

Taylor credits his parents, Alvin and Levette Taylor, and siblings with guiding him toward the road to success. “Not only have they been supportive my entire life, but they have invested in any goals and dreams I had. My parents let me know at a young age the importance of being a leader, and that there are no ceilings when it comes to your dreams.” Taylor’s message in unequivocal. “You must believe in yourself. Other people will never invest in your dreams if they see you don’t. The only difference between goals and dreams is that goals actually have a plan.” — Howard Riell

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Romain Thievin

Patrick Wallace

Exotics Racing ■ Age: 37

Red Rock Resort ■ Age: 37

Co-founder

Vice President and Assistant General Manager

omain Thievin is a one-time television host and stunt driver who appeared in more than 100 movies and earned the Hollywood Taurus World Stunt Award for Best Work with a Vehicle for “The Bourne Identity.” His motto is, “If I can dream it, then I can make it.” Thievin, a vice champion of Euro NASCAR, is also the co-founder of both Exotics Racing and the EXR Series, as well as a race car driver, father and husband. If that were not enough, by the end of 2017 he and his wife will have launched a cosmetics business. “Ambition and determination have always been my two mottos,” Thievin said. “I have never been afraid to take the lead and ‘get my hands dirty’ to achieve my goals.” His greatest accomplishment in 2016 was launching the first season of the EXR Series. “Indeed, it was a personal project that I created and supported throughout the year to make motorsport accessible to all levels, and to give access to anyone who has dreamed of it.” Thievin hopes to continue the expansion of the Exotics Racing Group, now beginning its eighth year as the Ultimate Driving Experience in Las Vegas and Los Angeles. “Also, I am developing the second season of the EXR Racing Series, with an expanded schedule for Sprint and Endurance races.” Thievin urged those who are early in their careers to “evaluate what you wish to accomplish, then create detailed plans and projections for a successful outcome. There is nothing that cannot be achieved with work and determination.” — Howard Riell

atrick Wallace has devoted nearly two decades of his life to the local hospitality industry. Originally from Chicago, Wallace visited Las Vegas in January 2000 and never left. Soon after, he began his hospitality career as a hotel front desk agent at the then newly opened Bellagio. Wallace started with Station Casinos in June 2012 as the hotel manager of Red Rock Resort, then transferred to Sunset Station as the director of hotel operations. He then moved to Green Valley Ranch Resort in the same capacity before being promoted to his current position. “At the beginning of 2016, I had the privilege of being part of an amazing hotel renovation at Green Valley Ranch Resort,” Wallace said. “Although it was a rigorous project, it was extremely challenging. It’s really rewarding now to see the beautiful end result. In July, I was promoted to my current role, which was a very humbling and exciting time for me and my family.” Wallace said he strives every day to keep up with his “quick-moving” 13-year-old son and 3-year-old daughter, “yet at times it seems impossible. I will continue to improve my work-life balance.” Wallace is convinced that ambition, dedication, building relationships and taking chances “are all things that have helped me accomplish my professional goals. I have been very fortunate to work for great leaders who helped lead me down the right path. And on occasion, they’ve been the ones to talk me through tough situations.” — Howard Riell

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Judah Zakalik, Esq.

Essence Cannabis Dispensary ■ Age: 31

Peters and Associates ■ Age: 39

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CEO

udah Zakalik has disrupted the legal profession in Southern Nevada, transforming the way it is viewed in Las Vegas because of his innovative methods of educating the public. Zakalik has created a marketing powerhouse because of the ecosystem he has built in social media, commercials, billboards, radio and print. One is hard-pressed to drive any distance without seeing or hearing one of his commercials. Thus, he has made the legal profession fun and engaging for all generations. “The greatest professional accomplish of 2016 for Peters and Associates was the opportunity to partner with local TV, radio and print outlets to provide free information to the public on areas of law that they were interested in,” Zakalik said. “Specifically, my partner and I appeared on various news broadcasts, radio shows and wrote stories for weekly news magazines where we answered questions asked from the public directly. I view it as a great accomplishment because we were able to give the local Las Vegas community access to free legal advice, which empowers them to make wise decisions and protect themselves from those that may wish to take advantage of them.” For 2017, Zakalik said his personal goal as one of the "Panda Guys" is to "further educate the public as to their basic legal rights by speaking to local youth and answering their questions about finances, how to deal with law enforcement encounters and using credit wisely.” — Howard Riell

s CEO of fully integrated medical cannabis operation Essence Cannabis Dispensary, Armen Yemenidjian admits he was initially skeptical of medicinal marijuana. Then he did his homework and had an about face. “I did a lot of research into the medicinal cannabis market and the medical benefits of medicinal cannabis and how it filled gaps that conventional Western medicine couldn’t fill,” said Yemenidjian, who previously served as vice president of casino marketing and operations at Tropicana Las Vegas and holds a degree in business from USC. Essence launched its first Las Vegas dispensary on West Tropicana Avenue in February 2016 with a Henderson location on East Sunset Road and a dispensary on South Las Vegas Boulevard — the only one of its kind on the Strip — opening the following month. A year later, business is brisk, with the possibility of mushrooming growth on the horizon as recreational marijuana comes online in Nevada. “There are only 25,000 medical marijuana patients registered in the state, but we have the potential to reach 3 million Nevada residents and 44 million visitors, so we’re excited about the potential for a high amount of growth in the cannabis industry,” said Yemenidjian, who also co-owns Desert Grown Farms. — Danielle Birkin

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