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Setting the Pace... 40 Young Professionals Racing to Success in Local Business Setting the Pace... 40 young professionals racing to success in local business FEBRUARY 23, 2007 | SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT TO IN BUSINESS LAS VEGAS SPONSORED BY: ▪▪▪ From the Editor e improve life for everyone. They love their jobs, their volunteer activities and their families. W These are people who have made their mark early in launched the 40 their careers — before the age of 40. They’ve succeeded Under 40 program in fields ranging from real estate and health care to seven years ago to banking and entertainment. recognize young In Business Las Vegas is honored to profile this year’s business leaders who class and welcomes our 40 newest businessmen and have distinguished businesswomen to this elite group. It is a distinct and themselves not only in unique award. their profession, but also I would like to thank our sponsors: Roel Construction, in the community.40Verge Living Corporation and the law firm of Kummer, This year’s honorees were Kaempfer, Bonner, Renshaw & Ferrario. Companies like culled from a record number these help make our awards programs possible. A thank of nominations. We received you also goes out to The Silverton Casino Lodge and more than 350 submissions and the Mi Casa restaurant for hosting the reception for the the selection process was the most honorees. difficult it has ever been. We again Now, it’s time to get to know the movers and used the criteria of community service, shakers who comprise the Class of 2007. entrepreneurial spirit and impact on respective Publisher industries. One thing is for sure — our readership Bruce Spotleson [email protected] certainly identified some amazing people. Rob Langrell We’re certain that we’ve found 40 people who have Editor of Special Publications AssistAnt Kari Moore (990-2443) made the Las Vegas Valley a better place to work and [email protected] editorial live. The young men and women who were chosen come (702) 990-2490 speciAl PublicAtions Editor Rob Langrell from diverse backgrounds, but their accomplishments STAFF WRITERs Alana Roberts in the community give them something in common. Brian Sodoma They truly are an inspiration. They cover the gamut CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Lisa McQuerrey from private businesses to public service and strive to Deborah Roush CREATIVe editoriAl DESIGNERS Adam Bucci Bradley Samuels 39 40 AdVERTISING CREATIVE DIRECTOR Thomas Jackman under ADVERTISING sALES MAnAGER Debbie Donaldson (990-2457) Account ExecutiVes Sarah Dennis (990-8170) 40 Allen Grant (990-8991) Bessy Lee (990-8948) Carol Skerlich (990-2503) Matthew Tigges (990-8969) ACCOUNT COORDINATOR Sue Sran (990-8911) PRODUCTION production Director Maria Blondeaux 2007 Honorees Index production MAnAGER Blue Uyeda Lyssa Anderson ..........................................8A John Krieger.....................................22A Tina Quigley..................................................5A production AssistAnt Marissa Gable traffic MAnAGER Janine Hughes Dr. Arthur Cambeiro..................................8A Tami Lord.....................................................10A Devin Reiss..................................................29A traffic AssistAnt Rue McBride CIRCULATION Jayne Cayton..............................................20A Matt Maddox..............................................12A Brian Roush...................................................9A VP of CIRCULATION Kris Donnelly (990-8994) client RelAtions MGr. Rhona Cameron (461-6434) Clinton Clausen.........................................20A Maria Marinch............................................21A Andrew Sasson..........................................27A route MAnAGER Matt Hemmerling (990-8187) 38 Chris Davenport........................................13A Frank “Guy” Martin..................................14A Michael Sexton.........................................25A CIRCULATION ASSistAnt Doris Hollifield (990-8993) GREENsPuN MEDIA GROUP Michael Del Gatto............................24A La Sonia Samuel Maxey.........................28A Holly Lobelson Silvestri.........................26A chAirman of the boArd Daniel A. Greenspun Joe DiRaffaele..............................................5A Kimberly Maxson-Rushton...................14A Andrew Simon...........................................23A president Michael T. Carr VP of FINANCE Steve Gray Ryder Donohue..........................................15A Jenn Michaels...............................................7A Patrick Smith..............................................23A human Resources John Ottone DIR. OF PUBLIC RELATIONS Kelli Maruca Merlinda Gallegos....................................11A Matthew Muldoon...................................25A Eamon Springall.......................................26A BRAND MAnAGER Amy Hachquet Al Gourrier...................................................27A John Oceguera.............................................6A Jordan Wirsz...............................................19A Chris Hammond........................................22A Sean Ono......................................................21A Steve Woo....................................................30A R. Darin Hollingsworth...........................10A Lazara Paz...................................................24A Med Yones.....................................................9A Ben Jensen...................................................18A Paul Phillips................................................28A Heidi Keller..................................................18A William37 Plise...............................................30A 4A | FEBRUARY 23, 2007 | IN BUSINESS LAS VEGAS 40 under 40 From the Sponsors Kummer of integrity, a deep dedication to a of outstanding business law in the real estate development, Kaempfer Bonner client’s needs and a positive work firms that serve international hospitality, gaming, manufacturing, Renshaw environment. This philosophy customers worldwide, Kummer service, high-technology and energy & Ferrario serves us well as our attorneys are Kaempfer provides exceptional and utilities industries. (“Kummer routinely rated among the best legal advice and individualized All of us at Kummer Kaempfer Kaempfer”) corporate, mergers and acquisitions, service to top corporations, business thank the men and women congratulates real estate and litigation lawyers owners, corporate executives and highlighted in this publication for this year’s “40 Under in Nevada, including high-ranking individuals. their role in enhancing Southern 40” honorees and applauds their recognition from prestigious legal With offices in Las Vegas, Nevada’s sense of community and business accomplishments and their publications including “Chambers Summerlin, Reno and Carson City, vibrant business environment. commitment to our community. USA — America’s Leading Business Kummer Kaempfer specializes in Success is defined differently by Lawyers” and “Best Lawyers in complex corporate transactions, Michael J. Bonner each individual, and it is inspiring America.” We are very proud of our federal and state securities matters, Managing Partner to see this wonderfully talented talented attorneys who have been commercial litigation, zoning and Kummer Kaempfer Bonner 40group of professionals working recognized over the years by In land use and regulatory law and Renshaw & Ferrario and living right here in Southern Business Las Vegas as recipients of has an established legislative and Nevada. At Kummer Kaempfer, the prestigious 40 Under 40 award. government affairs practice. As a we believe success comes from As one of Nevada’s largest statewide full-service firm, Kummer providing our clients with the best law firms and the Las Vegas Kaempfer serves local, regional, legal counsel, the highest standards member of Meritas, an affiliation national and international clients ROEL Construction running smoothly. Congratulations to live, work, and play all in their is proud to be a ROEL employs more than 350 to this year’s In immediate community, in the very sponsor of In people between its San Diego Business Las heart of the new downtown. VERGE Business Las headquarters and thriving offices in Vegas “40 Under homeowners will enjoy two rooftop Vegas’ 40 Under 40 Irvine, Palm Springs, Las Vegas and 40” award pools, a large fitness center, steam for 2007. In addition Bullhead City, Ariz. Because of the winners, and rooms, indoor racquetball courts, to congratulating extraordinary staff at ROEL we have kudos to anyone multiple outdoor terraces and a our very own, Brian received numerous awards, including reading this as well, homeowner’s lounge, plus their Roush, we would like to also the American General Contractor of as it appears you too value this own spacious beautifully designed congratulate all of the honorees this the Year honor eight times and the outstanding group. residences. After all, life is what you year. ROEL believes in supporting Large General Contractor of the Year These fine individuals are people make of it. the communities in which we work from the American Subcontractors who give themselves selflessly Like Arnold H. Glasow, we at and live. These honorees are an Association eight times. This year, to their businesses, families and VERGE believe “success isn’t a 39excellent example of the hard work McGraw-Hill’s Engineering News- communities, while striving to make result of spontaneous combustion, and commitment it takes to make a Record — considered the “Bible” of the world a better place. The profiles you must set yourself on fire.” community great.
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