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Fletcher Whitwell
Senior Vice President, Group Managing Director
R&R Partners
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Age: 39
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letcher Whitwell had his sights on a news anchor career while studying journalism in college — then the business side of the media world caught his attention. After spending some time as a station manager at the radio station of his alma mater — University of Mississippi — Whitwell eventually went to work for media giants Clear Channel in Memphis then Starcom in Chicago on the media sales and marketing sides. After relocating to Southern Nevada nine years ago, Whitwell initially oversaw R&R Partners’ media team, but helped to leverage that enterprise into a
massive profit generator for the agency that today sees more than $350 million in annual billings. Whitwell helped grow this business arm by leveraging resources that transformed the media buying experience for his clients. Media analytics now allow his team to give true insights to clients about the success of their campaigns. Whitwell also created a research team that used the analytics data and other information to help gain more insights into their clients’ offerings and their target audiences. “We always talk about winning for our clients, winning in ways you can’t imag-
ine. We talk about being all-in for our clients. I feel that way personally,” he said. “I don’t like to just give thoughts from a thousand-foot view and walk away. ... Winning and being successful for our clients drives me.” Whitwell is also actively involved in the R&R Foundation and serves on the boards of Spread the Word Nevada (STWN) and the Human Rights Campaign (HRC). STWN supports early childhood literacy by providing books for at-risk children in low-income communities. The HRC promotes equal rights for the LGBTQ community. — Brian Sodoma
Gady Medrano Realtor
Goliath Properties / “Flipping Vegas”
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Age: 32
ay Area native Gady Medrano is committed to representing a side of is a second-generation real es- the city that often gets overshadowed tate investor who flipped her first by neon. house at age 19. An experienced Realtor “We try to portray Las Vegas in the well-versed in both residential and com- most popular light and really show peomercial real estate, Medrano is part of the ple living and working in regular neighlocal team at Goliath Properties who can borhoods beyond the Strip,” said Medrabe seen on the A&E Network’s television no, who has worked on dozens of flips for series “Flipping Vegas,” where the crew the show, as well as scores with her own breathes new life into rundown homes. ventures, which include Sinai Real Estate. Now in its fourth season, “Flipping “‘Flipping’ has been wonderful to us, and Vegas” is syndicated to the Lifetime has been really well-received by viewers.” Channel, among others, and can be seen Medrano — who is also pursuing other worldwide by millions of viewers. With solo television opportunities — strives to a passion for the local market, Medrano feature charitable organizations on “Flip-
ping Vegas,” including Wounded Veterans, which was showcased in an episode in which a home was donated to a veteran who lost his leg in Iraq. Medrano is also active with cancer research, and heavily involved with a number of organizations dedicated to helping those afflicted and finding a cure. Outside “Flipping Vegas,” Medrano works with all types of real estate, and recently authored “Ultimate Guide to Buying and Selling Real Estate,” which will be released this summer and offers tips for first-time buyers and savvy investors. — Danielle Birkin
Justin Moore
Vice President / Assistant General Manager
Green Valley Ranch Resort
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Age: 37
he proof for Justin Moore’s talent and enthusiasm is clear: 12 promotions in 13 years since joining Station Casinos as a food server. As second in command of the resort, Moore oversees gaming amenities, including slots, table games, race and sports, poker, bingo and keno, as well as player development, security and food and beverage, which includes all of the resort’s casual and fine dining outlets, food court and room service. “I could point to several factors that
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have helped guide me in my career,” me with each promotion. In 2012, I Moore said. “The opportunity Station lost my father suddenly to a massive Casinos gives its team members is stroke. Even though he is gone he is incredible. If you are driven by suc- still guiding me along the way.” cess, goal-oriented and eager to learn Moore insists that his singular more, the sky is the limit. I have ben- goal never changes “no matter the efited from several mentors at Station time frame or year. I want to make Casinos and the training programs an impact with everything I do. This they offer. My motivation to succeed year I would like to see Green Valley is produced by the love I have for my Ranch duplicate the success we had family.” in 2014. My next step is to become a As he grew with Station Casinos, general manager with Station Casinos. Moore applied the qualities he learned Through personal growth and develfrom his parents. “‘I’m so proud of opment, I will get there someday.” you, son,’” is what they would tell — Howard Riell
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