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An Inspiring Leader: SHANNON KELLY AND HER HEART FOR SERVICE

Shannon Kelly is a powerhouse in the world of housing development, property management, and community revitalization. With nearly three decades of dedicated experience in affordable housing projects, she has transformed countless lives by providing safe and supportive environments for vulnerable populations like United States Veterans and their families. We celebrate her incredible accomplishments and her profound impact on communities in Kentucky, Nevada, and beyond.

Originally from Lexington, Kentucky, Shannon Kelly has carved an impressive path for herself in the field of housing development. Over the years, her expertise has stretched across various projects in Kentucky and Nevada, earning her a well-deserved reputation for excellence. Today, Ms. Kelly calls Las Vegas home, along with her husband, Arnold Stalk, their son Jacob Stalk, and their two much-loved dogs.

With academic accomplishments that include degrees from the University of Maryland, Asian Division, and the University of Nevada Las Vegas, Ms. Kelly's scholarly pursuits are just as impressive as her professional achievements. Her intellect and dedication earned her recognition with both the Omnicron-PSI Hon- or Society and a spot on the Dean's list at the University of Nevada Las Vegas.

Ms. Kelly also possesses a strong background in the military community, having served as a military spouse of the United States Air Force stationed at Kadena Air Force Base in Okinawa, Japan. This connection has fueled her passion for creating safe and dignified housing solutions for U.S. Veterans.

Throughout her career, Ms. Kelly has overseen the operation of multifamily apartment complexes ranging in size from 150 to 300 units. As a previous licensed State of Nevada Property Manager, she is relentless in her pursuit of excellence. In addition to her managerial accomplishments, she is also an esteemed partner and member of the Board of Directors of SHARE, a nonprofit housing development corporation based in Southern Nevada.

SHARE Village Las Vegas, one of Shannon Kelly's most remarkable ventures, is dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive housing solutions for U.S. Veterans, Veteran-connected individuals, and families in need. This pioneering initiative couples a comfortable living environment with 24/7 access to resources and crucial supportive services. These services encompass housing, medical, mental health, dental care, employment training, referrals, placements, food, pantry, and nutrition programs. MV

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Renae Iunco is an incredible woman! She is the owner of Emerald at Queensride and an all-around savvy business leader in our community and a beloved mother and grandmother. She is adored by her large, extended family and is a beacon of light to the brides, grooms, and their guests that she works so diligently to ensure that their weddings our impeccable and the night of their dreams at her gorgeous venue. Emerald at Queensride is both branded and known for their over the top and lavish weddings, but the space is also available for a plethora of other locally hosted events including extravagant Birthday Parties, Corporate Events, Luncheons, Dinner Parties, Expos and much more. The upstairs bridal and groom suite is an absolute bonus, as it provides a lovely space for guests to get ready for their big day and it gives the feel as though you are in a lavish hotel. The parking at Emerald at Queensridge is an added bonus and they have ample room for all your guests along with a pull up round about driveway in the front where hosts can also have valet if they wish for their event. The food is top quality, the menus are very well planned with plenty of delicious options for you and your guests and the Chef is very warm and friendly. Their wait staff is also extremely accommodating and if you host an event here when the weather is nice, you will not want to miss the beautiful outdoor courtyard!

Renae is well respected in the wedding industry and in general around town. I’ve personally had the pleasure of some deeply intellectual and stimulating conversations with Renae and it’s safe to say, she’s not just a pretty face! Her and her staff provide incredible top-notch service to their guests. Her son Shane is a pleasant face that you will often times find serving guests behind the bar inside of Emerald at Queensridge and it’s no doubt that he is there to help Renae with some of the heavy lifting as well as some of the other various daily operations.

If you go into Emerald at Queensride to sit down with one of their event planners, you will immediately be greeted with a warm, family-style and friendly demeanor. It’s highly likely that you may even be graced with the presense of one of Renae’s young grandchildren as their environment is very family oriented and family friendly.

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