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Insight into the minds of this year's Vegas Dozen, in their own words... Joe W. Brown Fletcher Jones III Director, Fennemore Craig Jones Vargas Attorneys Nevada Military Support Alliance, Nature Conservancy What is your personal motto? Be a good, ethical lawyer, husband, and father, and a good citizen. How do you see Vegas growing in the future? I've seen such tremendous growth in 45 years, and I think it will continue. We've gotten into a new era—the Smith Center alone makes such a difference. We've grown up. Suit, Canali. Shirt, Eton. Tie, Brioni. Lapel flower, Hook + Albert COO, Fletcher Jones Automotive Group Discovery Children's Museum, Opportunity Village What's the greatest lesson you've learned from your career? To be grateful for all the people you work with. What's the sweetest part of your professional success? The satisfaction of going home at the end of the day and knowing you did a good job. Suit, Canali. Shirt, Eton. Tie, Ike Behar. Pocket square, Hugo Boss Kim Canteenwalla Jonathan Ogden Chef, Honey Salt and Society Café Three Square, Communities in Schools of Southern Nevada What is your prediction for the future of the restaurant industry? The growth is enormous, and I believe it's going to continue. People are looking at it in a healthier manner, a more natural and organic manner, without being too formal and fussy about it in the restaurant business. Sport coat, Corneliani. Shirt, Armani Collezioni. Denim, AG Adriano Goldschmied Former professional football player, Baltimore Ravens The Ogden Foundation, The Jonathan Ogden Foundation What is your personal motto? Strive for greatness. You might not get there, but you will still reach a high level if you strive for it. What's been your greatest personal success? My greatest team success is winning the Super Bowl. My greatest individual success is going into the Hall of Fame this year. Suit, Jack Victor for Saks Fifth Avenue Men's Collection. Shirt, Polo Ralph Lauren. Tie, Robert Graham Jon Gray Donny Osmond Vice president and general manager, The Linq YMCA of Southern Nevada, Special Olympics What's the best advice you've ever been given? Remember where you came from. What's your personal motto? Don't let anyone outwork you. What's the best way to celebrate success? Watching the experiences you create unfold. Suit, shirt, tie, and pocket square, Hugo Boss. Lapel flower, Hook + Albert Entertainer, Donny & Marie Children's Miracle Network, Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation What's the greatest lesson you've learned? If possible, avoid performing with your sister. What's your prediction for the future of entertainment? Shows like American Idol, X Factor, and The Voice have spun a desire in a lot of young people to be great, and to work for it. Suit, Z Zegna. Shirt, Eton. Tie, Ralph Lauren Black Label. Pocket square, Etro Scott Sibella President and chief operating officer, MGM Grand Opportunity Village, Las Vegas Events What's the best advice you've ever been given? To be true to my word and set the example—to walk the talk. What is your personal motto? If it's not broken, break it. You always have to think about the next move. Suit, shirt, and tie, Hugo Boss Roger Thomas Executive vice president of design, Wynn Design and Development DIFFA, The Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada What's the greatest lesson you've learned from your career? To design to your own personal vision; everyone else's is already taken. What is your personal motto? Ars longa, vita brevis. Art is long, life is short. Sport coat, Ralph Lauren Black Label. Shirt, Versace Collection. Tie, Armani Collezioni. Pocket square, Etro. Denim, Hudson. Lapel flower, Hook + Albert Brett Torino (NOT PICTURED) Philanthropist and founder, Torino Companies and The Torino Foundation The Torino Foundation, Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation What's the best advice you've ever been given? It was from my father. He said, "Work hard, work disciplined, and be the best guy in the field." What's the greatest lesson you've learned from your career? Honesty, patience, and low leverage. What is your personal motto? Be thankful, be humble. Dana Wagner Broadcast news anchor, Wake Up with the Wagners, News 3 Nathan Adelson Hospice, Nevada Blind Children's Foundation What's the greatest lesson you've learned from your career? Humility. That's the thing about this business—you get knocked down from a lot of different angles, but you've got to keep getting up and moving on. What is your prediction for the future of TV news? It will endure. We provide a lot of things for people: company, information, and hopefully a laugh or two along the way. Suit, shirt, and tie, Saks Fifth Avenue Men's Collection Jesse C. Waits Managing partner, XS, Tryst, and Botero Help of Southern Nevada's Morning Zoo Toy Drive What's the sweetest part of your professional success? Sometimes when I'm driving at night into the city—I'm from a small town—to see these big high-rises and these big casinos and be a part of this, I get a lot of gratitude from that. Suit, Z Zegna. Shirt, Corneliani. Tie, Ralph Lauren Black Label. Pocket square, Etro. Lapel flower, Hook + Albert Dylan Wint Director, fellowship in cognitive disorders, and director, education in neurodegeneration, Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, and adjunct assistant professor, Touro University Nevada Keep Memory Alive What's the best advice you've ever been given? Do what you like and the rest will follow. What's the greatest lesson you've learned from your career? Not to fear innovation, not to be afraid to be the first to do something. Suit, Versace Collection. 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