Sham Mathis – Moderator

Director of Research – Nexxen

Sham Mathis is the Director of Research at Nexxen, bringing over a decade of experience in research. Specializing in understanding the human side of advertising, Sham is passionate about elevating the voices and perspectives of real people to help advertisers create more meaningful connections. With a deep focus on how people experience ads, Sham’s work sheds light on what truly resonates with audiences.

Nick Trujillo – Panelist

Director, Global Partnerships – Vegas Golden Knights

In his role with the Golden Knights, Nick is responsible for generating sponsorship revenue for the entire family of Bill Foley owned sports enterprises. This includes the Golden Knights, Henderson Silver Knights, and Vegas Knight Hawks, as well as community facilities, The Dollar Loan Center, City National Arena, and America First Center. As well as the NBA’s G League Ignite. He previously held positions for the Las Vegas Desert Dogs and Las Vegas Raiders focused on generating revenue in hospitality focused sales roles. Combined he has over a decade of experience in the sports industry.

Originally from the California Bay Area, Nick has lived in Vegas since 2018 and has fallen in love with the city. He is recently married and spends his free time on a golf course, exploring new restaurants with his wife, Shelbi, or taking an adventure with their dog, Daisy.

Patty Prins – Panelist

Executive Board Member – Enneagram Las Vegas

Patty has been the Administrative Director and Meeting Planner for Enneagram Las Vegas for the past 6 years and has been a part of Enneagram Las Vegas for nine years. Patty currently serves on the Executive Board for ELV. Patty has a bachelor’s degree in business and marketing and spent a long and rewarding career in pharmaceutical sales. Patty was also a District Sales Manager in the pharmaceutical industry for several years.

Jack DeGree – Panelist

Attorney – Burg Simpson

Jack DeGree is a Nevada-based trial attorney at Burg Simpson, specializing in personal injury and insurance bad faith cases. A lifelong Las Vegas resident, he is dedicated to helping individuals in Nevada take on major corporations and insurance companies. Jack joined Burg Simpson in 2019 after working with a renowned trial team at Eglet Prince. He earned his undergraduate, graduate, and law degrees from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas (UNLV) and values Burg Simpson’s commitment to creating a safer community and helping those in need.

Outside of work, Jack enjoys playing adult league hockey, attending Vegas Golden Knights games, and spending quality time with his wife, Tisha, and their three children, Danny, Sadie, and Taylor.

Dina Ciulla – Panelist

Financial Analyst – Light & Wonder

Dina Ciulla is a Financial Analyst with experience in the gaming industry, currently working at Light & Wonder in Las Vegas since November 2023. She previously held roles at AGS, another gaming manufacturer, between 2021 and 2023. Dina has also held leadership positions, as she is currently the Co-Chair of the Moonrise Next Gen Philanthropy Group, was Director of Philanthropy for Alpha Delta Pi Sorority during college, and has consistently been involved in philanthropic efforts supporting various organizations, such as JDRF and One Drop. She is pursuing an MBA at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and is set to graduate next spring.