United Way of Southern Nevada (UWSN) is pleased to welcome Stephanie Lewton as Vice President of Finance and announce the promotion of Aaron Krolikowski, PhD, to Vice President of Programs.
“As we celebrate our sixty-fifth year of service to the Southern Nevada community, it is imperative that we have the best experienced professionals in the region on our team,” said Julian High, President and CEO of UWSN. “Both Stephanie and Aaron will no doubt thrive in their new roles, and I look forward to their continued development as we look forward to the years ahead.”
Lewton has more than 24 years of experience in accounting and has spent most of his career working in the Las Vegas construction industry. In her new role, she will oversee UWSN’s finance department, which ensures the organization uses its resources to their fullest potential to increase its impact in Southern Nevada.
With an extensive leadership and accounting history, Lewton previously served as Western Region Controller for Neff Rentals Inc., Senior Project Controller for Perini Building Company, Accounting and Project Manager for Sunrise Utilities and Associate Controller for American Asphalt and Grading. She earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Davenport University in Merrillville, Ind.
dr. Krolikowski first joined the UWSN team in 2016 as a community impact consultant, in this position he supported the UWSN team in grant writing, performance measurement, program design, technical assistance and web development, marketing and graphic design, and policy research. In his new role, he oversees UWSN’s programs including Community Impact Grants, Nevada Ready! State Pre-K Program, Project REACH, United Against Human Trafficking, and the Emergency Food and Shelter Program.
Prior to working at UWSN, Krolikowski ran an independent research consulting business serving United Ways, philanthropic foundations and local governments. He previously served as director of research and public policy for the United Way of Buffalo and Erie County. He received his PhD in Geography from the Water Program at the Smith School for Enterprise and Environment at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom.
About United Way of Southern Nevada
Beginning in 2022-2023, United Way of Southern Nevada (UWSN) is celebrating its 65th anniversary and we are proud of the incredible impact we have made in our community over the past six and a half decades. United Way of Southern Nevada is committed to ensuring that every person in Southern Nevada has the opportunity to succeed. We’ve been doing this since 1957—before many of our favorite resorts and casinos lit up the world-famous Las Vegas Strip. This year, we will celebrate our successes, honor the legends who helped us get here, and inspire Southern Nevadans to support UWSN for years to come.
