Brady McGill was born in Las Vegas and has always enjoyed giving back to his community. Brady spent much of his youth volunteering in community outreach with his family’s church and continued in his adolescence in The Boy Scouts of America. In High School, Brady was involved actively with The Future Business Leaders of America, for which he served as Chapter President. During his time with FBLA, Brady organized many fund raising and charitable events, most notably, a partnership with the March of Dimes. Brady began volunteer work with SNAPI in 2008 as a part of the LOVE program, promoting Las Vegas Pride. Brady now serves on the SNAPI Board of Directors to give back to our community and encourage the growth of our LGBT community.

Kevin Heward is the Vice President of Las Vegas PRIDE and a passionate advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. Since settling in Las Vegas in 2016, he has played active volunteer roles in organizations such as HRC, The LGBTQ+ Center of Southern Nevada, Bears Las Vegas, and Las Vegas PRIDE. Kevin was honored as Mr. Las Vegas PRIDE 2022 alongside Jolene. He loves building processes and is dedicated to continuing the continuity of the Las Vegas PRIDE organization by capturing and streamlining the procedures necessary to host successful community events, including the parade and festival held each October.

With over 16 years of IT and cybersecurity expertise, Kevin brings a wealth of technical knowledge to his leadership. He served in the US Army from 2010 to 2015 and earned his BS in Computer Science from UNLV in 2019. Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, Kevin has been happily married to Eric Abarm for seven years. Outside his professional and advocacy work, he is an avid runner with three marathons and eight half marathons completed, and a devoted reader who averages 20 books each year.

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Clair Koetitz and Lyndon Marquez have been together for 28 years, married for 13 and have lived in Las Vegas for 7 years. Their lives have been intertwined so it is difficult to write two biographies. They began volunteering for PRIDE with the Parade as script writers and check-in duties and with the Center for community engaging events in 2008.

During their years in Boise, ID they were involved as Ambassadors and a Docents for the Boise Art Museum, American Heart Association, Muscular Dystrophy Association, and the Boise River Festival. They both continue to support The Festival of Trees event in Boise, ID by booking the entertainment for the annual event which benefits the Saint Alphonsus Hospital and Foundation.

Before their move to Idaho they lived in Midland, Texas, where they met. There they both were involved in numerous board positions for the American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association and Gallery 1114. They spent numerous hours on the Texas Leadership Summit Task Force and raising monies with Round Up, a Cattle Baron Ball for the American Cancer Society.

They will continue supporting our community in any way possible. Las Vegas has many great LGBT organizations that can support numerous events on a united front.

Tim Niehaus is a Las Vegas–based communications professional and community advocate committed to advancing equity, visibility, and inclusion within the LGBTQ+ community. With a background in communications and employee engagement, he focuses on amplifying underrepresented voices and fostering inclusive, welcoming spaces.

Tim is actively involved in Las Vegas PRIDE initiatives, contributing his time and expertise to community events, media projects, and organizational efforts. As an Executive Board Member, and Secretary,he is passionate about ensuring Pride remains accessible, representative, and rooted in year-round community connection.

Mr. Las Vegas PRIDE 2026-27 is a future law school student pursuing degrees in Criminal Justice and Political Science, with a clear focus on advocacy, accountability, and systemic change. Originally from Hungary, he brings a global perspective shaped by lived experience, resilience, and a deep understanding of marginalized communities.

Before entering academia, he spent over a decade as a professional chef, a career that instilled discipline, creativity, leadership, and a strong sense of service. Today, those same values guide his work in activism and community engagement.

Driven by a lifelong passion for social justice, equality, and human rights, he is committed to building stronger, more inclusive communities where diversity is celebrated and protected. As Mr. Las Vegas Pride, he uses his platform to amplify unheard voices, challenge injustice, and inspire collective action toward a more equitable future, both within the LGBTQ+ community and beyond.