About the Board of Trustees
The Reno Rodeo Foundation’s Board of Trustees provides governance, strategic direction, and fiduciary oversight for the organization. Guided by its bylaws, the Board is responsible for ensuring the Foundation fulfills its mission, remains financially sound, and operates with integrity and accountability.
The Board oversees the stewardship of all funds, including programmatic investments, while supporting long-term sustainability through thoughtful planning and community engagement.
The Foundation’s Board of Trustees is strategically designed to include both rodeo volunteers and community leaders, bringing together a range of perspectives to guide the organization’s work across Northern Nevada.
Board of Trustees
Executive Committee
Craig Downie
Chair
Josh Iveson
Vice President, President Elect
Mike Torvinen, CPA
Treasurer
Scott Peterson
Secretary
Trustees
Linda Bissett
Denise Carver
Matt Cates
Tiffanie Davis
Tommy Ferraro
Honorable Scott Freeman
Greg Goss
Thaaron Kalt
Tony Marini
Sandi McKee
Jim Neil
Justin Thomsen
Ex-Officio
Mark Sutton
Reno Rodeo Association President
Honorary Members
Dan Bybee
Team 355 Chair
George Combs
Reno Rodeo Association General Manager
Wayne Brooks
PRCA Announcer
Emeritus Members
William (Bill) Bertelson (in memorium)
Steven Brown
Larry Frugoli
Debby Herman
Michael Lee
Laura Rader
Jack Schroeder
Sharon Smith
John Solari
Bob Tallman
Jeff Turnipseed
Howard Weiss (in memorium)
