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
Josh Iveson
President, Chair
Thaaron Kalt, CPA
Vice President, President Elect
Mike Torvinen
Treasurer
Sandi McKee
Secretary
Craig Downie
Immediate Past President
Trustees
Linda Bissett
Denise Carver
Matt Cates
Tiffanie Davis
Spenser Downie
Tommy Ferraro
Honorable Judge Scott Freeman
Greg Goss
Amanda Hale
Miranda Hoover
Kristen (Kris) Kirkpatrick
Tony Marini
Christopher (Chris) Mulloy
Mark Sutton
Justin Thomsen
Brandon Towne
Honorary Members
Dan Bybee
Team 355 Chair
George Combs
Reno Rodeo Association General Manager
Wayne Brooks
PRCA Announcer
Emeritus Members
William (Bill) Bertelson (in memoriam)
Steven Brown
Mark Elston
Larry Frugoli
Debby Herman
Michael Lee
Laura Rader
Scott Peterson
Jack Schroeder
Brad Sidener
Sharon Smith
John Solari
Bob Tallman
Jeff Turnipseed
Howard Weiss (in memoriam)
Dan Warren
