PRESS RELEASE

The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada Announces New 2024 Board Members

RENO, NV. (May 3, 2024) – The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) recently announced the appointment of 13 new members to their Board of Trustees. The board provides leadership and oversight to EDAWN’s CEO and staff for the mission of adding quality jobs to the region. EDAWN does this by recruiting new companies, supporting the success of existing companies, and assisting newly forming companies, to diversify the economy and have a positive impact on the quality of life in Northern Nevada.

Joining the Board of Trustees are:

Thank you departing Board Members, for your support, dedication, and service to EDAWN as a Trustee. Those rotating off the EDAWN Board include:

  • Carolyn Barbash, Vice President of Transmission Development & Policy, NV Energy
  • Mike Kealy, Attorney, Parsons Behle & Latimer
  • Melissa Molyneaux, Executive Vice President, Colliers International
  • Ross Pfautz, SVP of Northern Nevada, Mark IV Capital, Inc.

For a complete list of the EDAWN Board of Trustees, click here.

“We appreciate the time and support of our departing Board Members and acknowledge that EDAWN’s success is due to their support and active engagement,” said Taylor Adams, CEO of EDAWN. “We are excited to welcome our new board members and are proud of the broad community representation we have on the board, which is increasingly important as we continue our efforts on behalf of the region.”

About EDAWN:

The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada is a private/public partnership established in 1983. They are committed to adding quality jobs to the region by recruiting new companies, supporting the success of existing companies, and assisting newly forming companies, to diversify the economy and have a positive impact on the quality of life in Greater Reno-Sparks. For more information, go to www.edawn.org.

Contact:

Taylor Adams
President and CEO
EDAWN
775.829.3711
byram@edawn.org