FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) Announces New 2025 Board Members

RENO, NV. (February 19, 2025) – The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) recently announced the appointment of 4 new, 3 reelected, and 4 replacement Trustees to their Board. The Board provides leadership and oversight to EDAWN’s CEO and staff for their mission of supporting, growing, and maintaining a vibrant and sustainable economy in Northern Nevada.

Joining the Board of Trustees are:

  • Matthew Addison, McDonald Carano
  • Mike Larragueta, Reno-Sparks Visitors and Visitors Authority
  • Michael Buis, PacStates
  • Frank Lepori, Frank Lepori Construction

Re-elected members to the Board of Trustees are:

  • Robert Cuillard, Lyon Living
  • John Zimmerman, Truckee Meadows Water Authority
  • Bri Thoreson, Bishop Manogue Catholic High School

The Board of Trustees replacements include:

  • Don Tatro for Kevin Kassekert (Redwood Materials)
  • Matt Reddick for Chris Reilly (Tesla)
  • Mark Huse for Ken Ostempowski (THE ROW)
  • Joe Rodriguez for Kristopher Dahir (City of Sparks)

Thank you to our departing Board member, Helen Lidholm, CEO of Northern Nevada Medical Center, for your support, dedication, and service to EDAWN as a Trustee.

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

“We are grateful to our outgoing Board Members for their contributions and commitment, which have been instrumental to EDAWN’s continued success,” said Taylor Adams, CEO of EDAWN. “We are also pleased to welcome new members to the board, whose diverse perspectives will help us address the opportunities and challenges ahead as we work to strengthen the region’s economic future.”

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About EDAWN:

The Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization established in 1983 funded primarily by private investors with support from public partners, committed to supporting, growing, and maintaining a vibrant and sustainable economy in Northern Nevada. For more information, visit: www.edawn.org.

Media Contact:

Ava Coulter

Marketing and Communications Specialist, EDAWN

702.901.9615, coulter@edawn.org