RENO, Nev. – The Reno Rodeo Foundation (RRF) has announced its 2024-2025 Board of Trustees, who will guide the organization’s mission to improve the lives of Northern Nevada children. Through programs such as scholarships and essential support for children facing extraordinary challenges, the Foundation is dedicated to creating brighter futures and providing vital assistance to those who need it most.
The 2024-2025 Reno Rodeo Foundation Board is as follows:
Executive Committee
President: Craig Downie, Golden Express
Vice President: Josh Iveson, Retired, Washoe County Sheriff’s Office
Treasurer: Thaaron Kalt, CPA, Allco Construction
Secretary: Scott Peterson, Retired, Truckee Meadows Electric, RRF Past President (2021-2022)
Immediate Past President: Debby Herman, Nevada State Bank
Trustees
Linda Bissett, Attorney, Retired
Denise Carver, Kinross Gold USA
Matt Cates, Granite Construction
Hon. Scott Freeman, Judge, 2nd Judicial District Court
Greg Goss, Second Vice President, Reno Rodeo Association
Tony Marini, Caesars Entertainment
Jim Neil, 2025 President, Reno Rodeo Association
BJ North, Plumas Bank
Hon. Bridget Robb, Family Court Judge, 2nd Judicial District Court
Mark Sutton, First Vice President, Reno Rodeo Association
Mike Torvinen, CPA, Torvinen Accounting and Consulting LLC
Honorary Board Members
Wayne Brooks, PRCA Announcer
George Combs, General Manager, Reno Rodeo Association
Bob Tallman, PRCA & Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame Announcer
Board Members Emeritus
Dr. Larry Frugoli, DDS, RRF Past President (2017-2018)
Laura Rader
Hon. Jack Schroeder
Sharon Smith
Jeff Turnipseed, RRF Past President (2019-2020)
Howard Weiss
Executive Director
Cheree Boteler
Since 1986, the Reno Rodeo Foundation has distributed over $8.3 million across Northern Nevada. Best known for its Denim Drive, which provides clothing to neglected and abused children in 14 counties, RRF also offers scholarships and supports foster youth through programs like Reading Rooms, where children in family court receive comforting books and teddy bears.
For more information on the Reno Rodeo Foundation, visit RenoRodeoFoundation.org.
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About the Reno Rodeo Foundation
Established in 1986, the Reno Rodeo Foundation is a Nevada-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving children and families in Northern Nevada. Since its inception, the Foundation has distributed over $8.3 million through programs supporting vulnerable youth. Key initiatives include the Denim Drive (Nov. 11 – Dec. 31, 2024), which provides foster children with new clothing and hygiene items; scholarships for high school graduates and college students; life-enhancing Rodeo Wishes for children with medical conditions; and Reading Rooms, offering comfort to children in family court.
Annual community events like Rhythm & Rawhide (June 7, 2025) and the Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament (Oct. 4, 2025) support these programs. Stay connected with the Reno Rodeo Foundation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter and visit RenoRodeoFoundation.org for more information.
