Board of Trustees
The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority Board of Trustees consists of nine members appointed by the City of Reno, City of Sparks, Washoe County and the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority. Each Trustee brings a comprehensive history of community service to the board combined with a wide range of business expertise.
 | Joseph W. Mayer, Chairman Mr. Mayer has been a licensed real estate broker in the State of Nevada for more than 34 years. Mr. Mayer is a former member and President of the State of Nevada Real Estate Commission, and former member of the Sparks Planning and Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Commissions. Mr. Mayer has served on a wide variety of civic, committee, and service clubs. Appointed by the City of Sparks, Trustee since 2003. |
 | Mary Simmons, Vice Chair/Treasurer Ms. Simmons is the Vice President of External Affairs for NV Energy. Ms. Simmons is a 22-year employee with NV Energy and holds a CPA. She has extensive financial experience and a history of serving on community boards including EDAWN, The Nevada Women's Fund, Reno/Sparks Chamber and the American Red Cross. Appointed by Washoe County, Trustee since 2007. |
 | Randi Thompson, Secretary Ms. Thompson is a public relations consultant and a former spokesperson for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Ms. Thompson spent nine years with the Congressional Affairs Office of the Department of Energy and Department of the Interior. Ms. Thompson serves on the boards of the Nevada Opera, Morrison University, Make-A-Wish Foundation, the Food Bank and UNR's Pack Paws. Appointed by Washoe County, Trustee since 2005. |
 | Lynn S. Atcheson Former Congressional District Representative and formerly with Sierra Pacific Power, Harrah's, and Washoe Health System. Ms. Atcheson has served as president of numerous organizations: EDAWN, WIN, KNPB, Nevada Women's Fund, Truckee Meadows Tomorrow and Reno Philharmonic Association. She is an active community citizen working in the areas of health and human services and education. Appointed by City of Reno, Trustee since 2003. |
 | William "Bill" Eck Mr. Eck is the owner of Heavy Lift International in Sparks, Nevada. He has served on the Board of the Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) since 1985 and is the Chairman of the RARA Operations Committee. Mr. Eck was named the RARA Person of the Year in 2002. Appointed by the City of Sparks, Trustee since 2009. |
 | Jerry Hall Mr. Hall served as the Executive Director of the Regional Transportation Commission for 18 1/2 years, is a registered Civil Engineer (inactive) and has worked as a civil engineering and management consultant. Mr. Hall is a dedicated Rotarian and has served as Rotary International Director (2005-2007) and Vice President in 2006-2007. Mr. Hall's community involvement includes the YMCA, United Way, Reno Philharmonic and the Washoe County District Board of Health. Appointed by the City of Reno, Trustee since 2009. |
 | Brooks Mancini Mr. Mancini brings a comprehensive background in business, aviation and community service to the Board. He is the founder of the BT Mancini Company, has served as Chairman of the Mineta San Jose International Airport Commission and has been a licensed pilot. Mr. Mancini has served on numerous community boards in both California and Nevada. Appointed by City of Reno, Trustee since 2007. |
 | Rick Murdock Vice President of Sales and Casino Marketing for the Eldorado Hotel Casino since 1999. Mr. Murdock has an extensive work history with the Eldorado going back to 1981. His community involvement includes the Junior Diabetes Research Foundation, Northern Nevada Italian Association, the Boys and Girls Club, Sage Ridge School, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Renown and the University of Nevada. Appointed by the City of Reno, Trustee since 2009. |
 | John S. Wagnon Vice President of Sales and Resort Marketing for Vail Resorts Inc. and Heavenly Mountain Resort, Mr. Wagnon directs the marketing for one of the top-five winter sports resorts in the United States. Mr. Wagnon is the current President of Ski Lake Tahoe and has served on the boards of the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority and the California Travel Industry Association. Appointed by the Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority, Trustee since 2005. |
 | Krys T. Bart, A.A.E., President/CEO Krys Bart holds the prestigious position of First Past Chair of the Board of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE), the most influential airport organization in the world. Ms. Bart took over as Reno-Tahoe Airport President/CEO in 1998 and was named the 2007 Airport Director of the Year by Airport Revenue News Magazine due to her success in increasing airport revenues and enhancing customer service and community outreach. Past experience includes Assistant Director of Aviation at San Jose International Airport and Assistant Airports Director with the Fresno Air Terminal. Ms. Bart currently serves on the International Committee of the AAAE. Krys also serves on the Board of Directors for the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN). |
