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Tom Clark

BOARD PRESIDENT

Tom is the Owner of Tom Clark Solutions and provides government and public affairs services on behalf of his clients before federal, state, and local governments and regulatory agencies. He is a veteran Lobbyist, Campaign Manager and strategic advisor. Tom represents a variety of business and non-profit interests in Nevada and throughout the West. A native Nevadan, Tom lives in Reno with his wife, daughter, and dog.

Amy Raymer

Board Vice President and Programming Chair

Amy is a veteran educator in the Clark County School District, currently serving students, teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders as an administrator in the K-12 Literacy and Language Development Department. Originally from Illinois, Amy is almost considered a local after recently reaching her 20th year of Las Vegas residency, and she is also a proud UNLV Rebel, holding a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction and Master of Arts in Urban Leadership degrees from the university. Amy is a self-described “history geek” and enjoys researching, developing, and facilitating opportunities for others to engage with Nevada history; she served as a volunteer tour guide for the Neon Museum from 2010-2018, and she has volunteered for the Nevada Preservation Foundation. Recently, Amy purchased a 1954 ranch home in the John S. Park neighborhood downtown and is working to restore the home to its original mid-century aesthetic.

Frank Woodbeck

TREASURER

Frank serves as Executive Director of Grants and Special Projects in the office of the CSN President. Previously, Frank served as Executive Director for Workforce Development with the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE), as Interim Vice Chancellor for Community Colleges and as Executive Director of the Nevada College Collaborative with NSHE. He was responsible for launching and leading efforts to improve efficiency and effectiveness of certain business operations among Nevada’s community colleges, in his initial role with NSHE. Previously, he was the director of the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation for the State of Nevada, and served on the cabinet of Governor Sandoval. Frank serves on several other boards including Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance and Three Square Food Bank. He and his wife, Suzan, live in the McNeil Estates, a mid-20th century neighborhood in central Las Vegas.

Russ Rowe

Past president

Russ works in the arena of government affairs focusing on zoning and land use planning and has represented various gaming clients, nonprofits, and public agencies. He obtained his law degree from the University of San Diego and has represented clients before the Nevada legislature since 2001. His extensive board experience includes the Urban Land Institute, AFAN, and Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance. A 40-year resident of Nevada and a graduate of UNLV, Russ resides in Henderson with his wife and two daughters.

Mitchell Cohen

Mitch is a retired attorney, independent museum professional, and longtime volunteer for the Nevada Preservation Foundation. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he has lived in Nevada for over four decades. After representing Clark County local government agencies for many years as a deputy district attorney, Mitch found a second career in local history. He began as a tour guide for The Neon Museum, where he later served as an education specialist and oral historian. Mitch has volunteered with Nevada Preservation Foundation since 2014, developing and presenting neighborhood tours as well as providing support for events. He holds a B.A. in history from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, a J.D. from the University of Arizona James E. College of Law, and a Masters in museum studies from Johns Hopkins University. Mitch and his wife, Debra, live in Henderson, Nevada.

Jennifer Minucci

Jennifer Minucci, a Realtor affiliated with Berkshire Hathaway, prides herself on outstanding service and leadership within the real estate industry.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Jennifer is deeply involved in community service. Her connection with NPF dates back to 2017, sparked by her attendance at the Liberace Mansion Martini Tour. This experience ignited her commitment, leading her to become a devoted volunteer for Home + History, which inspired her to actively contribute to the preservation of Nevada’s rich history and cultural heritage.

Now as a dedicated board member, she spearheads initiatives focused on educating her fellow Realtors about the significance of historic preservation. Jennifer recognizes the pivotal role of knowledge dissemination and is committed to making a meaningful impact on both her professional field and the community at large.

Allan Rogers

Allan is a Vegas native who currently works in the software industry. Allan’s family moved to Las Vegas in the 60s when his grandfather relocated to the Young Electric Sign Company (YESCO) Vegas yard. Allan graduated from the Las Vegas Academy and UNLV. He and his family currently reside downtown.

Allan was taught growing up that Vegas doesn’t have much history. Traveling heavily for work and taking history tours wherever he went, Allan stopped taking Vegas history for granted. Allan has learned that Las Vegas’ history may be short, but each decade of Vegas history is jam packed. Though Allan isn’t a historian, he spends a lot of his time consuming information about the fabulous history of Las Vegas. Allan especially enjoys combining technology and historical storytelling together via app-based self guided tours.

Catherine Wines

Catherine, the owner and principal architect of R6Studio, is a native of Elko County and proud member of one of the region’s oldest families. Catherine earned a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 1998 and went on to earn a post-graduate degree in architecture from the University of Arizona in 2002. In 2015 Catherine purchased the historic Taber Building and operates her firm from one of its second-floor offices. She plans a complete historic restoration of the building. Besides being a full-time architect, Catherine is a strong advocate for the arts and is active in development in the Elko community.

Vik Sehdev

Bio to come.

Jesse Wadhams

Jesse is with the law firm of Fennemore Craig, representing various Nevada state agencies including the Gaming Control Board and the Taxation Commission. Prior to joining Fennemore Craig, Jesse was the Director of Regional Government Relations for Newmont Mining Corporation where he developed and executed legislative policy and regulatory strategies. Outside of work, Jesse lives in Reno and is the proud parent of twin boys. He enjoys spending time with his family, hunting, camping, fishing, and rooting for the Minnesota Twins.

Nicole Willis-Grimes

Based in the Reno office, Nicole has been with The Ferraro Group for over twelve years where she heads up the firm’s public affairs practice, representing clients before state and local officials. Nicole has worked for several nonprofits in Minnesota and Washington, D.C., as well as served on numerous nonprofit boards. Before moving to Reno in 2005, she lived in Washington, D.C. for five years in the Columbia Heights neighborhood. Outside of work, Nicole loves traveling and camping around rural Nevada with her husband and twin boys, visiting historical towns off the beaten path. So far, Ely is her favorite. She and her family are the second homeowners of a 1953 home in Reno’s Old Southwest.

Christopher Fobes

Bio to come.

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