NPF Board of Directors
Amy Raymer
Board President and Programming Chair
Mitchell Cohen
VICE PRESIDENT
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.
Christopher Fobes
TREASURER
Christopher brings over 25 years of real estate experience and a deep passion for historic homes and neighborhoods to the Nevada Preservation Foundation. Raised in the Inland Empire of Southern California, Christopher majored in history at the prestigious University of California, Berkeley, before making his way to the vibrant Las Vegas area.
His appreciation for homes with charm and character continued to grow after moving to the San Francisco Bay Area and starting his real estate career. Upon relocating to Las Vegas, Christopher sought out neighborhoods where vintage homes featured prominently.
Christopher’s commitment to preserving and revitalizing historic buildings and communities led him to volunteer with the Nevada Preservation Foundation. In 2023, he joined the Board of Directors and was elected Treasurer in 2025.
In addition to his role at the Nevada Preservation Foundation, Christopher serves on several other boards, including the Las Vegas Realtors MLS, Cal Alumni Chapter of Southern Nevada, and the Whitney Town Advisory Board.
Allan Rogers
SECRETARY
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.
Tom Clark
PAST 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.
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.
Russ Rowe
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.
Vik Sehdev
Bio to come.
Catherine Wines
Catherine Wines, owner and principal architect, is a native of Elko County and a proud member of one of the areas oldest and largest families. After High School, Catherine did undergraduate study at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and graduate study at the University of Arizona. She received her architecture license in 2008. Shortly after that she started R6 Studio and has been working on a wide variety of projects all over rural Nevada since that time.
Besides being a full time architect Catherine is a strong advocate for the arts and is active in the Elko community, advocating for the importance of the arts and sustainable design. Catherine is the chairman of the Elko Arts & Culture Advisory Board, a member of the Elko downtown Redevelopment Advisory Council and is a founding member of the new Elko Arts Foundation.
