Workgroup and Targeted Industry Mission Statements and Chairpersons

The NNDA has a variety of workgroups comprised of knowledgeable, local leaders and professionals who are dedicated to making northern Nevada the best place to live and do business. Please contact us if you are interested in joining one of these dynamic groups,

Business Support Services
Christina Slade, Chair
(775) 684-0456
Staff: Clint Koble

Mission: Identify the needs, strengths, opportunities, and challenges of existing companies by interfacing with them and providing the info to NNDA staff in order to assist in the expansion/ retention of those companies and or primary jobs where necessary.

Government Affairs
Robert Crowell, Chair                  Co-Chair, Chuck Davies
(775) 884-8309                           (775) 352-1939

Staff: Ron Weisinger

Mission: To communicate and understand individual goals of local governments and facilitate an open forum between NNDA and state and local governments.

Marketing/Public Relations
Ronele Klingensmith, Chair          Co-Chair, John Young
(775) 323-6333                            (775) 588-0553
Staff: Judi Bishop

Mission: To develop a clear and consistent message that effectively communicates the NNDA's mission, activities and successes.

Marketing/Public Relations
Linda Ritter, Chair
(775) 291-8430
Staff: Danny Campos


Mission statement in development.

Targeted Industries

Health and Wellness Task Force
Rob Hooper, Chair
(775) 909-641-2700
Staff: Mark Rosenberg

Mission: To establish health and wellness as a legitimate and fully functioning category of economic development within northern Nevada making significant contributions to the retention and growth of existing businesses and to the attraction of new businesses and quality employees to the region.

Tourism & Hospitality Development Team
Kathy Halbardier, Chair
(775) 848-2864
Staff: Clint Koble
 

Mission statement in development.