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
Teresa Shouppe, Chair
(775) 687-1716
Staff: Larie Trippet
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
(775) 884-8309
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 & Membership
Jarrod Lopiccolo, Chair
(775) 883-6000
Staff: Judi Bishop/Roger Diez
Mission: To develop a clear and consistent message that effectively communicates the NNDA's mission, activities and successes.
Targeted Industries
Health and Wellness Task Force
Rob Hooper, Chair
(775) 884-1300 x118
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.
