By james art 
RENO, Nev. – The Reno Rodeo Foundation (RRF) has announced its 2024-2025 Board of Trustees, who will lead the organization’s mission to improve the lives of children in Northern Nevada. Through programs such as scholarships and essential support for children facing extraordinary challenges, the Foundation is dedicated to creating a brighter future and providing vital assistance to those who need it most.
The 2024-2025 Reno Rodeo Foundation Board is as follows:
Executive Committee
president: Craig Downey, Golden Express
Vice President: Josh Iveson, retired, Washoe County Sheriff’s Office
Treasurer: Thaaron Kalt, CPA, Allco Construction
secretary: Scott Peterson, Retired, Truckee Meadows Electric, Past RRF President (2021-2022)
Former President: Debbie Herman, State Bank of Nevada
Trustees
Linda Bissett, Attorney, Retired
Dennis Carver, Kinross Gold USA
Matt Cates, Granite Construction
The Honorable Scott Freeman, Judge, 2nd Judicial District Court
Greg Goss, Second Vice President, Reno Rodeo Association
Tony Marini, Caesars Entertainment
Jim Neal, 2025 President, Reno Rodeo Association
BJ North, Plumas Bank
The Honorable Bridget Robb, Family Court Judge, 2nd Judicial District Court
Mark Sutton, First Vice President, Reno Rodeo Association
Mike Torvinen, CPA, Torvinen Accounting and Consulting LLC
Honorary Board Members
Wayne Brooks, PRCA spokesman
George Combs, General Manager, Reno Rodeo Association
Bob Tallman, PRCA & Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame Spokesman
Honorary Board Members
Dr. Larry Frugoli, DDS, RRF Past President (2017-2018)
Laura Rader
Dear Jack Schroeder
Sharon Smith
Jeff Turnipseed, RRF Past President (2019-2020)
Howard Weiss
Executive Director
Cherry Boteler
Since 1986, the Reno Rodeo Foundation has distributed over $8.3 million in Northern Nevada. Best known for its Denim Drive, which provides clothing to neglected and abused children in 14 counties, RRF also offers scholarships and supports foster youth through programs such as Reading Rooms, where children in family courts receive comforting books and teddy bears.
For more information about the Reno Rodeo Foundation, visit RenoRodeoFoundation.org.
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For the Reno Rodeo Foundation
Established in 1986, the Reno Rodeo Foundation is a Nevada-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving children and families in Northern Nevada. Since its inception, the Foundation has distributed over $8.3 million through programs supporting vulnerable youth. Key initiatives include the Denim Drive (November 11 – December 31, 2024), which provides foster children with new clothing and hygiene items; scholarships for high school graduates and students; life-enhancing rodeo wishes for children with illnesses; and reading rooms offering comfort to children in the family court.
Annual community events such as Rhythm & Rawhide (June 7, 2025) and the Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament (October 4, 2025) support these programs. Stay connected with the Reno Rodeo Foundation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter and visit RenoRodeoFoundation.org for more information.
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