BACK
 

Meet our Board of Directors

2008

Back row Left to Right:  Michael Ward, Paul Killpatrick, Ron Alling, Ryan Forvilly, and Jeff Tillman
Front row Left to Right:  Kerry David, Ellen Dauscher, Melonie Guttry (Executive Director), Nancy Specchio, Adele Lucas, Nancy Gardner, Diane Bisbee, Daunelle Wulstein, and Joe Tillson



Ron Alling is active in the Douglas County Sheriff’s Advisory Council, Douglas County Community Foundation, and Raymond H. Berner Educational Trust. Ron also has past affiliations with the Douglas County Educational Foundation and Tahoe Douglas Chamber of Commerce. Ron joined the Foundation in 2004 and carries his organizational talents to the board. He also enjoys athletics, finance and investment, art, and being involved in scholarships among others.

Nancy Barclay

Diane Bisbee

Ellen Dauscher

Kerry David has lived in Tahoe for 31 years, and is very active in the community.  He is a Trustee for Lake Tahoe Community College, on the Board of Directors for Tahoe Youth and Family Services, Treasurer of Tahoe Magic, and member of the South Lake Tahoe Optimist Club. “We have a great group of individuals who work well together and are focused on contributing to the needs of the college community,” says Kerry.

Ryan Forvilly is the CEO of Bleu Wave Cruises and H2O Sports, LLC.  He is an active local business leader on the South Shore and part of Northern Nevada's Young Entrepreneurs Club.  He is an active youth coach and participates in many youth programs on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe.

Adele Lucas was born in Burbank, CA and moved to the Tahoe area 37 years ago. She is active in the South Tahoe Association of Realtors, the St. Theresa Church, and Soroptimist International.  She is a great supporter of all educational events, including athletics and scholarships.  After joining the Foundation in 2004, Adele says, her “terms on the Foundation Board of Directors has enabled her to help promote and sustain the various college programs and higher education of South Lake Tahoe in general." In her spare time, Adele enjoys biking (the Death Ride), skiing, snow shoeing, hiking, and water skiing.

Sue Niehoff

Robert Irwin Novasel, President, was born in Cleveland, Ohio and moved to the Tahoe area in 1972. He is on the board of the El Dorado Community Foundation and the Community Athletic Counsel.  After joining the Foundation in 2007, Bob says, “so far it has been quite an enlightening experience. It can be rewarding helping students pursue a college education."

Marla Sharp

Nancy Specchio

Jeff Tillman

Joe Tillson

Michael Ward has been active with the Barton Healthcare System, LTCC Vocational Education, and the City of South Lake Tahoe-Economic Development. He is also affiliated with St. Mary's College in Moraga and Cal Poly in Pomona. Michael is skilled in the areas of grant writing, facilitation, workforce development, public speaking, evaluation, and project development. He also enjoys athletics, computers, instrumental music, building, and renovation.

Daunelle Wulstein

Don Yamaoka was born in Gilroy, CA and moved to the Tahoe area 14 years ago. He is active in the Lake Tahoe Education Foundation and the Barton Memorial Hospital Foundation.  After joining the Foundation in 2007, Don says, “being on the Foundation Board of Directors is a worthy cause and the benefits of supporting education in our community are far reaching." In his spare time, Don enjoys skiing, snow boarding, and fly fishing.



2007

Back row Left to Right:  Ron Alling, Kerry David, Dr. Guy Lease, Nancy Barclay, Jeff Tillman, and Dr. Don Yamaoka
Front row Left to Right:  Marla Sharp, Chris Janzen, Melonie Guttry (Executive Director), Ginny Schankerman, Adele Lucas, Shelley Hansen (Foundation Assistant), and Robert Novasel



Gala 2007

Left to right: Robert Novasel, Don Yamaoka, Nancy Barclay, Adele Lucas, Nancy Specchio, Kathy Cocking, Nancy Gardner, Melonie Guttry (Executive Director), Marla Sharp, Robert Chester, and Kerry David



2006

Left to right upper: Joe Tillson, Chris Janzen, Jeff Tillman, Nancy Barclay, Ryan Forvilly, Diane Bisbee, Kerry David,
and Ron Alling
Left to right lower: Kitt Barkley, Nancy Gardner, Kathy Cocking, Melonie Guttry (Executive Director), and Adele Lucas