Board of Directors

Board of Directors December 2008

The Education Alliance of Washoe County has a dedicated Board of Directors.  The Alliance maintains a 51% private sector participation on the Board of Directors.  In addition, the three CEO's from UNR, TMCC, and WCSD are standing positions on the Board. 

Directors interface with Education Alliance and WCSD programs, State, WCSD and Higher Education Committees, and fundraising for key educational initiatives.  The Board is a working Board and most participants roll up their sleeves to learn and become involved.

2011 - 2012 Board of Directors

• Ken Achurra, Umpqua Bank
• Fred Altmann, Better Green Building
• Dr. Bill Cathey, UNR*
• Jennifer Cunningham, RSCVA
• Chet Curtis, IST International Software Technology
• David Dehls, Charter Communications
• Mike Dillon, Builders Association of Northern Nevada
• Dr. Christine Cheney, UNR
• Deborah Gamble, Northern NV Black Cultural Awareness Society
• Denise Hedrick, Education Alliance
• Ginny Jackson, Community
• Elaine Lancaster, Washoe Education Association
• Manny Martinez, Consultant
• Darcy Marud, Yamana Gold
• Manuel Mederos, PIKKANTE Skateboards
• Chris Morgan, Deloitte Consulting
• Dr. Heath Morrison, WCSD
• Helen O'Brien, Community
• Jim Pfrommer, Pfrommer & McCune
• Ted Plaggemeyer, TMCC*
• Marika Ponton, Barnard, Vogler & Co., CPA's
• Michelle Sanchez-Bickley, Renown Regional Medical Center
• Dr. Maria Sheehan, TMCC
• Lisa Slaughter, Reno Orthopaedic Clinic
• Debbie Smith, Nevada State Assembly
• Jackie Stenseth, Reno Gazette Journal
• Dr. Angie Taylor, Greater Light Christian Center
• Dr. Julie Wagner, Saint Mary's
• Dean Whellams, Q&D Construction
  *Designee

Board Officers
Jim Pfrommer, President
Ginny Jackson, Vice President
Michelle Sanchez-Bickley, Secretary
Helen O'Brien, Treasurer
Chris Morgan, At Large
Fred Altmann, Past President