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Meet the Downtown Reno Partnership's Board of Directors
The Downtown Reno Partnership management team reports to a board of directors who make major decisions and give direction about the DRP. The board meets every other month.
Board Of Directors
Our 17 board of directors are made up of business and property owners, elected officials, residents and commercial tenants that represent elements of downtown Reno. Board members have terms of two years. They control major direction of the nonprofit.
DRP is accepting applications for a residential seat on its board of directors. Deadline to apply is July 13, 2026.
2026 Board Meetings
2026 DRP Board Meetings
9-10:30 a.m.
DRP Office (Pavilion B) 40 E 4th Street
- February 19
- April 16
- June 18
- August 20
- October 15
- December 17
Board Members
Jonathan Boulware
Board Chair
President of Nevada Operations at Jacobs Entertainment.
Representing: Northwest District
Jonathan has served on the DRP board since September 2018. He is the Vice President of Operations for Jacobs Entertainment. Jonathan graduated from Stanford University.
Jonathan Boulware
Board Chair
President of Nevada Operations at Jacobs Entertainment.
Representing: Northwest District
Jonathan has served on the DRP board since September 2018. He is the Vice President of Operations for Jacobs Entertainment. Jonathan graduated from Stanford University.
Eric Edelstein
Vice Chair & Treasurer
Eric Edelstein
Vice Chair & Treasurer
Tony Marini
Past Board Chair
Vice President of Player Development, Caesars Entertainment
Tony Marini
Past Board Chair
Vice President of Player Development, Caesars Entertainment
Troy Miller
Secretary
UNR Assistant Vice President of Community & Real Estate.
Troy Miller
Secretary
UNR Assistant Vice President of Community & Real Estate.
Emily Skyle-Golden
Executive Committee Residential Representative
Emily Skyle-Golden
Executive Committee Residential Representative
Chris Shanks
Representing: Innovation District
Principal at Dickson Commercial Group, Owner of The Depot Craft Brewery-Distillery & Louis Basque Corner
Chris Shanks
Representing: Innovation District
Principal at Dickson Commercial Group, Owner of The Depot Craft Brewery-Distillery & Louis Basque Corner
Par Tolles
Representing: Commercial Tenants
President of Tolles Development Co.
Par Tolles
Representing: Commercial Tenants
President of Tolles Development Co.
Mark Reece
Representing: High Assessed Properties
Director of Business Development of Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center.
Mark Reece
Representing: High Assessed Properties
Director of Business Development of Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center.
Steven T. Polikalas
Commercial Property
Ltd. Attorney at law.
Steven T. Polikalas
Commercial Property
Ltd. Attorney at law.
Kathleen Taylor
Representing: City of Reno
Reno City Council
Kathleen Taylor
Representing: City of Reno
Reno City Council
Mike Rossman
Representing: High Assessed Properties
Basin Street Properties
Mike Rossman
Representing: High Assessed Properties
Basin Street Properties
Mariluz Garcia
Representing: Washoe County
Washoe County Commissioner.
Mariluz Garcia
Representing: Washoe County
Washoe County Commissioner.
Jeff Siri
Representing: Entertainment District
President & CEO of Club Cal Neva
Jeff Siri
Representing: Entertainment District
President & CEO of Club Cal Neva
Courtney Meredith
Representing: The Riverwalk District
Co-Founder, Senior Design Strategist, and Creative Director for Design on Edge. Courtney Meredith has received numerous awards in marketing, design, and advertising. Her experience includes being the current DRP representative for the Riverwalk Merchants Assoc. and the marketing director for nearly 18 years; she represents local businesses and nonprofits spanning arts, health and wellness, food and beverage, and financial and development industries. Courtney is a co-author to the first pictorial manuscript for the Riverwalk District and a mentor and speaker for students in the local education system.
Courtney Meredith
Representing: The Riverwalk District
Co-Founder, Senior Design Strategist, and Creative Director for Design on Edge. Courtney Meredith has received numerous awards in marketing, design, and advertising. Her experience includes being the current DRP representative for the Riverwalk Merchants Assoc. and the marketing director for nearly 18 years; she represents local businesses and nonprofits spanning arts, health and wellness, food and beverage, and financial and development industries. Courtney is a co-author to the first pictorial manuscript for the Riverwalk District and a mentor and speaker for students in the local education system.
Eaton Dunkelberger
Representing: Non-profit sector
Eaton Dunkelberger
Representing: Non-profit sector
Greg Doyle
Representing: Small Property Owner
Greg Doyle
Representing: Small Property Owner
Residents
Representing: Residents
Residents
Representing: Residents
Interested in Joining The Downtown Reno Partnership Board?
Please fill out and return the application form below.