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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.
2024 Board Meetings
2024 DRP Board Meetings
8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
- February 15
- April 18
- June 20
- August 15
- October 17
- December 19
1 Museum Dr, Reno, NV 89501
Board agendas will be posted 48 prior to meetings.
Board Members
Dickson Commercial Realtor, Owner of The Depot Craft Brewery-Distillery & Louis Basque Corner.
Representing: Innovation District
Chris has served on the DRP board since September 2018. He has been in the commercial real estate industry since 2006, currently serving as the Senior Vice President of Investments at Dickson Realty Group. Chris is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno.
Chris Shanks
Board Chair
Dickson Commercial Realtor, Owner of The Depot Craft Brewery-Distillery & Louis Basque Corner.
Representing: Innovation District
Chris has served on the DRP board since September 2018. He has been in the commercial real estate industry since 2006, currently serving as the Senior Vice President of Investments at Dickson Realty Group. Chris is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno.
Tony Marini
Board Vice Chair
Vice President of Casino Operations, Community Relations, Midway & Caesars Sports Book.
Tony Marini
Board Vice Chair
Vice President of Casino Operations, Community Relations, Midway & Caesars Sports Book.
Par Tolles
Past Board Chair
President of Tolles Development Co.
Par Tolles
Past Board Chair
President of Tolles Development Co.
Jim Gallaway
Board Secretary
Resident of The Palladio Condominium Tower.
Jim Gallaway
Board Secretary
Resident of The Palladio Condominium Tower.
Mike Rossman
Board Treasurer
Basin Street Properties
Mike Rossman
Board Treasurer
Basin Street Properties
Jonathan Boulware
Representing: Northwest District
Vice President of Nevada Operations at Jacobs Entertainment.
Jonathan Boulware
Representing: Northwest District
Vice President of Nevada Operations at Jacobs Entertainment.
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.
Eric Lerude
Representing: Residents
President of Race 178 & Resident at The Montage.
Eric Lerude
Representing: Residents
President of Race 178 & Resident at The Montage.
Steven T. Polikalas
Past President
Ltd. Attorney at law.
Steven T. Polikalas
Past President
Ltd. Attorney at law.
Kathleen Taylor
Representing: City of Reno
Reno City Council
Kathleen Taylor
Representing: City of Reno
Reno City Council
Mariluz Garcia
Representing: Washoe County
Washoe County Commissioner.
Mariluz Garcia
Representing: Washoe County
Washoe County Commissioner.
Troy Miller
Representing: University of Nevada, Reno
UNR Assistant Vice President of Community & Real Estate.
Troy Miller
Representing: University of Nevada, Reno
UNR Assistant Vice President of Community & Real Estate.
Kaya Stanley
Representing: Small Property Owner
Co-Owner of Old Granite Street Eatery.
Kaya Stanley
Representing: Small Property Owner
Co-Owner of Old Granite Street Eatery.
Jeff Siri
Representing: Entertainment District
President & CEO of Club Cal Neva
Jeff Siri
Representing: Entertainment District
President & CEO of Club Cal Neva
Chris Phillips
Representing: Commercial Property
General Manager, COO at Reno Aces Baseball.
Chris Phillips
Representing: Commercial Property
General Manager, COO at Reno Aces Baseball.
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
Interested in Joining The Downtown Reno Partnership Board?
Please fill out and return the application form below.