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Board and Management

Board of Trustees

The Springs Preserve Board of Trustees is responsible for creating policy and overseeing management of the Springs Preserve. The Board of Trustees comprises representatives from the Las Vegas Valley Water District Board of Directors, the Springs Preserve Foundation Board of Directors, the Las Vegas City Council, the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents, and Nevada historical and humanities interests.

Trustees

Portrait of Justin Jones

Since being elected to the Clark County Commission in 2018, Jones has had the privilege of representing the fastest-growing district in Southern Nevada. As a Commissioner, Jones has championed initiatives to create Clark County's Community and Economic Development Department, revive and expand the Clark County Redevelopment Agency, adopt and implement Clark County’s first Climate Action Plan, advance transit-oriented development initiatives, increase access to affordable housing and mental health services, and expand Clark County’s regional park, trail and bike network.

Jones is also privileged to serve on several regional boards, including as Chair of the Regional Transportation Commission and Regional Flood Control District, Vice Chair of the Clark County Redevelopment Agency, and on the Board of Directors of the Southern Nevada Water Authority and Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance.

Prior to being elected to the County Commission, Jones served in the Nevada State Senate (2012-2014) and on the board of several non-profit agencies. In addition to serving in public office, Jones is an attorney licensed to practice in both Nevada and California.

Portrait of Jenna Morton

Jenna de Vries Morton is the co-owner of Morton Group, a restaurant development company with venues in Las Vegas including: La Cave Wine and Food Hideaway inside Wynn Resort, One Steakhouse in the Virgin Hotel, CRUSH and Greek Sneek at MGM Grand Resort, and Nudo Italiano in Southern Highlands.

She is co-director of the Umm Al-Jimāl Archaeological Project (UJAP), an international archaeology, heritage conservation, and community revitalization initiative in Umm Al Jimāl, Jordan, which facilitated Umm Al Jimāl's inscription as a UNESCO World Heritage Monument in 2024.

She also serves on the boards of directors for the American Center of Research in Jordan, Community Cloud Forest Conservation in Guatemala, After School All Stars Las Vegas (Immediate Past Chair), and Council for a Better Nevada (Past Chair). She is a member of the American Society for Overseas Research, the International Women's Forum, Nevada Public Radio's Community Advisory Board, and is a founding member of Nevada Women’s Philanthropy. She has a BA in Political Science from Northwestern University and is currently pursuing a master's degree in government and international relations.

Portrait of Amy Carvalho

Amy J. Carvalho was elected to serve District 12 on the Board of Regents in November 2018, reelected in November 2024 to serve an additional term of four years, and is currently Chair of the Board.

Regent Carvalho and her husband, Tom, are long-time business owners. Her entrepreneurial ventures include owning and managing residential investment properties, portfolio management for other real estate investors, operating a successful coffee shop, and owning and operating franchised retail stores. She is most proud as a business owner when she can give back to her community.

Actively involved in community service, she has served as both a member and past president of the Boulder City Sunrise Rotary Club and as chairperson on the Boulder City Library District Board of Trustees. She also served two terms on the Nevada Department of Education's Council to Establish Academic Standards and three terms on the 7-Eleven National Business Leadership Council (specifically the Servant Leadership, Facilities Maintenance, and Digital Transformation committees).

Regent Carvalho has been a student of Southern Nevada since fifth grade, when her father was stationed at Nellis Air Force Base. She is a graduate of Rancho High School, the College of Southern Nevada, and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology. Regent Carvalho also completed her Master of Business Administration from Western Governors University.

She is the proud parent of two children.

Portrait of Katarina Gale

Katarina Gale is the co-founder of GreenGale Farms, a 40-acre Las Vegas-based farm, animal sanctuary, and event venue.

She holds a Master of Science in Bioresource Engineering from McGill University, specializing in water resources management, and a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, focusing on biodiversity and conservation.

Katarina's background includes work with the United Nations, non-profit organizations focused on water management, and the private aerospace sector, where she specialized in remote sensing and unmanned aerial systems. She was also the founder and CEO of The Neon Muse, a fashion technology company creating custom light-up apparel.

Portrait of Brian Knudsen

Brian Knudsen was sworn into office in July 2019 as the Councilman for Ward 1. Councilman Knudsen has more than 15 years of experience in city and state governments as well as time spent as the chief executive officer of a large nonprofit organization and as the owner of a small business. His experience covers multiple functions of government and nonprofit organizations and has focused on creating efficiencies, strategic planning and policy development.

Councilman Knudsen has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Utah in health education and mass communications. He also has a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Southern California and a master's degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Brian and his husband have two children.

Portrait of William McCurdy II

Commissioner William McCurdy II was elected to the Clark County Commission in 2020 and sworn in for his first term on Jan. 4, 2021, and re-elected to his second term for 2025 as Commissioner of District D. He was selected by his peers to serve as vice-chairman of the Board of County Commissioners on Jan. 2, 2024. Commissioner McCurdy previously served two terms (2016-2020) in the Nevada State Legislature as the representative for Assembly District 6.

During his tenure as Assemblyman, he was elected as the first African American and youngest chair of the Nevada State Democratic Party. Significant legislation introduced by McCurdy II improved education, public safety, healthcare and economic development. While at the Legislature, he served as vice chairman of the Government Affairs Committee and was a member of the Commerce and Labor and Legislative Operations and Elections committees. Additionally, he served on the Homeland Security Commission.

Prior to his service in the Nevada Legislature, McCurdy II was an organizer with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) where he elevated to state political director.

McCurdy II is a native Las Vegan, born in the very Commission District he now proudly represents. He holds an Associate's degree from the College of Southern Nevada and a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. McCurdy II is a proud husband to his wife, Susie McCurdy and father to their three children.

Portrait of Rory Reid

Rory Reid is currently the founding partner of the Law Office of Rory Reid. His law practice focuses on government relations, real estate, and state and local permitting with a particular emphasis on the energy sector. He also serves as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Rogers Foundation.

Reid was raised in Southern Nevada and educated in its public schools. He has been active as both a business and civic leader in the community and on the boards of several civic organizations.

Reid was elected to the Clark County Commission in 2002 and was appointed its Chairman in 2005 and 2007. The Commission oversees the nation's 14th largest county, which includes the Las Vegas Strip. During his tenure, Reid championed economic development, ethics reform, open government, and improved social services.

The Las Vegas Review-Journal named Reid its "Best Local Politician" in 2007, and he was the Democratic nominee for Governor of Nevada in 2010 and was named among the "Best Lawyers in America" in 2012. He has received numerous other awards and recognitions for his extensive service.

Reid and his wife, Cindy, are the proud parents of three children.

Portrait of Tick Segerblom

A third-generation Nevadan and a fourth-generation Nevada state representative, Tick Segerblom joined the Clark County Commission in January 2019. He previously served in the state Assembly from 2006 to 2012 and as a state senator from 2012 to 2018.

Before entering politics in Nevada, Segerblom served in the White House Personnel Office for President Jimmy Carter. He was later appointed by former Nevada Governor Richard Bryan to the Colorado River Commission, where he served from 1988 to 1990. In 1990, he was elected to a four-year term as state chair of the Nevada Democratic Party.

A graduate of Pomona College in California and the University of Denver Law School, Segerblom practices law, specializing in employee-employer relations.

He and his wife have three children.

Portrait of Bob Stoldal

A decorated journalist and historian, Bob Stoldal started his career in 1965 at KLAS/KLAV radio, then joined KLAS-TV as a reporter and anchor in 1967. He was promoted to News Director a year later and, in 1998, named Vice President of News after launching the 24-hour news operation, Las Vegas ONE.

After a short retirement in 2008, Stoldal became Vice President of News for the Sunbelt Corporation, overseeing news operations for television stations in Las Vegas, Reno, and Elko. In 2014, Stoldal retired for a second time but his journalistic career continues today as Chair of the Board of the Nevada Independent, a statewide nonpartisan news website.

Stoldal is also very active in several community organizations. He is the past chair and current member of the City of Las Vegas Historic Preservation Commission, and is a member of the City of Las Vegas Centennial Commission. Stoldal also is a founding board member and currently serves on the Mob Museum board, and the board of the Atomic Testing Museum, as well as a statewide organization, "Present Nevada."

Stoldal was honored as the "Distinguished Nevadan" by the University of Nevada Board of Regents in 2020 for his contributions to the cultural and social advancement of Nevada and its people.

Meeting agendas

In accordance with NRS 241.020, meeting agendas are posted online by 9 a.m. three business days prior to the scheduled meeting, barring any server problems.

Note: if you use assistive technology, such as a screen reader, to access web content and have difficulty accessing meeting agenda materials, please email us or call 702-258-3930.

Springs Preserve Foundation

The Springs Preserve Foundation is a non-profit, non-stock corporation established to sustain and advance the mission of the Springs Preserve. It is guided by a board of directors composed of business and community leaders who are committed to the Springs Preserve's long-term health and viability. Want to contact the Springs Preserve Foundation? Send us an email.

Foundation board members

Portrait of Rory Reid

Rory Reid is currently the founding partner of the Law Office of Rory Reid. His law practice focuses on government relations, real estate and state and local permitting with a particular emphasis on the energy sector. He also serves as President and Chief Operating Officer of The Rogers Foundation.

Rory was raised in Southern Nevada and educated in its public schools. He has been active as both a business and civic leader in the community and on the boards of several civic organizations.

Rory was elected to the Clark County Commission in 2002 and was appointed its Chairman in 2005 and 2007. The Commission oversees the nation's 14th largest county, which includes the Las Vegas Strip. During his tenure, Rory championed economic development, ethics reform, open government, and improved social services.

The Las Vegas Review-Journal named Rory its "Best Local Politician" in 2007, and he was the Democratic nominee for Governor of Nevada in 2010 and was named among the "Best Lawyers in America" in 2012. He has received numerous other awards and recognitions for his extensive service.

Rory and his wife, Cindy, are the proud parents of three children.

Portrait of Anne Mazzola

Anne Mazzola is a licensed interior designer whose projects have included the CIA headquarters in Langley, VA, the Pentagon, two US embassies, Nortel Networks, Sun Microsystems, Cox Communications, and the National Wildlife Federation.

Anne grew up in Vienna, VA, and graduated from Drexel University cum laude. She and her husband have two grown children. Prior to moving to Las Vegas in 2008, Anne worked throughout the Washington, D.C. area for 15 years.

Since relocating here, she has immersed herself in a wide variety of charities such as joining the Springs Preserve board in 2013, and sits on The Center Foundation Board. She has also worked with the Alexander Dawson School, Boys and Girls Club, Smith Center, Discovery Children's Museum, Communities in Schools, and Opportunity Village. Anne is also a member of the Desert Tortoise Group of Southern Nevada, adopting a 24 year old tortoise named Larry Byrd.

Portrait of Elizabeth Sorokac

Elizabeth Sorokac is an owner and founder of the law firm of Reisman Sorokac. Ms. Sorokac has been practicing law in Nevada for more than 20 years. She received her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Michigan State University and her Juris Doctor from Gonzaga University School of Law.

She is a member of the State Bar of Nevada and the Clark County Bar Association, a graduate of the Vegas Chamber's Leadership Las Vegas program (2012) and the Public Policy Leadership Series – General Government (2018) through UNLV's Greenspun College of Urban Affairs' partnership with the Vegas Chamber. Past Board memberships include the Anti-Defamation League and Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada. Currently, she serves as a Board Member of the Nevada Acro Foundation and Treasurer of the Aberdeen at Southern Highlands Homeowners Association.

Ms. Sorokac is a strong advocate for the Springs Preserve and its mission of creating a visitor experience that builds culture and community, inspires environmental stewardship and celebrates the vibrant history of the Las Vegas Valley. She is committed to the continued enhancement of this cultural, historical and outdoor space and making this part of living in and visiting Southern Nevada.

Portrait of Katarina Gale

Katarina Gale is the co-founder of GreenGale Farms, a 40-acre Las Vegas-based farm, animal sanctuary, and event venue.

She holds a Master of Science in Bioresource Engineering from McGill University, specializing in water resources management, and a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, focusing on biodiversity and conservation.

Katarina's background includes work with the United Nations, non-profit organizations focused on water management, and the private aerospace sector, where she specialized in remote sensing and unmanned aerial systems. She was also the founder and CEO of The Neon Muse, a fashion technology company creating custom light-up apparel.

Portrait of Jenna Morton

Jenna de Vries Morton is the co-owner of Morton Group, a restaurant development company with venues in Las Vegas including: La Cave Wine and Food Hideaway inside Wynn Resort, One Steakhouse in the Virgin Hotel, CRUSH and Greek Sneek at MGM Grand Resort, and Nudo Italiano in Southern Highlands.

She is co-director of the Umm Al-Jimāl Archaeological Project (UJAP), an international archaeology, heritage conservation, and community revitalization initiative in Umm Al Jimāl, Jordan, which facilitated Umm Al-Jimāl's inscription as a UNESCO World Heritage Monument in 2024.

She also serves on the boards of directors for the American Center of Research in Jordan, Community Cloud Forest Conservation in Guatemala, After School All Stars Las Vegas (Immediate Past Chair), and Council for a Better Nevada (Past Chair). She is a member of the American Society for Overseas Research, the International Women’s Forum, Nevada Public Radio's Community Advisory Board, and is a founding member of Nevada Women's Philanthropy. She has a BA in Political Science from Northwestern University and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in government and international relations.

Portrait of Luther B. Adair, II, MD

Luther B. Adair II, MD, is principal owner of Nashville Radiology Partners. Dr. Adair has a medical degree from Meharry Medical College and a B.S. in Psychology from Morehouse College. He and his wife started The Adair Family Foundation in 2016 to help support organizations which foster early STEAM development in education and provide scholarships for students seeking education in these fields. Dr. Adair has also had an opportunity to advise various companies in Silicon Valley by creating applications for radiology utilizing artificial intelligence (machine learning), and serves as chair of the Abdominal Imaging Panel for the artificial intelligence section of the American College of Radiology.

Portrait of Maggie Carlton

A Nevada resident since 1990, Maggie Carlton was the longest-serving woman legislator in Nevada's history. She was elected to the Nevada State Senate in 1998, where she served for 12 years. She served another 12 years in the State Assembly. After a distinguished 24 years in the Legislature, Maggie was appointed to the Nevada State Board of Education in 2023, where she formerly served as a board member.

Maggie's long history of public service includes serving on the Southern Nevada Water Authority's Citizen's Water Quality Advisory Committee and working for the Great Basin Primary Care Association and United Labor Agency of Nevada, a nonprofit organization overseen by the Nevada State AFL-CIO. A wife and mom of two daughters, Maggie was also a Girl Scout Leader, a Sunday school teacher and an active member of the PTA. Former Governor Brian Sandoval recently nominated Maggie to receive an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters.

Portrait of Max Fetaz

A commercial litigator with Brownstein, Max Fetaz represents his clients in state and federal court in complex securities and mergers and acquisitions disputes. His knowledge of Nevada's corporate governance statutes allows him to successfully represent both privately held and publicly traded companies. Max also has broad experience in defending manufacturers against product liability claims, securing fair outcomes under Nevada's public procurement laws, representing companies in the state's burgeoning cannabis industry and pursuing contract claims in the field of gaming.

Prior to Brownstein, Max served as a law clerk to the Honorable Elizabeth G. Gonzalez (Ret.), of the Business Court for the Eighth Judicial District Court.

Portrait of Laura Guida

Laura Guida is a retired surgical physician associate with a distinguished career dedicated to clinical excellence, patient advocacy, and service-driven leadership. A Las Vegas resident since 1999, Laura has played an active role in strengthening the community through both her medical work and her extensive nonprofit involvement.

She is a former president of the Junior League of Las Vegas, where she also served in multiple board positions and helped advance initiatives focused on education, family support, and community development. Laura's leadership extended to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, where she served as the corporate Light the Night Walk chair in 2020 and 2021, guiding corporate engagement and fundraising during two pivotal campaign years. She also served as treasurer of Real Talk, applying her financial and organizational expertise to support youth empowerment programs.

In addition to her professional and volunteer service, Laura is passionate about the outdoors and environmental stewardship, values that guide her community engagement and personal pursuits. With a career grounded in service and a commitment to improving the world around her, she continues to be an advocate for health, leadership, and sustainability across Southern Nevada.

Portrait of Craig Rosen

Craig Rosen is a seasoned professional in community engagement, project management, informal education, and administration. As Community Outreach Manager for NV Energy's Integrated Energy Services, he connects with communities statewide through events and presentations while serving on numerous boards and committees.

Previously, Rosen led K-12 STEAM initiatives at the Desert Research Institute, developed Nevada's STEM Strategic Plan, and created bilingual education programs for NASA. He also directed the Las Vegas and Northern Nevada Science and Technology Festivals, engaging thousands in science exploration. In addition, he was lead consultant for the Union for Reform Judaism focusing on informal education and has been the Director of Education at schools in both Las Vegas, NV and Santa Barbara, CA.

Rosen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education and Psychology from CSUN and a Masters in Urban Leadership from UNLV. He is married and enjoys exploring STEM/STEAM with his daughter.

Portrait of Susan Splan

Susan Splan is a Vice President/Relationship Manager in the Professional Banking Division with Nevada State Bank where she has worked since 2008. She has more than 25 years of banking experience and holds a bachelor's degree in communications from the University of Colorado at Denver.

Having lived in Las Vegas since 2006, she enjoys giving back to her community in a variety of capacities. In addition to the Springs Preserve Foundation Board, she is a graduate of Las Vegas Leadership Advance Program, Board Member Sage Collegiate Public Charter School, current President of the Metropolitan Las Vegas Chapter of Soroptimist International, and mentor for the Clark High School Academy of Finance Program.

She enjoys promoting a healthy, active lifestyle. In her spare time, she enjoys running half marathons, hiking, yoga and cheering on her favorite football team, the Denver Broncos.

Portrait of Kelvin Watson

As executive director of the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District, Kelvin Watson has brought innovative, award-winning leadership to Nevada's largest library system and his deep experience in fundraising, technology, program development, and demonstrated success in addressing the digital divide has brought a new era to this library system.

Regarded as one of the most highly respected thought leaders in the library industry, Kelvin started his career as a Commissioned Officer in the Active U.S. Army and Army Reserves, later transitioning to the private sector as a leader with Ingram Library Services, Borders Group, and The Library Corporation (TLC).

Throughout his career, he has remained active as a speaker and panelist at conferences and an author of articles in national library publications. He serves on the San Jose State University School of Information, Leadership, and Management Program Advisory Committee. He is a past president of Black Caucus of the American Library Association and past Public Library Association Board member.

Kelvin earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and a Minor in Military Science from Lincoln University in Missouri. He earned his MLS Degree from North Carolina Central University, and his MBA degree from Georgia Southwestern State University. Kelvin is also a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Sigma Phi Pi Fraternity Inc., and Beta Phi Mu Honor Society.

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