PBS Reno Board of Trustees

The PBS Reno Board of Trustees guides, governs, and gives back to the organization through their service. They discuss key issues such as community engagement, fundraising, capital planning and budgetary matters, and monitor the performance of PBS Reno. From business owners to community volunteers, the Board of Trustees reflects our rich region and works to promote public television.

The Board of Trustees meets at 1670 N. Virginia St. in Reno. 
Meetings are open to the public.

PBS Reno Board of Trustee meetings include:

• January 15, 2026 at 4:30 PM
• May 21, 2026 at 4:30 PM
• August 27, 2026 at 4:30 PM
• November 16, 2026 at 4:30 PM, PBS Reno Annual Meeting
   

For more information on the Board of Trustees, contact our Board Liaison Karley at 775.600.0562 or kpardue[@]pbsreno.org.

Board of Trustees:

• Taylor Adams
• Jeff Alexander
• Will Arndt
• Kyle Dalpe
• Mercedes de la Garza
• David Dehls
• Christine Fey
• Lori Gilbert
• Mark Herron
• Casilde Isabelli
• Bradley Johnson
• Nathan Kanute
• Don Kowitz
• Sara Lafrance
• Megan Lowe
• Kurt A. Mische
• Terry Oliver
• Floyd Rowley
• Tom Taelour

Board of Trustees Officers:
Term: January 1 – December 31, 2026

• Sara Lafrance, Chair
• Lori Gilbert, Vice Chair
• Nathan Kanute, Secretary
• Don Kowitz, Treasurer
• Christine Fey, Past Chair
   

Emeritus Board:

• Bill Bradley
• Mark Knobel
• Gail Sande
   

Honorary Lifetime Trustees:

• Joan Bradley (1927-2004)
• Scott Craigie (1945-2014)
• Robert Pearce (1922-2010)
• Dick Schuster (1927-2005)
• Jim Pfrommer (1955-2019)
• L. Mark Newman (1939-2024)