Joyce Trombley, President
Joyce is a prominent member of the arts community, with history serving on the board of Sierra Arts Foundation, the Nevada Women’s Fund (Chair 2002) and the Art Commission for the City of Reno. Joyce is Real Estate Agent for Dickson Realty.

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 Gail Sande, Vice President

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Emily Wofford Cobb, Secretary
Emily is the Public Relations Manager for the University of Nevada School of Medicine.

“I see the role of the Lear Theater as continuing to redevelop and improve the downtown Reno corridor and river walk both aesthetically and economically...The Lear Theater is a beautiful reminder of our city’s history and is also symbolic of our future.”

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Susan Van Plew, Treasurer

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Scott Gibson, Director at Large
Scott is an engineer and works as a Project Manager for the RTC.

“[I see the Lear] as a special vehicle for providing a variety of performing arts to the community and as a unique and rich thread in the fabric of downtown Reno’s cultural life.”

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Neil Bartlett
Neil is a Senior Estimator with Clark & Sullivan Constructors. He has been a part of the Lear Project since the beginning while working with Clark & Sullivan. 

“I believe that the Lear will provide a state of the art performance venue of a size that is not available in the Northern Nevada area. Being a part of this is an honor.”

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John Berkich

John Berkich is the Assistant County Manager for Washoe County, and resides in the burgeoning downtown area along the Truckee River.

“[I see the role of the Lear Theater as] a center of professional local theater and performing arts.”

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Kenny Dalton 

 Kenny is a Reno Firefighter and active in the African American community as well as bringing awareness to Paul R. Williams, the architect of the Lear Theater.

“[A mission of the Lear] is to continue to foster and showcase diverse, creative and artistic performances within the community that enhance, inspire, and facilitate appreciation for human expression….I see myself as a catalyst for such communication.”

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Antoinette DeVore

Antoinette DeVore - In addition to being a former performer, Antoinette has over 20 years of business management and fianace experience. She is currently the Director of Busines Operations for Network Systems at IGT.

“[I see the role of the Lear Theater as] a venue that fulfills the needs of the theater community and helps to improve the quality and quantity of live performing arts. It should be a source of pride for the community, enhancing the downtown river environment and the cultural community of Reno.”

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Shanda Lear-Baylor



Charlotte McConnell

Charlotte has been involved with the Nevada Women’s Fund and served as Chairman of the Board in 2001. Using her expertise from IBM she has also volunteered on the State of Nevada’s Information Technology Advisory Board and the University of Nevada, Reno College of Engineering Advisory Board.

“I believe the Lear will be a major force in the revitalization of downtown Reno and will enhance the quality of life in our community by providing world-class theatre in a beautiful historic building.“

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Mary Simmons

Mary is Vice President of External Affairs with Sierra Pacific Power Co.

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Lisa Stokich

Lisa owns a design company, LNS Design, specializing in interior and spatial design.

“Lear Theater offers an opportunity for education and a beautiful environment for entertainment.. I would like to see it become a high quality theater destination for tourists and locals.”

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Robert Stokich

Robert is a Marketing Consultant. He owns his own business, MarketingWorks!

“The Lear Theater brings a living art that enriches through education, entertainment and adds much value to the area and Nevada. As an anchor to the cultural center(much like a retail anchor), I would like to see the Lear Theater become a destination for both tourists and locals by offering top quality productions.”