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Guide Book to

Nevada’s State Legislators

Get to Know the

members of the

76th Legislative

Session

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Nevada State Legislature

Contact Information

Nevada Legislature

401 S. Carson Street

Carson City, NV 89701-4747

Phone 1-775-684-6800 OR 1-800: 978-2878

Fax Information Senate: 1-775-684-6522 Assembly: 1-775-684-8533 Toll Free: 1-866-543-9941

Email: [email protected] [email protected]

Website: www.leg.state.nv.us/ Southern Nevada Contact Information Nevada Legislature 555 E. Washington Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89101 Phone: 1-702-486-2626

Note. Information in this book was retrieved from

the Nevada State Legislature Website, individual

legislator websites, and in come cases direct com-

munication with the legislators.

mailto:[email protected]


http://www.leg.state.nv.us/lcb/research/leginfo.cfm

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Table of Contents

State Assembly ·············································· 6

Aizley, Paul - District 41 ······························ 7

Anderson, Elliot T - District 15 ······················ 8

Atkinson, Kelvin - District 17 ························ 9

Benitez-Thompson, Teresa - District 27 ·········· 10

Bobzien, David - District 24 ························ 11

Brooks, Steven - District 19 ························ 12

Bustamante Adams, Irene - District 42 ············ 13

Carlton, Maggie - District 14 ······················· 14

Carrillo, Richard - District 18 ······················ 15

Conklin, Marcus - District 37 ······················ 16

Daly, Richard (Skip) - District 31 ·················· 17

Diaz, Olivia - District 11 ···························· 18

Dondero Loop, Marilyn - District 5 ··············· 19

Ellison, John - District 33 ··························· 20

Flores, Lucy - District 28 ··························· 21

Frierson, Jason - District 8 ·························· 22

Goedhart, Ed - District 36 ··························· 23

Goicoechea, Pete - District 35 ······················ 24

Grady, Tom - District 38 ···························· 25

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Hambrick, John - District 2 ························· 26

Hammond, Scott - District 13 ······················· 27

Hansen, Ira - District 32 ····························· 28

Hardy, Cresent - District 20 ························· 29

Hickey, Pat - District 25 ····························· 30

Hogan, Joseph - District 10 ························· 31

Horne, William - District 34 ························ 32

Kirkpatrick, Marilyn - District 1 ···················· 33

Kirner, Randy - District 26 ·························· 34

Kite, Kelly - District 39 ······························ 35

Livermore, Pete - District 40 ························ 36

Mastroluca, April - District 29 ······················ 37

McArthur, Richard - District 4······················ 38

Munford, Harvey - District 6 ······················· 39

Neal, Dina - District 7 ······························· 40

Oceguera, John - District 16 ························ 41

Ohrenschall, James - District 12 ···················· 42

Pierce, Peggy - District 3 ···························· 43

Segerblom, Tick - District 9 ························ 44

Sherwood, Mark - District 21 ······················· 45

Smith, Debbie - District 30 ·························· 46

Stewart, Lynn - District 22 ·························· 47

Woodbury, Melissa - District 23 ··················· 48

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State Senate ··················································· 49

Breeden, Shirley - District 5 ······························ 50

Brower, Greg - District 3 ·································· 51

Cegavske, Barbara - District 8 ···························· 52

Copening, Allison - District 6 ····························· 53

Denis, Mo - District 2 ······································ 54

Gustavson, Don - District 2 ······························· 55

Halseth, Elizabeth - District 9 ····························· 56

Hardy, Joseph (Joe) - District 12 ························· 57

Horsford, Steven - District 4 ······························ 58

Kieckhefer, Ben - District 4 ······························· 59

Kihuen, Ruben - District 10 ······························· 60

Lee, John - District 1 ······································· 61

Leslie, Sheila - District 1 ·································· 62

Manendo, Mark - District 7 ······························· 63

McGinness, Mike- Central Nevada Senatorial District 64

Parks, David - District 7 ·································· 65

Rhoads, Dean - Rural Nevada Senatorial District ······ 66

Roberson, Michael - District 5 ···························· 67

Schneider, Michael - District 11 ·························· 68

Settelmeyer, James- Capital Senatorial District ········ 69

Wiener, Valerie - District 3 ······························· 70

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State

Assembly

7

Paul Aizley

State Assembly District 41

Highlights

Married to Sari, 7 stepchildren (Adrienne, Jody, Sophia, David, Mat-

thew, Stephanie, Jonathan (deceased)

Former President of UNLV Chapter of the Nevada Faculty Alliance

and Former Dean of Continuing Education at UNLV for 13 years

Co-Founder of the non-profit organization CLASS Publications Inc.

Enjoys traveling & hiking

Democrat

Assembly

Member Since

2009

237 East Eldorado Lane

Las Vegas NV 89123-1159

Legislative Building Room: 4118

Office: 775-684-8821

Home: 702-361-8262

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.paulaizley.com

Assembly Standing Committees Committee Meeting Days and Times

Education

Natural Resources, Agriculture, &

Mining

Ways and Means

Monday, Wednesday 3:15pm

Tuesday, Thursday 1:30pm

Monday - Friday 8:00am


http://www.paulaizley.com/

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Elliot T. Anderson


Highlights

4 years in U.S. Marine Corps.

Medals of honor include: Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, the

Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, three Sea Service Deploy-

ment Ribbons, a Combat Action Ribbon, and the Rifle Expert Badge

Previously served as Nevada State Captain for VoteVets.org

B.A. in Political Science, Magna Cum Laude

Democrat

Assembly

Member since

2011

3135 South Mojave Road Unit 227



Office: 775-684-8835

Home: 702-733-4073


Website: www.andersonforassembly.com


Education

Government Affairs


Mining

Taxation


Monday 9:00am, &

Wednesday, Friday 8:00am




http://www.andersonforassembly.com

9

Kelvin Atkinson


Highlights

1 daughter (Haley)

Member, PAYBAC (Professional and Youth Building a Commit-

ment) Program

Member, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (Metro) Re-

cruitment Council

Affiliated with Alliance for Retired Americans

Enjoys reading, traveling, politics & watching the Raiders & Lakers

Democrat

Assembly

Member Since

2003

5631 Indian Springs Street

North Las Vegas, NV 89031-5078


Office: 775-684-8577

Home: 702-457-9995


Website: www.atkinson4nevada.com

Legislative Positions: Senior Chief Deputy Whip


Commerce and Labor: Chairman

Transportation

Ways and Means

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:30pm




10

Teresa Benitez-Thompson


Highlights

Married to Jeff, 2 children (Lillian and Elijah)

Hospice Social Worker in Washoe County

Former president of Nevada Empowered Women’s Project

Advocate for Nevada’s children

Masters Degree in Social Work

Democrat

Assembly

Member Since

2011

1201 Joshua Drive

Reno NV 89509-2217


Office: 775-684-8845

Home: 775-247-7665

Email:[email protected]

Website: www.electteresa.com


Government Affairs

Health and Human Services

Taxation

Transportation

Monday 9:00am,






http://www.electteresa.com

11

David Bobzien


Highlights

Married to Lisa, 2 children (Luca and Finnegan)

Volunteer board member of the Access to Healthcare Network

Affiliated with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada

Web Designer

Small business owner

Eagle Scout

Democrat

Assembly

Member Since

2007

1605 Wesley Drive

Reno, NV 89503-2332


Office: 775-684-8559

Home: 775-393-9709


Website: www.davidbobzien.com

Legislative Positions: Chief Deputy Whip


Education: Chairman


Mining

Ways and Means





http://www.davidbobzien.com

12

Steven Brooks


Highlights

4 children

Math & Science teacher

Football coach

Creator of math and science program ‘Doctor for a Day’

Chairman of the Board for the Las Vegas Urban League

Council Liaison to Councilman Ricki Barlow

Democrat

Assembly

Member Since

2011

6007 Turtle River Avenue



Office: 775-684-8569

Home: 702-987-1820


Website: www.brooks4assembly

district19.com



Judiciary

Transportation





http://www.brooks4assemblydistrict19.com

http://www.brooks4assemblydistrict19.com

13

Irene Bustamante Adams


Highlights

Married to Brad, an Army Specialist, 2 children (Olivia and Alaina)

First Latina to graduate with an Executive Masters of Business Ad-

ministration from UNLV

Former Director of Construction Diversity for Project CityCenter

Affiliated with the Las Vegas Latin Chamber of Commerce

National Association of Minority Contractors, Las Vegas Chapter

Democrat

Assembly

Member Since

2011

3800 Reflection Way

Las Vegas, NV 89147-4442


Office: 775-684-8803

Home: 702-542-3900


Website: www.bustamanteadams.com


Commerce and Labor

Government Affairs:

Vice Chairwomen

Natural Resources, Agriculture,

& Mining

Taxation


Monday 9:00am,





14

Maggie Carlton


Highlights

Married for 29 years to Merritt, 2 daughters (Grace & Lucy)

State Senator for the past 12 years

Waitress for 33 years

Great Basin Primary Care Association - community and workforce

development officer

Enjoys gardening

Democrat

Assembly

Member Since

2011

5540 East Cartwright Avenue



Office: 775-684-8597

Work: 702-452-3619


Website: www.maggiecarlton.com


Commerce and Labor


& Mining: Chairwoman

Ways and Means




15

Richard Carrillo


Highlights

Married for 20 years to Annette, 1 daughter (Heather)

Member of National Riffle Association

NRA’s Youth Hunter Safety Course teacher

Helps seniors on fixed income with air conditioning and heating

problems through his Union’s Local Community Action program

American Society of Sanitary Engineers (ASSE) Member

Democrat

Assembly

Member Since

2011

4819 Diza Court



Office: 775-684-8801

Home: 702-273-8786


Website: www.carrillo4nevada.com



Judiciary

Transportation





http://www.carrillo4nevada.com

16

Marcus Conklin


Highlights

Married to Mijanne for 14 years

Board Chair of Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth

Member of the American Red Cross, Chamber of Commerce, Las

Vegas Chamber of Commerce and United Way

Homeless Youth Foundation Trustee

Enjoys reading, fly-fishing & swimming

Democrat

Assembly

Member since

2003

2251 North Rampart Boulevard No. 305 Las

Vegas, NV 89128-7640


Office: 775-684-8505

Work: 702-363-3885


Website: www.conklin4nevada.com

Legislative Positions: Majority Floor Leader


Commerce and Labor:

Vice Chairman

Legislative Operations and Elections

Ways and Means: Vice Chairman





17

Richard “Skip” Daly


Highlights

Married for 22 years to Lisa and has 2 children (Sara and Brian)

Business Manager for Labors Local 169

Served on the board of United Way of Northern Nevada, Sparks Citi-

zens Advisory Committee and the Sparks Charter Committee

Served on two legislative interim committees on Lease Purchase for

Public Buildings and School Revitalization

Democrat

Assembly

Member Since

2011

2180 4 th Street

Sparks NV 89431-2201


Office: 775-684-8563

Home: 775-359-0731


Website: www.skipdaly4assembly.com


Commerce and Labor

Legislative Operations & Elections

Judiciary





18

Olivia Diaz


Highlights

Married for 9 years and has 2 stepsons

One of six children

1997 Miss Hispanic Las Vegas

English Language Learner specialist at C.C. Ronnow Elementary

Masters Degree in Education

Advocate for Nevada’s children

Democrat

Assembly

Member Since

2011

P.O. Box 365072

North Las Vegas NV 89036-9072


Office: 775-684-8553

Home: 702-501-8994


Website: www.oliviafornevada.com


Education

Judiciary

Transportation




http://www.oliviafornevada.com

19

Marilyn Dondero- Loop


Highlights

3 brothers & a sister

3 daughters (Lindsey, Heather & Amy)

Retired teacher, 30 years

Sales Representative, Textbook Publisher

Board Member of Democratic Women’s Club

Former Member, Junior League of Las Vegas

Democrat

Assembly

Member Since

2009

3724 Emerald Bay Circle



Office: 775-684-8833

Cell: 702-556-0224


Website: www.donderoloop.com


Education: Vice Chairwomen

Judiciary

Transportation: Chairwomen





20

John Ellison


Highlights

Married to Cindy for 30 years

4 children (John Jr. {deceased, cancer}, Billy, Michelle and Nicole

7 grandchildren

Board of Directors and past President of the Nevada Association of

Counties

State of Nevada Contractors Board

Republican

Assembly

Member Since

2011

P.O. Box 683

Elko, NV 89803-0683


Office: 775-684-8831

Home: 775-738-6284


Website: www.johnellison.net


Commerce and Labor

Government Affairs


& Mining

Taxation


Monday 9:00am, Wednesday,

Friday 8:00am



21

Lucy Flores


Highlights

Graduate of William S. Boyd School of Law, UNLV

Appointed to the Nevada Commission on Minority Affairs

Volunteered for Outreach Programs across Nevada

Unruh Institute of Politics Scholar

Enjoys running & volunteering

Democrat

Assembly

Member Since

2011

2601 Vana Avenue



Office: 775-684-8583

Home: 702-437-0587


Website: www.lucyflores.com


Education

Legislative Operations and

Elections: Vice Chairwomen

Government Affairs


Taxation




Friday 8:00am



http://www.lucyflores.com

http://www.lucyflores.com

22

Jason Frierson


Highlights

Graduate of William S. Boyed School of Law, UNLV

Former UNR Football Player

Football official for local high schools and youth programs

Served on Nevada Cybercrime Task Force

Former Deputy Attorney General

Clark County Deputy Public Defender

Democrat

Assembly

Member Since

2011

P.O. Box 31623



Office: 775-684-8537

Home: 702-280-2981


Website: www.jasonfrierson.com



Judiciary

Transportation: Vice Chairman





23

Ed Goedhart


Highlights

Married to Renae, 2 children (Rachelle and Brandon)

Currently a Commodities Procurement and Alternative Energy Pro-

grams Manager

Three-term Amargosa Valley Town Advisory Board Member

Enjoys hunting, fishing, reading & outdoor activities

Republican

Assembly

Member since

2007

P.O. Box 70

Amargosa Valley, NV 89020-0070


Office: 775-684-8805

Cell: 702-682-3339


Website: www.edgoedhart.com


Commerce and Labor

Government Affairs


& Mining

Taxation


Monday 9:00am,





24

Pete Goicoechea


Highlights

Married to Glady, 3 children (Julian, Joseph and Jolene)

Owner of Goicoechea Ranches

Member of E Clampus Vitus, Snowshoe Thompson Chapter – Carson

City, Eureka High School Rodeo Club, Eureka Volunteer Fire De-

partment, Nevada Association of Counties

Republican

Assembly

Member since

2003

P.O. Box 97

Eureka NV 89316-0097


Office: 775-684-8573

Home: 775-237-5300


Legislative Positions: Minority Floor Leader




Ways and Means





25

Tom Grady


Highlights

Married to Patricia, 3 children (Tina, Tim, Tami)

Served in the United States Army Reserve for 8 years

Member of the Walker River Basin Communities, Beefeaters Booster

Club at UNR and Yerington Lions Club

Enjoys traveling, golf & grandchildren

Republican

Assembly

Member since

2003

43 Fairway Drive

Yerington, NV 89447-2170

Legislative Building Room:4107

Office: 775-684-8507

Home: 775-463-2612


Website: www.tomgrady.org


Commerce and Labor


Ways and Means




Legislative Positions: Minority Whip


26


John Hambrick


Highlights

Married 44 years to Nancy, 2 children (Laura and Jason)

Spent approx. 30 years in Federal Law enforcement

Chairman of the Nevada Juvenile Justice Commission

Served on the Presidential Protection, United States Secret Service

Enjoys baseball, shooting & volunteering

Republican

Assembly

Member Since

2009

1930 Village Center Circle Suite3-419



Office: 775-684-8827

Home: 702-242-8580


Website: www.hambrick4assembly.com



Transportation

Ways and Means




http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Assembly/Current/Assembly/Kirkpatrick.pdf


http://www.paulaizley.com/

27

Scott Hammond


Highlights

Married for 18 years, 3 children (Tomas, Olivia & Sofia)

Family Supporting Adoption Member (FSA)

Woman’s high school basketball coach & leader

Involved in Boy Scouts & youth conferences

Focus on Nevada’s children

Political Science teacher at UNLV

Republican

Assembly

Member Since

2011

8408 Gracious Pine Avenue



Office: 775-684-8853

Home: 702-523-9055


Website: www.hammondfornevada.com



Judiciary

Transportation





http://www.hammondfornevada.com

28

Ira Hansen


Highlights

Married to Alexis for 30 years, 8 children (Daniel, Rachel, Jacob,

Sarah, Ian, Forrest, Mallory and Larissa)

Talk show host for two radio stations (KOH & KKFT) and newspa-

per columnist for 17 yrs

Has 2 businesses: Ira Hansen and Sons Plumbing and Heating Inc.

and Ira Hansen and Sons Disaster Cleanup LLC

Republican

Assembly

Member Since

2011

68 Amigo Court



Office: 775-684-8851

Cell: 775-221-2502


Website: www.irahansen.com/index.html


Education

Judiciary


& Mining





http://www.irahansen.com

29

Cresent Hardy


Highlights

Married for 28 years, 4 children

Mesquite Public Works Director

Helped create the Legacy of Higher Learning and Talent Develop-

ment organization

Mesquite City Council Member

Virgin Valley Water District Member

Former Chairman of the Board for Mesa View Regional Hospital

Republican

Assembly

Member Since

2011

P.O. Box 601

Mesquite, NV 89024-0601


Office: 775-684-8857

Cell: 702-378-8310


Website: www.hardyforassembly.com


Commerce and Labor


Ways and Means





30

Pat Hickey


Highlights

Married for 32 years to Shin, 4 children (Johnmin, Shinae, Daemin

and Hannah)

Assembly Member District 27, 1996-1998

Former journalist (KOH radio)

Small business owner

Republican

Assembly

Member Since

2011

1180 Forest Street

Reno NV 89509-2707


Office: 775-684-8837

Cell: 775-762-8006


Website: www.votepathickey.com


Commerce and Labor


Ways and Means





http://www.votepathickey.com

http://www.votepathickey.com

31

Joseph M. Hogan


Highlights

Married to Sandy, 3 children (Kathleen, Michael and David)

Volunteer Senior Advocate – AARP

NDOT Advisory Committee - Nevada DOT

Board Member - Urban League of Clark Co., So. NV

Enjoys International travel, rockhounding, snorkeling & hiking

Democrat

Assembly

Member since

2005

2208 Plaza De La Candela



Office: 775-684-8541

Cell: 702-365-0505


Website:

www.assemblymanjoehogan.com




& Mining: Vice Chairman

Transportation

Ways and Means






32

William Horne


Highlights

Married to Brenda, 4 children (Kayla, Chelsey, Henry and Chloe)

JD from William S. Boyd School of Law, UNLV

Interest in issues related to Juvenile Justice

Currently is an Adjunct Professor at UNLV

Enjoys golf & weight lifting

Democrat

Assembly

Member since

2003

2251 North Rampart Boulevard No. 357



Office: 775-684-8847

Home: 702-457-6963


Website: www.williamhorne.com

Legislative Positions: Majority Whip


Commerce and Labor


Judiciary: Chairman




33

Marilyn Kirkpatrick


Highlights

Married for 17 years to Michael (a skilled plumber)

6 children (Jessica, Tamara, Destiny, Dalton, Sarah and Tara)

5 Grandchildren

Loves to work with Scout groups, PTA’s & little leagues

Volunteered as unpaid lobbyist for PTA & Vote Kids USA program

Commerce and Labor


Government Affairs: Chairwoman

Taxation: Chairwoman



Monday 9:00am,


Tuesday and Thursday 1:30pm

Democrat

Assembly

Member since

2005

4747 Showdown Drive



Office: 775-684-8509

Home: 702-655-0332


Website: www.marilynkirkpatrick.com

Legislative Positions: Assistant Majority Floor Leader



34

Randy Kirner


Highlights

BS & MBA, University of Georgia system

Doctorate in Organizational Leadership, University of La Verne, CA

Only Chairman of Public Employees' Benefits Program Board to

come from private sector, appointed by Governor Guinn and reap-

pointed by Governor Gibbons

Vietnam Veteran, 101st Airborne Division, Army Ranger

Awarded Bronze Star, Air Medal & Combat Infantryman’s Badge

Republican

Assembly

Member Since

2011

P.O. Box 17388

Reno NV 89511-7388


Office: 775-684-8848

Home: 775-852-3857


Website: www.randykirner.org


Education

Transportation

Ways and Means





http://www.randykirner.org

http://www.randykirner.org

35

Kelly Kite


Highlights

Married for 41 years to Cathie, 2 children

Former Douglas County Commissioner for 12 years

Served in the U.S. Navy, did 2 tours in Vietnam

Member of Business Council of Douglas County

Republican

Assembly

Member Since

2011

P.O. Box 2251

Minden NV 89423-2251


Office: 775-684-8843

Cell: 775-450-6962


Website: www.kellykite.com


Commerce and Labor

Judiciary


& Mining





http://www.kellykite.com

36

Pete Livermore


Highlights

Married for 48 years to Laurie, 3 children and 4 grandchildren

Some hobbies include hunting, fishing and being a youth sports

booster

Former U.S. Marine

Republican

Assembly

Member Since

2011

4 Raglan Circle

Carson City NV 89701-6507


Office: 775-684-8825

Home: 775-882-5056


Website: www.pete4assembly.com


Government Affairs



Mining

Taxation

Monday 9:00am, Wednesday, Friday

8:00am

Monday, Wednesday Friday 1:30pm



http://www.pete4assembly.com

37

April Mastroluca


Highlights

Married to Dan, 2 children (Kelsey and Nicholas)

Volunteer advocate for improving education and protecting children

Developed a hands-on approach working to organize parents and

child advocates to testify in Carson City and to contact their legisla-

tors

Enjoys reading & crocheting

Democrat

Assembly

Member since

2009

265 Copper Glow Court

Henderson NV 89074-8744


Office: 775-684-8855

Cell: 702-286-8568


Website: www.aprilforassembly.com


Education

Health and Human Services:

Chairwoman

Ways and Means





http://www.aprilforassembly.com

38

Richard McArthur


Highlights

Married 39 years to Trish , 2 daughters ( Kimberly & Michelle) & 2

grandchildren

Served in the Air force for 6 years (Vietnam, a pilot)

Served 25 years as an FBI agent

Enjoys dirt biking

Republican

Assembly

Member since

2009

4640 Panoramic Court



Office: 775-684-8829

Home: 702-396-1065


Website: www.mcarthur4nevada.com


Education


Judiciary





39

Harvey J. Munford


Highlights

5 children (Vivian, Helen, Donna, Jamila & Steve)

Former NBA Player (Los Angeles Lakers)

Retired Clark County school teacher

Enjoys Horse back riding, dancing, & playing the organ

Democrat

Assembly

Member since

2005

809 Sunny Place



Office: 775-684-8545

Home: 702-646-4265


Website: www.leg.state.nv.us


Education

Government Affairs


Mining

Taxation: Vice Chairman


Monday 9:00am,





40

Dina Neal


Highlights

3 Sisters, 1 Brother

Mother of 2 children

Contract Admin & Legal Researcher for Community Development

Program Center of Nevada

Clark County Community Development Advisory Board

Daughter of Former State Senator Joe Neal

Democrat

Assembly

Member Since

2011

3217 Brautigan Court



Office: 775-684-8587

Home: 702-738-5870


Website: www.dinaneal.com


Education

Government Affairs

Taxation

Transportation



Friday 8:00am




41

John Oceguera


Highlights

Married to Janie, 1 son (Jackson)

Founding member of Fallon Chapter of Students Against Drunk

Driving

Assistant Fire Chief North Las Vegas Fire Department

American Heart Foundation board member

Enjoys outdoor activities & firefighter competitions

Democrat

Assembly

Member since

2001

7655 Chaumont Street



Office: 775-684-8595

Home: 702-452-4800


Website: www.johnoceguera.com

Legislative Positions: Speaker


Commerce and Labor


Ways and Means

Monday, Wednesday and Friday 1:30pm

Tuesday and Thursday 1:30pm

Monday thru Friday 8:00am


42

James Ohrenschall


Highlights

Member of the Governor’s Workforce Investment Board

Law Clerk

UNLV Pi Mu Epsilon, National Mathematics Honor Society

(founding member)

Enjoys reading, hiking, music & sports

Democrat

Assembly

Member since

2007

P.O. Box 97741



Office: 775-684-8819

Home: 702-432-6999


Website: www.ohrenschall4nevada.com


Commerce and Labor


Judiciary: Vice Chairman




43

Peggy Pierce


Highlights

5 sisters & 2 brothers

Active in the Sierra Club (concentration on air quality & energy de-

velopment)

Loves to hike

Parents were active in the civil rights movement

Resources Coordinator, United Labor Agency of Nevada

Democrat

Assembly

Member since

2003

5304 Gipsy Avenue



Office: 775-684-8599

Home: 702-631-8036


Website: www.peggypierce.net

Legislative Positions: Chief Deputy Whip


Government Affairs


Vice Chairwoman


Mining

Taxation


Friday 8:00am




http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Assembly/Current/Assembly/Kirkpatrick.pdf


44

Tick Segerblom


Highlights

Married to Sharon, 3 children (Mary, Eva and Carl)

Worked for President Carter Administration

Current Clark County Legal Aid Society & Neon Museum Board

Member

Third-generation Nevadan

Democrat

Assembly

Member since

2007

700 South Third Street



Office: 775-684-8549

Work: 702-338-9600


Website: www.tick4nevada.com


Commerce and Labor

Legislative Operations & Elections:

Chairman

Judiciary




45

Mark Sherwood


Highlights

Married to Audrey, 4 children

Publisher of monthly magazine Parents Guide of Las Vegas

Member of Henderson Chamber of Commerce and a Youth Basket-

ball Coach for Henderson Parks and Recreation

Republican

Assembly

Member Since

2011

2397 Brockton Way

Henderson, NV 89074-5462


Office: 775-684-8839

Home: 702-624-6600


Website: www.votesherwood.com

Legislative Positions: Minority Whip



Judiciary

Transportation





http://www.votesherwood.com

46

Debbie Smith


Highlights

Married to Greg, 3 children (Olivia, Ian and Erin)

President of the Nevada Parent Teacher Association

Chair of Reno Association for the Education of Young Children and

Washoe County School District Parent Involvement Council

Enjoys reading, walking & scrapbooking

Democrat

Assembly

Member from

2000-2002 and

from 2005

3270 Wilma Drive



Office: 775-684-8841

Cell: 775-233-2905


Website: www.votedebbiesmith.com

Legislative Positions: Speaker Pro Tempore




Ways and Means: Chairwoman





http://www.votedebbiesmith.com

47

Lynn D. Stewart


Highlights

Married to Diane, 2 children (Layne and Suzanne)

Retired high school teacher (34 years)

Involved in boy scouts (over 30 years)

Church leader

Enjoys reading (history & politics) & taking grandchildren on adven-

tures

Republican

Assembly

Member since

2007

2720 Cool Lilac Avenue



Office: 775-684-8823

Home: 702-370-2185



Legislative Positions: Assistant Minority Floor Leader


Education


Government Affairs

Taxation




Friday 8:00am



48

Melissa Woodbury


Highlights

Masters in Education

Bachelors of Science in Special Education from Brigham Young Uni-

versity

Teacher for children with autism at Sue H. Morrow

Elementary School

Enjoys basketball, traveling, musical theater & outdoor activities

Republican

Assembly

Member since

2009

9500 West Flamingo Road Suite 203



Office: 775-684-8503

Home: 702-762-3110


Website: www.melissawoodbury.com


Education

Government Affairs

Taxation

Transportation



Friday 8:00am




http://www.melissawoodbury.com

49

State

Senate

50

Highlights

3 children (Erik, Bryan and Jennifer)

Has worked for the Clark County School District for more than 30

years

Former Director of Professional Development Education, Clark

County School District

Advocate for children

Enjoys country dancing, volunteerism, mother/grandmother

Democrat

Senate

Member Since

2009

284 Kershner Court



Office: 775-684-1457

Home: 702-456-6192


Website: www.shirleybreeden.com

Senate Standing Committees Committee Meeting Days and Times

Commerce, Labor, & Energy:

Vice Chairwomen

Judiciary

Transportation: Chairwomen




Shirley A. Breeden

State Senate Clark County District 5


51

Highlights

Married to Loren, 2 children (Hayley & Kaitlin)

Attorney and Partner at Snell & William LLP

Nevada Assemblyman (1999-2001)

Former Chief Legal Officer at U.S. Government Printing

Office

United States Navy, Lieutenant, Surface Warfare, (1987 -

Republican

Senate

Member Since 2011

200 South Virgina Street, 8th Floor

Reno, NV 89501


Office:

Home:


Website:


Greg Brower

State Senate Washoe County District 3

52

Highlights

Married to Tim, 2 children (Adam and Bret)

Barbara and her husband are owners of a 7-Eleven franchise


Adoption Exchange Advisory Board, Chair

Enjoys needlework, skiing, art, photography, baking & cooking

Republican

Senate

Member Since

2003

6465 Laredo Street



Office: 775-684-1445

Home: 702-873-0711


Website: www.barbaracegavske.com


Finance

Education



Wednesday, Friday 3:30pm


Barbara K. Cegavske



http://www.barbaracegavske.com

53

Highlights

Received a BA in Communication Studies from UNLV

Past President/Current Member of Child Focus, Nevada

Current Member of Susan G. Komen Partner for the Cure

Trustee of Desert Research Institute Research Foundation

Member of Seniors United (2008)

Enjoys racquetball, hiking, reading & volunteerism

Democrat

Senate

Member Since

2009

1821 Montvale Court



Office: 775-684-1475

Home: 702-869-9543


Website: www.copening4nevada.com


Commerce, Labor, & Energy


Chairwoman

Judiciary: Vice Chairwoman


Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 3:30pm


Allison Copening



54

Highlights

Married to Susan for 25 years, 5 children (Diana, Dustin, Daniel,

Denae and Dallin)

The Denis family was placed in the Parent Hall of Fame of Clark

County School District for their efforts of volunteered time

Awarded PTA Life Membership in 2001

Democrat

Senate Member

Since 2011

3204 Osage

Avenue



Office: 775-684-8583

Home: 702-657-6857


Website: www.modenis.com


Finance

Education: Chairman


Vice Chairman

Revenue





Mo Denis



http://www.modenis.com

55

Highlights

Married to Cathy, 3 children (Donald, Kerry and Donna)

Current member of Carson City Railroad Association, Gun Owners

of America, National Rifle Association and more

Assembly Member of Nevada State Assembly from 1997 -2004 and

again from 2008-2010

Republican

Senate

Member Since

2011

P.O. Box 51601



Office: 775-684-8851

Home: 775-722-1278


Website: www.dgustavson.com


Education

Judiciary

Select Committee on

Economic Growth and Employment




Don Gustavson



http://www.dgustavson.com

http://www.dgustavson.com

56

Highlights

Married to Daniel, 3 children

Owner of a small business, a student and a

volunteer worker

3 core principles to everything she does is hard work,

integrity and public service

Republican

Senate

Member Since

2011

8022 South Rainbow Boulevard Suite

140



Home: 702-885-7675


Website: www.elizabethhalseth.com



Revenue

Transportation




Elizabeth Halseth



http://www.elizabethhalseth.com

http://www.elizabethhalseth.com

57

Highlights

Married to Jill and has 8 children (Joseph Paul Jr., Nicole, Emily,

Leah, Spencer, Dane, Jack and Ryan)

14 grandchildren

Former Nevada Assemblyman 2003-2009

Affiliated with Coalition for Improving & Expanding Nevada Health

Care

Major, United States Air Force

Republican

Senate

Member Since

2011

P.O. Box 60306

Boulder City NV 89006-0306


Office: 775-684-8857

Home: 702-293-7506


Website: www.electjoehardy.com



Revenue

Select Committee on

Economic Growth and Employment




Joe Hardy



http://www.electjoehardy.com

http://www.electjoehardy.com

58

Highlights

Married to Dr. Sonya Horsford, 3 children (Benjamin, Bryson and

Ella)

Chief Executive Officer of the Culinary Training Academy

Voluntary board member for the Las Vegas Urban League, Nevada

Partners, Inc. and 100 Black Men of Las Vegas


Enjoys reading, traveling & spending time with family

Democrat

Senator

Member Since

2005

3450 West Cheyenne Avenue Suite 100



Office: 775-684-1429

Work: 702-985-7535




Finance: Chairman


Revenue: Vice Chairman




Steven A. Horsford


Legislative Positions: Senate Majority Leader


59

Highlights

Married to April, 4 children

Child advocate

Supports development of Charter Schools

Believes in crafting tax policy that stimulates growth and attracts

new jobs

Republican

Senate

Member Since

2011

10045 Goler Wash Court

Reno NV 89521-3029


Home: 775-853-8320


Website: www.benfornevada.com


Finance


Select Committee on Economic

Growth and Employment




Ben Kieckhefer



http://www.benfornevada.com

http://www.benfornevada.com

60

Highlights

2 Brothers (Omar & Jorge)

Former Nevada Assemblyman for District 11 (2007 -2009)

Past member of Clark County Community Development Advisory

Committee

Past member of North Las Vegas Citizen’s Advisory Board

Community liaison for College of Southern Nevada

Democrat

Senate

Member Since

2011

P.O. Box 427



Office: 775-684-8553

Home: 702-274-1707


Website: www.rubenkihuen.com


Education: Vice Chairman


Judiciary


Growth and Employment: Chairman





Ruben Kihuen



http://www.rubenkihuen.com

http://www.rubenkihuen.com

61

John J. Lee


Highlights

Married to Marilyn, 7 children (Crystaline, John Jason, Summer,

Blake, Casey, Lacey, Alana)

President and owner of Vegas Plumbing Service, Inc. and Champion

Tile and Marble, Inc.

Eagle Scout

Enjoys mountain road biking, hiking, reading, traveling & Dutch

oven cooking

Democrat

Senate

Member Since

2003

3216 Villa Pisani Court



Office: 775-684-1424

Home: 702-258-5447




Government Affairs: Chairman

Natural Resources

Transportation

Select Committee on Economic Growth

and Employment: Vice Chairman

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00am





62

Highlights

1 child (Emma)

Former Nevada Assemblywoman for District 27 (1999 -2009)

Former Executive Director of Children’s Cabinet, Inc.

Member of Nevada KIDS COUNT Advisory Council

Volunteered for the Peace Corps in the Dominican Republic

Masters Degree in Spanish Language & Literature

Democrat

Senate

Member Since

2011

825 Humboldt Street

Reno NV 89509-2009


Office: 775-684-8845

Home: 775-333-6564


Website: www.sheilaleslie.org


Finance: Vice Chairwoman

Education


Revenue: Chairwoman





Sheila Leslie



http://www.sheilaleslie.org

63

Highlights

Former Nevada Assemblyman 1995-2009

Loves to spend time going door to door, in his District, and encour-

aging people to register to vote

His mother, Marie, helps with community involvement and enjoys

reaching out to everyone in the community

Assistant Director of Client Services for Collision Authority

Authority

Democrat

Senate

Member Since

2011

4629 Butterfly Circle



Office: 775-684-8801

Home: 702-451-8654


Website:

www.markmanendoforsenate7.com


Government Affairs: Vice Chairman

Natural Resources: Chairman

Transportation







Mark Manendo



http://www.markmanendoforsenate7.com



64

Mike McGinness

State Senate Central Nevada Senatorial District

Highlights

Married to Dee, 3 children (Ryan, Brett, and Shannon)

Presently a member of Churchill’s Arts Advisory and

Millennium Committees

Member of Churchill County Parks and Recreation Commission

Manager, Radio Station KVLV AM-FM

Enjoys hunting, fishing & camping

Republican

Senate

Member Since

1993

770 Wildes Road Fallon NV 899940006-

7843


Office: 775-684-1442

Home: 775-423-5889




Judiciary

Revenue

Transportation




Legislative Positions: Senate Minority Leader


65

Highlights


Received an MBA from UNLV

Received a BS from University of New Hampshire

Was in the United States Air Force 1967-1971

Current member of the Nevada Homeless Alliance and Nevada Mili-

tary Advocacy Commission

Democrat

Senate

Member Since

2009

P.O. Box 71887



Office: 775-684-6504

Home: 702-736-6929




Finance



Chairman

Natural Resources: Vice Chairman





David R. Parks



66

Dean A. Rhoads

State Senate Rural Nevada Senatorial District

Highlights

Married to Sharon, 2 children (Shammy and Chandra)

Director of American Legislative Exchange Council

National Guard

Rancher

Enjoys hunting, fishing, skiing & golfing

Republican

Senate

Member Since

1985

P.O. Box 8

Tuscarora NV 89834-0008


Office: 775-684-1447

Home: 775-756-6582




Finance


Natural Resources





67

Highlights

Married to Liberty, who is a public school teacher and recruiter

Currently an attorney with the Kolesar & Leatham Law Firm

Member of the Advisory Board for the Advanced Technologies

Academy, Government Affairs committee for National Association

of Industrial Office Properties, Commercial Real Estate Development

Association and the State Bar of Nevada

Republican

Senate

Member Since

2011

P.O. Box 9725



Home: 702-612-6929


Website: www.votemichaelroberson.com



Judiciary

Natural Resources




Michael Roberson



http://www.votemichaelroberson.com

68

Highlights

Married to Candice, 1 son (Andrew)


Opportunity Village board member

Community Advisory Board for Children’s Hospital of

Nevada Foundation

Enjoys basketball, traveling, cooking & gardening

Democrat

Senate

Member Since

1997

6381 Sandpiper Way



Office: 775-684-6502

Home: 702-876-5121




Commerce, Labor, & Energy:

Chairman

Government Affairs

Revenue

Transportation: Vice Chairman





Michael A. Schneider



69

James A. Settelmeyer

State Senate Capital Senatorial District

Highlights

Married to Sherese & has 2 daughters

Former Nevada Assemblyman of District 39

Volunteers as a teacher for his daughters class every Friday

He is a fourth generation Rancher in the U.S.

Coaches both FFA and 4-H Livestock Judging Teams

Named 2009 Citizen of the year in Carson Valley

Republican

Senate

Member Since

2011

2388 Highway 395

Minden NV 89423-892


Office: 775-684-8843

Home: 775-265-7739


Website: www.jamesad39.org


Commerce, Labor, and Energy

Government Affairs






70

Highlights

Founding member of Action for Healthy Kids, Nevada State Team

Board member of Nevada Senior Olympics and Public Education

Foundation

Owner/President/Chief Executive Officer of Power Mark Publishing

and Weiner Communications Group

Presently is am Author, Consultant, Positioning Strategist & Speaker

Enjoys reading, writing, physical fitness training & competition

Democrat

Senator

Member Since

1997

3540 West Sahara Avenue No. 352



Office: 775-684-1422

Work: 702-871-6536




Education


Vice Chairwoman

Judiciary: Chairwoman







Valerie Wiener



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