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Board of Trustees

The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA) Board of Trustees consists of nine members appointed by the City of Reno, City of Sparks, Washoe County, and the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority. Each Trustee brings a comprehensive history of community service to the board combined with a wide range of business expertise.

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  • Adam Kramer, Chair

    Adam Kramer is the CEO of nZero, an innovative start-up that tracks real-time energy, emissions and utility information. He is a globally recognized sustainability leader for his work on corporate sustainability and innovative renewable energy solutions. Adam has an MBA from the University of Notre Dame, an MS from the University of Cincinnati and BS from Menlo College. Adam also serves as Vice-Chairman for the board of directors of Renown Health, as well as serving on the board of trustees for the University of Nevada, Reno. Appointed by the Washoe County Commission, Trustee since 2021.

  • Richard Jay, Vice Chair

    Richard L. Jay has served more than 30 years in community leadership roles in the Reno/Tahoe area. Currently working as First Vice President/Investment Officer for a major brokerage firm, Richard brings a strong analytical perspective to the Airport Board. He also serves on the City of Reno Financial Advisory Board, and is an active member of the Chamber of Commerce, Sparks Rotary, and the Reno Youth Sports Association. In 2012, the Moana Sports Fields were renamed the Richard L. Jay Fields by the City of Reno. Appointed by the City of Reno, Trustee since 2017.

  • Jenifer Rose, Secretary

    Jenifer Rose is the CEO of It’s My Community Store, a business to business office supply company that provides customers a way to give back to local charities. Jenifer is also the host of Plush Life, a local television show featuring regional products and events. As an entrepreneur for more than 15 years, she is committed to promoting northern Nevada and looking forward to contributing to the airport board. Jenifer is a member of the Organizational Effectiveness Committee for Washoe County. Appointed by the City of Reno, Trustee since 2015.

  • Lisa Gianoli, Treasurer

    Lisa Gianoli owns a government relations consulting firm and represents local government on legislative issues. She served for more than a decade as a Financial Analyst and Budget Manager for Washoe County, and during that time, participated in multiple committees while representing the County on fiscal issues at the Nevada Legislature. Appointed by Washoe County, Trustee since 2015.

  • Shaun Carey, Immediate Past-Chair

    Shaun Carey served as the Sparks City Manager for 14 years and spent more than three decades in public service. In 2016, Shaun was instrumental in helping pass ballot measure WC1 and participated as a member of the citizen-led coalition and Chair of the Public Schools Overcrowding and Repair Needs Committee. He holds a civil engineering degree from the University of Nevada, Reno, and is a retired licensed Professional Engineer in Nevada, California and Colorado. Shaun was appointed to the Airport Authority Board of Trustees by the City of Sparks in April 2017.

  • Carol Chaplin, Trustee

    Carol Chaplin has been in the hospitality and tourism industry in the Lake Tahoe area for over 35 years. Since 2008, she has served as the President/CEO of the Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Douglas Visitors Authorities. She is a director on the Regional Air Service Corporation (RASC) board and is co-chair of RASC’s Marketing Committee. Carol is also currently serving on the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Main Street Management working group to provide final design recommendations for the U.S. 50 South Shore Community Revitalization Project. Appointed by the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority, Trustee since 2017.

  • Jennifer Cunningham, Trustee

    Jennifer Cunningham has worked in the destination management, hospitality and casino industries in northern Nevada for more than 30 years. As the former President & CEO of the Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority, she was responsible for oversight across all functional areas of the Authority. An active member in her community, Jennifer has served on several boards, including EDAWN and the Regional Air Service Corporation. Appointed by the City of Reno, Trustee since 2021.

  • Jessica Sferrazza, Trustee

    Jessica Sferrazza is the founder of a state-wide company, JESSCONVLLC, where she serves as a consultant to various local businesses. From 2000 to 2012, she served the community as a City of Reno Councilwoman, and is a past City Council liaison to the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority. During Jessica’s 12-year tenure on the City Council, she worked to revitalize downtown, helped to consolidate the regional animal shelter and initiated a neighborhood plan for the Midtown District. Appointed by the City of Reno, Trustee since 2015.

  • Art Sperber, Trustee

    Art Sperber is a Senior Project Manager with a Nevada Based Transportation Engineering Firm. With more than 30 years of Nevada consulting work experience, Sperber has a strong background in both air and surface transportation including: construction administration, quality assurance, contractor quality control, and civil materials testing. Art served as a Planning Commissioner on both the City of Sparks and the Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Agency. Appointed by the City of Sparks, Trustee since 2017.