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Fire Safe Council of Nevada County

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is made up entirely of volunteers and is comprised of local residents, property owners, businesses, organizations, and government agencies that are concerned about fire in Nevada County.

Officers

Rob Paulus – Chairman
Vic Ferrera – Vice Chairman
Rick Nolle – Treasurer
Barbara Rivenes – Secretary

Directors

Dennis Cassella - Member at Large
Jeff Dunning - Insurance Industry
David Hanson - Member at Large
Bill Houdyschell - Tahoe-Donner HOA
Robert Ingram - Private Business Sector
Warren Knox - Member at Large
Ryan Murano - Air Quality
Dave Stonum - Cal Fire
Gene Vander Plaats - Fire Chief’s Association
Hank Weston - Nevada County Supervisor 
 
Associate Directors
 
Kaari Carpenter - US Forest Service
Bill Drown - Member at Large
Brian Mulhollen - BLM
Rand Smith - PG&E
Ted Owens - Alternate County Supervisor 
 
 
Staff
 
Joanne Drummond - Executive Director
Livey Cockman - Office Manager
Rafe Little - Chipping Supervisor

Fire Safe Council of Nevada County Committee Members

The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County encourages you to join a committee to address specific issues. We are looking for Associate Board members with fiscal, legal, outreach, education and technical skills related to fire safety. Consider becoming a member of our team to share your leadership skills and give back to your community.

Executive Committee

Rob Paulus - Chairman
Vic Ferrera - Vice Chair
Rick Nolle - Treasurer
Barbara Rivenes - Secretary
Warren Knox - Member At Large
Gene Vander Plaats - Fire Chief's Association
Joanne Drummond - Executive Director
Hank Weston - Nevada County Supervisor

Finance/Audit Committee

Rick Nolle, Chair - Treasurer
Dennis Cassella - Member at Large
Rob Paulus - Chairman
David Hanson - Member at Large
Joanne Drummond - Executive Director
Ryan Murano - Air Quality

Projects Committee 

Barbara Rivenes, Chair - Secretary
Kaari Carpenter - US Forest Service
Bill Houdyschell - Tahoe-Donner HOA
Rand Smith - PG&E
Dennis Cassella - Member at Large
Gene Vander Plaats - Fire Chief's Association
Dave Stonum - Cal Fire
Joanne Drummond - Executive Director
Brian Mulhollen - BLM
Ryan Murano - Air Quality
Robert Ingram - Private Business Sector

Education Committee 

Warren Knox, Chair - Member At Large
Terry Armstrong - Private Citizen
Eric Jorgensen - Private Citizen
David Hanson - Member at Large
Bill Wilson - CA Native Plants Society
Joanne Drummond - Executive Director

Technical Committee

Vic Ferrera, Chair - OES
Mike Walsh - Nevada County Sheriffs Department
Joanne Drummond - Executive Director
Dave Stonum - Cal Fire
Warren Knox - Member At Large 
Judy Scott - Private Citizen
Gene Vander Plaats - Fire Chief's Association

Fundraising Committee

Rick Nolle, Chair - Treasurer
Dennis Cassella - Member at Large
Bill Drown - Member at Large
Jeff Dunning - Insurance Industry 
Helene Hall - Private Citizen

Nominating Committee 

Rob Paulus, Chair - Chairman
Vice Ferrera, Nevada County OES
Dennis Cassella, Member At Large

Board Information & Requirements

2012 Conflict of Interest Form