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
Vic Ferrera – ChairmanRob Paulus – Vice ChairDennis Cassella - SecretaryRick Nolle – Treasurer
Directors
Gretchen Bennitt - NSAQMD
Tina Costella - Environmental Rep
Bill Drown - Member at Large
Jeff Dunning - Insurance Industry
Bill Houdyschell - Tahoe-Donner HOAWarren Knox - Member at LargeRob Paulus - Member at Large
Dave Stonum - Cal FireGene Vander Plaats - Fire Chief’s Association
Hank Weston - Nevada County Supervisor Associate Directors US Forest ServiceBrian Mulhollen - BLMRand Smith - PG&E
Richard Anderson - Alternate County Supervisor Staff Joanne Drummond - Executive Director
Livey Cockman - Office Manager - 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
Vic Ferrera - ChairmanDavid Hanson - Vice ChairRick Nolle - TreasurerDennis Cassella - SecretaryTina Costella - Environmental RepWarren Knox - Member At LargeHank Weston - Nevada County SupervisorBill Drown - Member At LargeRob Paulus - Member At Large
Joanne Drummond - Executive Director
Finance/Audit Committee
Rick Nolle, Chair - TreasurerDennis Cassella - Member at LargeRob Paulus - Chairman
David Hanson - Member at Large
Joanne Drummond - Executive Director
Projects Committee
Rob Paulus, Co-Chair - Member At Large Tina Costella, Co-Chair - Environmental RepRand Smith - PG&E Gene Vander Plaats - Fire Chief's AssociationBill Houdyschell - Tahoe-Donner HOABrian Mulhollen - BLMSean Griffis - CAL FireGretchen Bennitt - NSAQMD
Joanne Drummond - Executive Director
Public Education Committee
David Hanson, Chair - Member at LargeRick Nolle, TreasureWarren Knox - Member At Large
Terry Armstrong - Private CitizenEric Jorgensen - Private Citizen
Bill Wilson - CA Native Plants Society
Joanne Drummond - Executive Director
Technical Committee
Vic Ferrera, Chair - OES Gene Vander Plaats - Fire Chief's AssociationMike Walsh - Nevada County Sheriffs DepartmentJoanne Drummond - Executive DirectorSean Griffis - Cal Fire
Warren Knox - Member At Large Judy Scott - Private Citizen
Fundraising Committee
Bill Drown, Chair - Member at LargeDennis Cassella - Member at LargeJeff Dunning - Insurance Industry Rick Nolle - TreasurerHelene Hall - Private Citizen
Nominating Committee
To Be Appointed in August 2013

