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09-11-2011
Results for the 2011 Great Reno Balloon RaceEvent organizers and Board of are thankful for a wonderful 30th anniversary(RENO, Nev.) – The 30th annual ... more
09-01-2011
Get ready for the 30th anniversary Great Reno Balloon RaceSpectator tips for a fun-filled weekend(RENO, Nev.) – Event organizers of The Great Reno Bal... more
Balloon Race Named in Top 10 Nevada Events
Weather
News Talk 780 KOH weather
Balloon Race Team
Staff:
Pete Copeland , Executive Director
Tasha Courtney , Event Coordinator
Executive Board:
Pilar M. Aldecoaotalora, President - Sands Regency Casino/Hotel
Steve Trounday, Past President - Navegante Group
Ingrid Drummer, Vice President - Individual (Friend of GRBR)
Carole Anderson, Secretary - University of Nevada, Reno
Mike Klaich , Treasurer - Muckel Anderson, CPAs
Nancy Gilbert, General Council- Attorney-at-Law
Mike Draper , Marketing Chair- R&R Partners
Board of Trustees:
Ginnie Kersey, Trustee - Family Sponsor Representative
Ryan Sheltra, Trustee - Bonanza Casino
Linda Beltran , Trustee - Communications Installation Services Inc. (C.I.S.) of Reno
Karen Nichols , Trustee - Red Carpet Events & Design
Tyler Sciotto, Trustee - International Gaming Technology (IGT)
Staci Johnson , Trustee/At-large - Silver Legacy Hotel Casino
Barbara Tidwell, Trustee - Individual (Friend of GRBR)
Erin Wootan, Trustee - Peppermill Hotel Casino
Harry Stetzell , Trustee, Washoe County Search and Rescue
Peggy Stromer, Trustee - Individual (Friend of GRBR)
Dr. Daniel Rowan, Trustee - Eyezone
Ed Buzzetti, Grounds Specialist - Aeronaut Squadron
Tony Rivara , Pilot Representative - The Great Reno Balloon Race Pilots
Ron Smith, Trustee - Voice of The Great Reno Balloon Race
Bob Barnes, Trustee/At-large - Individual (Friend of GRBR)
Len Stevens, Trustee/At-large
Liasons:
Sharon Zadra- Individual (Friend of GRBR)
Bob Larkin- Washoe County Commission
Jaime Schroeder- City of Reno
Andy Mink- Washoe County Parks & Recreation
Dave Pirtle- Eagle Framing and Art Gallery
Launch Team:
Katie Griggs - Launch Commander
Larry Ratkoviak – Chief Safety Officer
Phil Thompson – Chief Scoring Officer
Bruce Erickson – Grounds & Equipment Officer
Russ James
Jack Glandon
Terri Ratkoviak – Assistant Launch Commander/FAA Liaison
Steve Brown – Weather Official
Larry Jensen
Barry Varischetti - Lead Launch Director
Peggy Stromer - Lead Launch Director
Josh Varischetti - Lead Launch Director
Laura Ingram
Kevin Ingram
Dave Warriner
Skip Chapman
Janice Marie King - Lead Scoring Officer
Shawn Waggoner
Ron Hood
Forrest Griggs - Public Safety
Nancy Glandon - Public Safety
Richard Brong - Assistant Scoring Officer
Darrell Taylor
Cheryl Taylor
Jess Aragon
Angie Aragon
Gay James
The mission of the Great Reno Balloon Race is to provide a premier, safe, family-oriented/tourist-attractive, visually dramatic event that celebrates the joy of flight while remaining free to the public.
