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Guidebook to Nevada’s State Legislators: 78th Legislative Session

February 2 - June 1, 2015

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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, news articles, and in some

cases direct communication with the legislators.

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Legislative Committees

Assembly Standing Committees

Commerce and Labor: Mon/Wed/Fri at 1:30pm in Room 4100 Education: Mon/Wed at 3:15pm in Room 3142 Government Affairs: Mon-Fri at 8:00am in Room 3143 Health and Human Services: Mon/Wed/Fri at 1:30pm in Room 3138 Judiciary: Mon at 9:00 am Tue-Fri at 8:00am in Room 3138 Legislative Operations and Elections: Tue/Fri at 4:00pm in Room 3142 Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Mining: Tue/Thu at 1:30pm in Room 3138 Taxation: Tue/Thu at 1:30pm in Room 4100 Transportation: Tue/Thu at 3:15pm in Room 3143 Ways and Means: Mon-Fri at 8:00am in Room 3137

Senate Standing Committees

Commerce and Labor: Mon/Wed/Fri at 8:00am in Room 2135 Education: Tue/Thu/Fri at 3:30pm in Room 2149 Finance: Mon-Fri at 8:00am in Room 2134 Government Affairs: Mon/Wed/Fri at 1:30pm in Room 2135 Health and Human Services: Mon/Wed at 3:30pm in Room 2149 Judiciary: Mon-Fri at 1:30pm in Room 2134 Legislative Operations and Elections: Mon/Wed at 3:30pm in Room 2144 Natural Resources: Tue/Thu at 1:30pm in Room 2144 Revenue and Economic Development: Tue/Thu/Fri at 3:30pm in Room 1214 Transportation: Tue/Thu at 8:00 am in Room 2135

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Mark Manendo

State Senate, District 21

Democrat

Senate

Member since 2011

3400 Cabana Drive, Unit 2039

Las Vegas, NV 89122-4243

Phone: 702-451-8654

Email: [email protected]

Legislative Office: Room 2103

Standing Committees Meeting Times

Commerce, Labor and Energy Mon/Wed/Fri 8:00am

Natural Resources Tue/Thu 1:30pm

Transportation Tue/Thu 8:00am

HIGHLIGHTS

Assistant Director of Client Services, Collision Authority.

Served in Assembly 1995-2009.

Co-founder of the Southeast Valley Coalition of Concerned

Citizens.

Honorary Board Member for the Nevada Partnership for

Homeless Youth.

Enjoys volunteer activities, basketball, music, and theater.

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Nevada State Assembly

Elliot Anderson District 15 p. 43

Paul Anderson District 13 p. 19

Nelson Araujo District 3 p. 9

Derek Armstrong District 21 p. 27

Teresa Benitez-Thompson District 27 p. 33

Irene Bustamante Adams District 42 p. 48

Maggie Carlton District 14 p. 14

Richard Carrillo District 18 p. 24

Olivia Diaz District 11 p. 16

Jill Dickman District 31 p. 37

Vicki Dooling District 41 p. 47

Chris Edwards District 19 p. 25

John Ellison District 33 p. 39

Michele Fiore District 4 p. 10

Edgar Flores District 28 p. 34

David Gardner District 9 p. 15

John Hambrick District 2 p. 8

Ira Hansen District 32 p. 38

Pat Hickey District 25 p. 31

Amber Joiner District 24 p. 30

Brent Jones District 35 p. 41

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Marilyn Kirkpatrick District 1 p. 7

Randy Kirner District 26 p. 32

John Moore District 8 p. 14

Harvey Munford District 6 p. 12

Dina Neal District 7 p. 13

Erven Nelson District 5 p. 11

Philip “PK” O’Neill District 40 p. 46

James Ohrenschall District 12 p. 18

James Oscarson District 36 p. 42

Victoria Seaman District 34 p. 40

Shelly Shelton District 10 p. 16

Stephen Silberkraus District 29 p. 37

Ellen Spiegel District 20 p. 26

Michael Sprinkle District 30 p. 36

Lynn Stewart District 22 p. 28

Heidi Swank District 16 p. 22

Tyrone Thompson District 17 p. 23

Robin Titus District 38 p. 42

Glenn Trowbridge District 37 p. 43

Jim Wheeler District 39 p. 45

Melissa Woodbury District 23 p. 29

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Michael Roberson


Republican

Senate

Member since 2011

P.O. Box 97251


Phone: 702-612-6929




Finance (Vice Chair) Mon-Fri 8:00am

Judiciary Mon-Fri 1:30pm

Revenue and Economic Development (Chair) Tue/Thu/Fri 3:30pm

HIGHLIGHTS

Attorney.

Married to Liberty Leavitt.

Received his J.D. from the University of Kansas School of

Law in 1996.

UNLV Rebels and Kansas Jayhawks football and basketball

fan.

Has two dogs, Winston and Franklin.

Majority Leader

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Pete Goicoechea


Republican

Senate

Member since 2012

P.O. Box 97

Eureka, NV 89316-0097

Phone: 775-237-5300




Finance Mon-Fri 8:00am

Government Affairs (Chair) Mon/Wed/Fri 3:30pm

Natural Resources (Vice Chair) Tue/Thu 1:30pm

HIGHLIGHTS


Rancher.

Married to Glady Tognoni, with children J.J. Goicoechea,

D.V.M, and Jolene Goicoechea-Lema.

Affiliated with the Eureka Volunteer Fire Department, and

Nevada Cattlemen’s Association.

Eureka County Commissioner for sixteen years.

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Kelvin Atkinson District 4 p. 53

Greg Brower District 15 p. 64

Mo Denis District 2 p. 51

Patricia Farley District 8 p. 57

Aaron Ford District 11 p. 60

Pete Goicoechea District 19 p. 68

Don Gustavson District 14 p. 63

Scott Hammond District 18 p. 67

Joe Hardy District 12 p. 61

Becky Harris District 9 p. 58

Ben Kieckhefer District 16 p. 65

Ruben Kihuen District 10 p. 59

Mark Lipparelli District 6 p. 55

Mark Manendo District 21 p. 70

David R. Parks District 7 p. 56

Michael Roberson District 20 p. 69

Tick Segerblom District 3 p. 52

James Settelmeyer District 17 p. 66

Debbie Smith District 13 p. 62

Patricia “Pat” Spearman District 1 p. 50

Joyce Woodhouse District 5 p. 60

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Scott Hammond


Republican

Senate

Member since 2012

8408 Gracious Pine Avenue


Phone: 702-523-9055




Education (Vice Chair) Tue/Thu/Fri 3:30pm


Transportation (Chair) Tue/Thu 8:00am

HIGHLIGHTS

Teacher.


Educator of the Year, Indian Springs High School, 2001-

2002.

Founding Member of Somerset Academy of Las Vegas.

Married to Tonya, with children Tomas, Olivia, and Sofia.

Received a M.A. in Political Science from UNLV in 1997.

Co-Majority Whip

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James Settelmeyer


Republican

Senate

Member since 2011

2388 Highway 395

Minden, NV 89423-8923

Phone: 775-450-6114




Commerce, Labor and Energy (Chair) Mon/Wed/Fri 8:00am

Legislative Operations and Elections (Vice

Chair)

Mon/Wed 3:30pm


HIGHLIGHTS


Agriculturalist.

Married to Sherese, with two daughters.

Enjoys reading.

Co-Majority Whip

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Marilyn Kirkpatrick

State Assembly, District 1

Democrat

Assembly

Member since 2004

4747 Showdown Drive

North Las Vegas, NV 89031-2133

Phone: 702-655-0332




Commerce and Labor Mon/Wed/Fri 1:30pm

Taxation Tue/Thu 1:30pm

Transportation Tue/Thu 3:15pm

Ways and Means Mon-Fri 8:00am

HIGHLIGHTS

Food Sales Executive.

Married to Mike, with children Jessica, Tamara, Destiny,

Dalton, Sarah, and Tara; grandchildren Briana, Brett,

Sierra, Ryan, Lexie, and Emma.

Affiliations: Nevada Parent Teacher Association, Girl Scouts

of America, National Rifle Association.

Board Member, Chef for Kids, 2011-Present.

Minority Floor Leader

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John Hambrick


Republican

Assembly

Member since 2008

1930 Village Center Circle, Suite 3-419


Phone: 702-242-8580




Health and Human Services Mon/Wed/Fri 1:30pm


Ways and Means (Vice Chair) Mon-Fri 8:00am

HIGHLIGHTS

Retired Investigator.

Married to Nancy, with children Laura Sullivan and John.

Affiliations: National Rifle Association, Clark County Repub-

lican Party, Lions Club, and the Summerlin Little League

Served on the Presidential Protection Detail of the United

States Secret Service.

Enjoys baseball, shooting, and volunteering.

Speaker

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Ben Kieckhefer


Republican

Senate

Member since 2011

10045 Goler Wash Court

Reno, NV 89521-3029

Phone: 775-853-8320




Finance (Chair) Mon-Fri 8:00am

Health and Human Services (Vice Chair) Mon/Wed 3:30pm

Revenue and Economic Development Tue/Thu/Fri 3:30pm

HIGHLIGHTS

Works in Communications.

Married to April, with children Aspen, Austin, Lincoln, and

Lucerne.

Received a M.A. in Public Affairs Reporting from the Univer-

sity of Illinois, Springfield.

Enjoys skiing, hunting, reading, baseball, and family.

Assistant Majority Leader

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Greg Brower


Republican

Senate

Member since 2011

4790 Caughlin Pkwy No. 170

Reno, NV 89519-0907

Phone: 775-785-5410




Judiciary (Chair) Mon-Fri 1:30pm

Legislative Operations and Elections Mon/Wed 3:30pm

Revenue and Economic Development (Vice

Chair)

Tue/Thu/Fri 3:30pm

HIGHLIGHTS

Attorney at Law.


U.S. Attorney for the District of Nevada, 2007-2009.

Married to Loren, with children Hayley and Kaitlin.

Surface Warfare Officer, U.S. Navy, 1987-1993 (Active and

Reserve Duty).

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Nelson Araujo


Democrat

Assembly

Member since 2015

P.O. Box 295


Phone: 702-900-2189





Judiciary Mon 9:00 am

Tue/Fri 8:00am

Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Mining Tue/Thu 1:30pm


HIGHLIGHTS

Senior Director of the Las Vegas Healthy Communities

Coalition at the United Way of Southern Nevada.

Serves on the Board of Directors for the Financial Guidance

Center, Nevada Gives, and Golden Rainbow.

Nevada’s Youngest Legislator.

Proud son, brother, and uncle.

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Michele Fiore


Republican

Assembly

Member since 2013

9085 West Rosada Way


Phone: 702-302-5163






Tue/Fri 8:00am

Operations and Elections Tue/Thu 4:00pm


HIGHLIGHTS

CEO of Always There 4 You.

Has two children, Sheena and Savanah, and four grandchil-

dren, Jake, Jayden, Mara, and Morrigan.

Volunteers with Trauma Intervention Programs (TIP) of

Southern Nevada.

Enjoys dinners with her family, playing with her dogs, riding

ATVs, and shooting.

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Don Gustavson


Republican

Senate

Member since 2011

P.O. Box 51601

Sparks, NV 89435-1601

Phone: 775-722-1278




Education Tue/Thu/Fri 3:30pm

Natural Resources (Chair) Tue/Thu 1:30pm

Transportation (Vice Chair) Tue/Thu 8:00am

HIGHLIGHTS

Served in Nevada Assembly 1997-2004 and 2008-2009.

Retired Professional Driver.

Married to Cathy, with children Donald II, Kerry Saulnier,

and Donna Stoller.

Board Member of My Journey Home and Founding Chair of

the Northern Nevada Teen Challenge.

Enjoys model railroading and ballroom dancing.

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Debbie Smith


Democrat

Senate

Member since 2012

1285 Baring Blvd., #402

Sparks, NV 89434-8673

Phone: 775-391-8031





Health and Human Services Mon/Wed 3:30pm


HIGHLIGHTS

Served in Assembly 2001-2002 and 2004-2011.

Board Member of Girl Scouts Sierra Nevada, Washoe County

Education Alliance and advisory board member of the

Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation and the

Nevada After School Alliance.

Married to Greg, with children Olivia, Ian, and Erin.

Enjoys reading, walking, and scrapbooking.

Assistant Minority Leader

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Erv Nelson


Republican

Assembly

Member since 2015

2809 High Sail Court


Phone: 702-579-7000





Judiciary (Vice Chair) Mon 9:00 am

Tue/Fri 8:00am


HIGHLIGHTS

Partner at Durham, Jones & Pinegar where he specializes in

real estate and business law.

Married to Lisa, with 7 children and 8 grandchildren.

Serves on the boards of Desert Chorale, Sober Living,

Nevada Development Authority, and the Las Vegas Area

Council Executive Committee of the Boy Scouts of America.

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Harvey J. Munford


Democrat

Assembly

Member since 2004

809 Sunny Place


Phone: 702-646-4265




Education Mon/Wed 3:15pm

Government Affairs Mon-Fri 8:00am

Legislative Operations and Elections Tue/Thu 4:00pm

HIGHLIGHTS

Retired School Teacher.

Married to Viviana, with children Vivian, Helen, Donna,

Jamila, and Steve.

First black man to attend and graduate from Montana State

University at Billings.

Enjoys horseback riding, watching old Western movies,

dancing, and playing the organ.

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Joe Hardy


Republican

Senate

Member since 2011

P.O. Box 60306

Boulder City, NV 89006-0306

Phone: 702-293-7506





Government Affairs (Vice Chair) Mon/Wed/Fri 3:30pm

Health and Human Services (Chair) Mon/Wed 3:30pm


HIGHLIGHTS


Family Physician; Chief of Internal Medicine and Family

Practice at St. Rose Dominican Hospital Henderson, Nevada.

Married to Jill Sweningsen Hardy, with children Joseph Paul

Jr., Nicole, Emily, Leah, Spencer, Dane, Jack, and Ryan;

and with sixteen grandchildren.

Major in the U.S. Air Force.

President Pro Tempore

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Aaron Ford


Democrat

Senate

Member since 2012

8485 West Sunset Road, Suite 106


Phone: 702-772-5544






HIGHLIGHTS

Attorney.

Married to Berna, with children Avery, Devin, Aaron II, and

Alexander.

Has served on the Board of Trustees of Olive Crest of Nevada

since 2011.

Enjoys traveling.

Minority Leader

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Dina Neal


Democrat

Assembly

Member since 2011

3217 Brautigan Court


Phone: 702-738-5870







HIGHLIGHTS

Contract Administrator and Adjunct Professor.

Has two children, Alexandra and Tuwaski.

Community Board Member of the Southern Nevada Health District, Teen Pregnancy Committee, 2011– Current.

Affiliations: National Bar Association, Urban Chamber of Commerce, and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.

Enjoys reading, swimming, and education.

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John Moore


Republican

Assembly

Member since 2015

5155 W. Tropicana Ave., #2020


Phone: 702-482-7676




Government Affairs (Vice Chair) Mon-Fri 8:00am



HIGHLIGHTS

Real Estate Agent and Business Owner.

Served in the United States Army as an Airborne Ranger.

Completing a degree in Aviation.

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Ruben Kihuen


Democrat

Senate

Member since 2011

P.O. Box 427


Phone: 702-274-1707






HIGHLIGHTS


Member of the Board of Directors for Aid for AIDS of Nevada

(AFAN).

Born in Guadalajara, Mexico in 1980.

Enjoys reading, traveling, motivating youth, soccer, weight

lifting, exercising, and movies.

Co-Minority Whip

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Becky Harris


Republican

Senate

Member since 2015

Missing Address

Phone: 702-324-0404

Email: becky,[email protected]




Education (Chair) Tue/Thu/Fri 3:30pm

Judiciary (Vice Chair) Mon-Fri 1:30pm

HIGHLIGHTS

Attorney at Lawyers West.

Mother of two.

Serves on the Las Vegas Jaycees Senior Citizen’s Mobile

Home Community Board.

Served on the Sunset Council PTA.

Avid fan of swimming.

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David Gardner


Republican

Assembly

Member since 2015

P.O. Box 371330

Las Vegas, NV 89137

Phone: 775-684-8583







Tue/Fri 8:00am


HIGHLIGHTS

Married to Melissa, with two boys and a girl (with another

boy on the way).

Graduate from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and the

Boyd School of Law.

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Shelly Shelton


Republican

Assembly

Member since 2015

845 S. Kenny Way


Phone: 775-684-8541






Legislative Operations and Elections (Vice

Chair

Tue/Thu 4:00pm

HIGHLIGHTS

Part owner of Sonitx.

Active in the homeschool community.

Member of the Canyon Ridge Christian Church.

Married to Tony, with children Fayth, Chris, and Abby.

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Patricia Farley


Republican

Senate

Member since 2015

Missing Address

Phone: 775-684-1445




Commerce, Labor and Energy (Vice Chair) Mon/Wed/Fri 8:00am

Legislative Operations and Elections (Chair) Mon/Wed 3:30pm


HIGHLIGHTS

President and owner of Southwest Specialties, Inc. and Kids

Club Las Vegas.

Mother of two daughters, Brooke and Jordan.

Active in the Fremont Rotary Club and local foundations,

Through the Eyes of a Child and the Josh Stevens

Foundation.

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David R. Parks


Democrat

Senate

Member 2008-2011

and since 2012

P.O. Box 71887


Phone: 702-736-6929





Government Affairs Mon/Wed/Fri 3:30pm

HIGHLIGHTS

Consultant.


Served in U.S. Air Force from 1967-1971.

Member of the Board of Trustees for Aid for AIDS of Nevada,

Inc., 1986-2010, Board of Directors for Nevada Homeless

Alliance, and Gay and Lesbian Community Center of South-

ern Nevada.

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Olivia Diaz


Democrat

Assembly

Member since 2011

P.O. Box 365072


Phone: 702-501-8994







Tue/Fri 8:00am


HIGHLIGHTS

Elementary School Teacher, English Language Learner

Specialist.

Married to Frank Alejandre, with children Danny, Frankie,

and Xavier Carson.

Member of Clark County Education Association, 2002-2010,

and the Nevada Parent Teacher Association, 2005-2010.

Enjoys jogging, hiking, travel, and movies.

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James Ohrenschall


Democrat

Assembly

Member since 2007

P.O. Box 97741


Phone: 702-432-6999






Tue/Fri 8:00am


HIGHLIGHTS

Attorney at Law.

Founding member of Pi Mu Epsilon National Mathematics

Honor Society, UNLV Chapter.

Received an Academic Merit Scholarship and was on the

Dean's Honor List at William S. Boyd School of Law, UNLV.

Enjoys hiking, climbing, and skiing.

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Mark Lipparelli


Republican

Senate

Member since 2015 (Appointed to

Senate in 2014)

401 S. Carson Street

Carson City, NV 89701

Phone: 775-684-1400








HIGHLIGHTS

Consultant, Business Owner.

Former chairman of the Nevada State Gaming Control

Board.

Board of Trustee for the University of Nevada Foundation

and a Board Member of the National Center for Gaming

Responsible.

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Joyce Woodhouse


Democrat

Senate

Member 2007-2009

and since 2012

246 Garfield Drive

Henderson, NV 89074-1027

Phone: 702-896-1453







HIGHLIGHTS

Retired Teacher and Administrator.

Married to Al Wittenberg (Deceased).

Chair of KidsVention, Treasurer of Voices in Voting/Kids

Voting Southern Nevada and Co-Chair of Southern Nevada Education Consortium.

Enjoys reading, golf, and volunteer work.

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Paul Anderson


Republican

Assembly

Member since 2013

10000 West Charleston Blvd, Suite 135


Phone: 702-410-6645





Ways and Means (Chair) Mon-Fri 8:00am

HIGHLIGHTS

Owner of AndersonPC.

Married to April, with children Jacob, Taylor, Jordan, and Joseph.

Affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America, Las Vegas Area

Council, Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, Las Vegas Exec-

utive Association, North Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce.

Enjoys cycling, outdoor sports, reading, and traveling with his family.

Majority Floor Leader

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Maggie Carlton


Democrat

Assembly

Member since 2011

5540 East Cartwright Ave


Phone: 702-236-5401







HIGHLIGHTS

Community and Workforce Development, Great Basin Primary Care Association.

Married to Merritt, with children M. Grace Gelzer and Lucy Carlton.

Previously served in the Nevada Senate from 1999-2009.

Affiliated with the Girls Scouts, The Women Legislators Lobby

(WiLL), and the Las Vegas Interfaith Council.

Enjoys gardening.

Co-Assistant Minority Floor Leader

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Kelvin Atkinson


Democrat

Senate

Member since 2012

4120 Birchmont Street.


Phone: 702-457-9995







HIGHLIGHTS

Government Management Analyst.


Has one daughter, Haley.

Affiliated with Professionals and Youth Building a Commit-

ment (PAYBAC), and the Alliance for Retired Americans.

Enjoys reading, watching the Raiders and Lakers, studying

politics, and traveling.

Co-Minority Whip

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Tick Segerblom


Democrat

Senate

Member since 2012

700 South Third St


Phone: 702-388-9600







HIGHLIGHTS

Lawyer.


Married to Sharon, with children Mary Clare, Eva, and Carl.

Affiliated with the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada,

Neon Museum, and the Clark County Historical Preservation

Society.

Third-generation Nevadan.

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Elliot Anderson


Democrat

Assembly

Member since 2011

3135 South Mojave Road, Unit 227


Phone: 702-733-4073






Tue/Fri 8:00am


HIGHLIGHTS

4 years in U.S. Marine Corps.

Served as Nevada State Captain for VoteVets.org.

B.A. in Political Science, Magna Cum Laude.

Affiliated with the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America,

Marine Corps League, Truman National Security Project and

VoteVets.org.

Enjoys running, basketball, and reading.

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Heidi Swank


Democrat

Assembly

Member since 2013

546 Barbara Way


Phone: 702-371-6217







HIGHLIGHTS

Educator and Community Development Professional.

Married to Scott.

Founder of the Flamingo Club, an internationally recognized

local neighborhood outreach group.

Executive Board Member and Vice President of the South-

west Anthropological Association, 2009-2012.

Enjoys camping, hiking, and collecting midcentury furniture.

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Moises “Mo” Denis


Democrat

Senate

Member since 2011

3204 Osage Avenue


Phone: 702-657-6857






HIGHLIGHTS

Computer Network Technician.


Focus on education, consumer rights, and the economy.

Married to Susan Cook, with children Diana Marie, Dustin

Lee, Daniel Carlos, Denae Virgilia, and Dallin Moises.

Enjoys music, theater, camping, reading, basketball, and

volunteer work.

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Patricia “Pat” Spearman


Democrat

Senate

Member since 2012

5575 Simmons St, Suite 1-174


Phone: 702-706-5785






HIGHLIGHTS

Retired Soldier (U.S. Army Military Police Corp, 1977-2007)

and Ordained Minister.

Affiliated with the Fellowship of Affirming Ministries Interna-

tional and the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.

Currently completing a Doctorate in Business Administra-

tion from Walden University.

Enjoys playing and listening to music, reading, spending

time with family, meeting people, and traveling.

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Tyrone Thompson


Democrat

Assembly

Member since 2013 (Appointed

April 2013)

117 Fox Crossing Ave.


Phone: 702-232-3892






Tue/Fri 8:00am


HIGHLIGHTS

Regional Initiatives Coordinator, Southern Nevada Regional

Planning Coalition.

Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), 1997 to Present.

Affiliated with the National Conference for Community and

Justice, and the National Association for the Advancement

for Colored People (NAACP).

Enjoys community mediation, journaling, and volunteering.

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Richard Carrillo


Democrat

Assembly

Member since 2011

4819 Diza Court


Phone: 702-273-8786







HIGHLIGHTS

Owner of Precision Air Services, Contractor, Refrigeration

Instructor.

Married to Annette Gunter, with daughter Heather and

grandson Giovanni.

Member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Las Vegas No.

1213 since 2009.

Enjoys golf, classic cars, motorcycles, and volunteering.

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Irene Bustamante Adams


Democrat

Assembly

Member since 2011

3800 Reflection Way


Phone: 702-542-3900







HIGHLIGHTS

Consultant and Business Executive.

Married to Brad, with children Olivia and Alaina.

Affiliated with the Asian Chamber of Commerce, Latin

Chamber of Commerce, Urban Chamber of Commerce, and the UNLV Alumni Association.

Women of the Year Honoree, 2012, Emerge Nevada.

Enjoys reading, sports, and community service.

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Chris Edwards


Republican

Assembly

Member since 2015

6088 Riflecrest Ave.


Phone: 702-715-4308







HIGHLIGHTS

Strategic Planning

United States Navy, 1987-Present (Active and Reserve).

Affiliated with Veterans of Foreign Wars, Knights of

Columbus, Military Officers Association of America, and the National Rifle Association.

Enjoys traveling, hiking, and racquetball.

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Ellen Spiegel


Democrat

Assembly

Member 2008-2010

and since 2013

2764 N Green Valley Pkwy, #327


Phone: 702-577-2167







HIGHLIGHTS

President Stratagems Consulting.

Married to Bill.

President of the Friends of Nevada Libraries and Vice Chair

of Easter Seals of Nevada.

Noted online pioneer, who brought The Weather Channel

online.

Enjoys cooking, traveling, theater, and art.

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Vicki Dooling


Republican

Assembly

Member since 2015

2505 Anthem Village Dr., Ste. 492


Phone:








HIGHLIGHTS

Manufacturing, Sales and Consulting.

Married to Richard, with children Todd and Candace.

Enjoys clothing design and manufacturing, and cooking.

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Philip “PK” O’Neill


Republican

Assembly

Member since 2015

1216 Sonoma St.

Carson City, NV 89701-6175

Phone:






Tue/Fri 8:00am


HIGHLIGHTS

Law Enforcement, Retired

Married to Nancy, with children Laura and Philip.

Active member of the Nevada’s Sheriff’s and Chief’s

Association, the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association, and the Native American Law

Enforcement Association.

Enjoys sailing, motorcycle travel, bicycling, football, soccer,

studying history, target shooting, and hunting.

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Derek Armstrong


Republican

Assembly

Member since 2015

2480 W. Horizon Ridge Pkwy., Ste. 140


Phone: 702-216-1010





Taxation (Chair) Tue/Thu 1:30pm


HIGHLIGHTS

Attorney at the Law Firm of Arlint & Armstrong

Served in the United States Marine Corps, 2000-2005

Season ticket holder and proud supporter of the Runnin’

Rebels.

Graduate of the William S. Boyd School of Law.

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Lynn Stewart


Republican

Assembly

Member since 2007

2720 Cool Lilac Ave


Phone: 702-614-0631




Education (Vice Chair) Mon/Wed 3:15pm


Legislative Operations and Elections (Chair) Tue/Thu 4:00pm

HIGHLIGHTS

High school government and history teacher for 34 years.

Married to Dianne, with children Layne Duff Stewart and

Suzanne Conger, as well as seven grandchildren.

Involved with Boy Scouts of America for thirty years.

Affiliated with Kids Voting, Ready for Life, Nevada Youth

Legislature Foundation, and the Catholic Charities.

Enjoys reading about history and politics, and taking

grandchildren on "adventures".

45

Jim Wheeler


Republican

Assembly

Member since 2013

P.O. Box 2135

Minden, NV 89423-2135

Phone: 775-546-3471





Tue/Fri 8:00am

Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Mining

(Vice Chair)

Tue/Thu 1:30pm

Transportation (Chair) Tue/Thu 3:15pm

HIGHLIGHTS

Retired CEO of Powerdyne Automotive Products.

Has three children: Dana, Nick, and Charlee.

Served in the U.S. Air Force, 1975-1977.

Enjoys golf, horse reining, and automobile racing.

Majority Whip

44

Robin Titus


Republican

Assembly

Member since 2015

P.O. Box 377

Wellington, NV 89444-0377

Phone: 775-465-2587




Health and Human Services (Vice Chair) Mon/Wed/Fri 1:30pm

Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Mining

(Chair)

Tue/Thu 1:30pm


HIGHLIGHTS

Family Practice Physician.

Married to Allen Veil, with children Jennifer and Buck, step-

children Veronica, Erica, Clint, and grandchildren Regan,

Riley, Keegan, and Sophia.

President of the Smith Valley Historical Society and current

Past President of the Nevada Academy of Family Physicians.

Enjoys hunting, fishing, exploring Nevada’s Ghost Towns,

hiking, and running.

29

Melissa Woodbury


Republican

Assembly

Member since 2008

P.O. Box 401508


Phone: 775-684-8503




Education (Chair) Mon/Wed 3:15pm



HIGHLIGHTS

Elementary Teacher for the Clark County School District.

Fluent in French and Spanish.

Nevada state licenses in Special Education and General

Education.

Enjoys baseball, outdoor recreation, traveling, musical

theater, and piano.

30

Amber Joiner


Democrat

Assembly


Assembly in 2014)

401 South Carson Street

Carson City, NV 89701-4747

Phone: 775-684-8559







HIGHLIGHTS

Former Deputy Director of the Nevada State Health and

Human Services Department.

Married with 2 children.

Graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno.

Enjoys walking, hiking, camping, and attending baseball

games, concerts and musicals.

43

Glenn Trowbridge


Republican

Assembly


Assembly in 2014)

1965 Verbania Dr.


Phone: 702-363-2183








HIGHLIGHTS

Retired Government Executive.

Married to Patricia Lynn Hill with one son named Thomas.

Affiliated with the National Rifle Association and the Rotary

Club.

Enjoys travel, fitness and sports officiating.

42

James Oscarson


Republican

Assembly

Member since 2013

P.O. Box 1600

Pahrump, NV 89048-1600

Phone: 775-513-7468




Health and Human Services (Chair) Mon/Wed/Fri 1:30pm



HIGHLIGHTS

Works in health care and marketing.

Married to Rebecca, with children Jared, Joel, and Bren.

Member of the Rotary Club of Pahrump Valley since 2004.

Enjoys fishing and travel.

31

Pat Hickey


Republican

Assembly

Member 1997-1998

and since 2011

1180 Forest Street

Reno, NV 89509-2707

Phone: 775-762-8006






HIGHLIGHTS

Contractor, Journalist, and College Instructor.

Married to Shin, with children Johnmin, Shinae, Daemin,

and Hannah.

Radio Reporter, KOH, and Editor, Nevada Journal.

Volunteer, Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows, and

Parent Coordinator, Family Support Council.

Enjoys fishing, writing, skiing, and family holidays.

32

Randy Kirner


Republican

Assembly

Member since 2011

18124 Wedge Pkwy, Suite 519

Reno, NV 89511-8134

Phone: 775-852-3857




Commerce and Labor (Chair) Mon/Wed/Fri 1:30pm

Taxation (Vice Chair) Tue/Thu 1:30pm


HIGHLIGHTS

Business Executive.

Married to Peggy A. Kirner, with children Jim and Karen and

five grandchildren.

Board member of Northern Nevada American Heart

Association.

Enjoys travel.

41

Brent Jones


Republican

Assembly

Member since 2015

4395 Grey Spencer Dr.


Phone:






Tue/Fri 8:00am


HIGHLIGHTS

Nevada Business Owner, Real Water.

Married to Aimee, with three children Blain, Baylee, and

Avianna.

Raced in the NASCAR Spec Truck Series.

40

Victoria Seaman


Republican

Assembly

Member since 2015

8808 Rozetta Ct.


Phone: 702-466-0407




Commerce and Labor (Vice Chair) Mon/Wed/Fri 1:30pm


Tue/Fri 8:00am


HIGHLIGHTS

Realtor, Businesswoman.

Married to John, with one daughter, Tatiana.

Volunteer with the Red Rock Search & Rescue Ream.

Working on a degree in Marriage and Family Therapy.

Loves animals and has three dogs Pierre, Coco, and Jacque.

Assistant Majority Whip South

33

Teresa Benitez-Thompson


Democrat

Assembly

Member since 2011

P.O. Box 20637

Reno, NV 89515-0637

Phone: 775-247-7665







HIGHLIGHTS

Licensed Social Worker.

Married to Jeff Thompson, with children Lillian, Eli, Sandra,

and Truckee.

Board member of Northern Nevada RAVE Family

Foundation, 2005-2008.

Miss Nevada (Third Runner-Up to Miss America), 2002.

Enjoys family, volunteering, and baking.

Co-Assistant Minority Floor Leader

34

Edgar Flores


Democrat

Assembly

Member since 2015

P.O Box 42302


Phone:







HIGHLIGHTS

Attorney.

Graduated from the William S. Boyd School of Law.

39

John Ellison


Republican

Assembly

Member since 2011

438 South 5th Street

Elko, NV 89801-4276

Phone: 775-738-6284





Government Affairs (Chair) Mon-Fri 8:00am


HIGHLIGHTS

Electrical Contractor.

Married to Cindy, with children Billy, Michelle, and Nicole.

Served as President of the Elko County Board of Commis-

sioners from 2002 to 2010.

Enjoys flying, shooting, and spending time with family,

grandchildren, and friends.

Speaker Pro Tempore

38

Ira Hansen


Republican

Assembly

Member since 2011

68 Amigo Court

Sparks, NV 89441-6213

Phone: 775-221-2502





Judiciary (Chair) Mon 9:00 am

Tue/Fri 8:00am


HIGHLIGHTS

Owner of Ira Hansen and Sons Plumbing and Heating, Inc.

Married to Alexis Lloyd, with children Daniel, Rachel, Jacob,

Sarah, Ian, Forrest, Mallory, and Larissa; and grandchildren

Lily, London, Finnan, Ellie, Forrest, Emerson, and Sawyer.

Lifetime Member of Nevada Bighorns Unlimited.

Enjoys Nevada history, reading, hunting/fishing, nature

study, and camping.

Assistant Floor Majority Leader

35

Stephen Silberkraus


Republican

Assembly

Member since 2015

1770 N. Green Valley Pkwy., #4023


Phone: 702-900-0998







HIGHLIGHTS

Multimedia Professional and Author.

Received the Boy Scouts of America Medal of Honor for

Heroism.

Enjoys fencing, studying history, photography, shooting,

travel, and the arts.


36

Michael Sprinkle


Democrat

Assembly

Member since 2013

P.O. Box 51202

Sparks, NV 89435-1202

Phone: 775-742-5935







HIGHLIGHTS

Paramedic/Firefighter.

Married to Kristi, with children Michael, Devin, and Austin.

Vice Chair of the Nevada Council for the Prevention of

Domestic Violence.

Enjoys multiple sports, fishing, hiking, camping, reading,

and theater.

37

Jill Dickman


Republican

Assembly

Member since 2015

1344 Disc Dr., #201

Sparks, NV 89436-0684

Phone:






Transportation (Vice Chair) Tue/Thu 3:15pm


HIGHLIGHTS

Owns a manufacturing business.

Married to Thomas.

Served as the First Vice Chairman of the Washoe County

Republican Party.

Enjoys playing the harp, knitwear designer, accounting.

Assistant Majority Whip North

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