Tom Stone selected as new Douglas County manager

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - It has been announced by the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners that Tom Stone is the new county manager.

Stone, who beat out 42 potential candidates for the position, has lived in Douglas County since 2011.

“I’m looking forward to working with all five commissioners and the great staff at Douglas County”, said Stone. “Seldom in a person's lifetime do they have the opportunity to serve two exceptional counties in two great States. I am truly honored.”

Stone previously served eight years as a county commissioner in Eagle County, Colorado, the home of Vail Ski Resorts, and as the Chief Administrative Officer of Lassen County in Calif.

His extensive experience with water, wildfire and development were prominent considerations in his selection to assist and advise the commissioners to support Lake Tahoe and the Carson Valley communities. Stone also served on the Governor’s Wildland/Urban Interface Task Force and the Forest Advisory Board, advising the state and local governments, similar to Douglas County, how to protect homes and communities from catastrophic wildfires.

“I am looking forward to working with Tom Stone," said Douglas County Commissioner Chairman Barry Penzel. "He is a thoughtful, even handed and experienced county manager with a personal interest and proven commitment to the future of our county.”

Stone was also a director of the Colorado River Water Conservation District for six years. The River District is the principal water policy and planning agency for the Colorado River Basin within the State of Colorado that ultimately affects water flow in seven States, including our nation's largest reservoir Lake Mead in Clark County, Nevada. County officials said Stone will use that extensive experience to advise the commissioners on how to best defend precious water resources and our national treasure, Lake Tahoe. He has also served in numerous positions to promote economic growth while managing to keep his county rural in nature.

Tom and his wife of 45 years, Henri-Karen, have three children living in Australia, California and Connecticut with seven grandchildren ranging in ages 5-25.

In addition to his family, Tom’s passion has been to serve as the president of the Battle Born Mounted Posse. Riding his Nevada BLM mustang, Durango, Tom and the Posse provide mounted support at veteran's ceremonies, promote respect for law enforcement, award annual scholarships to deserving students and enjoy Holiday visits at Douglas County senior homes on horseback.