Tahoe Fund welcomes five new leaders to its Board of Directors

The Tahoe Fund announced that five new leaders have joined its board of directors. Invited because of their extensive leadership experience in the corporate and nonprofit sectors, these new members will guide the organization as it works to improve the Lake Tahoe environment for all to enjoy.

The Tahoe Fund’s new board members are:

Ryan Buntain, managing director and senior relationship manager for The Carlyle Group

Bill Dietz, president and principal broker at Tahoe Luxury Properties

Vickie Holtmeier, global senior vice president of Salesforce’s Emerging Business Unit

Matt Levitt, founder and CEO of Tahoe Blue Vodka

Beth Treacy, retired CEO and chief strategist of Treacy Marketing Group

“On behalf of the entire board, I’d like to welcome our new board members. Each holds a personal connection to Lake Tahoe that runs as deep as our mission. Their collective experience and love of this environment will be invaluable as we determine which improvement projects to support in this upcoming year and beyond,” said Cory Ritchie, Tahoe Fund board chair.

In their professional roles, the Tahoe Fund’s new board members have built and led high-performing teams, managed large institutional relationships, and had direct oversight of business operations, marketing, and brand strategies. Their skills will contribute to the long-term success of the organization as it continues to grow its reach and impact within the Tahoe Basin.

Learn more about each new board member here.

The Tahoe Fund supports environmental improvement projects that restore lake clarity, expand sustainable recreation, promote healthier forests, improve transportation and inspire greater stewardship of the region. Learn more about the Tahoe Fund and its current and completed projects at www.tahoefund.org.

Board of Directors, Officers
Cory Ritchie – Chair
Verdi DiSesa – Vice Chair
Chuck Scharer – Treasurer
Julie Teel – Secretary

Board of Directors
Allen Biaggi
Jim Boyd
Ryan Buntain
Timothy Cashman
Todd Chapman
Stacey Crowley
Bill Dietz
Paul Felton
Cindy Gustafson
Vickie Holtmeier
Deb Howard
John B. Jones, Jr.
Matt Levitt
Kevin Marshall
Jim Porter
Meg Sandman
Beth Treacy
Stephanie Tyler

Council of Special Advisors
Art Chapman
Steven Merrill
Governor Brian Sandoval
Patrick Wright

Advisory Council
Jim Lawrence
Joanne Marchetta
Erick Walker