
Our Vision
To enhance the economic vitality of Nevada County by supporting the retention, creation and attraction of quality jobs and talent, while retaining our unique environment.
Our Mission
To significantly contribute to a community that values and actively supports individual talent, economic enterprise and employment opportunity, regardless of age, personal wealth or ethnic background. Nevada County Economic Resource Council’s efforts will directly and indirectly provide value to local business, education, nonprofits, government, agriculture and the arts.
Board Members
Executive Committee

Stephanie Ortiz
Board President
Sierra College – Nevada County Campus
Executive Dean
PH: 530-274-5301

Dale Creighton
Board Vice President & Secretary

Teresa Dietrich
Board Treasurer
Nevada County Association of Realtors
Realtor, Consultant
PH: 530-272-8855

Jason Fouyer
Past Board President
Cranmer Engineering, Inc.
President
PH: 530-272-8855

Ed Scofeild
County of Nevada
Supervisor Second District
PH: 530-265-1480

Adam Kline
City of Nevada City
Council Member
PH: 530-265-2496

Haven Caravelli
City of Grass Valley
Council Member
PH: 530-274-4317

Jonathan Palmer
Autometrix, Inc.
Owner/CTO
PH: 530-477-5067

Scott Neeley MD
Dignity Health Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital
President/CEO
PH:530-274-6227
Board of Directors
Stephanie Ortiz
Board President
Sierra College Nevada County Campus
Executive Dean
PH: 530-274-5301
Dale Creighton
Board Vice President & Secretary
Teresa Dietrich
Board Treasurer
Nevada County Association of Realtors
Realtor, Consultant
PH:530-272-8855
Jason Fouyer
Past Board President
Cranmer Engineering, Inc.
President
PH: 530-263-4372
Ed Scofeild
County of Nevada
Supervisor Second District
PH: 530-265-1480
Trisha Tillotson
County of Nevada
Community Development
Agency Director
PH:530-265-1411
Doug Fleming
City of Nevada City
City Council
PH: 530-265-2496
Haven Caravelli
City of Grass Valley
Council Member
PH: 530-274-4317
Scott Lay
Nevada County Superintendent of Schools
Superintendent
PH: 530-205-4617
Sandra Barrington
Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Foundation
Executive Director
PH: 530-477-9700
Scott Neeley MD
Dignity Health Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital
President/CEO
PH: 530-274-6227
Jon Blinder
Nevada County Arts Council
Board President
PH: 530-205-4617
Diana Gamzon
Nevada County Cannabis Alliance
Executive Director
PH: 530-264-7376
Peter Ketchand
Owens Estate and Wealth Strategies
Group
Director of Research
PH: 530-272-7500
Melissa Collins
River Valley Community Bank
AVP, Relationships Manager
PH: 530-798-2690 x173
Jonathan Palmer
Autometrix, Inc.
Owner/CTO
Alternates
Karen O’Hara
Sierra College-Nevada County Campus
Executive Dean
PH: 916-215-2926
Barbara Bashall
Nevada County Contractors’ Association
Government Affairs Manager
PH: 530-274-1919
Kathy Hinman
Nevada County Association of Realtors
Association Executive
PH: 530-272-2627
Lisa Swarthout
County of Nevada
Supervisor Third District
PH: 530-582-7826
Adam Kline
City of Nevada City
Council Member
PH: 530-274-4317
Kimberly Parker
County of Nevada
Economic Development Office
PH: 530-470-2795
Eliza Tudor
Nevada County Arts Council
Executive Director
PH: 530-718-0727
Bob Branstrom
City of Grass Valley
Council Member
PH: 530-274-4318
Shavati Karki Pearl
WM
Public Sector Manager
PH: 530-559-1128
Sonia Jenkins
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