Jim Smith: Chairman - Fireworks & Non-Profits
Jim has served as RWTB Chair since 2009 and is energized to create a magical and memorable Independence Day Holiday experience!Jim was Parasol Community Service Volunteer Honoree in 2009. A former retail grocery executive managing over $300 million in operations, Jim founded Service Scouts, Inc. in 1996 and is acting President. He is a successful business operations and customer care expert serving a myriad of industries including golf courses, health clubs, food and beverage operations, hospitality and over seventy sports and entertainment clients across the country including popular regional professional sports organizations such as the World Champion San Francisco Giants, San Francisco 49ers, San Jose Sharks, Golden State Warriors, and the Historic Paramount Theatre. Jim was recently elected as an IVGID Trustee in 2012 and is serving a four year term through 2016.Will Brigham: Vice Chairman - Music, Food & Beverage
Will Brigham has lived in Incline Village full time since 2005. He is currently the vice president of the Incline Community Business Association and an advoate for small business in Incline Village. Will & his wife opened Incline Spirits & Cigars in 2008.Since that time Incline Spirits & Cigars has been a proud sponsor by donating libations and wine pairing to events held by, Tahoe Womens Services, Project Mana, Pet Network, Diamond Peak Ski Team, Incline High School, Incline Village Nursery School, Sierra Nevada College, Shakespeare Festival, and TOCCATA to name few.
Kevin Hameister: Treasurer - Wine & Cheese
Kevin graduated from California State University, San Marcos in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting. He began his professional career at a public accounting firm specializing in taxation for real estate based entrepreneurs and their closely held companies. After four years of tax compliance and planning services he left the firm to serve as the controller for a commercial real estate owner and developer. He relocated to Incline Village in July of 2012 to join the Ashley Quinn team. He advocates proactive tax planning with respect to financial and tax transactions emphasizing that by the time the return is filed, strategic opportunities might be lost. He is currently licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in California and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Kevin and his wife Shannon had both previously lived in the Tahoe area before moving to North County San Diego to pursue educational and career opportunities. Their love for the mountains and related outdoor activities finally pulled them back to the area after a twelve year hiatus.Lee Weber Koch: Marketing & Community Fair
Lee Weber-Koch is the Founder/President of Weber & Associates which offers a wide range of marketing, communications, public relations, advertising services and consultation to clients throughout the west. Although she thoroughly enjoys helping businesses prosper, she always tries to find time to help those who need it most through her year-round volunteer efforts. Lee has lived at Lake Tahoe for over 30 years and enjoys spending time in the great outdoors with her husband, Marty, and Labrador Retrievers 'High Sierra Hip Shot' and ‘Diamond P’s Just B. Cuz’.Robin Glasgow: Duck Races
Executive Director of Tahoe Family Solutions, Robin Glasgow is a new-comer to Incline Village. Robin said a stint as a camp counselor and assistant director at Oty'Okwa camp in the Hocking Hills region of southeastern Ohio — where underprivileged children were afforded the opportunity to gain outdoor experience and associated life skills — contributed to his decision to make a career out of working for community-oriented nonprofits. Throughout his career, Robin has worked extensively with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, most recently serving as the executive director of the Geneva, N.Y.-based BGCA, while also gaining experience at the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Storage Networking Industry Association — a not-for-profit trade association which focuses on Internet-related storage technologies.Sheila Leijon: Contests & Veterans
Recreation coordinator in charge of senior programs for the Incline Village General Improvement District. Shelia was operations manager of the Parasol Community Foundation (PCF) for three years. While there, Shelia started the award winning Trail of Treats program and helped maintain and expand the agency's Holiday Giving program. Before running the PCF, Shelia worked for 15 years at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino in various departments, including events coordination and casino marketing.
Robert Olmer: Sponsorships & Fundraising
Robert gained international sales and marketing experience working within the travel industry. He began his career developing tour products, which he sold to travel partners as a manager for a major NY based tour operators and travel consortiums. Building upon this experience he became a Director of Sales and Marketing for Air France where he developed international tour and travel products and established relationships with tour operators and travel consortia partners to develop fully integrated cooperative marketing programs. Specializing in the areas of advertising, promotion and public relations, Robert was able to develop marketing campaigns that met the objectives of both Air France and its strategic partners. Leaving NY behind Robert chose to move west where he became part of the management team for the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort and Casino. Here he established relationships and created Group Meeting and Incentive revenues by developing programs for the Hyatt with Fortune 500 companies and the major incentive houses. With his airline industry experience he also negotiated all contracts with major airline partners as well. Most recently Robert tied all of his experience together as Director of Sales and Marketing for Alpine Meadows Ski Resort. In addition to overseeing the marketing, sales, public relations and the lift ticket sales department, Robert established an enterprising partner-marketing relationship program. The major sponsors he developed were Coca-Cola, Lincoln-Mercury, Anheuser Busch, and Southwest Airlines. He developed cooperative campaigns, special events and promotions which leveraged the partnerships and built brand awareness and new customers for Alpine Meadows and its’ partners. Robert is currently the producer of Inside Tahoe Truckee and Around Reno TV shows. Robert has also consulted for the San Francisco Giants Marketing Group, Chevrolet, Lincoln Mercury, and Anheuser Busch. Robert has continually demonstrated a talent for developing products, creating partner opportunities and planning marketing strategies, which drive more prospective customers through sales channels. Experience in special events, crisis PR, new product development, media buying experience. Amy Guinan: Mountain Bike Bonanza & Barbecue
Amy is a 6th generation Nevadan and has recently moved back to Incline Village after 6-years in Colorado working on clean energy issues. She is currently working as the office manager for Tahoe Family Solutions. An avid nature lover, during her free time Amy will be found outside mountain biking, skiing, or flower hunting in the beautiful Sierra Nevadas.Mitch Harbaugh: Graphic Artist, Web, Beer & Brats
Mitch Harbaugh came to "visit" Incline Village in 2004 with his wife and two daughters, and as is the case with many… never left. He and his family quickly acclimated, with Mitch jumping in to coach softball and referee soccer. As a 20+ year graphic designer and media publisher, Mitch has spent the last several years focused on the mobile software industry, publishing games and apps for companies like Mattel, Hallmark, Dilbert, and Motorola. Today, he is a partner in Ruvato, based here in The Village. Outside the office, he is a musician with focus on drums and percussion. Mitch is very proud to be part of this community, and to have the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing success of this amazing week.Tom Bruno: Emeritus Board Member - Fundraising
Tom Bruno is a full time resident and Realtor in Incline Village since 1971. His idea of a grand Fourth of July celebration was realized in 2007 but only with the help of a cohesive and proactive board of directors.

