Six local community leaders join North Tahoe Community Alliance Board of Directors

TAHOE CITY, Calif. - Six community leaders representing the North Tahoe Business Association, Homewood Mountain Resort, Everline Resort & Spa, the Tahoe City Marina, the Tahoe City Lodge, and the Placer County Board of Supervisors were elected by the North Tahoe Community Alliance (NTCA) membership to join the volunteer board of directors for the NTCA. The seated board will help make recommendations about how to leverage TBID and TOT funds generated in the community. Each will serve a three-year term.

“I’m pleased to welcome new and returning members to the NTCA board of directors, and look forward to collaborating with all of them to leverage the TOT-TBID Dollars At Work program in support of initiatives that benefit our residents, businesses, and visitors,” said Tony Karwowski, NTCA president and CEO. “These volunteer board members bring extensive experience, expertise and passion for North Lake Tahoe that will help us to address our community’s challenges and opportunities.”

The NTCA board of directors guides the work of the organization in its responsibilities under the North Lake Tahoe Tourism Business Improvement District (NLT-TBID) that focuses on destination stewardship and management, responsible tourism development, housing and transportation, and other stewardship initiatives. The organization is focused on fostering economic health, community vitality, and environmental sustainability that benefits local residents, businesses, and visitors.

The board includes six seats that are nominated by organizations and elected by members, and 10 designated seats also elected by members, as specified in the NTCA bylaws. All board members volunteer their time with no compensation, to help shape and guide the activities of the NTCA.

The members who assumed their board positions at April’s meeting include:

North Tahoe Business Association (organization designated seat): Kevin Drake
Homewood Mountain Resort (organization designated seat): Harry Hirsch
Everline Resort & Spa (organization designated seat): Nicole Gorman
Placer County Board of Supervisors (organization designated seat): Sue Rae Irelan
At-Large Activity, Business Sector: Jim Phelan, Tahoe City Marina
At-Large #1: Samir Tuma, Tahoe City Lodge

In addition, the full board elected its new executive committee, with Sue Rae Irelan named as Board Chair. Jill Schott will serve as Vice Chair, Ray Villaman as Board Secretary, DJ Ewan as Treasurer, and Samir Tuma will contribute to the executive committee as Past-chair.

The balance of the NTCA board includes:

North Shore Lodging / Property Management seat: Jill Schott, Tahoe Moon Properties
Northstar California seat: Amy Ohran
Northstar Business Association, Doug Burnett
Olympic Valley Business Association seat: Dan Tester, Granite Peak Management
Palisades Tahoe seat: Mike DeGroff
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe: Colin Perry
West Shore Lodging / Property Management seat: DJ Ewan, Granlibakken
At-large Food & Beverage seat: Ray Villaman, Tahoe Restaurant Group
At-large seat #2: Dave Wilderotter, Tahoe Dave’s Skis & Boards
Placer County (non-voting advisory member): Stephanie Holloway
Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (non-voting advisory member): Devin Middlebrook

The Board of Directors meets the requirements outlined in the TBID Management District Plan (MDP), which includes establishing a Board that reflects the diverse North Lake Tahoe business community and representation from all sectors and geographic regions. Board and committee meetings are open to the public, and the NTCA is committed to fiscal transparency and incorporating public input and participation in all decision-making.

Learn more at www.northtahoecommunityalliance.com.