Meet The Board
Board Chair
Lawrence "Larry" Werner
Retired
Board member since 2019
What does FISH board membership mean to you?
"An opportunity to help those who have been less fortunate."
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Vice Chair
Barbara M D'Anneo
Retired
Board member since 2013
What does FISH board membership mean to you?
"Caring for the community is very meaningful to me and I want to educate about how FISH helps"
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Treasurer
Mark Ghan
Retired
Board member since 2021
What does FISH board membership mean to you?
"Serving as a FISH board member is a way I can give back to the communities I have lived in for the past 35 years."
Secretary
Doug Carlton
Click Bond
Board member since 2018
What does FISH board membership mean to you?
"My hope is that I can provide support and encouragement to FISH staff, volunteers, and clients."
Board Member
Carrie Heglund
Southwest Gas
Board member since 2024
What does FISH board membership mean to you?
"Opportunity to serve the community and provide resources for those in need"
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Board Member
Karen Lantz Feith
Harrah’s/ Caesars Republic
Board member since 2021
What does FISH board membership mean to you?
"It is my way of giving back to a community less fortunate than I. I truly believe FISH provides a hand up rather than a handout to those in need"
Board Member
Scott Mattes
Carson Tahoe Health
Board member since 2022
What does FISH board membership mean to you?
"Being a part of and supporting an organization that is vital to our community to truly help people when they need it most."
Board Member
Jessica Prunty
Prunty Law
Board member since 2021
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Board Member
Shelly Aldean
​What does FISH board membership mean to you?
​*Description & Photo Coming soon*
Board Member
Mary Pierczynski
Consultant/Lobbyist
Retired Superintendent of Schools
​What does FISH board membership mean to you?
​*Description & Photo Coming soon*
Board Member
Katie Pacheco
Commercial PM
Reno Property Management
What does FISH board membership mean to you?
​*Description & Photo Coming soon*
Board Member
Michelle Azzata
Bank of America
Board member since 2025
What does FISH board membership mean to you?
"Advocating for those in need, collaborating with like-minded individuals, and creating pathways to stability. It’s about stewardship—using our time, talents, and efforts to build a stronger, more empowered community"