SEC Commissioners and Staff
The 11-members of the State Environmental Commission — five selected by the governor and six appointed by statute — bring a range of expertise and professional experience to environmental rulemaking in Nevada. This diversity of perspectives and backgrounds makes for a well-rounded commission that can properly address relevant information, deliberate transparently, and make robust and lasting decisions.
Appointed by Governor
Tom Porta, Chair
Representing: Mining Reclamation
Term Expires: 6/30/2025
Jason King, Vice Chair
Representing: General Public
Term Expires: 9/30/2023
Kathryn Landreth
Representing: Conservation Interests
Term Expires: 6/30/2024
Tina Mudd
Representing: General Public
Term Expires: 9/30/2026
Fred Reeder
Representing: Engineering/Building Contractor
Term Expires: 11/30/2025
Appointed by Statute
Kacey KC
State Forester, Division of Forestry
Dr. Julian Joseph (J.J.) Goicoechea
Director, Department of Agriculture
Robert Ghiglieri
Administrator, Division of Minerals
Alan Jenne
Director, Department of Wildlife
Adam Sullivan
State Engineer, Division of Water Resources
Tom Smith
State Board of Health
SEC Commission Staff
Sheryl Fontaine
Executive Secretary
901 S. Stewart St., Suite 4001
Carson City, NV 89701-5249
Phone: (775) 687-9374
Loren Borst
Recording Secretary
901 S. Stewart St., Suite 4001
Carson City, NV 89701-5249
Phone: (775) 687-9304
Ziwei Zheng
Legal Counsel
Deputy Attorney General
Attorney General's Office
