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