Speakers

Larry has over 30 years of experience in Human Resources and Risk Management. He started in this career field with John Ascuaga’s Nugget where he worked for 25 years starting as the Risk Manager and ending his tenure as the Vice President of Human resources and Risk Management. He held the same title with Click Bond for six years working in aerospace manufacturing and concluded his career as the Chief People, Culture, & Equity Officer for the Reno Tahoe Airport Authority.

He holds a number of professional certifications and has experience in Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion programs, Risk Management issues, and Leadership Development Training. Larry has been serving on professional, community, and non-profit boards many years including the United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierras, The Reno Tahoe Airport Authority, Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitor’s Authority, the Governor’s Workforce Development Board, The Nevada Business Group on Health, and many more.

Larry started in Rotary with the Rotary Club of Sparks in 2002. He was President in 2011-2012 before serving in a number of different roles at the District level including Awards Chair, Administration Chair, Secretary, and Area Governor. He also served on the Zone 26-27 Expert Hub committee. He is a Paul Harris Fellow, a Paul Harris Society member, a Polio Plus Society member, a Bequest Society member, and a Major Donor I. Larry will become a Major Donor II by his DG year, 2025-2026.