1995 Larry Tuntland, First Independent Bank
1996 Walt Higgins, Sierra Pacific
1997 Jeff Bills, St. Mary’s
1998 Dave Nichols, Sierra Bell
1999 Kirk Clausen, Wells Fargo
2000 Sara Beth Brown, IGT
2001 Rod Cooper, Granite Construction
“Our employees look forward to the JDRF Walk every year. It gives them the opportunity to support a great cause, have fun with their fellow employees and their families, and to develop valuable leadership skills.”
2002 Roger Ashby, Nevada State Bank
2003 Dan Morgan, Innerwest Advertising
2004 Jim Riggs, Alcoa
2005 Pat Conners, Tetrus Building Materials
2006 Manny Martinez, Charter Communications
2007 Pete Copeland, Northern Nevada Business Weekly
2008 Matt Eldredge. KOLO TV8
2009 Adam Gonzales, Jack in the Box & Qdoba
“My involvement with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation has grown over the years. At first, I encouraged my employees to walk and occasionally walked with them. But the more I learned about this disease and the research being done to find a cure, the more I knew it would up to all of us to help where we could. By 2009, I was honored to be asked to Chair the Walk. As the Chair, I was presented with an opportunity to reach even more people. From the planning stages to the finish line I watched my employees come together as a team to ensure that every detail was tended to. As individuals and companies we raised money to support the search for a cure. As a community we raised awareness, built relationships and gave hope to those who are desperately waiting for a cure. I am looking forward to working with JDRF in the coming years.”
2010 Lebo Newman, Justin Trimble & Rick Clark, Signature Landscapes
“We were very happy with the support of the community as well as the JDRF staff for this year’s walk. With the donations up over the prior year in such a challenging economic environment, it was a surprising result and surely due to the many efforts made by ALL of the volunteers, Board and Staff. The kick off luncheon was special and successful! A job well done and all are to be congratulated!” – Lebo Newman
2011 Dennis Banks, Dennis Banks Construction & Napa Sonoma Grocery Co.
2012 Justin Piper, Reno Aces
“Chairing the Walk To Cure Diabetes exceeded the Reno Aces’ expectation in every possible way. Our fans, vendors and employees enjoyed diving in to support the Walk and make a difference in the N. Nevada community. There are very few ways to impact the lives of children in such a meaningful way and the Walk to Cure Diabetes does just that.”
