Our Mission
We strive to support the Wolf Pack Ski Team in their efforts to bring home NCAA Championships to the University of Nevada. Ultimately, we want to ensure that the ski team has a permanent, well-funded home at the University of Nevada.
Meet the Boosters
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Zach Fretz
Board President
Nevada Ski Team Alumni (Alpine) 2008-2010
Assistant Vice President, Relationship Manager at U.S. Bank
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Todd Torvinen
Board Secretary
Certified Public Accountant | Locally and Family Owned Practice | 20+ Years of Experience
Certified Estate Planning Law Specialist
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Doug Ball
Board Treasurer
University of Nevada Alumni
Ski Team Booster since 1990
Tax Accountant, Enrolled Agent
Owner, CMS Management Consultants
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Gus Johnson
Board Member
Nevada Ski Team Alumni (Nordic) 2008-2010
Nordic Program Director @ ASC Training Center
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Eric H. Andersen
Board Member
Nevada Ski Team Alumni (Alpine) 2008-2009
Singer, Songwriter, Producer, Podcast Host
Reno Arts & Culture Commission Member
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Greg Mason
Board Member
Public Relation/Marketing
Founder and President, GMAA Group
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Laurie Beck
Board Member
BA Psychology, University of Kansas
MA Counseling, University of Nevada
1986-1990 Booster Group Member
2004-Present Booster Board of Directors University of Nevada (2018-2023 Vice Chairperson)
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Chip Copper
Board Member
Account Manager, Irby Utilities
Senior Sales Executive
Mt. Rose Ski Coach since 1998
Washoe County Citizens Commission 2007-2008
Disability Resources Board (03-08)
Organizer of Northern Nevada's St. Jude's Radiothon
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Cliff Whitley
Board Member
Nevada Ski Team Alumni (Alpine) 1983-1987
Corporate pilot/aviation manager
Member of US Ski Team 1978-81
Captain of the Nevada Ski Team 83-87
Competed in NCAA National Championships 1984, 86,87
Member of US team at the World University games 1985
Head Coach Stanford Ski Team 88-93
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Stacey Herhusky
Board Member
INCLINE LAW GROUP, LLP Partner
CA & NV Licensed
20 years of nonprofit board experience including Far West Nordic Ski Education and Sugar Bowl Ski Team and Academy
Son Ryan is a current member of the Nevada Ski Team
Booster Spotlight
Laurie Beck
In 1984, Laurie Beck was hired as the 1st Academic Counselor for Student-Athletes at the University of Nevada. She designed and implemented the initial academic and career counseling program specifically for student -athletes. In 1986, she not only joined the Nevada Ski Booster group, but filled in as Nevada Ski Team Administrator overseeing team needs in all areas except on-hill coaching. From 1990-1996, Laurie was employed by United State Skiing as the Academic & Career Counselor for US team members in all disciplines including liaising with the USOC to secure grants for athlete subsistence, college tuition and work experience. In her private practice in mental skills, Athlete Concerns, she assisted athletes & teams at all levels. Returning to the University of Nevada & the Boosters in 2004, her endeavors included continued work with Ski Team and other student academic needs as well as again volunteering with the USCSA team in all facets. Accolades earned throughout her career include:
2008 University of Nevada and NSHE Undergraduate Academic Advisor of the Year Award
2018 Retirement with Emerita status
2023 Nevada Athletics Hall of Fame Silver & Blue Award
