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

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