New TRPA board member appointed

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Leo Drozdoff, director of the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Director (DCNR), announced today that Steve Robinson will serve as his designee on the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency’s (TRPA) governing board.

“As a former at-large board member myself, I know Steve Robinson’s experience as a natural resource consultant will be invaluable to the TRPA,” said Governor Brian Sandoval. “Lake Tahoe is one of our most precious state and national treasures, so it is important to me that Nevada has a strong voice on the TRPA.”

“Steve is extremely qualified to serve on TRPA’s board,” Drozdoff said. “He has a lifetime of experience in natural resources in both the public and private sector.

Robinson served as the transition director from outgoing Governor Gibbons’ administration to Governor Sandoval and his team. He is also served as deputy chief of staff and legislative director for former Governor Jim Gibbons.

“I have followed TRPA for about 30 years — since college,” Robinson said. “It is an honor to be selected to serve on its board.”

Prior to working for Gibbons, he worked in Governor Kenny Guinn’s office from 2003 to 2007, after having served as Nevada State Forester and director of the National Interagency Fire Center. In his capacity as deputy chief of staff, he also oversaw all environmental permitting and regulatory activities. In addition, he supervised the Governor’s Washington, D.C., office and was Governor Guinn’s staff counsel to the Western Governors Association.

Robinson is a natural resource consultant affiliated with R&R Partners. His board position was previously held by Allen Biaggi, former DCNR director.