The State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) is established pursuant to federal law and Nevada Revised Statutes 459.738. The Governor may appoint up to twenty-five members to the SERC. To the extent practicable, appointments will be made of those who have technical expertise in responding to emergencies. One or more of the members will be appointed to serve as chairman or co-chairs. The term of each member of the SERC is four years and there is no limit on the number of terms a member may serve. Member composition is defined in the SERC Bylaws. To review current vacancies, please visit: gov.nv.gov, click on Boards tab.
The State Emergency Response Commission employs staff as necessary to perform its duties. Staff currently consists of a Commission Administrator and Assistant.
Co-Chairs
Dennis Nolan
Clinical Coordinator - EMS/Emergency Mgt & Homeland Security Truckee Meadows Community College
Current Term Ends: 10/31/2026
Richard Brenner
SERC Chair
Current Term Ends: 10/31/2027
Lance Chantler
Reno Sparks Indian Colony
Current Term Ends: 9/22/2028
Susan Crowely
Crowley Environmental LLC
Current Term Ends: 6/01/2026
Karen Luna
Current Term Ends: 01/31/2025
Eric Santos
AVP, Business Initiatives Consultant at Wells Fargo
Current Term Ends: 3/31/2027
Kelly Thomas
Staff Engineer, Nevada Division of Environmental Protection
Current Term Ends: 4/30/2026
David Sellen
Administrator, Infrastructure Protection Southwest Gas
Current Term Ends: 1/31/2028
Michael Mallner
Staff Environmental Engineer, TESLA
Current Term Ends: 04/30/2025
Michael Morton
Nevada Office of the Attorney General
Current Term Ends: 04/30/2026
Amanda Windes
University of Nevada, Reno
Current Term Ends: 04/30/2026
Allison Genco
Director, Nevada Government Relations
Current term ends: 11/30/2026
Lt. Tappan Cornmesser
Nevada Highway Patrol
Current term ends: 08/31/2027
William Gardner
Chief Administrative Officer, Nevada OSHA
Current term ends: 03/31/2025
Nicole Hoekstra
BPA III, State Fire Marshal
Current term ends: 10/31/2026
James Johnston
Elko County, Nevada
Current term ends: 10/31/2027
Billy Samuels
Deputy Fire Chief - Emergency Manager | Clark County
Current term ends: 11/30/2026