Leadership

The fortitude of any organization depends solely on the quality of its leadership.

-Richard Bydde

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Josh Kellman

Serving as Interim Chief Executive Officer for the Mayor’s Fund, Josh Kellman is the founder of Voicebox, a strategic consulting firm that helps growth-stage businesses improve operations and scale effectively. A Las Vegas entrepreneur and civic leader, he brings more than 25 years of enterprise product management experience, including work with Apple, Toyota, Microsoft and Edwards Lifesciences. As board president of 18b The Las Vegas Arts District, Kellman has led significant governance and programming initiatives that support the district’s long-term vision. He also serves on the advisory boards of the Tyler Robinson Foundation and Forever One Memorial. He is a strong advocate for efforts that strengthen Las Vegas’ economic and cultural vitality – priorities that align directly with the Mayor’s Fund’s mission.

Our Board of Directors

The Mayor’s Fund for Las Vegas LIFE is led by an impressive group of community and business leaders who assist with fundraising, awareness-building and provide critical input to City staff on key issues.

Will Rucker

Chair

Will Rucker serves as Director of Community Health – Nevada for Intermountain Health. In this role, he leads initiatives for the company that prioritize health equity and improve health outcomes in Southern Nevada. He also operates a speaking and coaching business, fostering inclusivity and compassion through values-based leadership. Rucker is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Public Health at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, focusing on social determinants of health. As the host of “Compassionate Las Vegas—the Podcast” and “A Healthier Tomorrow” radio program, Rucker is frequently asked to present at conferences, facilitate workshops, and host major events. An ordained minister, he and his husband share a vibrant household with their pets. Rucker’s leadership roles in various organizations, locally and globally, underscore his commitment to building a healthier, more inclusive society.

Danielle Bisterfeldt

Treasurer

Danielle Bisterfeldt is Senior Vice President, Marketing and Consumer Experience for Summerlin®, a 22,500-acre master-planned community (MPC) developed by Howard Hughes Holdings, Inc., in Southern Nevada. She is responsible for management of all branding, marketing and business development functions for Summerlin and Downtown Summerlin®, the community’s acclaimed 400-acre walkable, mixed-use urban core.

In this capacity, Bisterfeldt utilizes experience and expertise in both retail marketing and management to develop and execute a highly strategic and integrated marketing and public relations program for both the community and its large retail destination. Summerlin is the only master-planned community in Southern Nevada with its own downtown.

Bisterfeldt joined the residential division of The Howard Hughes Corporation in 2012 to lead the marketing department for Summerlin. Her professional career includes positions with The Rouse Company in specialty leasing and General Growth Properties as associate general manager for Fashion Show, the largest retail destination on the Las Vegas Strip at over two million square feet. One of her core responsibilities was overseeing the center’s entertainment department, which included all advertising revenue, special events and the specialty leasing program. She also served as marketing manager for Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian | The Palazzo where she directed the daily entertainment program, secured alternative revenue streams and implemented a local and nationally focused marketing platform including advertising, special events and public relations initiatives.

Bisterfeldt received the Silver Award for Marketing Director of the Year in 2015 and in 2016 from the National Association of Homebuilders. The National Association of Homebuilders Southern Nevada chapter named Bisterfeldt as a finalist in its Silver Nugget Awards for Marketing Director of the Year in 2015 and as the winner of Marketing Director of the Year in 2016. She was one of Vegas Inc.’s 2007 and 2015 “40 Under 40” honorees, and she was named by Las Vegas Business Press as one of the 2015 “Women Who Mean Business.” She serves as a Trustee for the Vegas Chamber and is a member of the Steering Committee for its Executive Women’s Council. She also serves on the Dean’s Advisory Council for the Roseman School of Medicine.

Bisterfeldt is a graduate of UCLA and holds a B.S. in political science.

Sabra Newby

Secretary

Sabra Newby currently serves as a Deputy City Manager at the City of Las Vegas with responsibility for the departments of Neighborhood Services, Youth Development & Social Innovations, and Government Affairs.  Prior to her service at the city of Las Vegas, Newby served as the Vice President of Government and Community Engagement at UNLV since 2020. She was appointed by the Clark County Commission to the Nevada State Assembly in January 2023. 

From 2017 to 2020, Newby served as city manager for the city of Reno, having worked at Clark County from 2006 to 2017, where she was a chief administrative officer before being promoted to assistant county manager. Newby began her career in public service in 2002 with the city of Las Vegas where she held multiple roles, including legislative officer. 

She is a member of the Nevada Public Radio Community Advisory Board. Newby earned a master’s degree in public policy from Harvard University and a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Wellesley College. 

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Christie Gray

Christie Gray serves as the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) & Fair Lending Officer for Toyota Financial Savings Bank, where she leads the bank’s strategy for equitable lending, regulatory compliance, and community investment – working to ensure fair access to credit and meaningful support for underserved communities. Gray’s commitment to community impact extends into her board service with HopeLink of Southern Nevada, where she serves as Vice Chair, and St. Jude’s Ranch for Children. In addition to her board roles, she serves on subcommittees dedicated to community engagement, events, and fundraising, helping strengthen outreach efforts and support programs that provide stability and opportunity for families and children in need. A resident of Las Vegas for more than 30 years, Gray brings an understanding of the region’s needs and a strong commitment to improving outcomes for local families and communities. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV).

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Roy Whitmore, PH.D.

Roy Whitmore is a Program Chair at the University of Phoenix College of Business and Information Technology. He leads over 250 local and online faculty across four states. He teaches business and ethics at DePaul University and previously served on a board for DePaul’s School of Continuing and Professional Education. He owns Whitmore Consulting, committed to developing authentic leaders, sustainable (ethical) businesses, and long-term strategic alliances with client companies. Dr. Whitmore has extensive experience in ever-increasing roles of leadership and management success with fortune 500 companies, including Albertsons and Target. He earned his undergraduate degree in business, a master’s degree in business, a graduate certificate in Applied Leadership for Professionals from DePaul University. Additionally, he received a Master’s and Ph.D. in Human Development from Fielding Graduate University. His book Misled, Hidden Colors of America, details his personal and professional journey which inspires all Americans to join as one America.

Mayor's Fund Staff

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Gina Olmeda

Development Services Manager

Advisory Committee

Sam Cherry, Cherry Development

Allan Creel, Creel Printing 

Kristine Creel, Creel Printing 

Ivette Fernandez, Sphere Entertainment 

Bruce Ford, City National Bank 

Craig Galati, LGA – Lucchesi, Galati Architects

Maria Gatti, MGM Resorts International

Heather Harmon, Las Vegas Museum of Art

Ken Heck, Heck Wealth Management

Gard Jameson, Jameson Family Trust 

Jonathan Jossel, Plaza Hotel & Casino

Brian Kunec, KB Home 

Rose McKinney-James, McKinney-James & Associates 

Tony Sanchez, NV Energy 

Ann Simmons Nicholson, The Simmons Group 

Tom Thomas, Thomas & Mack

Angel Williams, NV Energy