Board of Trustees

(2029) – Founder of Longenecker & Associates Inc. and a recognized leader in the energy and national security sectors. Longenecker currently serves as managing director of the Energy Facility Contractors Group; is a board and executive committee member of Waste Management Symposia, which focuses on building the future workforce for the nuclear industry; and is a board member of the Longenecker Family Trust, which supports education, veterans and charitable causes nationwide. He previously served on the board of managers for Sandia National Laboratories, on the board of directors of the Nuclear Energy Institute, and as the Department of Energy’s deputy assistant secretary for uranium enrichment in the Office of Nuclear Energy.

(2029) – A Las Vegas native and retired Department of Energy official, Wade held several leadership roles, including assistant manager for environmental management, acting director of the Yucca Mountain Site Characterization Office, and director of the Office of Facility Operations. He serves on the Board of Advisors for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas College of Sciences and is a former member of the Clark County Air Pollution Control Hearing Board. He is the son of Nevada Test Site Historical Foundation founding member Troy Wade. (2023)

(2029) – A retired financial manager, Wade held leadership positions as managing partner of New Realities Consulting, president of Essex National Securities and executive vice president of Essex Corp. He is chairman emeritus of Homeward Bound of Grand Valley Colorado, which serves people experiencing homelessness. His community service includes serving as chair of the Kevin Wolfgang Foundation and the 21st Judicial District Review Commission. He is the brother of Nevada Test Site Historical Foundation founding member Troy Wade. (2023)

(2028) – As a founding member of the Nevada Test Site Historical Foundation, DeMarre established and managed the Nevada National Security Site Coordination and Information Center, later renamed the Nuclear Testing Archives. The archives collected, preserved and maintained agency records related to fallout from atmospheric nuclear weapons test. She also has extensive experience in radiation monitoring and dose reconstruction records. (2022)

(2029) – Partner and CEO of Covelop, a full-service real estate development corporation in California, Arnold previously founded Arnold Inc. and established three successful research and development, manufacturing and construction businesses in Southern California. He is the grandson of Herb Grier, founder of EG&G Inc., and serves on the Nevada Test Site Historical Foundation Executive Committee.(2013)

(2027) – Dixon holds a doctorate in geochemistry and retired from Los Alamos National Laboratory after serving in several leadership roles, including deputy director of the Civilian Nuclear Programs Office. He is the vice chair and a member of the board of directors for FIRST Nevada, a non-profit organization promoting FIRST® robotics programs and STEAM education initiatives and serves as chair of the Clark County Advisory Board to Manage Wildlife. (2024)

(2028) — Brown spent much of his career at the Nevada National Security Site, serving with its management and operating contractors in the Radiological Safety Organization, Waste Management Program and Nuclear Operations Program. In retirement, he continues to serve as a docent at the Museum. (2025)

(2027) – A retired partner with McDonald Carano LLP, Care has extensive experience as a Nevada attorney and litigator. His public service includes working the staff of U.S. Representative Dina Titus, serving in the Nevada State Senate from 1998 to 2010, and serving as chair of the Nevada State Democratic Party. (2024)

(2027) – Cochran is president and CEO of CTG Corp., a company that provides support to the energy and national security sectors. Previously, he served as president and CEO of Westinghouse Government Services and as a senior executive with Babcock & Wilcox. He also served as chair of the board of managers responsible for oversight of contractors at the Pantex Plant and Y-12 National Security Complex. (2024)

(2028) – Coons is president and partner of Nigro Construction Services and has more than 30 years of experience as a commercial and residential developer in Las Vegas. A Las Vegas resident for more than 35 years, he maintains strong relationships throughout the local business community. (2025)

(2028) – Dahu is an attorney with McDonald Carano LLP and has experience in commercial, financial and bankruptcy law. He has a strong interest in preserving the history and heritage of Nevada and Las Vegas. (2025)

(2029) – A longtime Nevadan, Bishop Gorman graduate and University of Nevada, Las Vegas alumna, Dale is chair of Women United, United Way of Southern Nevada and an advocate for engaging girls and young women in STEM fields. She is senior principal scientist for environmental planning with Mission Support and Test Services LLC at the Nevada National Security Site. Her father worked for EG&G Inc. for more than 35 years. (2026)

(2028) – A retired EG&G executive, Doyle supported the Nevada National Security Site and led the Remote Sensing Laboratory. He was a founding member of the nation’s Nuclear Emergency Search Team. In retirement, he provides docent tours and educational briefings on radiological monitoring. (2012)

(2028) – Garner holds a master’s degree in education and is a longtime educator with experience in both public and private schools. She has strong ties to the local community and a personal connection to the Nevada Test Site through her father, who worked for EG&G Inc. for many years. (2025)

(2028) – With more than 30 years of experience in museum management, Hall-Patton previously served as administrator of the Clark County Museum System, overseeing the Clark County Museum, Howard W. Cannon Aviation Museum and Searchlight Community Museum. He has worked with museum institutions in California, South Dakota and Nevada and is past president of the Nevada Museums Association. (2013)

(2028) – Haworth holds a master’s degree in business administration and has more than 30 years of experience as a financial advisor. He has family ties to the Nevada Test Site through his father, who was a longtime employee of Reynolds Electrical & Engineering Co. and subsequent management and operating contractors. (2025)

(2026) – A nuclear engineer with a doctorate in nuclear engineering, Hunter previously served as president and director of Sandia National Laboratories. He also chaired the Ocean Energy Safety Advisory Committee, advising the Secretary of the Interior on offshore energy safety. In addition, he has served as an advisor to the University of Florida and several education-focused charitable organizations. (2017)

(2027) – Knox is vice president for strategic development, energy and environment at Amentum Corp. His board and advisory service includes the Clemson University Alumni Board, the Waste Management Symposia Advisory Committee, United Contractors Oak Ridge and the U.S. Nuclear Industry Council, where he served from 2011 to 2023. He also held senior leadership roles with the U.S. Department of Energy, service as a senior policy advisor to the Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management and as senior policy advisor and chief of staff to the undersecretary for energy, science and environment. (2024)

(2028) – A longtime educator and curriculum development specialist, Miller holds a doctorate in education and has worked in both secondary and higher education. She is active in a variety of civic and genealogical organizations and previously served as a trustee of the Nevada Test Site Historical Foundation before joining the current board in 2025. (2025)

(2028) – A retired professor of radiological sciences at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Riland holds a doctorate in health physics and nuclear engineering. His professional experience includes work at the Nevada National Security Site, where he served with the Remote Sensing Laboratory and as a site health physicist. He is certified as both a health physicist and a safety professional. (2025)

(2029) Ross served as project manager for the Museum’s design and construction on behalf of the Desert Research Institute and has been an ex officio member of the board and executive committee since the Museum’s founding. He retired from the institute as assistant vice president for real estate and capital planning. (2026)

(2026) A business and technology leader, Savoie holds a doctorate in engineering and applied sciences and serves as dean of the School of Business at Loyola University. He founded and led several high-technology companies, including Geocent and Science & Engineering Associates. His board service includes the National World War II Museum, Loyola University and the University of New Orleans. (2020)

(2029) – A communications professional with extensive experience in news media and public affairs, Stoldal previously served as news director for Las Vegas Channel 8. His leadership service includes serving as chair of the Nevada State Museum & Historical Society and the City of Las Vegas Historic Preservation Commission, vice chair of Preserve Nevada and The Mob Museum, and a board member of the Nevada State Commission on Cultural Affairs. (2003)

Founding member; NTSHF Governance and Education Committees; former DOE Nevada Operations Office Industrial Relations Director; former member, Peace Corps. (1998)

(2024) – Founding member; former Manager, DOE Nevada Operations Office; former Manager, DOE Savannah River Operations Office; former Deputy Manager, DOE Idaho Operations Office. (1998)

Former General Manager, KLVX-TV (PBS), Channel 10, Las Vegas, NV

Former Test Director, Los Alamos National Laboratory

Scientific executive, Los Alamos National Laboratory; has been with LANL for 25 years, leading the organization responsible for weapon system activities; former executive, MSTS

Manager, DOE/NNSA’s Nevada Field Office; former scientist, field team leader, project and program manager, deputy office director, and Director of the DOE/NNSA’s Office of Emergency Response; and former DOE/NNSA Associate Administrator for Counterterrorism and Counterproliferation

(2025) – Former Director, Los Alamos National Laboratory. (2007)

(2024) – Executive Director, Fluor Mission Services; former Senior Director, Business Operations, MSTS; formerly Senior Director, for Program Integration, MSTS; over 25 years of weapons and program experience both as a federal employee with NNSA in Washington, DC and Honeywell at the Kansas City National Security Campus. (2020)

Founding member; former General Manager, Reynolds Electrical & Engineering Company, Inc. (1998)

CEO, Prism HR Consulting, LLC; Board of Directors, Henderson Chamber of Commerce; former adjunct faculty, Upsala College, University of Phoenix, Roseman University and UNLV continuing education programs

Past President and Life Fellow of the Health Physics Society; Past President of the American Academy of Health Physics

(2024) – NTSHF Executive Committee; President, MSTS; 23 years at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, most recently leading as Vice President and Principal Associate Director for Operations and Business; served as senior test director for LLNL experimental activities at the Nevada Test Site. (2017)

(2024) – NTSHF Development Committee; Executive Fellow, Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College; Management Instructor, SANS Institute; Co-Chair, International Museum of Science & Technology Exhibition; former Executive Director, Global Cyber Security, Sands Corporation; Global Manager, Security Programs and Strategic Services, Mandiant/FireEye, Inc.; developed and taught cyber security courses at the University of Maryland; Global executive, published author and invited guest speaker at international cyber security events. (2017)

(2025) – Chair, NTSHF Government Affairs Advisory Committee; Principal, Office of Philanthropic Initiatives, City of Las Vegas; formerly with Porter Group, a Washington, D.C.-based bipartisan government affairs and advocacy firm; former Government Affairs Manager, City of Las Vegs; former Vice President of Government Affairs, Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce; and former Director, Legislative Affairs, CenturyLink

Retired federal manager of the DOE/NNSA’s Nevada Field Office (NFO); former Assistant Manager for Environmental Management, DOE Nevada Field Office

(2024) – Founding member; Chair, Public Relations & Marketing Committee; former Director, Office of Public Affairs, U.S. Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration Nevada Field Office since 1989. Prior to joining DOE, served as reporter, anchor and assignment editor for KVBC-TV, Las Vegas, NV from 1984 to 1989; KBIM-TV, Roswell, New Mexico, from 1980-1981; and KAUZ-TV, Wichita Falls, Texas, from 1981-1984. (2021)

Former DOE Nevada Field Office Deputy Manager; former Los Alamos National Laboratory scientific manager

(2024) – NTSHF Executive Committee; Chair, NATM Education Committee; former Director of Science, Health, Physical Education, and World Languages, former school administrator, and former science teacher for the Clark County School District. (2008)

Founding member; Assistant Vice President Campus Planning and Physical Plant, Desert Research Institute, the environmental research arm of the Nevada System of Higher Education

Founding member; NTSHF Executive, Finance, Governance, Membership and Nominating Committees; former Acting Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager for Administration, DOE Nevada Operations Office. (1998)

(2024) – President of VisX Corporation; VisX provides support services in the areas of mission execution, program integration, program management, process improvement, business operations, and strategic planning. He previously held a senior executive position at AECOM as Vice President, Federal Services Group (FSG), for Strategic Development. There he was chartered to broaden FSG’s core capabilities to include research and development, science support, systems operation and maintenance, and logistics services. (2006)

Founding member; Partner, Thorndal, Armstrong, Delk, Balkenbush & Eisenger, Las Vegas, NV

Manager, Los Alamos National Laboratory Joint Laboratory Office Nevada/Nevada Operations Manager; long-time Nevada Test Site engineer and technical manager; and former technical manager, DOE’s Nevada Field Office

(2024) – Founding Member; former President, EG&G Energy Measurements, INC. (1998)

NTSHF President Emeritus and founding member; former DOE Nevada Operations Office Assistant Manager for Environment, Safety and Health; member of Health Physics Society of America and Society for Risk Analysis. (1998)

Served in key NTSHF leadership roles for over 10 years, including Chair, Vice Chair, and various committee assignments; former NTS historic consultant with MSTS and served as high-level technical manager with EG&G, Lockheed-Martin Nevada Technologies and National Security Technologies, LLC at the Nevada Test Site for over 30 years

NTSHF Executive Committee; scientific consultant, Mission Support and Test Services, LLC; former Test Director, Los Alamos National Laboratory; and Captain (Ret) US Public Health Service

President, Resource Alternatives, Inc.; former DOE Assistant Secretary

NTSHF Executive and Education Committees; former Chief Financial Officer, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.

Former Director, Oak Ridge National Laboratory; former Executive Officer of the American Association for the Advancement of Science; former Director, DOE Office of Energy Research; former Vice President, Martin Marietta Energy Systems; former President, Lockheed Martin Energy Research Corporation

Founding member; NTSHF Executive Committee; former Department of Energy (DOE) Acting Assistant Secretary for Defense Programs; former Deputy Manager, Nevada Operations Office; former Manager, Idaho Operations Office

(2025) – Founding member; former budget officer and engineering technician, DOE Nevada Operations Office; former member, USAF. (1998)