The Nevada Highway Users Coalition was formed to advance the rights of Nevada's residents and visitors to travel on safe, reliable public roads; for the efficient transport of goods and effective public safety; and to hold government accountable for ensuring financing is transparent, motivated by public good and dedicated to transportation purposes.
NHUC Board of Directors
Darrell
Armuth - A native of Elko, Darrell graduated from the University
of Nevada, Reno in 1979 with a degree in Business Administration.
A licensed Certified Public Accountant in the State of Nevada since
1984, he opened Armuth Asset Management in 1994. Married for 23 years
with three children, Darrell is current president of Reno South Rotary
and sits on the board of Restart, Inc., a non-profit agency serving
the needs of northern Nevada’s homeless population.
Leigh
Berdrow - As a citizen, parent and educator, Leigh has a
deep concern about Nevada’s roads and the safety of the state’s young
drivers. Leigh is the administrator and co-founder of the Academy
for Career Education, a career and technical high school serving northern
Nevada. She received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
from the University of Nevada, Reno and a Masters of Arts in Educational
Leadership & Administration from University of Phoenix. She previously
worked for Sierra Pacific Power Company and was a teacher at Reed
High School in Reno for four years.
Robert
A. Cashell - Bob Cashell has over thirty-five years of entrepreneurial,
executive, and governmental leadership throughout Nevada. Bob began
his business, civic and community service in 1967 when he and four
friends purchased a dusty little truck stop west of Reno called Bill
& Effies. Shortly thereafter Bob changed the name to Boomtown and
converted it into one of northern Nevada’s most successful tourist
destinations before he sold it in 1985. Bob is currently serving his
second term as Mayor of the City of Reno and previously served as
Nevada’s Lieutenant Governor and as chairman of the State Board of
Regents. He is Chairman of Cashell Enterprises, Inc. Bob is a Veteran
of the United States Air Force and a graduate of Stephen F. Austin
University. He and his wife Nancy have four grown children and eight
grandchildren.
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Arjun
Dhingra - Arjun Dhingra, a Northern Nevada resident for 25
years, graduated from the University of Nevada in 2002 with a Marketing
degree. Currently, he serves Flagstar Bank as the Sales and Business
Development manager for the Reno and Las Vegas Markets. He has worked
in this industry since graduating from the University and remains
involved with the campus, sitting as the President of the Sigma Nu
Fraternity Housing Corporation. Within the community, he donates his
time to youth programs. Participating in career outreach for local
high-schools, coaching youth football, and also teaching and training
in TaeKwon-Do for 21 years. He recently had the honor of representing
his country on Team USA in the TaeKwon-Do World Championships in England,
where he captured the lone gold medal amongst the adult team.
- Kathie Fralick - A Northern Nevada resident since
1964, Kathleen spent fifteen years working for a large northern Nevada
casino. While raising five sons she attended University of Nevada,
Reno and graduated with a degree in Accounting in 1980. Following
her graduation she worked in public accounting for two years before
going to work as a controller for a local construction company. In
March 1989 she and a business partner founded Sierra Nevada Construction,
which they operated until its sale in 2001. Kathleen spent several
years with a local CPA firm and presently does client consulting on
a part time basis.
Stan
Goodin - With a diverse business background, Stan offers
a unique perspective to the Nevada Highway Users Coalition. Stan is
a former owner of Shell gas stations and a U.S. Navy veteran who served
two tours of duty in Vietnam. He’s spent most of his professional
life in the insurance industry, however. Stan’s been an agent with
New York Life for 26 years. Always involved in the northern Nevada
community, Stan is past president of Nevada Gasoline Retailers, Reno
South Rotary, Western Industrial Nevada and other professional and
social organizations. He has a marketing degree from the University
of Nevada, Reno.
Jack
Harker- Jack Harker is a Reno native. After graduating from
Reno High School, Jack went to work at Sierra Pacific Power Company
until 1965. In 1965, Jack went to work for his dad and uncle, the
owners of Harker & Harker Electrical Contractors. In 1977, Jack and
his brother took over the company and owned it until 1998 when they
were purchased by Quanta Corp., parent company of PAR Electrical.
Jack still serves as a consultant to Harker & Harker. He is married
and has two grown children.
- Danny Thompson
John Wilson - John Wilson is the founder and former
owner of MedicWest Ambulance. He currently serves as General Manager
of Las Vegas Operations for MedicWest Ambulance and American Medical
Response – Las Vegas. As recognition for the company’s
outstanding performance, John accepted the North Las Vegas “Large
Business of the Year Award” in 2003. John is currently Vice
Chair of Government Affairs for the North Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce.
He is the former Chairman of the Board of Directors of the North Las
Vegas Chamber of Commerce and is the past Co-Chair of the North Las
Vegas Economic Development Alliance. John has served on the Boards
of Directors for the Las Vegas West Rotary Club, American Diabetes
Association, Clark County Health District EMS Medical Advisory Board
and Community College Foundation.