Board Members

Nevada Lightning Fastpitch, Inc. Board Members

Bret Pagni – President

Bret got involved with Nevada Lightning organization in 2001 when he was invited to join the Lightning Board. During that time he was instrumental in helping the Lightning organization rebuild itself on the administrative side with other board members. <read more…>

 

 

Diana Wheelen – Secretary

Diana comes to the Lightning board with over a decade of experience serving on other non-profit boards previously.  She brings strong administrative and organizational skills to the table as well.  Diana is an Executive Board member as the organizational Secretary.

Jeff Sheldon – Treasurer

Jeff comes to the board with many years of administrative experience in his role as a business owner in the community.  Jeff serves on the Executive Board as the organizational Treasurer.  He is highly organized and helps in keeping the board operating in an efficient manner.  He is willing to help the board with whatever is needed, and disseminates information well to his families.

Robert Herzberg – 16U/18U ’06 Herzberg

Robert joins the board bringing over a decade of administrative experience, having run a competitive softball organization prior to joining the Lightning board.  He brings a great deal of enthusiasm and energy to the board, and is always quick to volunteer to help with whatever is needed.  Robert has good interpersonal skills and is a person who gets along well with others.  Robert is the board member for the 16U/18U ’06 Herzberg team.

Laura Long – 14U ’08 Long

Laura joins the board after serving as an assistant coach on the Lightning ’09 Doyle Team.  She now runs her own team, and serves as the team’s board member.  Laura has previous administrative experience that will help her contribute to the Lightning Board.  She gives good input and is a hard worker.  Laura is the board member for the 14U ’08 Long team.

Billy Doyle – 14U ’09 Doyle

Billy brings over twenty years worth of experience with his athletics and administrative background.  He has coached for over twenty years as well, at the youth level and is skilled at managing people.  In addition to serving as a head coach in the organization, he also serves as the 14U ’09 Doyle board representative.

Steve Mares – 12U ’11 Mares

Steve joins the Lightning Board after having two of his older daughters previously play with the Lightning organization.  He is a high-level thinker with an outstanding business background.  He also has excellent interpersonal skills as well, that will assist him in being a valuable member of the Lightning Board.  Steve is the board member for the 12U ’11 Mares team.

Tia Datillo – 12U ’12 Datillo

Tia joins the Lightning Board with a solid coaching and administrative background.  She built her current team by recruiting all of the players and families, as she transitioned out of the rec ball level to the tournament ball level.  She brings good leadership skills and business knowledge to the board.  She is quick to volunteer to help within the organization and has good relationships with the other coaches and board members.  Tia is the board member for the 12U ’12 Datillo team.

Billy Campion – 10U ’12 Campion

Billy joins the Lightning Board with a solid background in coaching, with a great understanding of business and people.  His organizational skills will be an asset to the board.  Billy is the board member for the 10U ’12 Campion team.

Billy Snow – 10U ’13 Snow

Billy joins the Lightning Board with a lot of coaching and business experience. By day he runs his own company. In the evenings, he is helping coach his two daughter’s softball teams. He has strong interpersonal and administrative skills. He is also a good on field coach. Billy is the board member for the 10U ’13 Snow team.