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.
Shaina Cervantes – 18U 2026 Rebell/Wackowski
Shaina joins the board with a wealth of adminstrative experience. She has run her team for the past five years. Shaina’s previous administrative experience that will help him contribute to the Lightning Board. He gives good input and is a hard worker. Shaina is the board member for the 18U 2026 Rebell/Wackowski team.
Brandon Carlson – 14U ’12 Carlson
Brandon joins the Lightning Board with a solid coaching and administrative background. He built his current team by recruiting all of the players and families, as he transitioned out of the rec ball level to the tournament ball level. He brings good leadership skills and business knowledge to the board. Brandon is the board member for the 12U ’12 Carlson team.
Dan Gallagher – 14U ’13 Gallagher
Dan joins the Lightning Board with a background in coaching and administrative experience. He has served on other boards of non-profit organizations, which will allow him to provide good input to the Nevada Lightning Board. Dan is the board member for the 14U ’13 Gallagher team.
Danny Leone – 12U ’15 Leone
Danny joins the Lightning Board as a former Lightning player. She runs her team with her sister has Cailyn, and is a good on field coach. Danny is the board member for the 12U ’15 Snow team.
Annie Snow – 12U ’14 Snow
Annie joins the Lightning Board with a lot of coaching and business experience. She has strong interpersonal and administrative skills. She is also a good on field coach. Annie is the board member for the 12U ’14 Snow team.
Stephanie Carlsen – 10U ’16 Carlsen
Stephanie joins the Lightning Board after taking over a team within the Lightning organization. She is a high-level thinker with an outstanding coaching and administrative background. She also has excellent interpersonal skills as well, that will assist her in being a valuable member of the Lightning Board. Stephanie is the board member for the 10U ’16 Carlsen team.
Chase Kittilsen – 8U ’18 Kittilsen
Chase joins the Lightning Board after taking over a new 8U team. He is a good recruiter, with an outstanding coaching and administrative background. He will use those skills to be a valuable member of the Lightning board. Chase is the board member for the 8U ’18 Kittilsen team.


