People: Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority elects new officers

The Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority Board of Directors has elected new officers: Chair, Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve; vice chair, Richard Jay; and secretary/treasurer, Stephen Ascuaga.

Schieve has been a member of the RSCVA since December of the same year. A proponent of the local arts community, Schieve is a past president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, where she also was chair of the Standing Committee on Tourism, Arts, Parks, Entertainment and Sports.

Born and raised in Reno, Schieve attended Reno High School and Arizona State University and has received various community accolades, including the “Entrepreneur of the Year” award, “Twenty Under 40” recognition, and the NV Energy Women of Achievement award.

Richard Jay

Jay is the senior vice president and investment officer for a major brokerage firm, serving more than 36 years in community leadership roles in the Reno Tahoe region.

Jay serves on the City of Reno Financial Advisory Board and is an active member of the Reno+Sparks Chamber of Commerce, Sparks Rotary, and the Great Basin Youth Soccer League. Jay has previously served as vice chairman of the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority.

Stephen Ascuaga

Ascuaga is the corporate director of Business Development for Peppermill Casinos Inc. and has been involved in Northern Nevada tourism and gaming for over 30 years.

Born and raised in the Reno-Tahoe area, Ascuaga is a graduate of the University of San Diego. Having served on numerous boards over the years, Ascuaga currently sits on the executive committees of the Nevada Resort Association and the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada.