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Larry Schussel Chairman

 

Larry Schussel
Trustee

Schussel was born in Van Nuys, California, a section of the San Fernando Valley, in Southern California. He attended Los Angles Valley College and Lake Tahoe Community College where he received his AA degree in Fire Science.  He also received a BS in Recreation Administration from Cal State Northridge and is a US Army veteran.   

Schussel moved to Lake Tahoe in 1977 and has lived in the fire district since 1986.  He was employed with the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District and retired after 30 years.  Schussel served as a trustee for the Kingsbury General Improvement District for 20 years.  He is married to Vicki and has 3 children and 7 grandchildren. 

 

3rd Four (4) Year Term 2021-2024
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 FeltonGreg Felton
Chairman

 

A stateline resident since 2004, Felton's exposure to the fire service began at age 16 when he joined an all-volunteer department in the Bay Area. An EMT, he has volunteered his medical skills extensively throughout his life, currently for the Sierra at Tahoe Ski Patrol and Douglas County Search and Rescue. 

Felton holds a Bachelor’s and a Master’s Degree in Engineering from Harvey Mudd College and a Master’s in Business from the University of San Diego. His extensive board experience includes other public districts, foundations, colleges, and clubs while his work experience spans over 35 years of engineering, consulting, and business management. In his spare time, he flies, sails, and participates actively in Rotary. With his wife, Kim, he has raised three great boys of whom he is very proud. You’ll often find Felton walking our local streets picking up trash. He encourages you to join him to protect the beauty of our community. He welcomes your questions, concerns, and suggestions related to the Fire District.

3rd Four (4) Year Term 2021-2024
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Ben Johnson
 Vice Chair

A lifelong resident of Tahoe Township and K-12 graduate of Douglas County’s Lake Schools, Johnson’s exposure to Tahoe-Douglas Fire started early with  parents of his closest childhood friends being employees of the Fire District.  His interest in the fire service grew from his experiences in becoming an Eagle Scout.

He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Santa Clara University and competed as a student-athlete.  He is a past Chair of the Nevada State Board of Equalization, a position to which he was appointed by Governor Brian Sandoval.  Community involvement includes having served on various local boards, task forces and committees.  Professionally, Johnson is a commercial real estate appraiser and consultant.

You can find him inside the local CrossFit Gym or outside on the ski hill, trails, lake or beach  with his wife, Cathy, and two young children.  Always interested in hearing from the community, he encourages the sharing of thoughts, ideas or concerns related to the Fire District.

1st Four (4) Year Term 2023 - 2027


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stacy noyes
Trustee

Originally from Canandaigua, New York , Stacy received her Bachelors Degree in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management from Purdue University in 1995.  She then  pursued a career in Hospitality that began in Atlantic City, New Jersey, which took her to Council Bluffs, Iowa and Las Vegas, Nevada, where she was transferred to Harrah’s Lake Tahoe.   Little did she know, at that point that, Douglas County would forever be her home.  In 2007 she joined the team at Lakeside Inn and Casino and remained there as it’s President until its closure and sale after the Pandemic. Stacy served on The Barton Memorial Hospital Foundation Board, The Tahoe Chamber, and was a Commissioner on the Douglas County Planning Commission.   Now retired, she remains passionate about serving her community and ran for election to TDFPD to fulfill that need. 

Stacy and her husband Richard have raised 6 children.  Five of whom attended George Whittell High School.  Almost an empty nester, Stacy and Rich look forward to their bucket list trips exploring the globe.  Stacy enjoys cooking, entertaining, going to the beach and all things summer.  Her latest passion is adaptive living for persons with disabilities.  She is often found discussing ways to make travel and daily living more accessible for the disabled community.

1st Four (4) Year Term 2023 - 2027


Janet Murphy is a third generation Lake Tahoe resident and is currently the Administrator for the Tahoe-Douglas (Utility) District. She has been in that capacity for 29 years. Janet served twelve years as an advisor to the Nevada State Legislature, representing General Improvement Districts, Libraries and Fire Departments. She is also a board member of the Heavenly Ski/Snowboard Foundation and experienced as an arbitrator. Janet is married to her high school sweetheart and is an Alumna of Stanford University. She and her husband are parents of a daughter who is currently in the process of obtaining her psychologist license. The Murphy's are members of Our Lady of Tahoe Church, advocates of advanced education, and outdoor enthusiasts.Janet Murphy
Trustee

 Janet Murphy is a third generation Lake Tahoe resident and is currently the Administrator for the Tahoe-Douglas (Utility) District. She has been in that capacity for 29 years. Janet served twelve years as an advisor to the Nevada State Legislature, representing General Improvement Districts, Libraries and Fire Departments. She is also a board member of the Heavenly Ski/Snowboard Foundation and experienced as an arbitrator. Janet is married to her high school sweetheart and is an Alumna of Stanford University. She and her husband are parents of a daughter who is currently in the process of obtaining her psychologist license. The Murphys are members of Our Lady of Tahoe Church, advocates of advanced education, and outdoor enthusiasts. 

 

1st Four (4) Year Term 2021-2024
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