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Chris is a 35 year old, lifetime resident of Wendover who graduated Wendover High School in 1987.  He attended Utah State University where in 1992, he received a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace with a Minor in Business Management.  Chris is a Federal Aviation Administration licensed Commercial Pilot and Flight Instructor and has been given the honor and accreditation of a Certified Airport Executive from the SWAAAE.  From 1992 to 1998, Chris was owner of Icarus Aviation, Inc., and as well the Manager of the Wendover Airport.  During his tenure, the Wendover Airport became certified for commercial scheduled service and operated two air carrier flights per day as part of a casino flight program, which flew to over 100 cities nationwide, providing over 68,000 annual enplanments at its peak.  As well, during this seven year period, the airport received over $7,000,000 in grants and Airport Improvement Program monies as well as initiating its Historic Properties Improvement and Preservation Program with the establishment of the "Hall of Honor", a small museum to commemorate Wendover's role in World War II and after.  In addition, Chris was the recipient of several honors throughout this period including Community Service Awards, the prestigious Airport Operator of the Year Award from Utah State Aeronautics as well as a Commendation from the United States Marine Corps for his work and commitment to the Wendover Airport, the air transportation system of the state, the country and most importantly that of national defense.

In 1998, Chris joined the City of West Wendover in its Engineering Department and within a year was appointed as the Director of the City's new Community Development Department. Later, Chris was promoted to the position of Assistant City Manager and in 2002 was appointed as the City Manager, the position he holds today.

During his time with the City of West Wendover, Chris has accomplished many goals some of which have included:  Leading an effort to streamline the operations of the Community Development/Planning Department for single-source information and processing, initiation of property acquisitions of both private and public lands, annexation initiatives, development and establishment of long-term planning goals and Master Planning including:  Land use, zoning, street and utility, recreation, city center/downtown and other community planning initiatives, initiating and providing for up-to-date information technology systems and programs including planning, finance, networking, etc., establishing and promoting a positive impact managerial style that focuses on employee quality, commitment, input and adherence to established standards.  In managing a City, above all, Chris believes in the importance of citizen vision and commitment for a better community and the vision and commitment of the employee's of the City to lead, foster and provide the path for that vision.

Chris is a member of the American Planning Association, California Local Governments Commission, Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association, Southwest Chapter of American Association of Airport Executives, Arizona Memorial Museum Association, American Air Museum in Britain, Aerospace Education Foundation, Local Government Managers Association as well as being a former Board Member and Vice President of the Utah Airport Operators Association and currently a Member and Chairman of the Wells Rural Electric Next Dollar Foundation.

In his spare time, Chris enjoys working on his home and yard, photography, flying, traveling and spending time with his friends and his family which include his parents and two living brothers and their families.

Leon graduated Utah State University with a Bachelor of Science in 1971 and received a Masters of Accounting in 1972.  He served three years in public accounting from 1971 through 1974 which included supervision of two of the largest accounts which the firm had, the City of Las Vegas and Clark County, Nevada.  From 1974 through 2002 he worked in hotel/casino management beginning as a Chief Accountant in 1974 and progressing with additional responsibility to that of Chief Financial Officer. 

During a three year period from 1976 through 1980, Leon served as Vice President and General Manager for the Maxim Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.  In addition to the Maxim, Leon also worked for other high profile facilities in Las Vegas including:  Ceasars Palace, the Tropicana Hotel, Sand Hotel and Casino, Bally's Hotel and Casino, the Paris Hotel and Casino before being employed with the State Line and Silver Smith Casino's in West Wendover. 

From 1987 through 2000, Leon served as a Member of the Board of Directors of the West Star Credit Union which had over 10,000 members from the hotel/casino industry and assets totaling over 25 million.  During this time, Leon also served two terms as Chairman of the Board. 

Leon is a member of the Nevada Society of Certified Public Accountants, Utah Association of Certified Public Accountants, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Government Finance Officers Association and the Institute of Management Accountants.  Leon has been a Certified Public Accountant licensed by the Nevada State Board of Accountancy since 1974.

Anna is a lifetime resident of Wendover and is a graduate of Wendover High School.  She has seen our City today, grow from its simple beginnings out of the desert.  She enjoys spending time with her family as well as reading, doing crafts and traveling.  Anna became the City Clerk/Records Officer in August of 2002.  Among many of her duties anna prepares and coordinates City Council Meeting Agendas as well as agendas for the Administrative Authority, keeps appropriate minutes of such meetings, oversees City elections and record retention and is the keeper of the official City Seal.

Bryce was born in Elko, Nevada in 1960, and raised in a small town in northeastern Nevada called Montello.  Bryce attended grade school in Motello to the 8th grade and then had to travel some 50 miles one way to Wells, Nevada to attend high school. 

He graduated from Wells High School in 1978 and upon graduation, Bryce was hired by a company called Crafco.  With this company, he was given the opportunity to see and experience many new areas througout the country which he had not previously from the home area of northeastern Nevada.  After some time, he returned Montello and joined in working on his family's ranch for several years.

Bryce began his employment with the City in 1997 as a heavy equipment operator.  He and his family moved to West Wendover in 1999 and shortly thereafter he was promoted to Public Works Supervisor, serving in this capacity until his recent promotion in 2005 to Director of Public Works.  During his tenure with the City, Bryce has earned numerous certificates of public works operations and has been a signficant contributor to the many great accomplishments within the City.  When asked how he feels about being the new Public Works Director, he added, "I am honored to be given the opportunity to expand my leadership abilities with the City and delighted to continue to be a part of such an exciting and enthusiastic team."

Before moving to West Wendover Nevada Jeff spent seventeen years in the fire service in north Spokane County Washington. He was both a Battalion Chief Volunteer firefighter and a Captain for the paid professional department. Jeff moved to West Wendover in 1984 and in 1993 became the Fire Chief for the City of West Wendover soon after it was incorporated. Since its inception, Jeff has led the Fire Department through its growth in order to keep pace with our growing community. 

The department has gone from one fire engine to twelve pieces of equipment and from seven original fire fighters to twenty-eight. All total, the department now has three full time paid staff with twenty-five part time personnel.  Under Jeff's supervision, the department goes on about six hundred incidents a year those numbers continuing to increase. Jeff has led the department from one of very little experience to one which every member is certified in firefighting, auto extrication, high and confined space rope rescue, EMT basic medical response, all hazard specialized response to radiological and hazardous materials incidents, building code compliance, fire inspections, arson investigation and public education. The department, under the able and professional administration of Jeff leads the state on training and abilities of personnel to ensure the safety of citizens, their property and life.

Born in Elko, Nevada and raised in Wells, Nevada, Ron grew up in the law enforcement community with his father being the Chief of Police for Wells.  He was continually in the company of police officers and notably his grandfather was the Constable in Wells during the Great Depression. 

Ron entered the U.S. Navy in 1974 and served aboard the U.S.S. Midway stationed in Japan for two years and then the Philippines until he was honorably discharged in 1979.

Upon discharge from the U.S. Navy, Ron moved to Buhl, Idaho where he began his career in law enforcement with the Buhl Police Department, where he ultimately was promoted to sergeant.  After three years in Buhl, in 1982, he moved to Elko, Nevada and began work for the Elko Police Department along side his father, who was as well working for the Elko Police Department.  His father retired a few years later and Ron recalls the great opportunity he had in working in the same department along side his Dad.

In 1991, Ron began working for the Elko County Sheriff's Department and was promoted to Detective in 1992 and shortly thereafter became specialized in the area of child abuse investigations.  In 1997, he was assigned to the Juvenile Crimes Task Force, a new unit that was responsible for serious juvenile crimes and gang activity.  Child abuse investigations were also an assignment of the task force.  Ron was responsible for the building of that crime unit and today it is still in operation combating juvenile crime issues throughout Elko County.  In 2004, Ron was promoted to Patrol Lieutenant, making him responsible for the supervision of the patrol division of the Sheriff's Office.  In March 2005, he was assigned to the West Wendover Police Department as Interim Chief of Police and subsequently was selected and appointed as the West Wendover Chief of Police.

Ron says, "As a result of that last assignment, it appears that I became one of the many who have either been stranded here or came on a temporary basis and decided to stay."