
DOUGLAS COUNTY
COMMUNITY SERVICES FOUNDATION
2024 Board
The Douglas County Community Services Foundation was founded in 2011. Below are the current members of the Board of Directors. The Foundation is a non-profit 501(C)(3) corporation to provide funding for additional design improvements to the Community & Senior Center with the maximum amount of accountability.

Renea Louie,ARM, ACI, FELLOW
Chairwoman of the Board
Director
Contact Renea: (775) 790-1544
Email: ReneaLouie@BCDouglascounty.org
In 1988 Renea and her husband moved to Minden, Nevada, She has held the position of Executive Director of the Business Council of Douglas County for 23 years where she has significant experience working with the public and private sectors towards community progress through cooperation and thoughtful partnership. Renea has volunteered in our community for 30+ years. She has always focused on and used her business and leadership skills for the purpose of positive progress, education and safety of youth in the community. She has served on numerous boards, committees and non-profits as a leader. She has been appointed to many task forces and served on county boards and panels over the years. She has remained committed and passionate about the community center and its success for 20 years. She is the single largest fundraiser for non profits in Douglas County, nearing $6 Million Dollars. She lives in Douglas County with her husband Gary of 39 years and has 2 daughters 2 son in laws and 2 granddaughters.

Bobbi Thompson
Vice Chairwoman
Director
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Contact Bobbi: (775) 782-9871
Email: bthompson@douglasnv.us
Bobbi Thompson’s aviation career has spanned more than 45-years including being a 4500-hour pilot (single and multi-engine and helicopters), Aviation FAI World Record Holder, 40-years producing air shows, airport manager, FBO owner and manager, air racing, and aviation consulting. She is the COO of ABS Aviation, an international FBO holding and airport management company and executive vice president of Airport Business Solutions; she is also the president of the Nevada Airports Association. Bobbi served 13 years as the Director of the Minden-Tahoe Airport. Bobbi's diverse experience in virtually all aspects of general aviation and community service is unmatched in the industry.

Natalia Vander Laan, Esq
Secretary
Director
Contact Natalia: (775) 461-2897
Email: natalia@vanderlaanlaw.com
Natalia Vander Laan is an attorney licensed to practice law in Nevada and California. Natalia relocated to Minden, Nevada in late 2013 to be with her husband and near her in-laws. Natalia quickly became an active member of the Carson Valley community and enjoyed participating in local events offered by its thriving localities. Having experienced the friendliness of the residents and having sensed the strong bond present within the community, Natalia opened her own practice to service the needs of the community of which she has become a part of and wishes to grow with. At the Vander Laan Law Firm, Natalia offers Nevada and California clients her professional and trustworthy legal services in various areas of law including estate planning, family law, and Workers' Compensation. Natalia’s selfless involvement in pro bono work is extensive and she has humbly received honorary recognitions from Senator Dean Heller and Senator Harry Reid for being the NLS 2016 Pro Bono Attorney of the Year and from the Nevada Supreme Court Justices for pro bono services rendered in 2017. Also, VARN named her its 2015 Lawyer in the Lobby of the Year, 2016 All-Around Pro Bono Attorney of the Year, and 2017 Pro Bono Attorney of the Year.

Doug Sonnemann
Director