BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The LVRRS Board of Directors consists of caring individuals with high standards; integrity; principles, and extrem dedication to Las Vegas' newest addition of the 'Railroad Heritage Park' project on behalf of our community and all our local children.

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LVRRS
Executive Board
Technical Director
 

Bruno Platzer
Las Vegas Resident Since 1977
Former Local Business Owner: European Luxury Cars 
Highly Specialized in National & International Railroad History 
Extensive Experience in Heavy Machining
Member of International Brotherhood of Live Steamers
Member of National Railway Historical Society
Member & Supporter of Various West Coast Railroad 
Museums & Organizations
Long Time Member with Friends of Cumbres & Toltec
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LVRRS Technical Operations Manager  
"Absolute Train Enthusiast
"  

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LVRRS
Executive Board
Director of Education
 

Steve Davis 
Prior Head of Engineering at a West Coast Shipyard
25 Years in Technical Education
Former Business Owner
: Machine Tool Fabrication & Electronics
Extensive Experience in the Theatrical Industry 
Extensive Experience in the Motion Picture Industry

Member with International Brotherhood of Live Steamers since 1974
Member with Friends of Cumbres & Toltec
"Big Train Enthusiast
"

 

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 LVRRS
Executive Board
 Program Director
 

Trudy Platzer / Founder / LVRRS
Las Vegas Resident Since 1977
Executive Board Member of the Women's Chamber of Commerce of Nevada
Former Local Business Owner: European Luxury Cars
Extensive Experience in European Clothing & Jewelry Designing
Founder & Organizer: 'Las Vegas Railroad Society Museum Meetup'
Founder & Organizer: LVRRS'  'Victorian Railroad Ladies'
Founder & OrganizerLVRRS'  'Victorian High Tea Society'
Member of International Brotherhood of Live Steamers
Member of National Railway Historical Society
Member & Supporter of Various Railroad Museums & Organizations Throughout the West
"I deeply appreciate everyone in our team!"
 

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LVRRS
Board of Directors

 

Lawrence J. Semenza
Semenza Law Firm
Appointed by President Ford, Mr. Semenza was Nevada's former U.S. Attorney from 1975 through 1977.

"Likes The Project a Lot, Because He First of All Likes Tains & He Truly Cares About Las Vegas' Important Railroad History!" 

 

 
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LVRRS
Director of Education

David McElwain
Coordinator of Career & Technical Education CCSD
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LV 
"Really likes the Project"
 

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LVRRS
PR/Marketing Director
Director of Events

Elaine Karl
MANPOWER INC. OF SOUTHERN NEVADA
Regional Director / Human Resources
Director of Events / Specialising in event production & management
Additional Professional Focus:
- 21 years experience in International Customer Services
- Manufacturing: European Customer Services Director, France, 
  Germany, Italy, London & Scotland.
- Oil & Gas Industry: Executive Administrator, Scottish Office, Bechtel
- Royal Air Force UK [
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- Current: "Veterans Putting Veterans to Work"

"Huge Train Enthusiast"  

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LVRRS
Research Director
Community Outreach Dir

Jeannine Sampson
Former Court Stenographer, Paris, France (10 Yrs)
Former Owner of Antique Wholesale Business (CA)
Retired from: Retail Sales, LV
Prior Volunteer (10Yrs) Children's Hospital (CA)
Prior Volunteer 'Cancer Society'

"Loves the Trains and the Project" 

   
   
   
 

LVRRS BOARDS:

BOARD OF DIRECTORS   

 OFFICERS 

BOARD OF ADVISORS   

LVRRS COMMITTEES:

MARKETING COMMITTEE    

 DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

PROPERTY COMMITTEE   

FINANCE / AUDIT COMMITTEE   

PROGRAM COMMITTEE   

 COMMUNITY OUTREACH COMMITTEE   

 

 EVENT COMMITTEE

 

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