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HIGH SIERRA INDUSTRIES, INC.

For people with disabilities and those who support them.

aka iCelerate   |   Reno, NV   |  www.hsireno.org

Mission

We develop, deliver and use learning systems that benefit people with disabilities and those who support them.

Ruling year info

1977

President/CEO

LaVonne Brooks

Chief Operating Officer

Melany Denny

Main address

P.O. Box 12337

Reno, NV 89510 USA

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EIN

88-0139145

NTEE code info

Community Improvement, Capacity Building N.E.C. (S99)

Health - General and Rehabilitative N.E.C. (E99)

IRS filing requirement

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Our programs

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What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

iWork

iWork is a job-focused skill building service that provides people with disabilities with paid employment experience in a variety of settings, including retail, landscaping, mechanical and electrical assembly and custodial jobs. iWork promotes skill development, basic work readiness skills and a sense of expertise through light manufacturing to electro-mechanical tasks. Employees have the ability to earn at or above minimum wage while also providing the community with a valuable labor force that demonstrates flexibility, reliability and consistency.

Population(s) Served
People with disabilities
People with intellectual disabilities

Partnering with the Sierra Regional Center, HSI's Host Home program is a residential services plan built around person-centered supportive living options that enable adults with disabilities to live in their community.

Population(s) Served
People with disabilities
People with intellectual disabilities

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The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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HIGH SIERRA INDUSTRIES, INC.

Board of directors
as of 06/06/2024
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board co-chair

Dr. Karin Hilgersom

Truckee Meadows Community College

Term: 2021 - 2022


Board co-chair

B.J. Sullivan

Clark & Sullivan Construction

Term: 2021 - 2022

Stephanie Kruse

KPS/3 Marketing

Joanne Fahnestock

Western Turf & Hardscapes

Russell Fields

Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering

Dan Munoz

Diversified Builders

Dr. Larry Williams

University of Nevada, Reno

LaVonne Brooks

High Sierra Industries

Kate Thomas

Washoe County

Dr. Jon Wade

Jacobs School of Engineering, University of California, San Diego

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes