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Board of Directors

David Reichel, President

Tim Cain, Vice-President

Maggie Fowle, Secretary

Brian Levy, Treasurer

Rene Brejc, Director

Tara Offenbacher, Director

Christian Waskiewicz, Director

Sarah Benedict, Director

Laura Patton, Director

Almost twenty years ago, I moved into a classic chalet style rental in Meyers with a couple of college friends. Now I live in a different but nearly identical house less than a mile from that first one. During those years, I've climbed the peaks surrounding Meyers, snowboarded down them, and fallen off most of the local boulder problems. My work as a mountain guide/outdoor educator leads me to communities similar to Meyers around the U.S. and the world. This travel, along with starting a family, has deepened my appreciation for Meyers and increased my interest in making it even more rad.

When I moved here around 20 years ago, it was clear that Meyers (specifically Christmas Valley) was the ideal home for us. Backyard trails, the river, and multiple adventure opportunities provide the perfect backdrop then and now. In establishing roots, raising a family, and sharing like-minded ideas with neighbors, the strength of the Meyers community is very important to me. I am honored to be a part of the Meyers Community Foundation and share my love for this place and the people who call it home.

I live in Meyers because to me it’s the essence of Lake Tahoe. It fully encompasses the smallness of a mountain community yet the bigness of its lifestyle. It is a gigantic playground for everyone here, in the middle of some of the most amazing peaks and passes, and rivers and lakes anywhere. For me, Meyers represents the people, the space, the beauty, and the simplicity of living in the mountains. I’ve been stuck here for nearly 20 years and wouldn’t have it any other way.

Living in the Sierra, I wanted to live in an area where access to true adventure was immediate and there was a strong sense of community. Hiking trails, backcountry skiing, world-class mountain biking and road cycling, rock climbing and bouldering, all within minutes. Welcome to Meyers, CA! I got what I wanted.

After living in South Lake Tahoe since 1998, I moved to Meyers because it embodies the best aspects of Tahoe's mountain culture. I enjoy the strong sense of community, access to outdoor recreation, views and abundant sunshine . . . I finally have a thriving garden! My family and I enjoy walking to the river and biking to the park, Meyers restaurants and community events. If it is possible, I love Lake Tahoe even more now that we live in Meyers.

I first moved to Meyers in 1984. Having been raised on the west slope of El Dorado County and in Germany, small town - “village” - living is what I know and prefer. A gateway community to the Lake Tahoe basin, this wonderful hamlet provides an abundance of natural beauty, inspiration, and recreation. The world-class mountain sports accessed directly from our town offer enjoyment and fulfillment for everyone. This truly is Tahoe Paradise. I am honored to be a member of the board of the Meyers Community Foundation. Welcome to our community.

I was born and raised in Meyers, when I left for college and traveling I knew I would make my way back home. I love living so close to incredible trails and being able to walk out my back door and climb the highest peaks in the basin. Meyers is such a special place to live, surrounded by incredible beauty and endless adventures for everyone! I am so happy to be a part of the MCF and to be involved in making our community even more incredible.

Before even moving to Lake Tahoe I knew that Meyers was a community I wanted to be a part of. Beyond access to the mountains, rivers and granite cliffs in Meyers I’ve always been drawn to the community atmosphere, events, and sense of place here. As an avid adventurer and environmentalist, there’s no place that I would rather live. I’m proud to be a part of the Meyers Community Foundation to serve our unparalleled home and help to foster an even better community.