WHO WE ARE

Born in Chicago, Joe is a lifelong athlete who competed in several high school and college sports. He enjoyed a successful career in the U.S Army and Federal Government, spending his final years with the Federal Highway Administration. He has B.S. degrees from the University of Louisville, Ohio State University and an MBA from Syracuse. He has been a competitive cyclist for much of his life, having raced in Germany and the US in his 20s. He rediscovered competitive cycling in his 40s and at 50 discovered the Senior Games where he has competed in cycling events in Colorado, Wyoming, Nevada and National Games. He and his wife, Susan, now live in Nevada where they split their time between Carson City and Summerlin. They enjoy travel, visits to wine country, hiking, cycling and skiing. Joe runs a coaching practice. He is the  Silver State Games cycling coordinator. 

John’s experience encompasses both professional and athletic fields. He worked for 40-plus years as a technology executive for a Silicon Valley-based healthcare technology company. John also had a 25-year career as a certified Olympic official for the winter sport of bobsled/skeleton and is the Chairman Emeritus of USA Bobsled/Skeleton, the national governing body for this sport in the United States. He brings that deep experience and passion to Southern Nevada: He is a past president of the Mesquite Senior Games Board of Directors. Today, John is the City of Mesquite Pickleball Coordinator, a Southern Nevada Pickleball board member, and the Silver State Games Pickleball Coordinator.

Athene has lived in Henderson for 20 years. Her background is in the hospitality industry, having worked for Marriott for over 30 years and Hilton for several years as well. She began in the front office at a Marriott located in Santa Barbara and worked herself up to Director of Sales and Director of Revenue Strategy at the JW Marriott in Las Vegas where she worked for 18 years. Now retired, she enjoys traveling, playing tennis, helping others in need, and assisting in church projects.
While with Marriott, Athene participated in the Corporate Challenge which to her felt similar to the Senior Games. Athene has participated in the Nevada Senior Games tennis competition where she qualified for the 2023 National Senior Games in Pittsburgh.

Nancy has been a Mesquite resident since 2014.  Prior to that she lived in Park City, UT where she was heavily involved with the Olympic Sports of Bobsled and Skeleton.  She was a volunteer official at the 2002 Salt Lake Games and the 2010 Vancouver Games.  She also volunteered at many events for the Park City Chamber of Commerce. Her professional job was as an accountant for 40 years and she  managed to be drafted as treasurer in every volunteer organization she was involved in.  After retirement she and her oldest daughter bought a year round Christmas Store and every November their home was turned into Christmasland.  Since moving to Mesquite she has been heavily involved with the Community Theatre as a board member, backstage manager, props, and everything else that was needed.  In addition to Silver State Games, she is currently a board advisor to the Women's History and Culture Center in Mesquite. 

Joyce is originally from Illinois, and moved to Las Vegas In July, 2017. After six years of living in the far Northwest of Las Vegas, Joyce and her husband moved to Henderson – a whole new world! Joyce is from a competitive swimming family, and still enjoys the sport today, along with gymnastics, field hockey and running/jogging, and of course watching pro sports. Joyce worked at the domestic violence nonprofit “WINGS” in Chicago where she was the Event Coordinator. She also has a strong background in both the hospitality industry and office management. Joyce is thrilled to be a part of Silver State Games. 

Marcia has excellent qualifications for the role. She attended UNLV and earned a master's degree in education and a master's degree in kinesiology. Her extensive background includes working as a personal trainer and a recreational therapist, showcasing her dedication and expertise in promoting health and fitness. Marcia has also been involved in organizing various community events and fitness programs, which have been highly successful.

 

Tim Dorman was born and raised in Southern California. A Vietnam veteran, he is married to Annette, his wife of 43 years. After a 30 year career with the Chino Unified School District, Tim retired and began a second career as a truck driver. In 2008, he fully retired and moved to Las Vegas. The photography bug bit him. He enjoys taking pictures, making slideshows, and sharing his work with anyone who will watch and listen. The Results page has links to Tim's photographs of various SSG Fall Games sports and other events since 2015. 

When Bonnie's not race walking, road biking, riding her mountain bike on level dirt, being a gym rat, or spending quality time with her husband (such as helping with home improvement projects), she stays current on marketing, social media,  WordPress, SEO, UX, and other geeky stuff (like building this new website). She also likes to play with cameras and words. Bonnie served on the Silver State Games board member, social media wrangler, and triathlon coordinator. She is the 5K/10K road runs coordinator.