Behind the Scenes

Reno joined VIPA in its first season the fall of 2016. In 2020 the Board of Directors appointed him VIPA’s Director of Operations. Reno has a passion for organizing and managing systems, supporting good communication and relationships, and ensuring the safety of everyone at VIPA’s shows. He has cross trained in every VIPA department. He is a dedicated team leader. Reno has worked hard creating a security template suited to the needs of our loyal and appreciated patronage. He has also helped to design and implement volunteer, apprentice and intern training programs. With his customer service approach, Reno solves production challenges as they arise and maintains positive relationships with all of VIPA’s stakeholders. Reno’s international experience in security has been invaluable to the Institute’s goal to keep our patrons safe, entertained and inspired. Reno takes his responsibility to heart and enjoys meeting with patrons at each show. He was a top British junior tennis player and has coached and traveled with six world Number-one-ranked tennis players. Reno loves nothing more than to spend time with his wife and daughter whom he loves very much.