Timothy Cashman
As a member of one of the old-time Las Vegas families, Tim Cashman successfully continued his family’s entrepreneurial and philanthropic endeavors. Following graduation from Loyola Marymount University, he joined his family’s heavy equipment business in Reno. Eventually, he managed operations in Reno and Elko before being named Vice President. He then purchased and successfully ran Cashman Cadillac and, eventually, purchased Southern Nevada-Harley Davidson with his business partner, Don Andress. Tim has also served on various boards over the years. He serves on the Nevada Taxpayers Association, Tahoe Fund, and C.M. Russell Museum boards. He is a trustee of the Robert & Dorothy Keyser Foundation and the Cashman Family Foundation. Tim firmly believes that if you prosper from commerce in a community, you should give something back through personal involvement and investment. Tim is an avid fisherman and outdoor enthusiast who enjoys spending time with his dog, Leonard, at his family ranch in Montana and Great Basin National Park (of course).
Alicia Estabrook
In Alicia's day job she serves as VP, Manager of Enterprise Risk Governance and Operations at the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta. Alicia has been working in risk management and governance for 10+ years and has been assisting our Governance Committee with policy and procedure development, process documentation, and enhancing financial controls. Alicia relates, "It has long been a goal of mine to give back to the national parks as they have given so much to me in the way of adventure, solitude, direction, and fresh air when I have needed it most. My great-grandfather was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps in Yellowstone, planting trees and breaking trails, and I like to think that a part of his spirit is alive in me when I work to benefit Great Basin National Park."
Kenji Hakuta, Chair, Education Committee
Kenji Hakuta is the Lee L. Jacks Professor, emeritus, at the Stanford University Graduate School of Education. His expertise is in language and education, and his work has been influential in local, state and federal programs and policies. As the Education & Outreach Chair of the Foundation, his expertise has been critical to developing the Foundation’s education and community outreach programs. He is a nature and outdoor enthusiast and has many related hobbies. He believes that, “the Great Basin is a unique region of the world that allows experiences to connect with the core of our existence.”
Jerry Hilbrun, Great Basin Observatory Director
Jerry is an amateur astronomer with over 40 years of observational experience. His primary focus of research is tracking asteroids, which he considers his favorite objects for study. As a NASA Ambassador Jerry hosts monthly Zoom sessions, guiding students through the process of remote observation and data collection. Jerry served from 1977 - 1990 in the U.S. Navy Submarine forces working as a Sonar Technician. He is a successful entrepreneur and founded Catfish Software Inc. in 2004. Jerry is excited to be working with the Great Basin Observatory to enhance its operation, accessibility, and relevance to scientific exploration.
John Kenney
John Kenney served as GBO Chair and was responsible for getting a Mt. Cuba Astronomical Foundation grant to fund the GBO’s high resolution spectrometer. He spent his career teaching spectroscopy and chemistry to students at Concordia University. John has a deep love for the dark skies of the Great Basin, and for protecting and sharing them. John continues to serve on the GBO Operations Committee and help expand opportunities for student learning and research. "Serving GBNPF is a tremendous honor and privilege. I love working with the wonderful, talented, and gifted people who comprise the Foundation and simply being at the exquisitely beautiful Park whose multi-dimensional beauty spans earth, water, lofty mountain peaks, vegetation, wildlife, sky, and the heavens."
Ralph Phillips
Ralph Phillips has joined our Advisory Board and Development Committee. Ralph spent 3 seasons as a rafting guide in the west followed by 6 seasons as a visitor protection ranger at Rocky Mountain National Park and Dinosaur National Monument. Ralph also spent three decades as a professional fundraiser benefitting education and conservation, for places such as Friends of Nevada Wilderness, American Rivers, and The Nature Conservancy. Ralph’s first visit to Great Basin National Park in 1995 left a lasting impression and the Park became one of his favorite places. "I first visited the Park and immediately felt it was one of those singular places that can have a restorative impact on people - it's that special. It's a privilege for me to give back and help raise funds for projects to protect and preserve the Park and enhance the visitor experience for those who've yet to discover it's magic."