OUR BOARD of DIRECTORS
Corrin Keck – President, January 2026 – Present, Public Relations Director 2023 – Present, Secretary, Sponsorship Coordinator, 2024 – 2025
I have been an avid Blues enthusiast and RBS member for many years. I am honored to have the privilege of leading the great RBS board of dedicated, hard-working, and talented directors. We will work together to benefit our members, enrich the local music environment, and encourage aspiring young musicians through our Music Grants Program. We also welcome the input and volunteer efforts of our members to help
improve the organization. My goal is to not only Keep the Blues Alive, but see it Thrive!
I enjoyed owning and operating a full-service advertising and promotions firm for over 20 years while assisting local non-profits and events with revenue development and promotion. I hope to implement skills and ideas from that experience in my new role for the Reno Blues Society.
president@renoblues.org
Matt Wagner – Vice President, Music Grants Program, Events Coordinator, 2024 – Present
I developed my love for music from the piano lessons I took as child. After retiring from a career in electronics design and technical leadership in 2021, I began playing the piano again with a focus on Rock and Blues. I was born and raised in Reno and have been going to concerts since I was a kid, starting with Rock and adding Blues to my insatiable appetite for live music. I strongly believe in music education for our youth and will be focusing on the RBS Music Grants Program to support aspiring musicians age 9-18.
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Bruce Titus – Secretary (2026 –
Becky Angeli – Treasurer (2025 – Present)
Andrea Crowell – Member, Board of Directors (2025 – Present)
I was raised in Nevada and returned to Reno in 1999. My professional backgroundincludes many years as an independent researcher/analyst for litigation projects as well as work for non-profits. My love for Blues music has expanded over the last decades asan enthusiastic spectator and supporter of live Blues music. I love the Reno-Tahoe area and am excited by the vibrant music scene and wealth of musical talent. I’ve been an RBS member for a few years and was recently appointed to the Board of Directors. I’m eager to put my talents to work helping the Reno-area Blues community continue to thrive! Currently, I fill in where needed and serve as Events Coordinator.
Paula Nesbitt – Member, Board of Directors, Past President (2024-2026),
My music background has led me to acquire a huge appreciation for all talented musicians, especially blues. I have served on non-profit boards and planned events from A-Z, always applying my creative and tech skills and marketing experience to benefit and fundraise. Although relatively new to Reno, I have always been impressed by the amount of remarkably talented artists in the area and am excited to be a part of something that supports their growth and prosperity. Currently, I serve RBS as website manager, silent auction coordinator, and creative director.
Bernard Vienneau – Director, Membership & Volunteer Coordinator, 2024-Present, Merchandise, Past President (2007-2014)
I joined the Reno Blues Society in 2006 after attending their MASH BASH. I was truly impressed by both the musical talent I saw, and the friendliness of the people who were there. As I became more involved, volunteering as Membership Director, VP, newsletter editor, and eventually President, I got to meet, to work with, and to know some awesome RBS members and local musicians. It really felt like I had found my Blues family, and they made my relocation to Reno so much more welcoming and fun. And now that I have some bandwidth again, I’m ready to give back some of that love to this wonderful community of Blues enthusiasts.
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Jamie Klund – President Emeritis, 2015-2023
Jamie served nine years as President. His favorite living blues artist is Buddy Guy, whom he met at Buddy Guy’s Legends in Chicago. Jamie’s professional life included 25 years as a publicity manager in major college athletics, 9 years as marketing manager at the Reno Cabela’s and as a fundraiser/grants officer at the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada, from which he recently retired.