Douglas County’s Beronio named NDOR administrator

Denise Beronio has been appointed administrator of the Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation, according to a news release.

She replaces Colin Robertson, who resigned in February to return to working for the Nevada Museum of Art. As administrator, Beronio will help promote Nevada's outdoor recreation opportunities and the conservation of its natural environment, the release said.

Beronio has lived in Douglas County for over 30 years, and is an outdoor enthusiast and lifelong equestrian. She currently sits on the Douglas County Sheriff’s Advisory Council, has served on various Douglas County School District committees, and has volunteered with the Nevada Department of Wildlife and local hunting organizations. Recently, Beronio has worked as a senior mortgage loan officer with Prime Lending Co. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Nevada, Reno.

“Denise Beronio is a long-time Nevadan and a lifelong outdoor advocate,” James Settelmeyer, director of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, said in the release. “She has always supported conservation and outdoor recreation through her work and her passion for wildlife. I am confident she will help Nevada continue to thrive as an accessible, equitable, and unique outdoor destination.”