Background
Reed, Michael Raybren was born on June 21, 1947 in Reno. Son of Jack Raybren and Mary Elizabeth (Williams) Reed.
government affairs consulting executive
Reed, Michael Raybren was born on June 21, 1947 in Reno. Son of Jack Raybren and Mary Elizabeth (Williams) Reed.
Bachelor in Journalism, University Nevada, 1972. Master of Arts in Human Resources Management, Troy State University, 1992. Student, United States Air Force Air War College, 1992.
Printer, Nevada Bell Tel. Company, Reno, 1966-1967, 69-72; reporter, Reno Evening Gazette, 1973-1975; supervisor, manager corporation committee, Sierra Pacific Power Company, Reno, 1975-1990; manager governmental affairs, Sierra Pacific Power Company, Reno, 1992-1993; director governmental affairs, Sierra Pacific Power Company, Reno, 1993-1995; owner, Public Affairs Strategies, since 1995.
Board directors Washoe County K-16 Council. Member Washoe County Fiscal Advisory Group. Lieutenant colonel United States Air Force, 1968-1969, 90-92.
State executive officer Nevada Air National Guard, since 1972. Member Public Relations Society of America (treasurer 1989-1990, Silver Spike award 1989), Greater Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce (chairman legislation affairs task force), Society Professional Journalists, Air Force Association, Sparks Rotary Club, Reno South Kiwanis Club (president 1979-1980, 84-85).
Married Betty Joan Banta, July 29, 1967. Children: Alicia L., Brian R., Kipp T.