Meet the Board
Board of Directors
Matt Murray
President
Matt joined our Board back in 2011 after the first hunt on the TS Ranch, and became our President in early 2013. Matt has been instrumental in making several key connections and developing the partnership with Newmont Mining Corporation and the TS Ranch. Matt’s background in marketing has led to the development of NOW’s branding materials and our logo becoming a recognizable symbol for mobility impaired hunters everywhere. Living and working in the Elko area allows Matt to stay in touch with the community as well as keep an eye on the units that we hunt. Matt’s passion for NOW is obvious by the amount of work and dedication he provides to help insure that our Hunter’s and members have not only a great hunt but also the experience of the great Nevada Outdoors.
Chad Bliss
1st Vice President
Past NOW president and former Nevada Wildlife Commissioner, Chad Bliss, has been with us since the beginning. Living and working in Eureka allows him a special connection with the community and surrounding area. Chad played a vital role in the early days by helping us secure tags and private ground to hunt on, he also carries NOW close to his heart. Chad’s passion for the outdoors and his belief in the human spirit are always welcome, his dedication to NOW and making sure our Hunters are comfortable and have the whole outdoor experience in critical to our organization.Larry Johnson
Secretary
An engineering geologist by profession, Larry was President of a geotechnical engineering and construction service consulting firm in Reno until his retirement. While he serves on numerous professional boards and committees, his true love and life is in the Nevada outdoors. At the time when Larry heard about the Nevada Outdoorsmen in Wheelchairs he was acting President of Nevada Bighorns Unlimited. Larry was quick to offer his assistance and expertise to help secure not only necessary funding for our hunts, but legal and professional services as well. Larry is a true lover of the outdoors and takes great pride in sharing his knowledge of the wild game in the great state of Nevada.Nigel Harrison
Donation Coordinator
From the first hunt in 2008, Nigel has been an instrumental member of the NOW team. Nigel first began with NOW as a volunteer, and a short time later became a contributing member of our board. Nigel brings a deep love of the outdoors together with a truly caring and nurturing nature. Together with founder Rob McMillan, they were able to scratch together the beginnings of this organization with aspirations to “just take a couple of folks out hunting.”
Julie Gabrielson
Volunteer Coordinator/Food and Beverage
Trustees
Mike Aiazzi
Board Member- Hunter Liaison
Mike Aiazzi grew up in Elko, Nevada, where he developed a love for the outdoors through hunting, 4-H, and exploring the Great Basin. He credits his stepfather, a soil scientist, for inspiring his interest in conservation. While attending the University of Nevada, Reno, Mike became active in various conservation organizations, leading to a 14-year career with Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops. He was recognized with the Cabela’s Community Champion Award for his community outreach. Mike and his wife, Brandi, are raising two boys with a shared passion for the outdoors. Hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, or spending time at the family ranch are favorite pastimes—always as a family. Mike continues to volunteer with conservation groups and serves on the board of Nevada Outdoorsmen in Wheelchairs, coordinating antelope hunts for wheelchair-bound hunters.
Tim Beaupre
Board Member-Hunter Mobility/Assistive Technology