District 11 – Pershing and Washoe Counties
750 Putnam Dr.
Reno, NV 89503
Phone: (775) 750-2402
Email: jgeddes@nshe.nevada.edu
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District 11 – Pershing and Washoe Counties
750 Putnam Dr.
Reno, NV 89503
Phone: (775) 750-2402
Email: jgeddes@nshe.nevada.edu
Regent Jason Geddes was appointed by Governor Kenny Guinn to serve on the Board of Regents in 2006 and was retained in the 2008, 2010 and 2016 elections as the representative for District 11. He currently serves as chair of the Academic, Research and Student Affairs Committee and vice chair of the Investment Committee and Security Committee. He is also a member of the Audit, Compliance and Title IX Committee.
In December 2019, Regent Geddes was appointed by Governor Steve Sisolak to serve as a member of the Education Commission of the States for the State of Nevada.
Regent Geddes previously served as chair of the Board’s Academic, Research and Student Affairs Committee and the Investment Committee, and co-chair of the Athletics Committee. He also served as vice chair of the Community College Committee and Health Sciences System Committee.
He served three terms as Board Chairman (2011-2013; 2019-2020) and five terms as vice chairman (2008-2011; 2017-2019).
Regent Geddes was born in Winnemucca, Nevada but spent his formative years in Gabbs. He attended Traner Middle School and Sparks High School. Through scholarships and a full-time job, he attended the University of Nevada, Reno where he became involved with student government and public service. While pursuing a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, he worked full time and served as the Associated Students of the University of Nevada (ASUN) Agriculture Senator, Speaker of the Senate, Vice President, President and University of Nevada System Student Legislative Spokesman.
He was elected to serve in the Nevada State Assembly in 2002 and while serving was an active member of the Education, Judiciary, and Natural Resources, Agriculture and Mining committees.
Regent Geddes and his wife Cindie are enjoying the adventures brought by the ever changing experiences of their son, Joe, a student at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Regent Geddes earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Nevada, Reno in biochemistry with minors in biology and chemistry. He also earned a Ph.D. from UNR in environmental sciences and health (environmental chemistry option).