The State Apprenticeship Council was established to administer the apprenticeship laws and regulations of this state. The Council is comprised of seven members, appointed by the State Labor Commissioner, representing the general public, labor, and management, respectively.

Pursuant to NRS 610.020, the purposes of the Council are:

1. To open to people, without regard to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability or national origin, the opportunity to obtain training that will equip them for profitable employment and citizenship.
2. To establish, as a means to this end, an organized program for the voluntary training of persons under approved standards for apprenticeship, providing facilities  for their training and guidance in the arts and crafts of industry and trade, with instruction in related and supplementary education.
3. To promote opportunities for employment of all persons, without regard to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability or national origin, under conditions providing adequate training and reasonable earnings.
4. To regulate the supply of skilled workers in relation to the demand for skilled workers.
5. To establish standards for the training of apprentices in approved programs.
6. To establish a state apprenticeship council with the authority to carry out the purposes of NRS 610 and provide for local joint apprenticeship committees to assist in carrying out the purposes of this chapter.
7. To provide for a state director of apprenticeship.
8. To provide for reports to the legislature and to the public regarding the status of the training of apprentices in the state.
9. To establish procedures for regulating programs and deciding controversies concerning programs and agreements.
10. To accomplish related ends.

Council Roster

Kevin Christensen, Chairman
Chairman Christensen has been a member of the Council since 1983 as a representative of the general public. He is an attorney with the Law Offices of Kevin B. Christensen, Chartered and specializes in ERISA laws and regulations.

Phil Campbell, Employee Representative
Mr. Campbell has been a member of the Council since 2000. He is a Journeyman Plumber/Pipe fitter and currently serves as Training Coordinator for the Southern Nevada Plumbers & Pipe fitters J.A.T.C. He is a former President of the Southern Nevada Chapter of the Western Apprenticeship Coordinators Association.

Dan Gouker, Employee Representative
Mr. Gouker was appointed to the Council in 1999. He is a Journeyman Electrician and a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Mr. Gouker is a past Chairman of the Clark County School-to-Careers Board.

Greg Smith, Employee Representative
Mr. Smith has served on the Council since 1987. He is a Journeyman Operating Engineer and currently serves as the Training Coordinator for the Northern Nevada Operating Engineers JATC. Mr. Smith is a past President of the Northern Nevada Chapter of the Western Apprenticeship Coordinators Association.

Rebecca Massingill, Employer Representative
Mrs. Massingill was appointed to the Council in 2006. She currently serves as an Apprentice Training Coordinator for Sierra Pacific Power Company and Nevada Power Company.

Clara Andriola, Employer Representative

Ms. Andriola was appointed to the Council in 2005.  She currently serves as the Executive Director of the Associated Builders & Contractors Sierra Nevada Chapter.  Ms. Andriola also currently serves as the Chairman of the Commission on Postsecondary Education.

Dana Wiggins, Employer Representative                                                                                            
Mr. Wiggins was appointed to the Council in November 2002 and is currently the Director of Labor Relations for Associated General Contractors Las Vegas Chapter.

Rev. 04/27/2006