The Tahoe City Downtown Association welcomes its newly elected members to its Board of Directors for 2026. The five members elected in December include incumbents Gail Scoville, Laurie Climenhaga, Kendall Galka, and Allison Yonto. Joining the board for the first time is Heather Segale. Each director has been elected to serve a two-year term starting in January 2026.
TCDA also wants to recognize the exceptional service of departing board member Jennifer Schaller, director at Fennemore law, who served two terms on the board of directors, including as a past officer on its Executive Committee.
The board also includes Directors Lisa Boudreau, John Crus, Lindsay Fuerst, John Lincoln, Robb Olson and Wendy Poore. Their terms of office expire in 2027.
The TCDA Board of Directors generally meets on the third Wednesday of each month from September through June, and all meetings are open to the public, with a Zoom option available. Community members are encouraged to attend and stay engaged in the work shaping Tahoe City’s future. Check the 2026 meeting schedule here.
The TCDA Board is the governing body of the organization and oversees the direction of TCDA’s programs, events, advocacy efforts, and partnerships.
Meet the new TCDA directors
Laurie Climenhaga
Climenhaga has served on the TCDA Board for the past two years and brings valuable experience and institutional knowledge to the organization. A Tahoe City resident and co-owner of BJC Design, she is deeply invested in the community’s long-term success and committed to strengthening TCDA’s operations and community impact.
Kendall Galka
Galka has lived in North Lake Tahoe since 2013 and is a partner and CPA at McClintock Accountancy Corporation. A recent Tahoe City homeowner, she brings strong financial oversight, strategic thinking, and a passion for nonprofit service and community involvement to TCDA’s leadership.
Heather Segale
Segale serves as the Education & Outreach Director at the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC), overseeing both the Tahoe Science Center in Incline Village and the Eriksson Education Center in Tahoe City. With more than 25 years of experience in environmental education, outreach, and grant management, she brings a valuable perspective on sustainable tourism, stewardship, and public engagement. She believes a thriving downtown strengthens both commerce and community and is eager to support initiatives that enrich local businesses and foster meaningful experiences.
Gail Scoville
A Tahoe resident since 1973, Scoville brings decades of community leadership and volunteer service to her role as TCDA Board President. She also serves on the Tahoe City Public Utility District Board of Directors, is treasurer of the Tahoe City Recreation Association, an active member of North Lake Tahoe Kiwanis, and a committee member for the July 4th Fireworks and Oktoberfest. Her deep local knowledge and long-standing civic involvement continue to guide TCDA’s mission and vision.
Allison Yonto
As a longtime Tahoe City resident and owner of the Tahoe Wine Collective, Yonto brings firsthand insight into the needs of both locals and visitors. She is committed to supporting economic vitality, collaborative partnerships, and meaningful activation that benefits everyone who lives, works, and gathers in Tahoe City. Her continued service on the board reflects her dedication to thoughtful, sustainable growth and a strong, connected downtown.