Nevada news & updates

December 2025 | Vol. 34, No. 4

Calendar


December 25, 2025

January 1, 2026

Board Office Closed


January 21, 2026

Board Meeting

Virtual


March 25, 2026

Board Meeting

TBD

Keep Your Contact Information Up to Date
Registrants have 30 days to notify the board of a change of address or place of employment per NRS 623.720.

Board Says Farewell to Members

Board members Daniel Coletti, William Snyder and Marie Wikoff completed their board service at the end of October. 


Coletti, a residential designer in Las Vegas, served on the board for one term. Coletti chaired the Residential Design Exam Committee and was instrumental in writing and grading the exam.

 

Architect board member Snyder was appointed to the board in 2004. He also served in 1986-1992. Snyder was an active board member, serving as Chairman, Secretary/Treasurer, and on various board committees. He also served on an NCARB exam writing committee and was an ARE Master Grader.


Wikoff, a Reno-based registered interior designer, served on the board for three years. During her tenure she was Nevada’s delegate to the Council for Interior Design Qualification (CIDQ).


New board members Sheri Kovac, Kreg Mebust and Coffee Polk were appointed by Governor Lombardo to fill the open positions.

Nevada Registrations Expire Dec. 31

All Nevada certificates of registration expire on December 31, 2025. Courtesy renewal notices were emailed to the email address on file for all registrants. Emails were sent directly from our database provider, ThentiaCloud.


You can renew online or download a renewal form and mail it to the board office. All renewals must be received by December 31 or a late fee of $220 will be charged in addition to the $180 annual renewal fee.


Please contact our office at 702-486-7300 or nsbaidrd@nsbaidrd.nv.gov if you have any questions or need assistance resetting your password.

New Registrants by Examination
Congratulations to the new Nevada registrants sworn-in at the October board meeting!

Residential Designer Jacklyn A. Chambers (Reno / #474-RD), Registered Interior Designer Nicole Ravasini (North Miami, FL / #336-ID), Architect Elizabeth E. Fuentes (Las Vegas / #9848), and Architect Derrick Takara (Las Vegas / #9841)

Disciplinary Actions

(August 21 through October 22, 2025)

The board is responsible for investigating alleged violations and enforcing compliance with NRS and NAC 623.  


There were two cases this period that were submitted for board consideration and approved. Additionally, 14 cases were closed because there was no basis for the allegations or the complaint did not fall within the board's jurisdiction.


The following cases were closed by means of settlement agreement. As part of the agreement respondents agreed to assure compliance with Chapter 623. Should the respondents be involved in a subsequent case and found to have again violated NRS, NAC or Rules of Conduct, the case may be used as an aggravating factor.


Every effort is made to ensure that the following information is correct. Before making any decision based on this information you should contact the NSBAIDRD.


Working Outside the Exemption for a Contractor Licensed Pursuant to NRS 624 and Unlicensed Practice of Architecture and Residential Design: NRS 623.035.1(d), NRS 623.360.1(c), and NAC 623.0195


Case 26-008N

The allegations against Matthew Carpenter and New Century Homes, LLC were that they worked outside the exemption for contractors and engaged in the practice of architecture and residential design without having a certificate of registration with the board. The matter was resolved through a settlement agreement incorporating $2,500 in restitution and $2,000 in investigative costs.


Not in Responsible Control and Violating a Law, Regulation or Code of Ethics: NRS 623.270.1(d)(f)


Case 26-007R

The allegations against Christopher Forsyth were that he affixed his signature and seal on plans that were not prepared under his responsible control. The matter was resolved through a settlement agreement incorporating a written reprimand and $2,000 in investigative costs.

Nevada State Board of Architecture, Interior Design & Residential Design | nsbaidrd.org
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