Focus Newsletter

Nevada news & updates

April 2025 | Vol. 34, No. 2

Legislative Update

The board continues to monitor Senate Bill 78 (SB78), legislation that revises Nevada’s boards and commissions. SB78 expands upon previous legislation that created the Office of Boards, Commissions and Council Standards in the Nevada Department of Business and Industry. The bill would substantially change how Nevada's regulatory boards operate, including the NSBAIDRD. SB78 would consolidate all boards under a centralized administration in the Dept. of Business and Industry. It would also eliminate the NSBAIDRD and combine the regulation of architecture, interior design and residential design with landscape architecture.

The Dept. of Business and Industry released a policy paper with its recommendations, which can be found on its website. Nevada Office of Boards and Commissions

The NSBAIDRD issued a response to the Dept. of Business and Industry's policy paper. The board supports the broad reform goals outlined in the policy paper. However, centralizing the board’s administrative staff is unnecessary and risks disrupting the efficiency and effectiveness of the board’s service. Board Response

On April 11, the Senate Government Affairs Committee passed SB78 out of committee with a 4-3 vote to "do pass as amended."

For information on SB78, visit the Nevada Legislature's SB78 page.

Continuing Education Opportunities

Free Online Code Classes

Last year the American Wood Council launched videos about “Significant Changes to the 2021 IBC” and “Significant Changes to the 2021 IRC.” Registrants can earn 1 HSW CEU in codes-related learning for each video, which could be used as a self-directed learning credit towards license renewal.

Classes can be found on the board website or the AWC YouTube channel.

New Registrants by Examination

Congratulations to the new Nevada registrants sworn-in at the March board meeting!

Architects

Sara M. Rind (Las Vegas) #9686

Lingxi Gu (Irvine, CA) #9687

Kelvin Dantwon Haywood (Las Vegas) #9688

Kimberly S. Galbe (Las Vegas) #9689

Steve Vasilios Makris (Sparks) #9701

Registered Interior Designers

Natalie Diane Wojack Goodman (Boulder, CO) #324-ID

Cynthia E. Steinbrecher (Denver, CO) #325-ID

Lindsay Hester (Henderson) #326-ID

Residential Designers

Sergio A. Comparán (Las Vegas) #463-RD

Trevor A. Weigel (Henderson) #464-RD

Piere A. Burton Jr. (Las Vegas) #465-RD

Jeffrey Richard Bahrke (Reno) #466-RD

Sergio O. Ortez (Las Vegas) #468-RD

Jalen A. Krupa (Reno) #469-RD

Jeffrey D. Terry (Henderson) #470-RD

Disciplinary Actions

(January 23 through March 26, 2025)

Inquiries are routinely sent to both registrants and non-registrants for alleged violations of Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) and Nevada Administrative Codes (NAC).

There were three cases this period that were submitted for board consideration and approved. Additionally, four 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 ensure 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.

Holding Oneself Out and Advertising Qualifications to Practice Architecture, Registered Interior Design or Residential Design: NRS 623.360.1(a)(b)

Case 25-033N

The allegations against Myles McKenzie and Myles Nelson McKenzie Design were that they held themselves out as being qualified to provide services that fall under the practice of architecture without having a certificate of registration with the board. The matter was resolved through a settlement agreement incorporating a $1,000 administrative penalty and $1,200 in investigative costs.

Advertising and Unlicensed Practice of Architecture, Registered Interior Design or Residential Design: NRS 623.360.1(b)(c)

Case 25-036N

The allegations against Aneka Kerlin and Aneka Interiors were that they held themselves out as being qualified to provide services that fall under the practice of registered interior design and engaged in the practice of registered interior design without having a certificate of registration with the board. The matter was resolved through a settlement agreement incorporating a $3,500 administrative penalty and $1,500 in investigative costs.

Unlicensed Practice of Architecture, Registered Interior Design or Residential Design: NRS 623.360.1(c)

Case 25-035N

The allegations against Carlos Charles Strazzara and Studio Meng Strazzara were that they engaged in the practice of architecture without having a certificate of registration with the board. The matter was resolved through a settlement agreement incorporating a $3,000 administrative penalty and $1,500 in investigative costs.

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