Kristopher Dahir is currently the Director of the Nevada Veterans Memorial Plaza. He began working with the late founder Ron Smith from the beginning of the project. His goal is to complete the dream that Ron had to honor our veterans and create a place of education and learning for the generations to come.
He also is a city councilman for the City of Sparks. He is serving his second elected term and works diligently to serve our community in many different capacities.
A few fun facts:
His favorite thing to do is spend time with his bride and grown children
He enjoys golf- though he knows that he has much more to learn
One of his wishes in life is that he could had joined a military branch. He has walked with and served many veterans in different capacities but it was never in the cards for him to enroll.
Mr. Dahir holds degrees in psychology and a Masters in strategic leadership. For most of his career, he has concentrated on work with non-profits and businesses to help them run more concise and focused operations. He has travelled to over 40 countries, leading and training leaders in the area of practical and principled leadership. He served as Foursquare Pastor since his Bible College days in 1991.
His residency in Sparks is highlighted by community service. He is a chaplain for the Northern Nevada State Veterans Home and serving his second year as president of the Sparks Centennial Rotary Club, a pastor at Outlook Christian Church, and the president and board trustee for Nevada Christian College. He and his wife Melissa of 27 years have two grown sons, Adam and Noah.
Current Boards and Commissions:
Community Homelessness Advisory Board
National League of Cities, Vice Chair Community and Economic Development Committee
Nevada League of Cities, President
EDAWN, Board of Directors
Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) Alternate #1
Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA) Vice Chair
Washoe County District Board of Health
Western Regional Water Commission –Vice Chair
Nevada Christian College- President and Board Chair
Sunrise Centennial Sparks Rotary President from 2019-2021
Excel Christian School- Board President
Nevada Veterans Memorial- Board Chair
Northern Nevada Sports and Recreations- NNSR President
ALS State Board Member
United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierras- Board Member