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Board Members

Tom Wagner - Founder/President
Tom Wagner
Tom started Police Officer Riding 4 Kids in 1999 after a Co-worker told his squad that his son needed financial help. He had just purchased his first Harley and knew how generous motorcycle riders were. PORK soon became one of the biggest run's in town, because of a lot of very generous community members. PORK has grown to almost 600 riders in any given year. Sgt.Wagner is in charge of the Missing Persons/Juvenile Detail for Las Vegas Metro. Tom is the Executive Director of Nevada Police and Fire Games. Tom is a 23 year veteran with Las Vegas Metro Police. Tom is currently riding a 2009 Screaming Eagle Road Glide.
Mark Henry - Vice President
Mark Henry
Mark has been a resident of Las Vegas since 1993. He is a graduate in 1983 from Western Illinois University with a Bachelor of Science Degree. Mark currently is a private investigator and with his main area of focus on violent crime investigation. You will find Mark traveling when he has any spare time and participating with PORK and other charities. Mark feels “It’s all about the kids”.
Tammy Wagner - Secretary
Tammy Wagner
An "air force brat" Tammy has been in Las Vegas since 1979. After obtaining an associates degree specializing in paralegal studies, she has worked as a litigation paralegal for almost 20 years. Tammy became involved with PORK in 2000 and was voted on as Board Secretary shortly after. As board secretary, she handles all corporate matters, along with organizing registration, raffles prizes, and all volunteers for each run.
Scott Gross - Board Treasurer
Scott Gross
Scott and his wife Grace moved to Las Vegas in 2000 from Ohio and have never looked back. He originally moved to run a start up company and is now a Sr Account Representative with 3M. Scott has been riding motorcycles for over 30 years and has been a participant in the PORK runs for 5 years. He loves riding and tries to get Grace on the bike as often as he can.
JR Haggerty - Executive Board Member
JR Haggerty
J.R. and his family have been living in the Las Vegas area for the past 17 years. He has been employed with the Nevada Department of Public Safety for the past 14 years and currently the Public Information Officer. J.R. has been riding motorcycles for over 35 years starting out on dirt bikes and moving up to a Harley, he is currently on his 8th. Although he rides sometimes with his wife, more often you will see J.R. out supporting to local bike community with his daughter Breanna riding behind.
Brad Simpson - Executive Board Member
Brad Simpson
Brad retired from Las Vegas Metro P.D. after 28 years of service, finishing up his career as the Lieutenant in charge of the domestic violence and missing persons details in the Investigative Services Division. Brad is currently licensed in the State of Nevada as a Marriage and Family Therapist, on the Board of Directors for the Nevada Treatment Center, and is a Vacation Benefits Specialist with WorldVentures. Brad and his wife are avid SCUBA divers and Harley riders, and have participated in the P.O.R.K. run for years.
Bob Lough - Board Member
Bob Lough
Bob is a retired sergeant from the Pima County Sheriff’s Department in Tucson, Arizona. He and his wife, Barb, moved to Henderson in 2003. Bob currently works as an Evidence Technician at the Henderson Police Department. Bob has been riding since 1998 and truly loves the open road. Bob loves the Las Vegas area and enjoys riding in the desert. Bob has been an advocate of children for many years, from his early homicide and sex crimes days in Pima County. Bob has one granddaughter living in Henderson and she also enjoys riding with her Papa.


Honorary Board

    Shari & Farrel Byrd;
    Jim Manning;
    Dan Hanneke; Nevada Beverage (General Manager)
    Joe Harasty; Monarch Promotions
    David Thistle; Tap Out Gyms & Eagle Promotions
    Andrew Donner; Timbers/Lady Luck (owner)
    Pat Clark; Nevada Beverage (Owner)
    Larry Brown; Clark County Commisioner
    Robert Smith; Lt Col. U.S. Air Force
    Rich Galdieri; Las Vegas Cigar Co.
    Ray Berni; Las Vegas Metro Police Officer
    Rory Neslund; Las Vegas Metro Police Officer