Steve Walker

Steve Walker is originally from Idaho (4th generation) and has worked in Nevada since 1974 in a variety of capacities. Mr. Walker has a B.S. degree in Agricultural Range Management from the University of Nevada, Reno. His professional work experience includes a natural resource management position for the Forest Service and Natural Resources Conservation Service. Mr. Walker served as the water planning manager for Washoe County from 1995 to 2000 and was successful in developing the first Regional Water Management Plan. Since 2000, he and his wife have developed a consulting business, Walker & Associates, that focuses on providing consulting services to local government clients in areas of their expertise. Mr. Walker, in partnership with his wife, represents five counties as lobbyist for the State Legislature: Douglas, Carson City, Lyon, Storey and Eureka. He has been Truckee Meadows Water Authority main state lobbyist since its inception. Mr. Walker is a former governor-appointed member of the Board for Financing Water Projects.