A native Nevadan born and raised in Reno, Lucas Ingvoldstad is the Nevada state director for USDA Rural Development. Ingvoldstad’s professional experience includes public policy, public affairs, legislative relations, stakeholder engagement and business development. Ingvoldstad previously served as the senior director of government and external affairs for a utility-scale renewable energy developer focusing on solar, wind and battery storage projects throughout the Mountain West. In addition, he has served as a senior adviser to U.S. Majority Leader Harry Reid. Ingvoldstad loves spending time with family, is an avid cyclist, and enjoys being outdoors, backyard gardening and cooking.
