Staff List

Kirsten Van Ry

Chief of Staff

Kirsten Van Ry serves as the Chief of Staff for the Treasury. In her role, Kirsten oversees the day-to-day operations of the Office, coordinates across Divisions, and bridges high-level goals with the practical steps needed to achieve them. Kirsten also serves as the Vice Chair of the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrator’s Legal Committee and is a member of the National Institute of Public Finance’s Public Sector Advisory Board. Born and raised in Nevada, Kirsten holds degrees in political science and mathematics, and a law degree from William S. Boyd School of Law. Prior to joining the Office, Kirsten served as the Deputy Chief of Staff under former Nevada Lieutenant Governor Mark Hutchison. Kirsten’s previous positions include experience in legislative and community relations in Las Vegas and Carson City.

Lori Hoover

Chief Deputy Treasurer

Lori Hoover has served as the Chief Deputy Treasurer since January 2021. As a Certified Public Accountant, she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Nevada, Reno. Lori began her public service career in 2012 at the Division of Internal Audits and then moved to the State Controller’s Office before joining the State Treasurer's Office. Her responsibilities as Chief Deputy Treasurer include working closely with the Treasurer’s divisions - Operations, Debt Management, Investment Management, Cash Management, Unclaimed Property, College Savings and Financial Literacy and Security. She is a member of the Association of Government Accountants.

Erik Jimenez

Chief Policy Deputy

Erik Jimenez currently serves as the Chief Policy Deputy in the State Treasurer’s office. In this role, Erik works on a variety of projects that range from infrastructure financing to increasing financial independence for marginalized communities. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he also helped administer the largest small business assistance program in Nevada history. Erik has previously represented various gaming, health care, education, energy, and transportation clients in front of the Nevada Legislature, and has also worked to enact numerous disability reforms in Nevada. Erik holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a master’s degree in Public Administration and Policy from the University of Nevada Reno. Erik also serves on numerous government and non-profit boards, including serving as the Chair of the Advisory Committee for the Nevada Office of Minority Health and Equity, and was appointed by Governor Steve Sisolak to serve on the Nevada Statewide Independent Living Council.

Jeff Landerfelt

Senior Deputy for Operations

Jeff has served in State government since 2005. As Senior Deputy Treasurer – Operations, Jeff oversees operations for the State Treasurer’s Office to include Human Resources, IT, Budget, and Contract Management. Prior to accepting the Senior Deputy Treasurer position in February 2023, Jeff served as the Deputy Treasurer of Debt Management. During twenty years of State service, Jeff has held various audit, analyst, and management positions with the Gaming Control Board, the Secretary of State’s Office, the Public Utilities Commission, and the Division of Internal Audits. Previously, Jeff held various operations management and audit positions in the ground transportation and heavy-weight air cargo industries. He is a U.S. Air Force veteran and holds undergraduate and graduate business degrees from California State University, Sacramento, and University of Oregon, respectively.

Tami Simpson

Deputy Treasurer of Cash Management

Tami Simpson began working in the Treasurer’s Office in October of 2011 in the Cash Management Division. With over 15 years of project management experience, she specializes process improvement and the implementation of best practices, policy & procedures. From 2016 to 2018 Tami helped develop the Merchant Service Program by creating an Education and Outreach Program and a standardized Operating Manual for all participating State agencies. Tami’s duties include managing the Cash Management Division which oversees the State’s banking relationships, the reconciliation of bank transactions with state accounting records, the e-payment merchant services program, and administers the state’s check distribution program.

Cari Eaton

Deputy Treasurer of Debt Management

Cari Eaton accepted the Deputy Treasurer of Debt Management position in May 2023, and is responsible for the issuance and management of State debt. Cari Eaton’s background includes increasingly progressive state contractual, purchasing, financial and analytical experience with the State of Nevada since 2004. Most recently, Cari was the Chief Financial Officer for the Public Employees’ Benefits Program. Ms. Eaton received Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix in 2009 and her Certification of Public Manager in May of 2017.

Steven Hale

Deputy Treasurer of Investments  

Steven Hale serves as the agency’s Deputy Treasurer for Investments. He is responsible for management and supervision of the investment activities conducted through and for the Treasurer’s Office, including the state’s $9.2 billion General Portfolio and the $2.0 billion Local Government Investment Pool, among others. He has a broad range of investment management experience in both the private and government sectors, including fixed income research, portfolio management and private investments. Steven received his Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Brandeis University and MBA in Finance from Columbia University.

Dr. Tya Mathis-Coleman

Deputy Treasurer, College Savings

Dr. Tya Mathis-Coleman serves as the organization’s Deputy Treasurer of College Savings. In this position her primary focus is on the education initiatives administered by the State Treasurer’s Office. Mathis-Coleman is a passionate servant leader who is committed to public education. Most recently she served as the Director of Recruitment for the Clark County School District. Mathis-Coleman is a native of Nevada and a proud product of the Clark County School District and the Nevada System of Higher Education. She received her bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Nevada, Reno and she received both her Master of Public Administration and her Doctor of Public Policy degree from UNLV. Mathis-Coleman strongly believes that together we can impact our community one child at a time. As the Deputy Treasurer of College Savings, she is responsible for ensuring all College Savings programs are effectively and efficiently managed. The Deputy Treasurer oversees administration, marketing, and execution of all programs, and guides and supports College Savings staff and vendors. Additionally, the Deputy Treasurer develops and maintains various community partnerships that advance the College Savings goals.

Danielle Anthony

Deputy Treasurer of Unclaimed Property

Danielle Anthony serves as the Deputy Treasurer over the Unclaimed Property Division, which is responsible for collecting property presumed abandoned from businesses and reuniting the property with its rightful owner.  Danielle has been a resident of Nevada most of her life and has proudly served in the State of Nevada’s employment since 2013.  She has a baccalaureate degree in Accounting from the University of Nevada, Reno and is a Certified Public Manager.  Prior to joining the Treasurer’s Office as an Auditor in 2019, she served as an auditor for the Gaming Control Board.  Danielle serves on several committees of the National Association Unclaimed Property Administrators,including serving as chair of the Audit Committee.

Lesley Mohlenkamp

Deputy Treasurer of Financial Literacy and Security

Lesley Mohlenkamp serves as the Deputy Treasurer for the Financial Literacy and Security Division. In this position, she is responsible for the implementation and administration of financial literacy programs that help Nevadans become financially secure. Programs include the Nevada Employee Savings Trust (NEST), the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE), and student loan assistance. Lesley has served with the State of Nevada in a variety of executive-level positions since 2008, most recently as coordinator for the Coronavirus Relief Fund within the Governor's Finance Office. Previously she served with the Office of Project Management and Department of Administration as well as the nation's largest public pension fund, California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), where she oversaw financial literacy/retirement security outreach initiatives. Lesley holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Nevada, Reno and is Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified.