Board of Directors

Marty Rasmussen (Elquist) is a proud, 3^rd generation Nevadan. She lives in Somersett with her husband, Matt, and their 13-year-old daughter, Maiya Nicole. The Rasmussen’s joined Somersett Golf and Country Club initially in 2005 and again in 2012 and are dedicated to the success of the Club as it greatly contributes to their quality of life. Marty is serving her second 3-year term on the SGCC Board of Directors.

Joe and his wife Ann McCarthy have been Somersett homeowners since late 2013 and SGCC members since early 2014 having permanently moved here from St. Louis in 2017.  They have two children and three grandchildren all back in St. Louis.  Now retired and having spent his career in financial roles from an Analyst in large consumer packaging plants to Chief Financial Officer for companies such as Kimberly-Clark, DuPont, Ralston-Purina and ZeaVision to name a few.  Joe has also served on numerous boards including the U.S. Field Hockey Assoc., Family Advisory Board of St. Louis Children’s Hospital, Barat Academy and here in Somersett as the past Treasurer of the SOA Board.  It is a great pleasure to be able to serve the Membership and Guests on the SGCC Board.  It is also a privilege to collaborate with such an exceptionally committed Board and the outstanding Club staff as we ALL continue to grow the SGCC into THE premier golf and country club in Northern Nevada.

After growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, Patty went on to pursue a degree in Graphic Design at Oregon State University. It was there she met her soon-to-be husband, Rich. They married after graduation and she began a life as the wife of a career Marine officer. During Rich’s military career, they lived on both coasts of the U.S. and spent four-years living on the Japanese island of Okinawa. Patty and Rich have two grown children and one grandson. Over the years, Patty worked many jobs in marketing, advertising, and web design as a free-lancer, in the private sector, and as a government contractor. Since retiring and moving to Reno in 2011, Patty served four years as SLGA Treasurer. She was elected to the SGCC Board of Directors in 2019 and has served as Secretary since September 2020. Patty and Rich continue to enjoy traveling extensively throughout the world on both golfing and non-golf vacations.

Brett and his wife Susan have lived in Somersett since 2014.  Brett moved to Nevada from the Midwest to start his business and will be celebrating his 20^th year in 2021.  As an entrepreneur, he enjoys volunteering on the board and investing into our surrounding Community and Country Club.  He enjoys marketing and outstanding customer service as it mirrors his daily dedication to his clients and staff.  Working with our Directors and staff Brett is always looking to help find ways to increase our membership with the ideal clientele.  His background in the insurance industry helps provide that support to our great Club. Prior to moving to Somersett Brett lived in South Reno and Incline Village, NV where he started the first location of his business.  He grew up in the Chicago area and went to college near Kansas City, MO. Brett and Susan have 3 pets, a dog and 2 cats.  They enjoy being outside,  cooking and using the great amenities that Somersett has to offer and traveling across the country to other great golf courses.