Hot August Nights

In November 2025, Lisa Jansen was appointed  as the Executive Director of Hot August Nights. Lisa has more than 20 years of experience in event management, community engagement, and marketing in the state of Nevada. Prior to Hot August Nights, Lisa was the Director of Special Events and Entertainment at the Nugget Casino Resort, where she managed some of the region’s most recognized events including the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off, Star Spangled Sparks, and Hot August Nights at the Nugget. Her leadership extended across marketing events, sponsorship development, vendor coordination, and large-scale event logistics. She’s an Honorary Member of the Rotary Club of Reno, a Paul Harris Fellow, and a former board member for 39 North Downtown and the Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce. She’s also the co-owner of Ronin Fermentation Project, an award-winning brewery in Graeagle, California. Her work and dedication have earned her a Twenty Under 40 Award and recognition from the Nevada Women’s Fund Women of Achievement.