BOARD MEMBERS

Patty Linson, Founder

Born August 16, 1963 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Linson founded Las Vegas Teen Crisis in 2006, after a myriad of events that lead to a career change catapulting Linson into the urgent issue of our young children and their destructive choices.  After fruitlessly searching for assistance for her own child, she located a systematic process that creates Whole and Healthy Families.  Capitalizing on her numerous relationships in the Las Vegas community and beyond, Linson is harnessing the power of folks who want to make a change and going in with a united front.  With an extensive background in recovery from life long battle with deep generational issues within her own family, herself, and the kids she grew up with, has left her with a passion to reach out and support processes that get down to the source quickly.  People, even more than things, have to be restored, revived, reclaimed and redeemed; never throw out anyone.

Lynn Denton, President

Lynn is VP of Loan Administration and Corporate Secretary for TimeShareLoans.com, Inc.  She has been in the financial arena in the timeshare industry for more than 25 years.  Her passion however is to support teens and families in crisis.  She walked this journey herself for many years.  She has a daughter who is a graduate of the sponsored program supported by LVTC.  Lynn currently is Vice President of the Western Region Family Support Committee for Cross Creek Manor, she coordinates and runs the Las Vegas Support Group here locally and is an avid supporter of both the parent process and teens by staffing several seminars annually.

Jon Fondy, Vice President

Jon was a 17 YR member of Rotary International, member or the UNLV Engineering and Technology board of Advisors, UNLV Entertainment Engineering Committee, Children's ministry teacher at Canyon Ridge Community Church, Vice Chairman of St. Jude's Ranch for Children, and former Board member of the Summerlin Y.M.C.A. and has worked with the March of Dimes, preventing

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birth defects in babies. Recently Jon served on the Board of Directors for Variety International, the children’s charity and is currently coordinating a celebrity charity event for Child Haven and is the VP of Las Vegas Teen Crisis

With over 25 years experience marketing and managing Business Growth for well established and entrepreneurial start up companies Jon D. Fondy has received critical acclaim from industry, community and business leaders., Jon became highly trained and skilled as a Television Producer and Marketing Director.  Most recently, Jon was The  President and Marketing Director of a full SEC reporting Public Company, estream  Inc. estream is a “wireless broadband” network provider. Jon has just finished Producing and Directing “The Builders Showcase, a ½ hour TV program in association with Fox TV and was the Marketing Director for “the Migun Wellness Center” a wellness an anti-aging corporation located in Las Vegas, Nevada. In addition Jon produced a “live” variety show for UPN entitled Las Vegas Now  and has completed his 100 episode of a live news broadcast entitled “Vegas Business” for the Las Vegas Television Network. Jon’s most recent endeavors include the creation of the $3,000 infomercial, The Brand compass “FREE” marketing training, and has created a high definition web TV network.

Jon began his Public Relations career as an actor in 1979 after completing his education in Business Administration. (Jon has acquired his MBA in Marketing and Communications).  Jon began acting in commercials, situation comedies (Alice), dramatic series (Matt Houston) and as a Host/Emcee at Universal Studios, Magic Mountain and Medieval Times Theme Parks and in 1998 was Media/Events spokesperson for Fantasy Springs Casino. In 1989, Jon co-produced his first feature film, "The Party Animal". December 10 was proclaimed as Jon Fondy day in Palm Springs by Mayor Will Kliendienst for Jon’s positive marketing image of Palm Springs.

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Ed Garza, Sponsorship Chair

Ed Garza retired from ministry work and public speaking at a young age and went on to obtain his degree in Business Management.  Ed is naturally an astute and dynamic marketer. He is prudent in his working with clients to direct them in the best way to profit in their business. Ed has developed several business models and developed many of them into profitable ventures.  He has had over a half a million people in his audience as a motivational speaker and minister across the country, and currently Ed is owner and publisher of ProfitAbility Magazine of Nevada and 24 Minutes of Motivation.  He is also the Marketing Director for a large Discount Media firm and founder of ForProfit Network and Volunteer Las Vegas.

Autumn Denton, Supporter

Autumn is a young woman who knows the effects of teen pressures, drug addiction and all the issues supported by Las Vegas Teen Crisis.  As a teenager, Autumn dropped out of school, had issues with the law and was a habitual drug user.  Through hard work, love of her family and the support of these programs, she found her way out.  Today she is a high school graduate, attending CCSN, is an assistant to a prominent Property Manager and lives a life of joy and in service through her affiliation with 12 step programs and Las Vegas Teen Crisis.