Directors
Jeff Lacoff - Director of Bands
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Julio Vargas - Assistant Director of Bands
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Design and Instructional Staff
Ron Hardin - Drill & Visual Designer
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Ryan Foytik - Designer & Visual Instructor
Ryan Foytik is a visual and marching instructor for the Clark Charger Marching Band, having joined as a staff member in 2015. He works with students to refine marching fundamental skills, visual coordination, and performance. A born-and-raised Las Vegan, Ryan has been educating students in Clark County since 2005 and has worked with numerous programs throughout the valley.
Ryan’s knowledge in the marching arts seeds from his experience as a member of the Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps from Denver, Colorado (Trumpet ‘06 – ‘08). He also credits his time with the UNLV Marching Band, where he served as drum major, for his aptitude in the activity. In addition to the marching band, he also performed with the UNLV Symphonic Winds and Runnin’ Rebel Basketball Pep Band. A graduate of UNLV, he holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Media Studies.
Nick Wideman - Design & Visual Instructor
Nick has been a visual instructor and designer in the Las Vegas valley for numerous successful high school ensembles. His marching arts experience includes many years as a performer, instructor and fan. A Las Vegas native, he graduated from UNLV and performed with the Star of Nevada Marching Band as a horn player and drum major. His performance experience also includes the Bands of America Rose Parade Honor Band as well as the Blue Knights and Blue Devils drum and bugle corps. When not teaching, Nick works full time as a software engineering manager in the travel industry.
Catie Toal - Color Guard Instructor
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Sarah Loren - Color Guard Instructor
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Eric Simpson - Color Guard Instructor
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