District Attorney’s Office Welcomes New Public Information Officer

Kendall Holcomb joins WCDA

Washoe County District Attorney Chris Hicks has announced the selection of a new Public Information Officer (PIO). Ms. Kendall Holcomb will be the office’s first full-time PIO, responsible for coordinating all media, public relations and community engagement. In commenting on this appointment, DA Hicks stated, “During my time as DA, I have worked to increase community engagement and transparency. I am proud of the good work my office does and this position will assist in furthering awareness about our mission of seeking justice and protecting victims. We are fortunate to have recruited a PIO with experience in government and the private sector, who will be able to build on what we have started.”

Kendall joins the DA’s office from the State of Nevada's Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), where she served as a PIO for all of Nevada's mental health programs, including The Nevada Resilience Project and 988. She began her career as a financial reporter in the Bay Area, before working in marketing in Oklahoma when she followed her now-husband to his duty station at Fort Sill, OK. After moving to Nevada in 2015, she spent the next 5 years as a Producer and then Executive Producer for KRNV News 4/ KRXI Fox 11. Kendall has a B.A in Communications Studies from Sonoma State University and various certifications in crisis response through her time with DHHS.

“I’m excited to bring my experience and skills to the amazing team here at the District Attorney’s office,” said Ms. Holcomb. “As the PIO, I believe it’s important to not only continue to maintain transparency for our community, but also provide a more personal understanding of the men and women that work here.”

Effective today, Kendall will be the primary media contact for the Washoe County District Attorney’s Office.

Kendall Holcomb / WCDA Public Information Officer kholcomb@da.washoecounty.gov
Office: 775.328-3223 Cell: 775-710-9945
Chief Investigator Michelle Bays will continue to assist the PIO with community and media requests as needed. Print