Jim Dykstra Is Building the Village We Need
January 20, 2026 | Member Submitted
Originally Published in the Holiday LIVE.WORK.PLAY Magazine, Written by Kristie Wells
In 1991, while living in Costa Rica, CPAs Jim Dykstra and his wife wandered into Incline Village, fell in love with the Sierra, and bought a home on the spot. They moved in full-time in 1999, raised two kids through Incline schools, and never looked back.
Dykstra held controller and CFO roles with Dole across Latin America, followed by 11 years with the Tahoe City PUD. A cancer survivor who endured four years of chemotherapy and two stem-cell transplants – and now 18 years in full remission – he treats every day as a gift to be paid forward.
Service is where Jim shines. As a deacon at The Village Church, he’s helped distribute more than 15,000 food boxes over two decades. He brought Meals on Wheels to Incline Village and Crystal Bay in 2013 and still drives the route, checking in on seniors with a warm meal and a smile. He maintains a closet of medical gear for neighbors, supports Winter Warmth & Wellness, pitches in on Toys for Tots, reads with elementary students, and even leaves wagons on the East Shore Trail so dogs don’t burn their paws.
Next on his list: transforming the former library into a multigenerational community hub. Picture a day in motion – morning “Mommy & Me” meetups, mid-day games and socials for seniors, after-school hangouts for teens, and evenings filled with clubs, faith groups, classes, and community programs. One place. All ages. Shared energy.
Want to help build that vision or volunteer to drive Meals on Wheels for a much-needed second route in Incline Village? Jim’s ready to take your call.
