Meet the board
Emont Duncan - President/lead mentor/coach
Emont T. Duncan is a dedicated Criminal Investigator for Missing Children at the Nevada Attorney General’s Office, bringing over a decade of law enforcement experience to his role. Previously, Emont served as a police officer with the Henderson Police Department, a Parole and Probation Officer with the Department of Public Safety, and a Corrections Officer for the Nevada Department of Corrections.
Passionate about community outreach, Emont has been actively involved with the Henderson Police Activities League (PAL) for approximately five years and co-founded the Las Vegas PAL chapter in 2023. His commitment to community service began in his teenage years in St. Louis, MO, where he participated in various initiatives, including community toy drives, Thanksgiving dinner distributions, and mentoring programs. At just 18, he was honored with a Resolution from the City of St. Louis for his contributions to youth development.
Emont's love for boxing, which he has cherished since childhood, has served not only as an emotional outlet but also as a powerful mentoring tool. Now, as an investigator, he continues to give back to the community by teaching boxing and mentoring youth through the Henderson PAL and Las Vegas PAL programs throughout the year.
zach sweet - VIce President/mentor/coach/media
At the age of 12, Zach joined PAL and instantly knew he found home. Zach fell in love with boxing and quickly learned of the discipline required by the sport, not only in the gym but also out in the world. Zach is now a coach and mentor at the gym and he loves helping other kids learn the same values that he learned. Zach wants to give them the same opportunities that he had and more, and to help them become the best versions of themselves. Zach now works for the Harbor where he helps connect children with much needed resources and support. Zach is grateful for the opportunities that Henderson PAL has given him. It has helped him become the person he is today, and he is excited to continue giving back to the community by coaching and mentoring the next generation.
Kevin gamboa - LEAD MENTOR/COACH/program coordinator
Kevin Gamboa is currently the program coordinator at Henderson PAL boxing gym. Kevin has been a part of the program going on 19 years. Kevin stated that he can honestly say PAL means everything to him because it made him the man he is today. Kevin was a kid in the program growing up and this program taught him about discipline, life lessons and most importantly having confidence in himself. Kevin volunteers out of his own time giving back to the program. His current employment position is Lead/operator at Timet Henderson.
martha greenberg - secretary/mentor
Martha Greenberg is the heart and soul of the Henderson PAL gym, which is why she is given the name “Momma of the Gym”. She is currently the secretary on the board and gives great passion in everything that she does for the kids. Martha is retired and spends all of her time volunteering at the Henderson PAL gym as well as taking care of her cats. Martha has been a part of the gym since 2003 and has kept the gym alive for so many kids in the community. Her and her husband RC, who passed away in 2023, were a power couple and have mentored and coached hundreds of kids over the past decade. This has kept the beautiful Henderson PAL legacy alive.
IN Memoriam
Ronnie Collins
Born of humble beginnings, Ronnie Collins was a hard scrap kid. The United States
Marine Corps taught him discipline and tempered the steel of a true Spartan. Six years
in the “Corps” birthed a true leader. Bloodied and razor sharp, Ronnie became a fighter,
mentor, coach, Mr. Maryland, Muay Thai fighter, karateka and boxer. He appeared in
Black Belt Magazine and was friends with the best of the era.
Ronnie’s hard work allowed him to retire early and move to Henderson Nevada.
Ronnie Collins and his wife became the architects and driving force behind the Police
Athletic League Boxing in Henderson. Prioritizing education, morals and ethics, he
coached thousands of younger, less fortunate kids. He donated infinite hours, affecting
many lives.
Ronnie Collins passed away in early 2023. He was a casualty of Agent Orange
and the war in Vietnam. He will not be forgotten and lives on through the Henderson
PAL program and the young men and women he inspired. Henderson PAL remains
strong, his values and memory are carried forward by those he mentored who remain
active in Henderson PAL today.
