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l e a d e r s h i p n e w m e x i c o 2011 - 2012 Accomplishments
Leadership New Mexico has had a profound impact on our state. In 16 years, the organization has given nearly 1,000 business, community, and government leaders unique insight into New Mexico’s many opportunities and challenges. Our alumni from 74 communities have gone on to address those issues with deeper understanding. They represent a priceless investment in New Mexico’s future.
This past year was another year of growth for Leadership New Mexico. We welcomed nearly 100 new graduates from Leadership New Mexico’s three programs to our steadily growing community of alumni. The new graduates returned to their communities with a passion and commitment to address New Mexico’s critical issues.
In all of our programs, Leadership New Mexico creates a collaborative environment for open and constructive learning and sharing. Thank you to our dedicated volunteers, speakers, sponsors, and staff who tirelessly work to accomplish Leadership New Mexico’s mission. They share the collective belief that New Mexico’s future prosperity depends upon the quality of its leadership.
Leadership New Mexico’s alumni represent an invaluable investment in New Mexico’s future for many generations to come. Alumni have shown their commitment to creating positive change in the state by giving generously to Leadership New Mexico’s Endowment, created in 2009. Lifetime memberships as well as personal and corporate gifts to the endowment have a direct long-term impact on the vitality of Leadership New Mexico. We are honored that 101
lifetime members invested in our organization so far.
Our alumni have the opportunity to improve the livelihood of families and businesses in the state as well as preserve the culture of New Mexico. We are confident that Leadership New Mexico will continue to accomplish its mission of inspiring leaders to make a difference, create a better future for the state, and touch thousands of lives across the state. We encourage you to join us in our ongoing endeavor to make a significant and positive impact on the quality of life in New Mexico.
We thank all of you who have worked to make Leadership New Mexico’s vision a reality.
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The New Mexico Leadership Network is formed to promote and support community leadership programs in the state.
The founding Board of Directors of Leadership New Mexico is recruited. Seed money is secured from the McCune Charitable Foundation. Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws are filed and a Certificate of Incorporation is granted. Leadership New Mexico receives its 501(c)(3) status from the Internal Revenue Service.
The Core Program is launched and 32 participants representing 12 communities are selected for the inaugural class. Patty Komko is hired as Executive Director.
The inaugural class of the Core Program graduates.
As the group of program alumni continues to grow, Leadership New Mexico creates the Alumni Program to keep alumni educated, engaged, and connected to each other.
Leadership New Mexico expands its community outreach to recognize outstanding alumni and the State of New Mexico by creating the Distinguished Alumnus and Distinguished Leadership awards.
In recognition of the need for quality leadership on the local level, Leadership New Mexico partners with the New Mexico Association of Counties and the New Mexico Municipal League to create the Local Government Leadership Program.
The inaugural class of the Local Government Leadership Program graduates 17 participants from 7 municipalities and 10 counties.
Leadership New Mexico celebrates its 10-year anniversary. Municipalities across the state and the State of New Mexico designate April 21, 2006 as Leadership New Mexico Day.
Leadership New Mexico launches the Connect New Mexico Program “The Next Generation of Leadership” to meet the need for a statewide leadership program for professionals, 25-40 years old. The first class graduates 28 participants from 11 communities. Leadership New Mexico also holds its inaugural golf tournament.
Leadership New Mexico creates an Endowment to provide for the long-term financial sustainability of the organization.
Leadership New Mexico celebrates its 15-year anniversary.
Leadership New Mexico reaches 101 lifetime members!
TONY ATKINSONCore Class of 2004 Chairman of the Board and Lifetime Member Leadership New Mexico &San Juan County Commissioner
PATTY KOmKOCo-founder, President and Lifetime Member Leadership New Mexico
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Russell Allen – Core 2007 Vice President of OperationsAllen TheatresLas Cruces
Chairman of the Board Tony Atkinson – Core 2004CommissionerSan Juan CountyAztec
John Brown – Core 2010Chief Executive OfficerSilent Falcon UAS TechnologiesAlbuquerque
SecretaryBarbara Crockett – Core 2010Area Manager & Vice PresidentCH2MHillAlbuquerque
John D’Antonio – Core 2009Deputy District EngineerU.S. Army Corps of EngineersAlbuquerque Chairman of the Board-Elect Fundraising Committee ChairmanWayne Davenport – Core 2006 Chief Financial OfficerJaynes CorporationAlbuquerque
Bill Florez – Core 2009Vice President, Four CornersJaynes CorporationFarmington
Steve Griego – Core 2010 President & Chief Executive OfficerDistribution Management CorporationAlbuquerque
Chairman of the Core Curriculum CommitteeJim Haynes – Core 2007Shareholder & PartnerPulakos CPAs, P.C.Albuquerque
Trudy Healy – Core 2006Co-OwnerRancho Milagro ProductionsTaos
Jim Heckert – Core 2010 Chief Executive OfficerGerald Champion Regional Medical CenterAlamogordo
Debra Hicks – Core 2009OwnerPettigrew & AssociatesHobbs
Kathy Hoopman – Core 2011 Business Operations ManagerIntel CorporationRio Rancho
Jerean Hutchinson – Core 2001 Owner & ManagerLa Posta de Mesilla RestaurantLas Cruces
Patty KomkoPresidentLeadership New MexicoAlbuquerque
Joe Lujan – Core 2004Vice PresidentManuel Lujan AgenciesAlbuquerque
Brent Moore – Core 2011 Attorney & ShareholderMontgomery & AndrewsSanta Fe
TreasurerMatt O’Brien – Core 2009President & OwnerM.J. O’Brien Associates, LLCLittleton, CO
Randy Perkins – Core 2010Chief Sales Officer President New Mexico OperationsHUB International Insurance ServicesAlbuquerque
Betty Read Young – Core 2008Chief Financial OfficerRead & StevensRoswell
Chairman of the Alumni Committee Doug Smith – Core 2004 Executive Vice President Presbyterian Medical ServicesSanta Fe
Mike Stanford – Core 1999 Partner & ShareholderThe Payroll CompanyAlbuquerque
Chairman of the Local Government Curriculum CommitteeDan StoddardLGLP 2009 & Core 2008County Commissioner & City CouncilorClovis/Curry County
Wayne Torpy – Core 2009 Chief of Police Los Alamos CountyLos Alamos
Immediate Past Chairman of the BoardJimmy Trujillo – Core 2004 PrincipalREDW LLCAlbuquerque
Chairman of the Connect New Mexico Curriculum CommitteeJose Viramontes – Connect 2008 Chief of Planning U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Southwest RegionAlbuquerque
Roger Waterman – Core 2006Co-OwnerTRK ManagementLos Alamos
Matt White – Core 2009 MayorCity of EuniceEunice
Leadership New Mexico honored Mack C. Chase, of Mack Energy in Artesia with the 2012 Distinguished Leadership Award and Fred Peralta of Taos, Core Class of 1999, with the Distinguished Alumnus Award at the Annual Awards Dinner held on Friday, April 27, 2012.
Leadership New Mexico has had nearly 1,000 participants in one of the three programs from 74 communities.
Leadership New Mexico completed the sixteenth Core Program class, graduating 39 participants from 20 communities, for a total of 649 participants from 50 communities since the program began.
The fifth class of the Connect New Mexico Program,“The Next Generation of Leadership” graduated 29 participants from 15 communities, for a total of 136 participants from 27 communities since the program began.
The Local Government Leadership Program is an educational partnership between the New Mexico Municipal League, the New Mexico Association of Counties, the New Mexico School Boards Association, and Leadership New Mexico. This year, the program graduated its tenth class with 20 civic leaders from 13 communities, making a total of 201 officials from 37 municipalities, 27 counties, 10 school districts, two New Mexico Army National Guard units, and three Regional Councils of Government since the program began.
For the ninth year, through the generosity of Jane Blumenfeld and the Arthur A. Blumenfeld Fund, scholarship support was provided for Local Government Leadership Program participants.
For the fifth year, the generosity of Trudy and Ed Healy and the Healy Foundation provided scholarship support for Local Government Leadership Program participants through the funding of the Bill Fulginiti Scholarship Fund.
Leadership New Mexico took alumni on two tours of the New Mexico Spaceport. Alumni were among the first to have the opportunity to visit this new facility.
The sixth annual golf tournament was held at Sandia Resort and Casino and was sold out, with 144 golfers from around the state.
Since the creation of the Leadership New Mexico Endowment in 2009, 101 Lifetime Members have invested in the future of Leadership New Mexico and the state. The Endowment will ensure the long-term financial stability of Leadership New Mexico and its programs and services.
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Core Program
This is a 10-month program designed to address critical issues in New Mexico. Each session features expert speakers and offers an opportunity for inquiry, analysis, and the development of solutions to some of New Mexico’s most pressing problems. Each program year includes educational sessions on topics such as health and human services, economic development, education, environment, natural resources, government, crime, and justice. The Core Program brings together a group of influential leaders from around the state for an educational and inspirational experience that is unique to Leadership New Mexico. The diversity of perspectives of each participant, the breadth of knowledge and expertise of the speakers, and the distinct communities in which program sessions are held are the most valuable components of the Core Program.
LoCaL government LeadershiP Program
This program is an educational partnership of the New Mexico Municipal League, the New Mexico Association of Counties, the New Mexico School Boards Association, and Leadership New Mexico. These organizations joined to provide a unique educational experience for municipal and county officials, members of the National Guard, local school boards, and regional councils of governments. The curriculum is patterned after the Leadership New Mexico Core Program and designed to offer civic leaders the opportunity to explore the critical issues facing New Mexico and to participate in skill-building workshops. The Local Government Leadership Program seeks to prepare local officials with the background and knowledge necessary to undertake their civic responsibility and instill in them a passion for effective and ethical public service.
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Connect New Mexico “The Next Generation of Leadership” is a program for professionals around the state who are 25-40 years old. The curriculum combines elements of the Core Program and the Local Government Leadership Program and includes leadership skills development. The program is designed to offer young professionals the opportunity to develop personal leadership skills, learn how New Mexico systems and structures work, and explore the critical issues facing the state. The process encourages participants to cultivate new ideas and leadership techniques and helps participants understand some of New Mexico’s most pressing issues and challenges. The Connect New Mexico Program creates a bond between young professionals, the communities they live in, and the state of New Mexico, while helping them gain the skills they need to be effective and influential leaders. The program provides participants with tools they can take back to their communities to develop positive change and create initiatives to improve the quality of life.
the aLumni Program
The Alumni Program is designed to further the education and challenge the thinking and perspectives of graduates. In addition, interaction of graduates from other classes exposes them to a diversity of education, experiences, and regional perspectives, as well as helps to develop the professional and personal relationships that are one of the most valuable aspects of Leadership New Mexico.
Leadership New Mexico appreciates the generosity of the following speakers for volunteering their time, expertise, and
resources to Leadership New Mexico’s programs in 2011-2012.
David Abbey
Cynthia Al-Aghbary
Juliana Anastasoff
Avery Anderson
Christine Anderson
Bob Armstrong
Debbie Armstrong
Bob Bailey
Preston Ballew
Bo Beames
Carl Beard
Bob Beardsley
Bidtah Becker
Janet Blair
Kimberly Brawley
Phil Bryson
John Byrom
Lowell Catlett
Ernie C’deBaca
Representative Joseph Cervantes
Governor Michael Chavarria
Santiago Chavez
Ron Christopherson
Secretary Tom Clifford
Bill Connor
Jim Crupi
Bryn Davis
Bob Donnell
Jeff Dye
Viola Florez
Keith Gardner
Mike Gottlieb
Major General Jerry Grizzle
Todd Hand
Kati Haycock
Jim Heckert
Steve Henke
Mike Hightower
Secretary Monique Jacobson
Senator Tim Keller
Judge Roderick Kennedy
Steve Kopelman
John Lawit
Tom Leech
Leland Leonard
Frances Levine
James Libbin
Melissa Lomax
Daniel Lopez
Davin Lopez
Jason Lott
Edward Lujan
Larry Lyons
Tom MacLean
John Madden
Don Maddox
Monte Marlin
Larry Martinez
Virginia McLemore
T. Greg Merrion
Senator Howie Morales
Karen Moses
Traci Neff
Judi Olean
T.J. Parks
Commissioner Ray Powell
R. L. Richards
Rick Robey
Linda Roebuck
Becky Rowley
D. L. Sanders
Deborah Seligman
David Shaw
Joseph Shepard
Secretary-Designate Hanna
Skandera
Patrick Snedeker
Tom Stephenson
Liz Newlin Taylor
Representative Tom Taylor
Bruce Thomson
Chief Wayne Torpy
Larry Torres
Alfonso Trujillo
Tim Van Valen
Scott Verhines
Jose Viramontes
Judith Wagner
Alvin Warren
Kevin Washburn
Steve W. Wells
Mayor Matt White
Van Wilgus
Ben Woods
Italics denote a Leadership New Mexico graduate
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Leadership New Mexico reaches every corner of the state, with nearly 1,000 program participants who have experienced
and shared a wide range of perspectives, ideas, and opinions.
As a result, participants build strong relationships that continue long after they graduate from the program. The statewide
network of committed individuals will continue to improve the lives of New Mexico’s families and the success of our state’s
businesses, and affect the future of New Mexico for many years to come.
Alamogordo
Albuquerque
Angel Fire
Artesia
Aztec
Belen
Bernalillo
Bloomfield
Cannon Air Force Base
Carlsbad
Carrizozo
Clayton
Cloudcroft
Clovis
Columbus
Corrales
Deming
Des Moines
Dexter
Edgewood
Elephant Butte
Elida
Española
Estancia
Eunice
Farmington
Folsom
Fruitland
Ft. Sumner
Gallup
Grants
Hobbs
Jemez Pueblo
Kirtland
Kirtland Air Force Base
Laguna Pueblo
Las Cruces
Las Vegas
Los Alamos
Los Lunas
Loving
Lovington
Magdalena
Melrose
Mescalero
Mesilla Park
Mesquite
Milan
Mora
Moriarty
Peñasco
Peralta
Pojoaque
Portales
Questa
Raton
Red River
Reserve
Rio Rancho
Roswell
Ruidoso
Ruidoso Downs
Santa Fe
Shiprock
Silver City
Socorro
Springer
Truth or Consequences
Taos
Taos Ski Valley
Tucumcari
Tularosa
White Sands Missile Range
Window Rock, AZ
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Each community represented on the map is also listed on the left, with the number of participants from that community.
Core Program Local Government Leadership Program Connect New Mexico “The Next Generation of Leadership”
Alamogordo
TularosaTruthorConsequences
Elephant Butte
Las CrucesMesilla Park
White Sands Missile Range
Mesquite
Columbus
Deming
Cloudcroft
Mescalero
Ruidoso
Ruidoso Downs
Artesia
Dexter
Roswell
Carrizozo
Carlsbad
Loving
Albuquerque
Peralta
EdgewoodMoriarty
GrantsMilan
Belen
Los Lunas
Kirtland AFB
Laguna Pueblo
MagdalenaSocorro
Reserve
Silver City
ClovisCannon AFB
Portales
Melrose
Tucumcari
Fort Sumner
Las Vegas
MoraPojoaque
Peñasco
Santa Fe
Las Alamos
Elida
Eunice
Hobbs
Lovington
BernalilloRio Rancho Corrales
Jemez Pueblo
Gallup
Window Rock, AZ
BloomfieldFarmingtonFruitlandKirtland
Shiprock Aztec
Angel Fire
Questa Red River
Española
Estancia
Clayton
Des MoinesFolsom
SpringerTaos
Taos Ski Valley
Raton
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The generosity of these businesses and individuals allows Leadership New Mexico to expand its programs. Sponsors sustain
the long-term impact the programs and alumni have on the state. Support of these sponsors enables Leadership New
Mexico to provide quality training to participants, who become committed, educated leaders and ensure that New Mexico
continues to be a great state in which to live and work. Their enduring commitment to the organization helps promote and
create positive change for New Mexico.
Advance Design Build, LLCAlbuquerque Publishing CompanyAlbuquerque Wholesale EnvelopesAll About TrophiesAllen Theatres, Inc.Altela, Inc. AmBankAnderson Museum of Contemporary Art Armstrong Energy Corporation Artesia Chamber of CommerceArthur Blumenfeld FundAUI, Inc.BBVA Compass Bank Ben & Chris WoodsBill Fulginiti Scholarship Fund Bitter Lake National Wildlife RefugeBohannan Huston, Inc.Bradbury Science MuseumBradbury StammBridgers & PaxtonBright IdeasBrown Gay Law FirmBrownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLPBrush RanchBrycon CorporationBueno FoodsBusiness EnvironmentsCarlsbad Insurance AgencyC&E ConcreteCentral Avenue Grill CH2MHillChase FoundationChavez-Grieves EngineeringChevron Mining, Inc.Citizens Bank of FarmingtonCity of FarmingtonColonial Real Estate/Coldwell BankerCompa Industries, Inc.Condotel CorporationConocoPhillipsCress Insurance Consultants, Inc.Crystal Springs Bottled WaterCummins Natural Gas EnginesCurtis & Curtis, Inc.Dairy Farmers of AmericaDairy Producers of New MexicoDaniels Insurance, Inc.Dave PalmerDavid Salopek FarmsDavtekDean Baldwin PaintingDelta Dental Plan of New Mexico, Inc.Dennis Engineering CompanyDistribution Management CorporationDocument Solutions, Inc. Edeal DairyEl Monte Sagrado Living Resort & SpaEl Paso Electric CompanyEngineers, Inc.Etched Glass DesignsFederal Law Enforcement Training CenterFinem International, Inc. The Finishing Touch, Inc.
First American Financial AdvisorsFollow the Sun ToursFreeport McMoRan Copper & GoldFuller LodgeGerald Peters GalleryGL Environmental, Inc.Graphic ConnectionGreat Southwest AviationGreater Las Cruces Chamber of CommerceGreer Stafford/SJCF, Inc.H.A.W. FarmsHealy FoundationHelena Chemical Company Heritage Home Healthcare Services, Inc.Heritage Hotels & ResortsHilltop Diner Hinkle, Hensley, Shanor & Martin, LLPHoliday Inn Express of Silver City Holman’s, Inc.Holy Cross HospitalHUB InternationalIndependent MRI Center, LLCIndependent Petroleum Association of New MexicoIntel CorporationInternational UFO Museum Research CenterJames Hamilton Construction CompanyJanet Blair ConsultingJaynes CorporationJohndhi’s BBQJoiner Enterprises/Joiner PlazaJones Witt and RagsdaleLa Posta de Mesilla RestaurantLaguna Development CorporationLas Cruces Public SchoolsLEACOLexus of AlbuquerqueLittle Anita’sLoi CarlsonLos Alamos County Los Alamos National BankLos Alamos National LaboratoryLos Alamos National SecurityManzano Day SchoolMarchi Foods/QuiznosMcGay ConsultingMcDonald’s of HobbsMemorial Medical CenterMountain View Regional Medical CenterMike StarkMiller Bonded, Inc.Millicent Rogers MuseumMin ParkMontgomery & Andrews, P.A.New Mexico Association of CountiesNew Mexico Bank and Trust – ClovisNew Mexico Beef CouncilNew Mexico Business WeeklyNew Mexico Cattle Growers’ AssociationNew Mexico Department of TourismNew Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
New Mexico Manufacturing Extension PartnershipNew Mexico Oil & Gas AssociationNew Mexico State UniversityNew Mexico State University, HTRMOlympus Financial AdvisorsOn The Edge Productions, Ltd. – Phil Bryson Payday, Inc.The Payroll Company, Inc.Peoples Bank of TaosPettigrew & AssociatesPink FlamingosPioneer BankPNM Resources Presbyterian Health PlanPresbyterian Healthcare ServicesPresbyterian Medical Services Pulakos CPAsRavello SolutionsRead & Stevens, Inc. RJP Southwest, Inc./Alamogordo Physical TherapyRoger Waterman & Emily McGayRoswell Chaves County Economic Development CorporationSan Juan CollegeSan Juan Regional Medical CenterSandia Golf ClubSandia Laboratory Federal Credit UnionSandia Peak Utility CompanySandia Resort & CasinoSandia Tobacco Manufacturer, Inc.Santa Fe Preparatory SchoolSapphire EnergySMPC ArchitectsSOC – Los AlamosSouthwest Cheese CompanySpaceport AmericaSquires & CompanySt. Clair Winery & BistroSteve Newby ArchitectsStrategic Leadership Solutions – Jim CrupiTaos Ski Valley, Inc. Three Amigos DairyTown of TaosTRK Management, Inc.Truth or Consequences Municipal SchoolsTularosa Basin Telephone CompanyUNM Law SchoolURENCO USAU.S. BankVillage of Los LunasWalter Burke CateringWar Eagles Air MuseumWashington Tru SolutionsWestern Bank of ClovisWestern New Mexico UniversityWhite Sands Missile RangeWillis ReinsuranceXcel EnergyYates Petroleum Corporation
d i a m o n d s p o n s o r
Healy Foundation
P l at i n u m S P o n S o r S
Albuquerque Journal ConocoPhillips
BP America J.F Maddox FoundationLexus of Albuquerque
Lockheed Martin – Sandia National Laboratories
PNM Resources
REDW LLC Starline Printing
U.S. Bank
Crystal Springs Bottled WaterEl Paso Electric Company
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold
Los Alamos National BankManuel Lujan Agencies
Presbyterian Medical ServicesWells Fargo
Yates Petroleum Corporation
People’s BankSandia Capital Partners, LLC
Verge Fund
G o l D S P o n S o r S
S i lV E r S P o n S o r S
B r o n Z E S P o n S o r S
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Bohannan Huston, Inc.Brycon Corporation
Delta Dental Plan of New Mexico, Inc.Glacier Technologies, LLC
UNM Medical Group, Inc.Waste Management of New Mexico
WIPP/URS TRU Solutions
Jaynes CorporationPioneer Bank
Read & Stevens, Inc.Technology Ventures Corporation
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The recipient of the 2012 Distinguished Alumnus
Award, Fred Peralta, Core Class of 1999, is a resident
of Taos. Fred’s community involvement and focus on
tourism throughout New Mexico have made a huge
impact on the state. Fred has served New Mexico as a
State Representative, Cabinet Secretary of Tourism, and
Director of the New Mexico State Fair. He was Mayor
of Taos for ten years, was recently elected to a four-
year term on the Taos Town Council, and has continued
to be a prominent leader in Taos and New Mexico
through his participation with organizations such
as the Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau,
Taos Tomorrow Commission, Holy Cross Hospital,
Amigos Unidos, Hispanic Cultural Center, The
Millicent Rogers Museum, and many others.
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The recipient of the 2012 Distinguished Leadership
Award, Mack C. Chase, is a native of Artesia and has had
a significant, positive impact on the oil and gas industry,
southeastern New Mexico, and the state. Mack started
in the oil industry working with his brother, George,
and has since expanded his operations to include Mack
Energy, Buffalo Supply Company, Carlsbad Insurance
Agency, Chase Farms, Caza Ranches, Deerhorn
Aviation, Paddock Café, and Yucca Healthcare Center.
Mack formed the Chase Foundation in 2006 as a way
to give back to his community. Since 2007, the Chase
Foundation has committed $8.5 million and over 700
college scholarships to students from Artesia.
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In 2009, Leadership New Mexico created the Lifetime Membership Campaign
for alumni and friends of the organization. In lieu of paying annual membership
dues, a graduate, business or friend of the organization may elect a lifetime
membership by making a donation that entitles him or her to all benefits of
alumni membership. Lifetime membership donations are invested in the
Leadership New Mexico Endowment.
Leadership New Mexico established the Endowment to collectively generate a
permanent source of income to offset administrative expenses, thereby allowing
Leadership New Mexico to focus fundraising efforts exclusively on program
expenses; provide a financial cushion against lean times; and help ensure that
Leadership New Mexico’s mission is sustained in perpetuity.
If you would like to support the Endowment or purchase a lifetime membership,
please contact Leadership New Mexico. These are tax-deductable, charitable
donations. Donations may be made through United Way by specifying Leadership
New Mexico on your pledge form.
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed
citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing
that ever has.
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Lifetime m e m b e r s
Core CLass of 1998Sara ArmstrongArmstrong Energy CorporationRoswell
T. Greg MerrionMerrion Oil & GasFarmington
Core CLass of 1999Michael BlakeOlympus Financial Advisors Paradise Valley, AZ
Tony TrujilloFreeport-McMoRan Copper & GoldSilver City
Core CLass of 2000Cindi Clayton-DavisCondotel CorporationRuidoso
Debbie HarmonAlbuquerque Wholesale EnvelopeAlbuquerque
David McCollumLas Cruces Bulletin Las Cruces
Core CLass of 2001Bill DavisThe Davis TeamRoswell
Jerean HutchinsonLa Posta de Mesilla RestaurantMesilla
Evonne JoinerJoiner Enterprises/Joiner PlazaRio Rancho
Terry McDermottValles Caldera National PreserveLos Alamos
Paulina SalopekDavid Salopek Farms, Ltd.Las Cruces
Dick SmithRLS ConsultingClovis
Core CLass of 2002Gayla BrumfieldColonial Real EstateClovis
Laurie HenryHenry Production, Inc.Farmington
Louis HuningRetired, MayorLos Lunas
Sharon LombardiRetired, Dairy Producers of New MexicoRoswell
Diane Harrison OgawaPNM FoundationAlbuquerque
Ron RiveraREDW LLCAlbuquerque
Liz WatrinRetired, Blue Cross Blue Shield of New MexicoAlbuquerque
Abby YatesLaurelind CorporationRoswell
Core CLass of 2003Gary KilpatricMontgomery & Andrews, P.A.Santa Fe
Tony TrujilloHolman’s, Inc.Albuquerque
Core CLass of 2004Tony AtkinsonSan Juan CountyAztec
Laura ConniffMathers Realty, Inc.Las Cruces
Chuck HamiltonJames Hamilton Construction CompanySilver City
Jon HitchcockPioneer BankRoswell
Dan HodgesRetired, IntelAlbuquerque
Joe LujanManuel Lujan AgenciesAlbuquerque
Don PowerJaynes CorporationAlbuquerque
George SharpeMerrion Oil & GasFarmington
Zala SmithNew Mexico Bank & TrustClovis
Jimmy TrujilloREDW LLCAlbuquerque
Core CLass of 2005Wes GrahamRE/MAX First Place Realtors, Inc.Clovis
Eileen Grevey HillsonAguaVida ResourcesAlbuquerque
Kari MitchellLas Cruces Machine Mfg & Engineering CompanyMesilla Park
Core CLass of 2006Jane ChristensenPortales Homes, Inc.Portales
Steve CoganREDW LLCAlbuquerque
Wayne DavenportJaynes CorporationAlbuquerque
Micheline DevaursLos Alamos National LaboratoryLos Alamos
Jami GrindattoIntel CorporationRio Rancho
Trudy HealyRancho Milagro ProductionsTaos
Kiel HoffmanPioneer BankLas Cruces
Bob KelloggMesa Medical Assurance CompanyAlbuquerque
Samantha LapinPOD, Inc.Albuquerque
Edna LopezCompa Industries, Inc.Albuquerque
Bobby MartinezDesert Sun DealershipsAlamogordo
Benny ShendoNB3 Consulting, LLCRio Rancho
Roger WatermanTRK ManagementLos Alamos
Core CLass of 2007Steve ByrdManuel Lujan AgenciesAlbuquerque
Chuck CrespyCentral Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI
Charlie DeGrootThree Amigos DairyDexter
Chip DennedyREDW LLCAlbuquerque
Dave DoyleEnterprise Builders CorporationAlbuquerque
Kathy GorospeLaguna Development CorporationAlbuquerque
Jim HaynesPulakos CPAs, P.C.Albuquerque
Bill LemonBrycon CorporationRio Rancho
Leslie McNertneyRetired, IntelRio Rancho
Rhonda SeidenwurmRetired, Clovis Municipal SchoolsClovis
Core CLass of 2008Russell AllenAllen TheatresLas Cruces
Phil CasausBrycon CorporationRio Rancho
Teresa FlemingRetired, IntelRio Rancho
Tim HarkinsCarolina Women’s CenterClinton, SC
Dan StoddardCurry CountyClovis
Tim Van ValenBrownstein Hyatt Farber SchreckAlbuquerque
Gary WhiteheadWhitehead ChevroletTruth or Consequences
Mike WiemersURENCO USAEunice
Luke WoelberH.A.W. FarmsBelen
Betty Read YoungRead & Stevens, Inc.Roswell
Core CLass of 2009Brenda BrooksURENCO USAEunice
Carol CochranREDW LLCAlbuquerque
Ned GodshallAltela, Inc.Albuquerque
Debra HicksPettigrew and Associates, P.A.Hobbs
Matt O’BrienM.J. O’Brien Associates, LLCLittleton, CO
Cheryl SowderThe Finishing TouchLos Alamos
Cathy VickersHomesteaders RealtyElephant Butte
Core CLass of 2010Karen BaylessBayless Drilling CompanyFarmington
John BrownSilent Falcon UAS TechnologiesAlbuquerque
Barbara CrockettCH2MHillAlbuquerque
Bryn DavisSapphire EnergyLas Cruces
Ramon GonzalesPresbyterian Healthcare ServicesAlbuquerque
Steve GriegoDistribution Management CorporationAlbuquerque
Sharon ZubrodConocoPhillipsFarmington
Core CLass of 2011Kamal AliBBVA Compass BankAlbuquerque
Sue ChambersChambers Benefit Group, APCAlbuquerque
Jeff ElmoreHelena Chemical CompanyMesquite
Mike GrandjeanGranCor Enterprises, Inc.Albuquerque
Greg NibertHinkle, Hensley, Shanor, & Martin, LLPRoswell
Randy PettigrewPettigrew & Associates, P.A.Hobbs
Holly WoelberH.A.W. FarmsBelen
Core CLass of 2012Betty BleaMarie EnterprisesCorrales
Dorothy SaltzmanIndependent MRI CenterFarmington
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CLass of 2007Anna ByersJ.S. Ward & Son, Inc.Artesia
Ryan CangiolosiState of New MexicoSanta Fe
Luke RagsdaleJones Witt & RagsdaleRoswell
CLass of 2012George AndersonFlintco, LLCAlbuquerque
friends of the organization
Patty KomkoLeadership New MexicoAlbuquerque
Edward LujanManuel Lujan AgenciesAlbuquerque
Michael Martin Colorado State UniversityDenver, CO
Sherman McCorkleSandia Science & Technology ParkAlbuquerque
Peyton YatesSanto PetroleumArtesia
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P.O. Box 35696Albuquerque, NM 87176-5696
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