Started two electronic security firms and managed them for 25 years (annual revenue $2M and 30 employees); Retired senior executive, US Department of Energy with broad responsibilities in technical and administrative areas, including budgeting, contracts and planning; Management Consultant; Instructor, UNM Business School in Management of Technology; Holds BS in Mechanical Engineering and MBA degrees.

 

 

Retired 32+ year banker with law degree, commercial lending and extensive commercial loan workout experience, who can provide mentoring/counseling for businesses in the areas of banking and finance, various related legal issues, business turnarounds, cash flow and financial statement analysis, and resolution of distressed commercial loans. 

 

Founder (1973) The Mangement Institute/NM, including 30 years as Chair/Facilitator for peer groups of CEOs/owners, committed to developing their executive skills and business growth. Earlier, fifteen years in project management in aerospace engineering and land development. Holds an engineering degree.

 

Currently, specializes as online counselor for SCORE.  (Click to the national SCORE website here to request an online counseling session.)  20 years of real estate experience including commercial and residential property management and 10 years as managing broker and CEO of Castle & Associates, Inc..  24 years as Coast Guard officer involved in project management including Research and Development of Unique Surface Effect Ship Division in Key West, Fl and Commanding Division of Ships.

 

After starting in industrial engineering and management consulting, spent forty years in a variety of small businesses, the last thirty as co-owner and CFO of a particleboard and wood products manufacturing company. Holds Engineering and MBA degrees.

 

Founder/CEO of Stop Industries (National distributor of school supplies and chain of retail school supply stores) for 13 years; Founder/CEO of Julmark Group (Manufacturer of stationery products sold via four internet websites) for last 13 years; Serves on various corporate boards of directors

 

30 years of experience in the entertainment and healthcare industry. Responsible for all controls, including marketing coordination, retention, P&L, cost controls, menu design, training, customer relations, human resources and safety.  Also spent time as restructuring team leader for new and troubled accounts. Ran accounts from 3 million to the multi-million-dollar Meadowlands in New Jersey.

 

Owned and operated a casket company in Rhode Island for 27 years; Supplied caskets to funeral homes in the North East USA and helped them with their merchandising and overhead costs.

 

Owned and operated two manufacturing companies in the store fixture industry for 38 years which were sold successfully; Was the President of the Association of Retail Environments (ARE); Holds a Bachelors degree in Business

 

Founded and managed an international sales/marketing firm for 35 years.

 

While with General Motors Corp. (management training program, payroll, cost accounting/analysis and plant supervision); Corporate Labor Relations Manager in heavy industrial construction firm; Human Resource/Administration Manager with Government Contractor and owner of Management Consulting business.

 

Margaret Keller 

COO of Albuquerque American Express Travel, taking it from 1M to 11M. Went on to be Founding Executive Director of The Golden Apple Foundation of New Mexico and continued work with non-profits with the NM Society of Professional Engineers. Currently sits on the national ABET Board. Licensed Qualifying Real Estate Broker and a trainer at the Board of Realtors.

 

Certified Quality Engineer, with  40 years experience in aerospace, automotive, medical and several other industries. Operated a successful small business for several years. Background in Quality Management systems, ISO/AS compliance, supplier and complaint management, Quality cost management and Quality audits as well as inspection and calibration. MBA with specialization in Operations Management

 

Teresa Marie is a speaker and business coach who has spent a decade advising top corporate executives on how to transform their business realities. Teresa started her business career in commercial real estate as both a property manager and asset manager. Teresa has a Masters degree in Management and has owned her speaking and coaching business since 1999.

 

Owner Chrysler Plymouth dealership 35 years; Board member Citizens Bank (Chairman 3 years); Western Bank board member; President of Lee Iaccoca's Presidents Council; Maintained Securities 7 license as well as Commercial Real Estate License; Active in civic/political/charitable affairs.

 

Had a 25 year career in international business publishing. His responsibilities at various times included editorial, business forecasting, international business consulting, vendor negotiations and partner sales management. Subsequently, Pete worked in executive search, insurance and currently operates a marketing and web design consultancy.

 

Varied experiences, including high school mathematics teacher, Fitness Manager, and more recently, IT Director; Other assignments included Director of Operations and Director of System Projects, in both manufacturing and health care fields: Holds a B.S. degree in both Mathematics and Computer Science.

 

Internal Revenue agent in Albuquerque for 15 years. After leaving the I.R.S., he established his own certified public accounting firm.  Experience concentrated in small business and individual tax issues.

 

Background in small business startups, business plan writing, and product development; Holds an undergraduate in entrepreneurial studies and an MBA in Marketing: Several years of real-world experience working with small and developing businesses; Has particular experience working with agricultural businesses and food-based products.

 

Bill Norman
A supply chain professional and customer retention specialist with experience in procurement, account management and field sales. Bill has proven expertise in purchasing methods and procedures, managing vendor/customer relationships, promoting supply chain efficiency, process analysis and improvement, financial analysis, developing MS-Office based tools, and maximizing customer satisfaction ratings. 

Randall Parish

 

Owner of Gordon Electric Supply in Illinois for past 17 years. Previously, President of subsidiaries of Fortune 100 Company for 18 years. Previously VP, Sales & Marketing of largest U.S. co-ax cable manufacturer. Currently volunteer with United Way, ACCION NM and serve on WESST Board of Directors.

 

Computer programmer and customer service rep with National Cash Register for 6 years; With Bank of New Mexico in Operations for 2 years; With AirPage (radio common carrier) for 16 years; With US West Paging as District Manager for 2 years; Owner and operator (with wife) of  STARCO ( HVAC/R Wholesaler) for 16 years.

Background in the Semiconductor industry with start-up companies in Marketing, Applications and Engineering department management. Small business owner and operator of multi-tenant retail property and car wash. Expertise in Marketing, Strategic planning and Intellectual property. Has taught seminars on several Business topics and Intellectual property. Holds a BS degree in Electrical Engineering a PE with several US patents.

 

After graduating College in 1953 with a BS Degree in math and science spent 2 years in the Army and 31 years in the communications industry as an engineering manager in both technical and human resources fields. After retirement joined  SC0RE and has been an active member for over 20 years.

Employed by Spectra Research Institute as the Office Manager/ Accountant and Corporate Secretary since 1998. The corporation is a 501(c)(3) that specializes in government contracting. Graduated from the Anderson School of Management at UNM with a BBA in Accounting. Have also served as a Pension Administrator.

David Tynan

Retired from GE Aviation. A Lean-6 Sigma Green Belt with 26 years experience in manufacturing, operations and facilities as a buyer/contract administrator, equipment engineer, project manager and operations manager. Graduated from UNM and Ball State Univ. with a BS and MA in Industrial Education. Taught at Albuquerque Public Schools for 3 years. USAF Veteran.

Aerospace Engineering Degree with a Mechanical Engineering PE from GA Tech; 10 years in the Aerospace industry primarily in project management; 30 Years in the Automotive aftermarket industry working with independent dealers and franchisees in sales & branch management.; International experience starting a wholly owned subsidiary in the Australia/New Zealand market place;  Hold a California Brokers license with experience in Property Management

 

Attended high school and UNM, graduating in 1976.  Have been in Albuquerque since.  Have 23 years of bank experience, as a Administrative Director, loss mitigation specialist and project manager on many remodels and new builds for bank properties.  Have completed over 500 construction loans and dealt with many contractors and vendors of all kinds.