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YEAR IN REVIEW
CHAD MATHESON, CECD Interim President & CEO Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance
In 2025, the Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance advanced through a pivotal year of AREA 10 with strong momentum, translating years of foundational work into measurable progress for the greater Albuquerque region. The year was defined by landmark project wins in aerospace, defense, and next-generation energy, alongside continued gains in site readiness, workforce alignment, and regional collaboration
Over the year, AREA strengthened partnerships with local governments, higher education, workforce leaders, and the private sector to better align talent pipelines with industry demand, while sharpening a clear, data-driven narrative focused on good jobs, innovation, and long-term competitiveness As the organization moves toward the final year of AREA 1.0 in 2026, 2025 served as a bridge year, reinforcing execution today while intentionally setting the stage for even greater impact in the years ahead.
DON TARRY
President & CEO, PNM 2025 Chair, AREA Board of Directors
In 2025, the Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance continued to advance the priorities of the AREA 10 Strategic Plan with focus and momentum Building on ambitious initiatives launched in prior years, the organization made measurable progress across economic growth enablers including site readiness, downtown revitalization, and talent attraction and retention. These efforts require sustained commitment and coordination, and AREA is meeting that challenge with increasing effectiveness.
I thank AREA’s investors, partners, and staff for their continued leadership and engagement, and I am grateful to our Board of Directors, both returning and new members, for their service
Together, we are positioning the region well as we move forward and prepare for the final year of AREA 1.0.
GOAL 1: ESTABLISH NATIONAL IDENTITY AS A LEADING LOCATION FOR BUSINESS
Build the national profile of the greater Albuquerque region by strategically marketing the area’s advantages as a business location; aggressively pursue high impact business investors and aid their entrance into the region; build strength through diversity of industries
2025 OUTCOMES
85
New Projects Added to Pipeline
7 KRQE Morning Show Visits 3 National Wire Releases
1. Market the Region to Recruit Growth Businesses
SiteSelector&ConsultantEngagement(Q1–Q3): SiteSelectorsGuildWinterSummit,ConsultantConnect(Dallas&Chicago) Engagements with national and global site selection consultants reinforced the region’s competitiveness while surfacing consistent themes around power availability, development-ready sites, industrial scalability, automation, AI-driven workforce shifts, and longer projecttimelines.
Industry&Sector-FocusedConferences(Q2): SpaceSymposium,BIOInternationalConvention AREA advanced New Mexico’s positioning in aerospace, space, bioscience, and life sciences through coordinated statewide representation, generating significant industry connections and multiple qualified leads while highlighting innovation assets, includingnationaldefensecapabilitiesandresearchinfrastructure.
EconomicDevelopmentLeadership&PolicyForums(Q3): IEDCAnnualConference,Governor’sConferenceonEconomicDevelopment Participation in national and statewide leadership forums emphasized data-driven economic development, infrastructure site readiness, workforce development, and cross-community collaboration, while elevating AREA’s role in shaping the profession and statewidestrategy.
2. Supporting Existing Business Retention & Expansion
AREA’s BRE program demonstrated a 35% increase of company visits in comparison to 2024. Visited companies covered all six focus industry sectors and sustained consistent engagement throughout the year.
BRE Contributes to Pipeline Growth and Near-Term Expansion - Ten companies visited converted into active pipeline projects, with 42% indicating expansion plans within the next 12 - 24 months.
Workforce and Talent Alignment - Employer feedback drove referral connections with workforce partners specifically targeted to support hiring, training, and retention. Wage analysis requests were provided to multiple employers informing their talent recruitment and retention strategies.
Small Business Capacity Building - AREA expanded small business support through a successful multi-part webinar series, with additional offerings developed in response to demand.
2025 ANNOUNCEMENTS
MANTIS SPACE
In December, Mantis Space, a startup building the first power grid in space, selected Albuquerque for its headquarters and R&D manufacturing hub The project is expected to create over 200 high-wage jobs and generate more than $480 million in economic impact over the next decade The company chose Albuquerque after a competitive national search due to its talent pool, quality of life, proximity to customers, and strong state and local incentives.
PACIFIC FUSION
In September, Pacific Fusion announced a $1 billion research and manufacturing campus at Mesa del Sol in Albuquerque, marking a major clean energy investment in New Mexico The project will create hundreds of jobs, support construction activity, and position the state as a leader in advanced fusion technology.
Backed by $900M+ in private capital and supported by performance-based state incentives, the facility will house the company’s demonstration system aiming for net energy gain by 2030 The initiative builds on New Mexico’s scientific assets and is expected to spur supply chain growth and broader economic benefits, though the ambitious timeline and technical challenges of fusion remain significant
CASTELION
Castelion, a defense technology company, has selected Sandoval County, New Mexico, for Project Ranger a 1,000-acre solid rocket motor manufacturing campus The project will create 300+ high-paying jobs, generate $650M in economic output, and involve over $100M in investment during its first four years
Castelion chose New Mexico for its talent base, infrastructure, and long history of scientific innovation. The facility will support scalable production of advanced long-range and hypersonic systems, strengthening US defense capabilities.
The decision followed strong collaboration among Sandoval County, Rio Rancho, AREA, SEA, and state and federal leaders. Officials at every level praised the project as a major win for New Mexico’s innovation economy, workforce, and national security role
Construction is expected to begin in early 2026.
REDWIRE
In September, Redwire, a global leader in space and defense technology solutions, announced it has opened a new rapid capabilities facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico to advance the development of space-based defense systems
This new 15,000 square-foot facility is Redwire’s latest investment in the Albuquerque region, with the company maintaining a long-standing footprint in the area as a key partner for Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). Redwire’s new facility, better known as Firestone Rapid Capabilities Facility (FRCF), will support a wide range of capabilities for space, missile defense, and other emerging warfighting domains.
QUANTINUUM
In 2025, Quantinuum, announced plans to open a new location in New Mexico This site will support ongoing collaborative efforts to advance the photonics technologies critical to furthering Quantinuum’s product development. Photonics, the science and technology of light, is essential to the advancement of Quantinuum’s trapped ion quantum computing technologies, which use light to control and manipulate qubits.
During the IEEE Quantum Conference, Quantinuum hosted an open house, showcasing their new center of excellence in quantum computing
“New Mexico is a natural fit for this project. The Z Machine at Sandia National Laboratories helped lay the foundation for our approach, and the state’s legacy of applied physics innovation, deep talent pool, and business-friendly environment put it in a unique position to become a national leader in fusion energy innovation.”
- Keith LeChien, Cofounder and Chief Technology Officer, Pacific Fusion
Total Visits Conducted Economic Base Companies Were converted to an active project Indicated expansion potential in 36 months 53 53 95% 95% 10 10 42% 42%
Eclipse Aerospace
Array Technologies, Raven Defense
Breezy Med
Gridworks
Hartigan Casting
Torc Robotics
Bueno Foods
Flow Aluminum
Robocasting Enterprises
Vara Winery & Distillery
Katharsis Media
Turquoise Skies
Southwest Countertops & Cabinetry
Local Companies Visited in 2025:
Directed Energy Consultants
Indica Labs
Commercial Door
Manufacturing
Nilson Advertising
I-Pulse
Opti-Pulse
Goodmans Interiors
Morrison Outdoors
Aqua Membranes
Aqua Research
CDS Lighting Studio
IDEAS Tek Wall Colmonoy
Crumbacher Business
Systems
Redwire Space
Advanced Communications &
Electronics
NGage Strategic Capital
Sandia National Laboratories
Hoonify Technologies
Express Wages
Valkyrie Machining
Spring Oaks Capital
YEEO Safe
The Boeing Company
AMTP Party Outlaw
Accurate Machine Tool
ProofLabs
SuperAire Technologies
Soil Secrets
QueLab
TriCore Reference
Laboratories
Vitality Works
Passages International
Niagara Bottling
Knight Scientific
Mindset Integrated Genuen
2025 BIO INTERNATIONAL
The Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance (AREA) led New Mexico’s statewide delegation at the 2025 BIO International Convention in Boston from June 16-19, 2025, making over 470 strategic connections with bioscience companies, venture capital firms, and innovation partners. The team identified eight qualified leads for potential bioscience investment and expansion opportunities in New Mexico. This effort was supported by key partners including the New Mexico Economic Development Department, the New Mexico Bioscience Authority, the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center and many others, demonstrating the strength of New Mexico’s collaborative bioscience ecosystem
New Mexico continues to position itself as a competitive and growing hub for bioscience innovation, supported by strong research assets, workforce pipelines, and a favorable business climate. Learn more: https://www.abq.org/bio.
February:
May:
AREA IN THE NEWS
(2025 HIGHLIGHTS)
AREA Short Documentary Highlights the Region’s Economic History and Future Opportunities
Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance and Spaceport America Join Forces Through a Collaborative MOU
June: New Mexico Delegation to Promote the State’s Bioscience Industry at BIO International Convention in Boston
July: Pacific Fusion pursues locating $1B research facility in Albuquerque
August: Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance’s Chad Matheson Recognized with Economic Developer of the Year Award
December: New Mexico is Candidate for Cutting-Edge Hypersonic Rocket Motor Facility
Certified for Success: AREA Interim President & CEO Chad Matheson Earns CEcD, Strengthening Mission for Regional Growth
Space Infrastructure Startup Mantis Space Selects Albuquerque for Headquarters and Manufacturing Hub
Danielle interviews Marcos A. Gonzales
178 Downloads of Talent Profile
GOAL 2: ATTRACT, RETAIN, AND ALIGN TALENT
Convene key partners throughout the region, identify talent gaps and implement and catalyze talent attraction and retention solutions; improve connections between the jobs we do have with the talent we have
2025 OUTCOMES
RylieLodes,OpticalEngineer
Boeing-Albuquerque
Relocated to Albuquerque for work (click here for full video)
(Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, Youtube)
$11M JTIP Awards to AREA Companies 67% SocialMediaEngagement Impressions
1. Promote the Region to Attract & Retain Talent
In 2025, we launched 8 targeted Linked In Ad campaigns spanning various sectors. Location with the most clicks on ads was the California Metro Area; the average CTR was .56% and the top industry that clicked the most was Technology, Information and Internet.
In collaboration with New Mexio Economic Development Department, AREA produced 8 testimonials from employees who had relocated to the region for work. Employees were named by each company via the JTIP program. See an example above. These testimonials have been shared on social media and will be used in future targeted marketing campaigns.
2. Identity Gaps & Forecast Needs
In 2025, AREA enhanced its role as a regional intelligence hub by implementing a coordinated, data-driven strategy to identify workforce gaps and forecast talent needs. The Talent Insights Advisory Council aligned education, workforce, and economic development partners on data priorities and industry demand. AREA provided labor market presentations and collaborated with United Way and Albuquerque Public Schools to inform the Academies of Albuquerque model, aligning career pathways with employer needs. Additional efforts included talent pipeline analyses, employer mapping, and an alumni retention study, improving workforce visibility and supporting responsive education and training strategies for long-term competitiveness.
3. Support Regional Talent Development
In 2025, AREA enhanced regional talent development by connecting employers, education providers, and workforce partners, securing over $11 million in training awards through collaboration with the New Mexico Economic Development Department. AREA engaged in employer meetings, education committees, and youth initiatives to align training resources with real-world skills and raise awareness of career opportunities, ensuring workforce development investments matched employer demand and supported regional competitiveness.
CBRE/ AREA TALENT PROFILE & NAI SUNVISTA INDUSTRY REPORT
AREA released its 2025 Greater Albuquerque Talent & Industry Profile (with CBRE) and the Industrial Market Profile (with NAI SunVista), two annual reports highlighting the region’s workforce, sites, and economic competitiveness. The CBRE report showcases talent, education, incentives, cost of living, quality of life, and growth industries, and includes testimonial videos from companies like Pajarito Powder and Sandia National Labs. It has earned multiple national and state excellence awards. Key findings show a young, diverse, and highly educated workforce; a bilingual population twice the national average; rising college enrollment; strong concentrations in R&D, semiconductors, and electrical equipment manufacturing; low costs of living and doing business; and increasing homeownership.
The NAI SunVista Industrial Market Profile analyzes commercial real estate trends and benchmarks operational costs against peer metros, highlighting growth in semiconductors, clean energy, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing. The report projects more than 10% job growth over the next decade, a 287% increase in warehousing and storage over five years, and significant gains in semiconductor, industrial machinery, and aerospace manufacturing jobs. Together, the reports position Greater Albuquerque as a competitive, affordable, and strategically located hub for advanced industries and future growth.
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CELEBRATING65YEARS
Our Annual Dinner & 505 Awards event proved to be one of our best ever! We had an unforgettable evening celebrating 65 years of economic development and looking ahead to the bright future of greater Albuquerque. We also honored this year’s extraordinary 505 Award recipients and reflected on how it all started with the Founder of AREA : Gene Hinkle. Formerly known as Albuquerque Industrial Development Service, Inc. (AIDS), then Albuquerque Economic Development, Inc. (AED), Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance (AREA) has been a key player in the greater Albuquerque business community since 1960.
Founded by Gene Hinkle and local business leaders, it was created as a standalone economic development organization to focus fully on attracting and growing business to the region. Early funding included $75,000 annual pledges for five years and a successful capital campaign raising $1.3 million from 1967–1970.
Land donations and strategic real estate transactions further contributed to AREA's financial stability and growth. This would not have happened without Gene!
Check out photos & award info from the night here:
Pre-recorded tribute to to Gene by Holly Huddle, who previously worked with Gene
8 Active Broker Office MOU’s
GOAL 3: BREAK DOWN BARRIERS TO REGIONAL COMPETITIVENESS
AREA will work to bring together the regional network of economic development professionals for the benefit of the region, promote the expansion of infrastructure, and support solutions to challenges affecting the business climate.
2025 OUTCOMES
9 Trade Shows & Conferences Attended 5 Active Advisory Councils
1. Collaborate with Regional Partners
In 2025, AREA strengthened regional collaboration by convening public, private, and nonprofit partners around shared priorities that impact long-term competitiveness. AREA facilitated regular engagement through advisory councils, governance meetings, and on-site convenings that connected local governments, utilities, workforce partners, and industry leaders around infrastructure readiness, talent alignment, and economic development strategy. Notably, AREA expanded its regional footprint by welcoming new public-sector partners and hosting cross-jurisdictional meetings in collaboration with county and municipal leaders, reinforcing a truly regional approach to economic growth. These efforts improved coordination across agencies, elevated shared understanding of site selection and infrastructure requirements, and positioned the region to respond more effectively to complex investment opportunities that span multiple communities.
2. Foster A Strong Business Climate
In 2025, Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance played an active role in strengthening the regional business climate by advancing policies, partnerships, and education that reduce barriers to investment and expansion. AREA provided data, analysis, and subject-matter expertise to inform state and local decision-making on critical issues including site readiness, utility infrastructure, financing tools, and regulatory alignment. The organization engaged regularly with elected officials, utilities, and economic development partners to elevate the importance of development-ready sites, grid preparedness, and coordinated infrastructure planning. Through testimony, advisory participation, and direct engagement with policymakers and business leaders, AREA helped foster a more predictable, competitive environment that supports business confidence and long-term economic growth across the region.
3. Drive Development of
Needed Commercial Space
In 2025, AREA advanced the development of needed commercial and industrial space by championing site readiness as a core strategy for economic competitiveness. AREA worked closely with developers, brokers, landowners, utilities, and local governments to coordinate site evaluations, standardize technical data, and prepare properties to meet national site selector expectations. Through participation in the Global Location Strategy Site Readiness initiative, AREA helped position multiple regional sites for greater national visibility and identified infrastructure gaps in power, water, transportation, and land use. These efforts strengthened local capacity and improved coordination across jurisdictions, and laid the groundwork for future pad-ready and speculative development. As a result, the region is better prepared to compete for large-scale investment opportunities as they arise.
AREA Leads Site Readiness Strategy
READINESS
Forum...and legistlation
agrees AREA LEADS SITE
STRATEGY with Legislative Support
More than 36 US states and regions now have site readiness programs that invest in land analysis, infrastructure, and predevelopment, reflecting a growing national emphasis on development-ready sites In fact, 82% of site selectors rank site readiness as the top location driver for industrial projects in 2024 In response, AREA’s Competitiveness Advisory Council, in partnership with New Mexico IDEA and the New Mexico Economic Development Department, convened an August stakeholder session where public, private, and regulatory leaders underscored the importance of proactive site preparation to strengthen New Mexico’s competitiveness, support job creation, and enable long-term economic growth
Sites Completed in for the Site Readiness Program
In 2025, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed four impactful pieces of legislation - aligned with significant funding appropriation - to support economic development in New Mexico:
Senate Bill 169 – Strategic Economic Development Site Readiness which creates a dedicated funding mechanism and a structured process for identifying and preparing strategic economic development sites across New Mexico.
Senate Bill 170 – NMFA Definitions, Funds & Rates which enables the New Mexico Finance Authority to offer low-interest loans to rural electric cooperatives for infrastructure deployment and streamlines regulatory processes for utilities to pre-deploy infrastructure to certified sites.
House Bill 19 – Trade Ports Development Act establishes trade port districts and create the Trade Ports Advisory Committee. It facilitates public-private partnerships to develop trade ports and creates the Trade Ports Development Fund to provide grants and loans supporting infrastructure and economic expansion.
House Bill 20 – Technology & Innovation Division creates the technology and innovation division within the economic development department and enacts a related funding act, providing for match funding for certain projects and creating the technology innovation prize.
2025 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/ EXTERNAL MARKET OUTREACH RECAP
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
IEDC Conference
PACA
NewSpace Showspace Summit
NMexus
GAAR Annual Meeting
ACEC
SMPS
Construction Specifications Institute
QUARTERLY EVENTS
AREA hosted two key events advancing downtown Albuquerque revitalization: the March 2023 kickoff that brought regional partners, civic leaders, and business stakeholders together to launch a collaborative effort to reimagine downtown, and the April 3, 2025 Spring Quarterly Investors Luncheon, which built on that momentum The 2025 event focused on next steps for revitalization, featuring a keynote from Brad Segal of Progressive Urban Management Associates on the potential formation and benefits of a downtown Business Improvement District, along with insights from Mayor Tim Keller, AREA leadership, city council, and design partners Together, the events underscored sustained public-private collaboration, shared vision, and strategic investment as drivers of downtown’s long-term economic and social growth
ANNUAL RETREAT FOR AREA’S ED PROS
On August 28, 2025, AREA’s Economic Development Professional Retreat convened regional partners for a collaborative discussion on aligning economic development strategies across counties Representatives from NM EDD, Valencia and Sandoval Counties, AREA staff, and community partners shared updates and initiatives, with special thanks to the Los Lunas Fire Department, Victoria Archuleta, and Meta for their support and facility tours
FAM TOURS
In 2025, AREA hosted both spring and fall multi-day site consultant familiarization tours, welcoming nine national site selection consultants to experience greater Albuquerque firsthand. The visits showcased key development sites, advanced industries, infrastructure, and talent assets, while facilitating direct engagement with business, education, and civic leaders. Feedback from consultants highlighted the region’s strong momentum and competitiveness in sectors such as aerospace and defense, renewable energy, and technology, reinforcing greater Albuquerque’s positive outlook heading into 2026
AREA AND SPACEPORT SIGN MOU
The Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance (AREA) and Spaceport America signed a Memorandum of Understanding on June 13, 2025, establishing a strategic partnership to boost New Mexico’s leadership in the commercial space industry This collaboration aims to drive job creation, capital investment, and economic development in the greater Albuquerque region and beyond. By combining AREA’s economic expertise with Spaceport America’s unique infrastructure and success in aerospace innovation, the alliance will support growth in research, development, manufacturing, and high-tech services Joint efforts will focus on marketing, business development, and supportive policy to expand the region’s role in the rapidly growing space sector.
REGIONAL PARTNERSHIPS
Los Lunas Corridor Groundbreaking Project Ranger Convening in Rio Rancho Torrance County Added to AREA Public Sectors Economic Development Professionals Retreat
ADVANCING ADVISORY COUNCILS
As a key component of the AREA 1.0 Strategic Plan, AREA’s Advisory Councils help to guide its strategic initiatives through guidance and advocacy related to specific industry clusters and regional government entities.
Created in 2022, these advisories are designed to offer guidance to AREA on strategic initiatives, and act as advocates for industry and subject matter experts, driving new initiatives for the organization Participants include government leaders, AREA investors, and community partners
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONALS ADVISORY COUNCIL
The Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance’s Economic Development Professionals Advisory Council is a collaborative group of economic development professionals representing communities within and adjacent to the greater Albuquerque metro area The Chair of the Economic Development Professionals Advisory Council will be elected by its members annually and submitted for recommendation to the AREA Board of Directors for a oneyear appointment to the AREA Board
COMPETITIVENESS ADVISORY COUNCIL
Focusing on key site selection issues such as access to talent cost of labor, and availability of commercial property and site readiness Made up of regional leaders with unique expertise for delivering competitiveness recommendations, but also the drive and capacity needed to put them into action
TALENT INSIGHTS ADVISORY COUNCIL
Focusing on new innovation industries and utilizing data from the strategic plan, this council will serve as a regional convenor to unify and empower the regional workforce development ecosystem by fostering collaboration between education, industry, and government. Informed by data and energized by inclusion, the advisory is committed to identifying cross-sector partnerships and utilize complex data sets with the intent to build a resilient and adaptable workforce that meets the demands of today and designing it to serve the needs and challenges of tomorrow.
BIOSCIENCES & HEALTHCARE ADVISORY COUNCIL
Focusing on bioscience cluster industries, this council will work to identify top potential firms for attraction and growth for the market, coordinate with regional and state entities for out of market promotion at key trade shows, and address obstacles such as talent pipeline and other industry needs.
PUBLIC SECTOR ADVISORY COUNCIL
The Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance’s Public Sector Advisory Council is a collaborative group of highest level local government elected leaders or their designees representing communities within and adjacent to the greater Albuquerque metro area The Chair of the Public Sector Advisory Council will be elected by its members annually and submitted for recommendation to the AREA Board of Directors for a one-year appointment to the AREA Board
RECOGNITION, CERTIFICATIONS & HONORS
CHAD MATHESON NAMED ECONOMIC DEVELOPER OF THE YEAR
At the NM IDEA Winter Meeting on February 10, 2025, Chad was recognized for his leadership in securing Ebon Solar’s $900+ million investment and 900-job solar manufacturing facility in greater Albuquerque. Matheson led AREA’s business development efforts throughout the competitive, nationwide site selection process. The honor reflects both his individual leadership and the collaborative work of regional and state economic development partners.
CHAD MATHESON EARNS CECD CERTIFICATION
Chad Matheson, Interim President & CEO of AREA, earned the Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) credential from the International Economic Development Council, a prestigious designation recognizing excellence and expertise in the field. Since joining AREA in 2022, Matheson has played a key role in advancing the organization’s strategic initiatives, with the CEcD credential underscoring his leadership, technical knowledge, and commitment to driving meaningful economic progress
AREA BOARD WINS BEST BOARD AWARD
Congratulations to AREA's incredible Board for receiving the Best Board Award from Albuquerque Business First as part of their "Philanthropy Summit & Awards" being held on April 10, 2025
The event will feature an insightful panel discussion on philanthropy in New Mexico, followed by lunch and the recognition of the Garrett Thornburg Philanthropist of the Year, along with our 2025 Philanthropy honorees
AREA WINS AWARD AT GOVERNOR’S CONFERENCE
AREA and its partners were honored with the New Mexico IDEA Marketing Program Award for the collaborative Comcast NM video “The Evolution and Future Path of Albuquerque’s Economy,” recognized at the Governor’s Conference in September The award celebrates impactful marketing efforts that promote local and regional economic development, with thanks to Comcast’s Creative Services team, partners, and AREA staff who brought the project to life.
Haven't seen the video? Click here.
AREA WINS AWARD FOR TALENT & INDUSTRY REPORT
The C2ER + LMI Institute awards recognize innovative, data-driven research that advances community, economic, and workforce development. AREA and CBRE Albuquerque received the 2024 Business Development Award for their Talent & Industry Profile Report, honoring its impact on business growth and regional workforce development.
AREA 2025 BOARD OFFICERS
AREA 2025 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Joanie Griffin
Hank Andrews Verus Research
Kyle Beasley Bank of Albuquerque
Brian Brown Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Kurt Browning
Titan Development
Phil Campagna
Yearout Mechanical
Jim Chynoweth
CBRE Inc. Albuquerque
Michelle Dearholt
Nusenda Credit Union
Robin Divine TriCore Reference Laboratories
Joe Farr
Duke City Commercial
Frank Gallegos Intel Corporation
Benjamin Gardner Dekker
Jeff Garrett
Garrett Development Corporation
Marcos Gonzales
Bernalillo County
Tracy Hartzler
Justin Horwitz Rodey Law Firm
Ruth Huning-Gonzales Huning, LLC
Shad James Jaynes Corporation
Wayne Johnson Sandoval County
Mayor Tim Keller
of Albuquerque Leean Kravitz Fidelity Investments Pepper Lang
Publishing Co
Leyba
Constructors, LLC
Dan Long Gridworks. Inc.
Lori Anne McBride Manpower of New Mexico
Margaret Meister Modrall Sperling
Roxanna Meyers
Century Sign Builders
Councilor Cruz Munoz Village of Los Lunas
Rebecca Napier
UNM Health Sciences
Robert Nelson KPMG
Ryan Shell
New Mexico Gas Company
Ryan Swinney GAAR
Janice Torrez BlueCross BlueShield of NM
Eric Weinstein Hub International
Cliff Wilson Lovelace Health System
Learn more about our Board Members:
AREA 2025 CONTRIBUTORS
GOLD
Albuquerque Publishing Company
Bank of Albuquerque
Blue Cross Blue Shield of NM
Bradbury Stamm Construction
ExxonMobil
FRENCH Funerals & Cremations
Gridworks
DIAMOND
Heritage Real Estate Company
Huning, LLC
Intel
Jaynes Construction
NAI SunVista
New Mexico Gas Company
Nusenda Credit Union
Presbyterian Health Services
Summit Electric Supply Co.
US. Bank
PLATINUM
SILVER
Aon
Bohannan Huston
CBRE Inc. Albuquerque
Dekker
Garrett Development Corporation
Klinger Constructors, LLC
KPMG LLP
Lovelace Health System
Maestas Development Group
Manpower of New Mexico
PNC Bank
Sandia National Laboratories
Titan Development
TriCore Reference Laboratories
BRONZE
Albuquerque Academy
ARCO Design/Build
Central New Mexico
Community College (CNM)
Century Sign Builders
Deloitte Consulting LLP
Delta Dental
Duke City Commercial LLC
Eye Associates of New Mexico
FBT Architects
Greater Albuquerque
Association of REALTORS®
HB Construction, Inc.
Homewise
Hub International
JP MorganChase
Meta
Modrall Sperling
Page/
Rodey Law Firm
Sunny505
Swire
Coca-Cola
Terracon
UNM Health System
Verus Research
Yearout Mechanical, LLC
AREA 2025 CONTRIBUTORS
3D Glass Solutions
Acme Iron and Metal Inc.
Adelante Enterprises
Albuquerque Business First
Albuquerque Community Foundation
Allen Sigmon Real Estate Group
Alvarado Realty
Amazon
ARGUS Investment Realty
ARI Graphix & Signs
Atmosphere Commercial Interiors
Betty’s Bath & Day Spa
BNSF Railway
BRYCON Corporation
Carlo, Inc.
Century Bank
Chalmers Ford
Chevron U.S.A Inc.
Colliers International
Albuquerque
Crowne Plaza Albuquerque
Doc Savage Supply
Durans Central Pharmacy
Emera Corporation
Enterprise Bank & Trust
Enterprise Builders Corp.
Fidelity Investments
Gap, Inc.
Geltmore, LLC
General Mills, Inc
Goodman Realty Group
Goodmans Interior Structures
Goodwill Industries of New Mexico
Hartman + Majewski Design Group
Heritage Home Healthcare & Hospice
Hillcrest Bank
Huitt-Zollars, Inc.
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
JB Henderson Construction
Jennings Haug Keleher
McLeod, P.A.
Johnson Commercial Real Estate
Kansas City National Security
Campus (managed by Honeywell FM&T)
Kaufman Fire Protection
Systems, Inc.
KRQE-TV
Liz Lopez Photography
Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm
Main Bank
National Roofing
New Mexico Bank & Trust
New Mexico MEP
New Mexico Mutual
New Mexico Transloading, LLC
New York Life Insurance Co.
Oso Grande Technologies, Inc.
Peacock Law P.C.
Peoples Flower Shops
Premier Distributing Company
Reelz Channel
Rio Grande Educational
Collaborative
RS21
Sandia Peak Tram Company
Sandia Science and Technology
Park Development Corporation
Segra
Sunflower Bank First National 1870 Sunward
The Edward Group
TLC Company Inc.
United Way of Central New Mexico
UNM Career Services
UNM Anderson School of Management Executive and Professional Education Center
US Eagle Federal Credit Union
Vexus Fiber
W.K. Kellogg Foundation
WaFd Bank
Wells Fargo Bank New Mexico
YES Housing Inc.
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