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Clovis Banker Sworn in as ENMU Regent
By Argen Duncan, Portales News-Tribune
A Clovis banker has joined the Eastern New Mexico University Board of Regents. At the regents meeting on Jan. 21, 2009, in Santa Fe, Randy Harris, president of the Bank of Clovis, was sworn into his new position on the board, according to ENMU President Steven Gamble. Harris is a longtime Clovis resident and past president of the Committee of 50, an organization that supports Cannon Air Force Base.
“I think Regent Harris will be a great addition to our Board of Regents,” Gamble said. “The financial expertise he brings as a bank president will be very valuable to Eastern New Mexico University. The fact that Regent Harris is respected throughout the state for his work with Cannon Air Force Base is another plus.” Gov. Bill Richardson appoints regents, and the state Senate ratifies them, Gamble said. He said Richardson chooses people he believes are familiar with the community, will take the job seriously and will help the school.
Regent President Pauline Ponce expressed appreciation of Harris’ appointment as well. “We’re very pleased that he’s come on board as one of our regents,” she said. Ponce said Harris’ financial expertise would help as the regents looked over ENMU’s budget in current difficult economic times. She has appointed him to the Audit and Finance Committee.
