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| Contact: Karen Wentworth, (505) 277-5627 July 16, 2004 UNM ANNOUNCES SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIALS UNM President Louis Caldera continues to build his senior management team with the announcement of two new appointments. Carlos Rey Romero, an Espanola native, has been appointed as the new director of Government Relations for the University of New Mexico. He will direct and coordinate legislative matters for UNM on both the state and federal levels. “We are delighted to have someone of Carlos' talent working to have UNM reach its full potential,” said President Louis Caldera. “His knowledge of the legislature and ability to communicate complex issues is invaluable.” Romero has served as financial advisor and governmental relations director for the New Mexico Finance Authority for the past three years. He was also an adjunct professor at New Mexico Highlands University and at the Armand Hammer United World College. Romero was active in student government and was elected as the president of the Associated Students of New Mexico from 1997-1999. He holds a bachelor of science degree in engineering and a master's degree in business. Debra Yoshimura, CPA, has been appointed as the new director of Internal Audit. She will report jointly to President Caldera and to the Board of Regents. Yoshimura most recently has been director of Internal Audit at the City of Albuquerque, where she has worked since 1987. The director of Internal Audit at UNM is responsible for examining the records and operations of the university and its contractors. “As the university educational, research and public service programs continue to grow, it is critical to have an auditor who can create and implement a comprehensive, pro-active, risk-based internal audit program. Debra brings the experience, leadership skills, and strong professional approach needed to lead this program,” said Caldera. Yoshimura holds a bachelor of science degree from New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology and a master of business administration with a specialization in accounting from Corpus Christi State University. ### Comments to: |