The Vice President for Research and Economic Development for the University of New Mexico Terry Yates has appointed John A. Garcia as the university's chief economic development officer. Garcia served at the cabinet secretary for economic development under Governor Gary Johnson.
“UNM is committed to being an active partner with the New Mexico business community and to do everything we can to support economic development in New Mexico. John's long relationship with the university and his extensive knowledge of the New Mexico business community will bring UNM economic development activities into clearer focus and help us achieve these goals,” Yates said.
Garcia most recently served as the director of business development for CB Richard Ellis Commercial Brokerage where he managed new business development for land, office, retail and industrial real estate projects. He currently serves on the boards of the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce, the Southeast Heights Community Alliance, the University of New Mexico Alumni Association, the University of New Mexico ASM National Advisory Board, and the New Mexico Restaurant Association.
At UNM, Garcia will coordinate and integrate planning and implementation of economic development initiatives in the areas of strategic planning, communications, business, government and community relations and related areas of activity. He will serve as the designated primary point of contact for UNM on economic development matters, issues and organizational interfaces.
Contact: Karen Wentworth, (505) 277-5627
Posted by scarr at June 3, 2005 04:40 PM