WCCNM Board of Directors
Chief Elected Officers
Board Members
Standing Committees
Chief Elected Officers
CHAIR
John Mierzwa
Ingenuity Software Labs, Inc.
John Mierzwa is CEO & Cofounder of Ingenuity Software Labs. He is the Founder of Deep Dive Coding Bootcamps, a software development bootcamp in Albuquerque, later acquired by Central New Mexico Community College. John is also leading the DART Initiative effort to create local software jobs and reverse brain drain by promoting New Mexico as the best value in the U.S. for software development. He also serves on the boards of Technology Leadership High School, Future Focused Education, Computer Science Alliance and the New Mexico Technology Council. John grew up in Alameda and enjoys hiking in the Sandias, wildlife, golf, travel, dogs, food, reading, technology, helping startups, and spending time with family and friends.
CHAIR-ELECT
Krista Kelley
Motiva Corporation
Krista Kelley is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Motiva Corporation, a woman, minority owned New Mexico based consulting firm with clients worldwide. Krista is transforming communities through innovation, growth, strategy and economic impact. Throughout her career, Krista has been integral in supporting diverse sectors including: corporate, government, tribal, mission driven organizations and foundations. Her areas of focus have included: hospitality, economic development, fund acquisition, construction management, technology, entertainment, electric utility, highway, transit, intelligent transportation, broadband, healthcare, environment, national security, workforce development, education and more. As a native New Mexican, Krista is passionate about seeing New Mexico’s communities thrive through effective economic and workforce development strategies.
TREASURER (Nominated)
Herb Crosby
Avtec, Inc
Board Members
Antoinette Holmes
DVR
Bobby Getts
New Mexico JATC for the Electrical Inustry
Carl Adams
Albuquerque Job Corps
Danielle Casey
Albuquerque Economic Development
David Valdes
Central New Mexico Community College
Debbie Ortiz
RDO Enterprises
Diane Saya
Bottom Line Funding NM, LLC
Doug Calderwood
NM Aging & Long Term Services Department
Eleanor Chavez
NUHHCE District 1199NM
Gregg Hull
City of Rio Rancho
James Salas
New Mexico Commission for the Blind
Jennifer Sinsabaugh
New Mexico MEP
Jerry Schalow
Rio Rancho Regional Chamber of Commerce
Joe LiRosi
Toni & Guy Academy & Salon
Joseph Bizzell
Elite Power and Recovery Inc.
Justin Hilliard
City of Albuquerque
Karla Causey
African American Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce
Leslie Sanchez
Dual Language Education of New Mexico
Marni Goodrich
Yearout Mechanical Inc.
Marvis Aragon
American Indian Chamber of Commerce
Michael Voegerl
UNM-Valencia Workfofce Training Center
Odes Armijo-Caster
Luz Energy Corp
Raymond Trujillo
UA Local 412 Plumbers & Pipefitters Training Center
Robert Chavez
Youth Development Inc.,
Roxanne Luna
NMHSD
Stacy Sacco
SACCO Connections
Tracy Lynn Hartzler
Central New Mexico Community College
Troy Clark
New Mexico Hospital Association
Vaadra Chavez
Cyber Security Works
Waldy Salazar
New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions
Standing Committees
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Doug Calderwood – Operations Standing Committee, Chair
Beth Barela, Treasurer
Honorable Gregg Hull, CEO
Krista Kelley – Chair-Elect Sandoval County Rep
Laura Musselwhite – Valencia County Rep.
John Mierzwa – Chair
Debbie Ortiz-, Torrance County Rep.
Diane Saya – Bernalillo County Rep
Jerry Schalow, Past Chair
Mark Zientek – Economic Standing Development, Chair
Non-Voting Members
Melodee Saiz- Youth Standing Committee
OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE
Doug Calderwood, Chair
Diane Saya, Chair-Elect
Beth Barela
Vaadra Chavez
Michelle Ribeiro
Michelle Velarde
Robert Walton
TRAINING/SERVICE PROVIDER COMMITTEE
Bob Walton
Chair
Beth Barela
Diane Saya
Michelle Ribeiro
Sherry TenClay
Michelle Velarde
YOUTH STANDING COMMITTEE
Melodee Saiz
Chair
Charlene Chavez
Tina Hite
Krista Martinez
Jessica Martinez
DISABILITY STANDING COMMITTEE
Reyes Gonzales
Chair
Manuel Casias
Lisa McNiven
James Salas
Emily Salazar
Leslie Sanchez
Ray Trujillo
CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE
Jerry Schalow
Beth Barela
Joe LiRosi
Doug Calderwood
Bob Grassberger
