ABOUT

Rio Rancho Regional Chamber of Commerce

HISTORY OF RIO RANCHO CHAMBER

The Rio Rancho Regional Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1980 with the help of community minded leaders that saw the potential for growth in a new developing community west of the Rio Grande. The Chamber predates the founding of the City of Rio Rancho which was incorporated in 1981 with 10,131 residents. As the area of Rio Rancho and Albuquerque’s Westside continued to grow there was a growing need to expand the Chamber within a region that also included Corrales, Bernalillo and Santa Ana Pueblo. The RRRCC has continued to be a unified voice for the development of the area which has consistently been recognized as the fastest growing region of New Mexico.

Vision

Lead the region by advocating and partnering with businesses to inspire economic growth, top tier education and a prosperous community.

Mission

A regional Chamber committed to improving the quality of community life, driven by business leadership, mentorship, advocacy and prosperity.

Core Values

Leadership – Inspire an engaged community to achieve greatness
Collaboration – Actively pursue partnerships to maximize efforts and welcome ideas to empower our community
Advocacy – The primary voice of business that is committed to ensuring our community is competitive and seeking solutions to build a strong business climate
Resource – The community’s leading source for connecting business, providing balance with accurate information and revealings in the region.

2019 was an exceptional year for the Chamber! Click here to see our 2019 Year in Review.

STAFF

Jerry Schalow
President & CEO
jerry@rrrcc.org
505-999-1831

Amanda Castillo
Director of Marketing & Communications
amanda@rrrcc.org
505-892-1533 EXT 107

Jaime Gallardo
Member Consultant
jaime@rrrcc.org
505-573-9556

Susan Sheridan
Projects & Events Coordinator
ssheridan@rrrcc.org
505-999-1835

Kiersten Tenorio
Marketing & Service Representative
marketing@rrrcc.org
505-892-1533

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jay Sundheimer

Jay Sundheimer – Board of Directors 2020

Presbyterian Rust Medical Center

Melanie Garner – Board of Directors 2020

FRENCH Funerals-Cremations

2020 Executive Committee – Chair
Mr. Brady Lovelady
General Manager
Perfection Honda
505-898-0000
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2020 Executive Committee – Legislative Affairs Chair
Mr. Gordon Moore
President
Lectrosonics, Inc.
505-892-4501
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Mr. Michael Schlichte
Owner/Broker
Absolute Real Estate
505-318-6264 cell
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Ms. Alice Brousseau
Chief Financial Officer
FRENCH Funerals-Cremations
505-842-7182
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Mr. Scott Eddings
Vice President
Huitt-Zollars, Inc.
505-892-5141
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Mr. Andrew Jaynes
SVP Chief Credit Officer
Sandia Laboratory Federal Credit Union
505-237-7226 direct
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2020 Executive Committee – Past Chair
Mr Andy Strebe
Operations Director
Chalmers Ford
505-890-2201
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Mr. Scott Aaron
Associate Attorney
Lastrapes, Spangler & Pacheco, P.A.
505-892-3607 office
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Mr. Dennis Geshel
Frontline Property Services
505-977-0043
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Mr. Sherrick Roanhorse

Local Gov & Community Affairs Manager PNM
505-241-2762
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Ms. Melanie Garner
Business Bank Specialist
US Bank – Rio Rancho Blvd
505-298-4800
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Mr. Dan Darnell
NM Public Sector Manager
Waste Management of New Mexico
505-891-6978
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2020 Executive Committee – Incoming Chair 2021
Ms. Melissa Romine
UNM Health Marketing Director
UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center
505-925-2418 direct
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Mr. Jay Sundheimer
Chief Nurse Executive
Presbyterian Rust Medical Center
505-253-1145
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Mr. Chris Monette
Operations Manager
New Mexico Gas Company
505-697-3106
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2020 Executive Committee – Secretary Treasurer
Mr Kelly Wainwright
Vice President & Bus Development
New Mexico Bank & Trust – Southern
505-830-8355
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Ms Jalene Berger
Sr Act Agt
Allstate Insurance – Jalene Berger, The Berger Agency
505-891-1780
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