Meet the Board

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  • Executive Director, Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District

    Hailing from Denver, Jacquelyn previously worked as a curator for the Denver International Airport Art Program and the Emmanuel Gallery at the University of Colorado at Denver. Prior to that, she worked as a public art administrator for Creative Colorado (Colorado’s State Arts Agency) and the City of Denver.  Through her business as an independent arts and project management consultant, Jacquelyn’s experience as an arts administrator brought together artists, the community, businesses, and local government.  Organizing events, exhibitions, and public art projects are her specialty. 

    After relocating to Los Alamos in 2018 with her husband and three children, Connolly joined several boards and organizations to learn more about the community and get involved locally. A graduate of the 2023 Los Alamos Leadership Class Currently.

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  • Executive Director, Tucumcari MainStreet

    Connie is the executive director for Tucumcari MainStreet where she is dedicated to strengthening existing businesses, fostering entrepreneurship, and drawing people to the MainStreet District. Before being appointed Main Street Director, Connie spent 12 years in the financial industry as a loan processor and was an ICBA Certified Compliance Officer. This background has given her a unique perspective on small business needs.

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  • Executive Director, Taos MainStreet

    Charles is the Director for Taos MainStreet and a nonprofit and business professional with over 20 years of experience. He provides visionary leadership for the revitalization of the Historic Plaza District and works to ensure its an inclusive, vibrant civic space, for residents and visitors of all ages. A graduate of UNM and a proud Lobo, he returned to his hometown in 2018 where he lives with his wife and two children. He is honored to be able to serve his community in his position and serves his community on the Parks and Rec Advisory Board, the Destination Stewardship Network, and as a coach in multiple youth sports leagues. He enthusiastically serves as Treasurer for the New Mexico Coalition of MainStreet Communities in order to help highlight the work of MainStreet with the legislature and strengthen MainStreet programs across the state.

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  • Executive Director, Alamogordo MainStreet

    Nolan is a graduate from New Mexico State University, Mechanical Engineering Dept. He spent the beginning of his career as a program and project manager for the Department of Defense. After returning to New Mexico, he and his wife bought 5 acres just outside of Alamogordo, NM. There they’re raising two boys along with chickens and pigs. They opened a shop downtown that showcased handmade, homemade, and homegrown products of the Tularosa Basin. After being asked to apply for the position, Nolan was hired in April of 2022. Since being hired, Nolan has worked hard to ensure that upcoming large-scale projects will be effectively executed but primarily, he is just grateful for the opportunity to have an active role in the betterment of his community.

  • Executive Director, Belen Downtown Historic Partnership

    Rhona has been the Executive Director of the Belen Historic Downtown Partnership since February 2013.  Rhona prides herself that her family has been in Belen since 1767 and live on a Spanish Land Grant and live along with many of her family on the land grant.  She has enjoyed working on many projects around the beautiful downtown in Belen and looks forward to working with the Coalition to strengthen the collaborations and partnerships with legislators,  New Mexico MainStreet managers and Revitalization Specialists on upcoming projects and programs.  She has been married to her high school sweetheart Rudy for 47 years and is blessed with three children and eight grandkids. 

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  • Executive Director, Revitalize San Pedro Partnership

    Adrian is a social impact practitioner with over 20 years of experience across private, nonprofit, and public sectors. Adrian specializes in mobilizing people, processes, and policy to create lasting social change. Known for his advocacy work in expanding civil rights protections and community development, he has received numerous accolades, including the National Service Alumni Award from Governor Susana Martinez and New Mexico’s Top 40 Under Forty.

    Recently, Mayor Tim Keller appointed him to Albuquerque’s Environmental Planning Commission. Adrian earned a Master of Community & Regional Planning from the University of New Mexico in May 2025.

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  • Executive Director, Corrales MainStreet

    A proud HillTopper and graduate of Los Alamos High School, Angela is a home-grown New Mexican. Post high school, she attended the University of Arkansas Little Rock on a Division-One soccer scholarship. Earning a Bachelor of Arts in Human Communication Theory and Marketing, her career experience highlights sales, problem-solving, and work in the world of philanthropy. She lives in Corrales, where she and her husband are raising their children and contributing to the vitality of the village through a family-owned business.

    Angela joined Corrales MainStreet as a board member in 2020 and transitioned to the Executive Director position in July of 2021. She joined the organization because she believes strongly in community service and the value of volunteering.

  • Lynette Keeth was born and raised in Clayton, New Mexico, and has a deep-rooted passion for her community and its future. With more than 20 years of banking experience, she joined CUCEDP in July 2022 as Executive Director. Since then, she has worked to support local businesses, strengthen community partnerships, and promote economic growth throughout Clayton and Union County.


    As both a business owner since 2005 and an active community leader, Lynette brings a diverse professional background and strong understanding of small-town values and entrepreneurship. Her dedication to preserving local traditions while encouraging progress continues to guide her work and vision for the community.


    In her spare time, Lynette enjoys cooking, golfing, camping, and spending quality time with her family and friends.

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  • Michael is the former Executive Director of Gallup MainStreet Arts & Cultural District and former executive director for Downtown Farmington: A MainStreet Project and The HeART of Farmington Arts & Cultural District. Michael is an award-winning artist and college instructor. Two of his true passions are historic preservation and economic development. He has over 20 years of experience working with Main Street and has enjoyed learning about Gallup's fantastic history and helping save the historic places in downtown Gallup. Michael particularly likes activating underutilized spaces in the downtown area through creative placemaking and special events.

Legislative Committee

Jacquelyn Connolly · Adrian N. Carver · Committee Co-Chairs

Charles Whitson, Taos · Michael Bulloch, Gallup · Sharla Lefkowitz-Oberg, Silver City · Jeffery Steward, Las Cruces

Communication Committee

Angela Gutierrez, Committee Chair

Strategic Planning Committee

Charles Whitson Committee Chair

Adrian N. Carver, Albuquerque · Jacquelyn Connolly, Los Alamos · Michael Bulloch, Gallup

Scholarship Committee

Nolan Ojeda, Committee Chair

Connie Loveland, Tucumcari · Lisa Pellegrino-Spear