NMASLA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE NOMINEES

Get to know the nominees for the NMASLA EXCOM of the 2025-2026 Term!

For the upcoming 2025-2026 Term, Brian Griffith, currently the President-Elect, is set to take over the role of President. His leadership promises to bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to the organization.

Simultaneously, during the 2025-2026 Term, Arturo Merino, who has been serving as President, will transition into the role of Past President. In this capacity, he will provide valuable support and guidance, drawing on his experiences from his tenure to help steer the organization in its future endeavors. Together, these transitions mark important milestones for leadership and continuity within the organization.

We encourage each of you to review the nominees and take this opportunity to vote. Together, let’s ensure that our leadership reflects our vision and values as we strive toward a vibrant future for landscape architecture in New Mexico.

Please vote by JULY 28. Thank you for your commitment to our profession and community!

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GET TO KNOW THE NOMINEES

PRESIDENT ELECT

The President-Elect shall be a Full Member elected for a term of one (1) year and follows with one (1) year as President and one (1) year as Past-President for a total commitment of three (3) years. Equivalent to a vice president, except that the President-Elect automatically assumes the chapter President position in the following year. General duties and responsibilities of the office usually include:

Assisting the President as needed
Presiding in the President’s absence or when called upon by the President
Attend mid-year Chapter Presidents’ Council meeting and the ASLA Annual Meeting
Coordinate nominations for the Executive Committee

The nominees por President Elect are:

ABBY FELDMAN

TED WEBER

TRUSTEE:

The Trustee shall be a Full Member elected for a term of three (3) years. The trustee shall not serve more than two (2) consecutive terms. General duties and responsibilities of the office usually include:

Be informed on Chapter and Society goals and objectives, policies and procedures, programs and services, and activities and events.
Serve as an officer on the Executive Committee of the Chapter and serve as the Chapter representative on the Board of Trustees of the Society.
Facilitate the conduct of the business of the Society by bringing the Chapter perspective to the Board of Trustees and the national perspective to the Executive Committee and members of the Chapter.
Facilitate the conduct of the business of the Board of Trustees by serving on standing councils or committees, special study groups or task forces, or as a representative or delegate of the Society
Perform such other duties as are customary for the office of chapter trustee or as may be assigned or delegated by the Board of Trustees of the Society and the Executive Committee of the Chapter.

The nominees for Trustee are:

JILL BROWN

KRISTINA WERENKO

TREASURER:

The treasurer shall be a Full or Associate Member elected for a term of one (1) year. The Treasurer is the “keeper of the funds, and trustee of the accounts and chapter financial records.” General duties and responsibilities of the office usually include:

Receives and disburses funds and should keep a permanent record book showing the detailed account of all monies received and paid out

Prepares the Treasurer’s Report for presentation at meetings
Regularly checks chapter mailbox (weekly)

The nominee for Treasurer is:

TED WEBER

SECRETARY:

The secretary shall be a Full or Associate Member elected for a term of one (1) year. The Secretary has the primary duties of:

Keeping the records (election results tally & announcement, membership in the chapter, recorder of the minutes, chapter constitution and bylaws updates)
Acting as a liaison between the other members of the chapter executive committee (i.e. announcements, notices, etc.)
Maintaining and updating regularly the chapter’s roster of the membership
Email notifications to the membership

The nominee for Secretary is:

THEA SWIFT

MEMBER-AT-LARGE + ASSOCIATE-AT-LARGE:

The Members At Large shall be Full or Associate Members elected for terms of one (1) year. Members-at-Large represent a cross-section of the chapter, chapter sections, and/or special interest groups. Duties include attendance at monthly meetings and other tasks, which may be agreed upon, including membership maintenance and recruitment tasks to keep the chapter vibrant and strong by promoting chapter membership. This is done through the recruitment and prospecting of new members, as well as the retention and renewal of existing members. Additional duties and responsibilities of the office include: