Economic Development Department
History
In 1993, the Office of Economic Development was created to promote and facilitate business development, to create and implement economic development strategy, and to strengthen ties with the private sector.
Through its many achievements and a strong reputation for reliability, on July 1, 2006, the Office of Economic Development gained department status becoming the Economic Development Department.
Contact Information
Quick Contacts
Media inquiries:
Sara Mannal, [email protected]
To request a meeting with the department director:
Yesenia Hernandez, Executive (505) 768-3051 or [email protected]
City incentives
Chris Chavez, (505) 768-3292 or [email protected]
Small Business Regulatory Advisory Commission (SBRAC):
Frankie Hermosillo (SBRAC), (505) 991-6474 or [email protected]
Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board:
Daniel Schmuck, [email protected]
Full Staff Contact Information
Max Gruner, Director
(505) 768-3270
Yesenia Hernandez, Executive Assistant to Director Gruner
(505) 768-3051 or [email protected]
Monica Mitchell, Deputy Director
(505) 768-3226 or [email protected]
Christopher Chavez, Economic Development Manager
(505) 768-3292 or [email protected]
Frankie Hermosillo, Senior Economic Developer
(505) 991-6474 or [email protected]
Daniel Schmuck, Senior Economic Developer
(505) 328-5342 or [email protected]
Justin Hilliard, Workforce Liaison
(505) 270-1085 or [email protected]
Janel Shisler, Fiscal Officer
(505) 768-3278 or [email protected]
Sonja Romero, Economic Development Coordinator
(505) 768-3268 or [email protected]
Sara Mannal, Community Outreach Manager
(505) 768-3730 or [email protected]
Henry Hoffman, Sr. Admin Assistant
(505) 868-1877 or [email protected]
Film Office
Cyndy McCrossen, Film Liaison
(505) 768-3269 or [email protected]
Rebecca Cavalier, Film Coordinator
(505) 768-3289 or [email protected]
Gabriela Garcia, Film Support Specialist
(505) 768-3283 or [email protected]
International Trade Office
Randy Trask, International Trade Office Manager
(505) 768-3286 or [email protected]
Celeste Nuñez, Program Manager
(505)-768-3266 or [email protected]
Economic Development Team
Film Office Team
International Trade Office Team
