OUR TEAM
From the top down, our experienced staff operates in a team-oriented collaborative environment that helps foster small business solutions to share with our clients. We are prodigious learners, meticulous listeners, and natural problem solvers. Our collective experience is our foundation and it grows stronger with every new challenge we face and every new client we help.
JOIN OUR TEAM
WESST is proud to have a talented and dedicated staff serving our seven regional offices in New Mexico. We are committed to hiring individuals who are passionate about entrepreneurship and who are dedicated to WESST’s mission of cultivating economic growth through small business development. We provide a supportive environment for all staff members while providing challenging and rewarding career opportunities.
OUR BOARD
Emily Rembe Benak, WESST Board Chair, President, Pennysmiths Paper
Vikki Everett, WESST Board Secretary, Studio Manager, Dekker
Aimeé Gonzalez, WESST Board Vice Chair, General Counsel, Titan Development
Suzanne Mirabal, WESST Board Treasurer, Senior Vice President, US Bank
Taylor Allen, Project Manager, Burns & McDonnell
Angela Baca, VP Relationship Manager, Bank of Albuquerque
Mariam Bruce, WESST Immediate Past Chair, CFO, Gridworks/Affordable Solar
Frank Fine, Sun Tours / Lieber's Luggage, Retired
Cheryl Hardt, Senior Vice President, CBRE
Nicole Johnny, Founder / CEO, 1st Sovereign Capital
Monica Jojola, President, Montech, Inc.
Trishelle Kirk, President, Golden Pride
Charrissa Lin, Independent Consultant, CYL Consulting
Maurice Portillo, Disabled American Veterans
Bayard Roberts IV, Attorney, Modrall Sperling
John Stewart, Vice President of Finance, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
Tana Traylor, Owner, Doorman LLC.
Omni Warner, VP Operations & Engineering, PNM