The UNM Foundation, the University's management body for all contributions to UNM programs, has announced the election of five new members to its board of directors and the re-election of five more members to second terms.
New members were formally introduced to the board at its annual meeting April 25.
The new members of the board of directors are Guy Archambeau, Jr. from the Pueblo of Acoma; Thomas Blueher and Robert Taichert, both of Albuquerque; Donald Chalmers from Rio Rancho and John "Jay" Lopez of San Diego, Calif.
"The foundation is the financially supportive arm of the University and instrumental in making it work," said Chalmers, president of Don Chalmers Ford dealership in Rio Rancho. "I'm just trying to support the University because it is a wonderful asset for the state and I'm just trying to do what I think will help."
The Ford Motor Company recognized Chalmers with a "Hero of the Planet" award received by only five other dealers nationwide for social and community service. Chalmers is already a member of the board of directors for Wells Fargo Bank, Albuquerque Economic Development, Inc., the Better Business Bureau of New Mexico and the New Mexico Auto Dealers Association.
Archambeau is an associate professor of educational administration at New Mexico Highlands University and a member of the New Mexico Association for Bilingual Education. He has been affiliated with the American Association of School Administrators, the National Indian Education Association and the National Education Association.
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Blueher earned his law degree from UNM in 1981 and sits on the Albuquerque Bar Association's board of directors. He is also a member of the board of trustees for Albuquerque Academy and is president of its alumni association.
Taichert received his bachelor's degree from UNM and his law degree from Harvard University. He became a member of the New Mexico State Bar in 1956 and a member of the Arizona State Bar in 1984. He is also the chairman of the UNM Foundation President's Club.
Lopez is the president of Lopez Engineering, Inc. in San Diego, Calif. He earned his master's of science in electrical engineering from the Electric Utility Management program at New Mexico State University. He has professional associations with several engineering societies including the Associated Energy Engineers.
The five board members who were re-elected to second terms are George Friberg, Peter Parnegg and Mary Ann Weems, all of Albuquerque; Yolanda Jones King from Moriarty; Iona Lee of San Mateo, N.M. and Leon Silver from Pasadena, Calif.
New members are nominated by the Foundation Nominating Committee and board members vote on their final approval. Members are required to attend two full board meetings a year, serve on any one of the foundation's various committees and work with a University program, college or school to increase financial support.
