Our Team

Angel Reyes, Chair

Centinel Bank of Taos Chairman, CEO/President

Angel Reyes serves as Centinel Bank’s Chairman, CEO and President. He has served as president since 2003 and as chairman and CEO since 2017. Mr. Reyes was the ranking cadet of New Mexico Military Institute and went on to pursue his undergraduate studies at the University of New Mexico Anderson School of Management. Adding to his educational accomplishments, Mr. Reyes obtained a graduate degree from the University of Colorado Graduate School of Banking. In addition to his leadership at Centinel Bank, Mr. Reyes has actively contributed to the banking industry as a board member of the New Mexico Bankers Association, Independent Community Bankers of NM, Federal Home Loan Bank Advisory Committee and FDIC Minority Depository Institutions Subcommittee of the Advisory Committee on Community Banking. His valuable insights and expertise have influenced the industry’s landscape, further solidifying his reputation as a respected figure in the financial sector. Furthermore, he has demonstrated his commitment to the betterment of the Taos community by serving as the chair of the Taos Community Foundation, where he has worked diligently to support local initiatives and foster positive change.

512 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571
Phone: (575) 758-6770, Fax: (575) 758-6712
Term: 1/2/2021 - 1/1/2025

Raúl Torrez

Attorney General

As the state’s chief legal officer, Attorney General Raúl Torrez is attacking New Mexico’s generational challenges with a commitment to innovation and common-sense solutions. From protecting consumers and the environment to defending our constitutional rights and standing up for children, Attorney General Torrez believes in advancing new ideas and bold public leadership to the issues confronting New Mexico and the nation. 

A graduate of Harvard University, the London School of Economics, and Stanford Law School, Attorney General Torrez previously served as Bernalillo County District Attorney and resides in Albuquerque with his wife Nasha and their two children.

408 Galisteo Street, Villagra Bldg., Santa Fe, NM 87501
Phone: (505) 490-4060
Term: Ex-officio elected 2022

Derek Valdo, Vice Chair

AMERIND Chief Executive Officer

Derek Valdo has held the position of chief executive officer at AMERIND since 2012. AMERIND stands out as the sole insurance company that is entirely Tribally owned. As an enrolled member of Acoma Pueblo, Mr. Valdo brings a wealth of experience, having served as a Tribal council member for a commendable 14 years and one year as a spiritual leader. Mr. Valdo’s educational background includes a bachelor’s degree in economics with a minor in management from the University of New Mexico and a Master of Business Administration from New Mexico Highlands University. Derek Valdo’s leadership as AMERIND CEO, coupled with his Tribal experience, exemplifies his profound understanding of the insurance industry and the unique needs of Tribal communities. His educational accomplishments and involvement in various boards reflect his dedication to enhancing business practices and supporting community initiatives in central New Mexico.

502 Cedar Drive Santa Ana Pueblo, NM 87004
Phone: (505) 404-5000, Fax: (505)404-5001
Term: 3/18/2023 - 1/1/2027

Rebecca Wurzburger

Strategic Planning Consultant

Rebecca Wurzburger brings over 50 years of academic, public service, and community development leadership to MFA. Her diverse expertise includes strategic planning curriculum design, futures research and emerging issues analysis, general contracting and development, and non-profit board service. Ms. Wurzburger's master’s degree in social work and doctorate in public administration guided her 12 years of service as Santa Fe City Councilor and Mayor Pro Tem. Highlights of that service included her playing a primary role in focusing Santa Fe's economic development plan upon the creative tourism industry sector. Her political leadership was central to Santa Fe's successful application to UNESCO Creative Cities Network, construction of the Buckman Water Diversion, garnering support for Santa Fe's Convention Center and passage of Santa Fe's Living Wage.

Throughout her public service and private careers, Ms. Wurzburger has been deeply involved in advocacy efforts and community housing initiatives to develop safe and affordable housing options for individuals and families in need. Her first construction experience in New Mexico was her acting as Santa Fe Habitat for Humanity's Construction Manager for give single-family homes. Her personal experience of homelessness as a child shines an important light on Member Wurzburger's strong theoretical and practical understanding of the complexities of governance and community development. Making a strategic, quantifiable difference in increasing the housing supply in New Mexico remains a primary personal goal for her MFA Board service.

Term: 3/18/2023 - 1/1/2026

Howie Morales

Lieutenant Governor

Lt. Gov. Howie Morales was raised in Silver City, New Mexico. As a teenager, he worked to help support his family and was the first in his family to attend college. He earned both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in bilingual special education from Western New Mexico University and obtained a doctorate from New Mexico State University. Lt. Gov. Morales taught special education in Silver City and in the Cobre School Districts and was a high school baseball coach. He was elected to the office of county clerk in Grant County in 2005, where he oversaw the modernization of the county’s voting systems. In 2008, Lt. Gov. Morales was appointed to fill the state legislative seat formerly held by Sen. Ben. Altamirano. Later that year, he ran for and won the seat. During his time as a state senator, he served on the Legislative Finance Committee and worked to improve New Mexico’s public education system. He was elected to the office of Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico in November 2018.

State Capitol Building, Room 417 Santa Fe, NM 87501
Phone: (505) 476-2250
Term: Ex-officio elected 2018

Laura M. Montoya

State Treasurer

Treasurer Laura M. Montoya was sworn into office on January 1, 2023, as the first female state treasurer in New Mexico and the first elected Latina state treasurer in the nation’s history. She was born, raised, and educated in northern New Mexico. Treasurer Montoya has served New Mexico for more than two decades at the federal, state, tribal, and local levels. She worked as a Constituent Services Representative for U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman, held several roles at the New Mexico State Legislature, served under former state treasurer Douglas M. Brown, and assisted with the transition of power to former Treasurer James B. Lewis. Treasurer Montoya was elected to two consecutive terms as Sandoval County Treasurer in 2012 and 2016, which made her the youngest elected county treasurer in the state’s history at that time.

Treasurer Montoya earned her bachelor’s degree in political science and psychology with a minor in sociology and her master’s degree in public affairs from New Mexico Highlands University. In 2003, she earned the prestigious Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship and studied international relations at the University of Costa Rica. Treasurer Montoya has earned certifications as a Certified Treasury Official, Certified Public Official, and Certified Public Manager, accruing over 600 credit hours in finance, investments, treasury, market outlook, and leadership. More recently, she was awarded an Executive Treasury Management certificate from Pepperdine Graziadio Business School. Treasurer Montoya currently teaches finance and treasury classes to county and city employees, elected officials, and union members.

Treasurer Montoya works tirelessly to address inequities through various State Treasurer’s Office initiatives. She is advocating to make financial fitness a graduation requirement in all New Mexico high schools, implementing the New Mexico State Treasurer’s Achieving a Better Life Experience (NM STABLE) program in alignment with federal law, championing efforts to create New Mexico Baby Bonds legislation, and leading conversations on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategies in New Mexico and nationally.

Treasurer Montoya was honored as a Power100 ‘Icon’ for her tireless efforts to drive performance, impact the industry, and contribute to narrowing societal gaps, and was awarded a Cabrera Capital Markets award in recognition of her unwavering dedication to the Latino community; a Public Service Advocacy Award at the 2025 Santa Fe Accessibility Awards; and a Courageous Leadership Award at the Council of Urban Professionals (CUP) 18th Annual Leadership Gala. She was unanimously elected to serve as the Western Region Vice President of the National Association of State Treasurers (NAST) and selected as the first-ever Investments & Pensions Track “Ambassador” at the 2025 National Institute of Public Finance (NIPF).

Treasurer Montoya’s dedication ensures that sound financial policies and practices pave the way for a more equitable and prosperous future for New Mexico. She manages the state’s $19.6 billion portfolio and serves on 13 boards, councils, and commissions with fiduciary responsibility for state funds exceeding $160 billion.

2055 South Pacheco St.,
Suites 100 and 200,
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Phone: (505) 955-1120
Term: Ex-officio elected 2022

Randy L. Traynor

Traynor Associates, LLC

Randy Traynor holds a Bachelor of Science from Oklahoma State University and a master’s degree in regional and city planning from the University of Oklahoma. Mr. Traynor began his professional career with the City of Albuquerque Planning Department where he served as the senior planner and chairman of the development review board. 

Mr. Traynor was subsequently employed by the environmental engineering firm, Espey, Huston and Associates, and later served as executive director for the Home Builders Association of Central New Mexico.   

Established in 1988, Traynor Associates, LLC initially specialized in entitlement processing for builders and developers. In 1992, the New Mexico Home Builders Association engaged Mr. Traynor to assist in passage of the Development Fees Act by the New Mexico Legislature. Since that time, Traynor Associates, LLC has represented many industries and issues at the New Mexico Legislature. For the past 32 years, Mr. Traynor has worked on policies for housing and construction, water, building codes, consumer protection and workers compensation. 

Born and raised in Oklahoma, Mr. Traynor has become an adopted son of New Mexico.  He is married to Debbie Maestas-Traynor, and together they have four adult children and five spirited grandchildren. 

12907 Celle de Sandias NE, Albuquerque NM 87111 
Phone: (505) 283-1032 
Term: 8/22/2024 – 3/22/2025