Skip Sayre 

President

Skip is currently the Managing Partner of his own consulting firm.  He has more than thirty years of experience in the gaming, hospitality and tourism industries. His marketing experience includes ten years as Chief of Sales and Marketing for Laguna Development Corporation. He previously served as Vice President of Brand Marketing at the Las Vegas Hilton, Vice President of Marketing at Harrah’s / Harvey’s Lake Tahoe and Executive Director of the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority.

Gabe Gomez

Immediate Past-President 

Gabe is the Managing Director of Marketing and Communications for the UNM Foundation. He is an award-winning author, consultant to businesses on content development and digital marketing strategies, and editor-at-large for TABLE Magazine. Gabe is also a student in the EMBA Program at the UNM Anderson School of Management. 

Nichole Harwood

VP Sponsorship

Nichole Harwood is the Account Manager of ABQ-Live the Magazine and a graduate from the University of New Mexico with a Bachelor's in Communication and Journalism and a focus in marketing. She specializes in social media, print, and radio marketing, in addition to networking for local businesses and events

SAMMIE SÁNCHEZ-DAVIS

CAO/Secretary

Sammie serves her client's accounting/bookkeeping efforts with her team at Checks & Balances for You. With a background in client service, sales and contract management spanning over 30 years, her focus is on utilizing a holistic approach to best serve business owners, families and individuals in staying on track with their financial obligations and goals.

Hilary Kilpatric

VP Finance

Hilary Kilpatric is an international social entrepreneur with a BA in Business Economics, a CPA license, and MA in International Relations.  She recently founded The Kitchen Table Santa Fe, where she helps small food businesses scale and grow while aiming to keep the value chain local.

Ali Russ

VP Communications

Bio coming soon

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President-Elect

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VP Technology

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VP Membership

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VP Programming