People-first. Mission-driven.
The team behind New Mexico’s community lenders.
Our staff combines financial expertise with deep community ties. From loan officers to support specialists, each member of our team is committed to helping entrepreneurs and nonprofits thrive, because we live here too.

Conchie Searle
CEO/CFO

George Kenefic
Director of Enterprise Empowerment

David Hicks
Director of Lending

Laura Valencia
Staff Accountant

Jeannette Montoya
Accounts Payable Tech

Eric LaCour
Loan Officer

Mike Matthews
Loan Administrator

Patty Ruiz-Piñon
Loan Officer

Anita Burns
Executive Assistant

Patricia Navarrette
Contractor

David Valdez
Contractor

Raquel Romero
Contractor




