Promotions, Applause, ETC: Albuquerque Journal Business Briefcase
Feb. 26—Promotion
Allison Nastacio has been promoted to marketing administrative assistant at Sandia Resort & Casino. Nastacio has been at Sandia Resort & Casino for six years, transitioning from the player's club as a host and supervisor. Prior to joining Sandia Resort & Casino, Nastacio worked in dental, retail and the marketing field.
Wesley Salazar has been named select banking relationship manager for Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and northern New Mexico at WaFd Bank New Mexico. Salazar brings more than 25 years of banking experience to his new role. He previously served as a senior personal banker at the bank. WaFd Bank New Mexico is the seventh-largest bank in the state based on its $1.48 Billion deposit base, and serves 16 communities throughout New Mexico.
Applause
Yellowstone Landscape Southwest Region had five staff members take top honors at the company's annual National Sales and Branch Managers Conferences.
Rainmakers:
Cody McNallenEric SpalsburyMatthew Hagerman
Rookie Branch Manager of the Year for the Albuquerque Maintenance Branch:
David Batista
Juan Torres, Santa Fe Branch Manager, was recognized for the branch's fourth consecutive year with no recordable safety incidents, and the second time for the branch's perfect safety audit scores in all four 2023 quarters.
Etc.
Paul Mondragon of Bank of America has joined the Board of Directors at Economic Forum of Albuquerque.
Optum New Mexico has opened a radiology department that offers 3D mammography in its Rio Rancho clinic, 1721 Rio Rancho SE.
The Greater Albuquerque Hotel & Lodging Association has announced the 2024 Board of Directors.
President: Joani Jones — Crowne Plaza, Albuquerque
Vice President: Dhawal Kholwadwala — 505 Hospitality
Secretary and Treasure: Molly Stevens — DoubleTree by Hilton Albuquerque
Bulletin Board
Family Friendly New Mexico will host a workshop titled "The Future of Women in the Workforce" noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday online. The workshop aims to be a "What to know" guide for employers and human resources professionals. Learn to navigate post-COVID challenges, create supportive policies and inclusion practices. The cost of the event is $25 and attendees can register online at nmfamilyfriendlybusiness.org/events/virtual-workshop.
The Rotary Club of Albuquerque Del Norte invites members of the community to attend its upcoming meeting at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Sheraton Uptown, 2600 Louisiana NE. The meeting will begin at 11:55 a.m. with lunch served at 11:30 a.m. Rio Rancho Mayor Greg Hull will be the guest speaker. The cost of the event is $27. To RSVP, email secretary5520@gmail.com.
SCORE Albuquerque will host its workshop titled "Ask the Expert Q&A: Business Funding" from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. This workshop with will answer questions regarding business funding such as growing a company, bank loans and business funding alternative financing options in this Q&A-style meeting. SCORE Albuquerque's funding and finance expert Jennifer Thomas will host the session. This workshop is free, register at https://www.score.org/albuquerque/event/ask-expert-qa-business-funding-jennifer-thomas
SCORE Albuquerque will host its workshop titled "Ask the Expert Q&A: Business Basics" 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Tuesday via Zoom. This workshop will cover topics such as forming an LLC., opening a business bank account and just getting started. Even those who have been in business for more than a year can bring their questions to this interactive Q&A-style workshop led by Monica Poling. Poling has experience helping companies start and grow their businesses. This workshop is free, register at score.org/albuquerque/event/ask-expert-qa-business-basics-monica-poling.
