The Los Alamos Commerce & Development Corporation (LACDC) today announced the appointment of Stephanie Garcia Richard, Emma Canlas and Tom Netuschil to the LACDC board of directors. The board also unanimously approved the reappointment of Jim Hall, Denise Lane and Johnnie Martinez.
The LACDC board of directors is comprised of 15individuals from the Los Alamos community and functions to direct the company in its initiative to promote sustainable economic progress in Los Alamos and the region.
The new appointees are expected to bring valuable insight to the board based on their unique professional backgrounds and community involvement.
Stephanie Garcia Richard is a lifelong educator who has worked both locally and abroad. She currently serves as the State Representative from New Mexico House District 43.
Emma Canlas is the Chief Financial Officer at the Los Alamos Medical Center.
Tom Netuschil is the owner of the Netuschil Development Corporation and the former developer of Central Park Square, the retail and office complex located in downtown Los Alamos.
Denise Laneis a serial entrepreneur, the owner of the Dixie Girl Restaurant, and is a realtor with RE/MAX.
Jim is a former State Representative, Los Alamos County Councilor and has owned and participated in multiple small business enterprises.
Johnnie Martinezis the Deputy Office Leader of LANL’s Community Programs Office.
The Los Alamos Commerce & Development Corporation is a private, not-for-profit economic and community development organization serving the Los Alamos area since 1983. LACDC serves as the umbrella organization for the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce, Los Alamos MainStreet, the Los Alamos Meeting & Visitors Bureau, Los Alamos Business Assistance Services and the Los Alamos Research Park.