Enterprise Advisors

Todd Abraham
Todd Abraham
Consumer Products & Innovation

Todd is a retired executive with Mondelez International, Kraft Foods, and Nabisco, bringing decades of experience in innovation, product development, and strategic planning in the consumer goods sector. He mentors startups, serves on boards, and supports university partnerships. Known for translating consumer insights into breakthrough products, Todd is also a nationally certified collegiate soccer referee and instructor.

Travis Alsup
Travis Alsup
IT Infrastructure & Growth Strategy

Travis is CEO of Kosh Solutions, a fast-growing IT company supporting businesses with technology infrastructure. With an MBA from the University of Nebraska and roots in Las Cruces, he leads with a strong mix of business strategy and community focus, expanding venture operations across New Mexico and Colorado.

Digital Logistics Team
Digital Logistics Team
Small Business Technology & Operations

Maynard and Jacquelene Timmons co-founded Digital Logistics, an agency helping small and mid-sized businesses go digital with mobile tech. With backgrounds in automotive and business consulting, they blend entrepreneurship with family values, mentoring their eight children through real-life business experiences.

Jaime Bari
Jaime Bari
Financial Strategy & Emerging Technologies

Jaime is a financial executive with public and private sector experience. He held leadership roles at Xerox, 3M, and with multiple counties, and acquired Rochester Optical through his consulting firm. He now advises global teams in emerging technologies and holds master’s degrees in business and technology.

Don Bora
Don Bora
Software Development & Product Strategy

Don is a cofounder of Eight Bit Studios with 30+ years of experience in AI, bioinformatics, and fintech. A leader in tech team development and product strategy, he teaches at Northwestern and supports aspiring developers through mentorship and advocacy.

Micaela Brown
Micaela Brown
eCommerce & Digital Marketing

Micaela is founder of Blush & Whimsy, a cosmetics brand that has been featured at global award shows. She leads AI Discovery Group and mentors international entrepreneurs. With expertise in eCommerce and branding, she’s committed to innovation, global trade, and empowering small businesses.

Chuck Blakeman
Chuck Blakeman
Entrepreneurship & Business Growth

Chuck is a serial entrepreneur and TEDx speaker who built 13 businesses across 10 industries. As founder of Crankset Group, he helps business owners grow with purpose. He’s worked with companies like Google and Apple and hosts the “Get Off The Treadmill” podcast.

Dana Catron
Dana Catron
Strategic Operations & Innovation Programs

Dana leads accelerator programs and strategic initiatives at Arrowhead Center. With expertise in SBIR funding, operations, and grant development, she supports innovation across New Mexico and is a key resource for entrepreneurs in tech and science fields.

David Cherson
David Cherson
Product Lifecycle & IT Solutions

David is a business development leader with a background in software tools, IT services, and lifecycle management. With experience at IBM and AMR Research, he supports organizations in managing data-driven initiatives and improving operational efficiency.

John Cho
John Cho
Emerging Technology & IT Strategy

John is CTO at Perspecta, leading IT innovation for government sectors. With prior roles at DXC, HP, and NASA projects, and patents in analytics and robotics, he brings creative problem-solving to public sector tech solutions.

Kevin Culver
Kevin Culver
Corporate Tax Incentives & Financial Strategy

Kevin is a legal and financial expert helping businesses maximize corporate tax credits. With deep industry knowledge and a knack for simplifying complex tax law, he guides companies to reinvest in growth while making the process approachable.

Chris Danek
Chris Danek
Medical Innovation & Advanced Manufacturing

Chris is CEO of Bessel and an entrepreneur in life sciences, with 85+ patents. He co-founded AtheroMed and teaches at the University of Texas at El Paso. His work focuses on agile product development and digital engineering in healthcare.

Brian Detwiler
Brian Detwiler
Startup Legal & Intellectual Property

Brian is an attorney at Scale LLP with a background in computer science. A former general counsel for tech startups, he brings a business-first approach to intellectual property and startup legal strategy.

Danielle Duran
Danielle Duran
Data Science & Impact Analytics

Danielle is Head of Data Science at Quotient and a statistician with experience across startups and academia. She teaches, mentors, and consults on ESG analytics and data-driven decision-making.

Chris Dunn
Chris Dunn
Business Development & Energy Industry

Chris advises on venture development, market validation, and energy sector strategy. With expertise in utilities and renewables, he helps startups and existing businesses navigate growth with clarity.

Rodrigo Fuentes
Rodrigo Fuentes
B2B Tech & Software Strategy

Rodrigo co-founded ListenLoop, later acquired by Integrate.com. With degrees from Yale and Columbia, he combines software and B2B marketing expertise and mentors startups exploring machine learning and tech innovation.

Noreen Gillen
Noreen Gillen
Wealth Planning & Financial Strategy

Noreen leads wealth planning at Merrill Lynch in Manhattan. With experience at Sony BMG and a finance degree from NYU Stern, she focuses on investment strategy, estate planning, and multigenerational wealth-building in underserved communities.

Brad Gordon
Brad Gordon
Biotech Ventures & Corporate Growth

Brad has helped launch 11 companies, including biotech firm Celgene. With 25+ years of experience in venture capital and executive leadership, he specializes in growing high-impact science ventures.

Charles
Charles Harb
Scientific Innovation & Deep Tech Commercialization

Charles is President of RingIR, advancing gas sensing tech for defense and security. With a Ph.D. in Quantum Optics and Stanford postdoc experience, he bridges scientific research with commercial application.

Heather
Heather Hunter
Marketing Strategy & Communications

Heather leads Heather Hunter Marketing and supports brands through strategy, PR, and events. From boutique resorts to business incubators, she specializes in multigenerational entrepreneurship and creative storytelling.

Emily
Emily James
Floral Design & Women in Agriculture

Emily founded Floriography Flowers and champions sustainable farming and women-led agriculture. She supports ag entrepreneurship through mentorship, workshops, and hands-on business-building in the Southwest.

Daniel
Daniel Jones
Venture Development & Regulated Industries

Daniel is a founder and Stanford Graduate School of Business alum with two decades of startup and VC experience. He builds mission-driven solutions in regulated markets and advises institutions on company-building.

Steven
Steven Khuong
Business Operations & EdTech Innovation

Steven is CEO of Curacubby, a payments platform for education. With experience in fintech and product development, he builds tools to support schools and educational providers.

David King
David King
Startup Operations & Financial Management

David is a serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Fusion Mobile. With 20+ years of experience, he helps startups manage financial planning, HR, legal, and operations.

Peter
Peter Knapp
Brand Identity & Visual Communication

Peter leads brand design at Arrowhead Center and has 10+ years of experience in graphic design. An NMSU alum, he creates cohesive, standout brand systems for web and print.

Chris
Chris Lang
Community-Driven Branding & Consumer Products

Chris is founder of Organ Mountain Outfitters and partner at Fresh Chile Company. Through creative branding and mission-focused business, he promotes local culture and community impact.

Monica
Monica Le Baron
Wellness Strategy & Therapeutic Coaching

Monica is a yoga therapist helping busy women improve sleep and energy. She combines science-backed techniques with holistic wellness, delivering remote programs that simplify health and lifestyle.

Yun Li
Yun Li
Tech Commercialization & Global Strategy

Yun is Managing Director at VIC New Mexico and interim CEO of Nob Hill Therapeutics. With global experience in R&D and market entry, she supports tech startups through capital, strategy, and commercialization.

Frank Macha
Frank Macha
Enterprise IT Architecture & Emerging Tech

Frank leads enterprise tech transformations focused on cloud, AI, and cybersecurity. With 25 years of experience and a strong innovation record, he helps businesses modernize IT systems.

Jameson MacDonell
Jameson MacDonell
Innovation Strategy & Commercialization

Jameson is founder of The Mentibus Group and advises on strategy, commercialization, and tech transfer. With experience across healthcare and academia, he helps organizations translate vision into impact.

Griselda Martinez
Griselda Martinez
Business Strategy & Transformational Coaching

Griselda is an economic developer and transformational coach supporting women entrepreneurs. She blends bilingual program creation, strategy, and empowerment to help clients build sustainable, purpose-driven ventures.

Elizabeth Mata
Elizabeth Mata
Biotech IP & Commercial Transactions

Elizabeth is an attorney at BOMW and an expert in biotech patent law. A Princeton and UPenn Law alum, she advises on IP licensing, strategy, and teaches IP to STEM students at NMSU.

Steve M. McLary
Steve M. McLary
Intellectual Property Law & Licensing Strategy

Steve is Of Counsel at Peacock Myers with decades of IP law experience. A mechanical engineer and patent attorney, he supports startups and research institutions with licensing and global IP strategy.

Lance Maurer
Lance Maurer
Media Technology & SaaS Innovation

Lance is CEO of Cinnafilm, a leader in image processing software. With a focus on broadcast, OTT, and post-production, he advances digital media quality and drives innovation in visual delivery.

Weston Marlow
Weston Marlow
Commercial Space Systems & SBIR Strategy

Weston is CEO of SpaceRake and a space systems expert with experience from MIT to NASA. He specializes in satellite control systems, SBIR funding, and team-building in aerospace ventures.

Leah Messina
Leah Messina
Digital Marketing & Content Strategy

Leah is founder of Sinuate Media and co-founder of Approach Positive. With 15+ years of experience, she leads integrated marketing campaigns and supports science and tech communication.

Alejandro Muñoz
Alejandro Muñoz
Venture Capital & Strategic Finance

Alejandro is Managing Director at No Border Ventures. With a Harvard MBA and experience in banking and strategy, he supports diverse tech startups with funding and financial modeling.

Bobbi Kay Nelson
Bobbi Kay Nelson
Business Taxation & Accounting Strategy

Bobbi is a CPA and principal at Nelson & Company. She helps small businesses and nonprofits with tax compliance, financial planning, and long-term accounting strategy.

Luke Nogales
Luke Nogales
Product Innovation & Engineering Education

Luke is a professor at NMSU who helps students and innovators develop market-ready products. With experience at P&G and a background in design, he bridges engineering and entrepreneurship.

Ingela Onstad
Ingela Onstad
Performance Coaching & Public Speaking

Ingela is a performance coach and former opera singer who helps leaders improve confidence and communication. A licensed psychotherapist, she blends mindset coaching with public speaking skills.

James Ortiz
James Ortiz
State & Local Tax Compliance

James is a Sales and Use Tax specialist at REDW with experience in U.S. and Canadian tax systems. He brings deep expertise in audit, exemptions, and tax strategy for businesses.

Sean O'Shea
Sean O'Shea
Startup Ecosystem Development

Sean is founder of HatchForm and supports business incubation and innovation strategy. With an MBA and experience in Santa Fe and Alaska incubators, he advises startups and communities on growth.

Jordan Olivas
Jordan Olivas
Global eCommerce & Fintech Strategy

Jordan is a seasoned executive with leadership experience in eCommerce and lending. He helps companies scale through smart fintech operations and high-growth strategies.

Katie Patrick
Katie Patrick
Science Communication & Medical Affairs

Katie is a neuroscience researcher and science communicator with 10+ years of experience. She’s worked in rare disease advocacy and medical innovation, translating science into public understanding.

Mike Phelan
Mike Phelan
Product Strategy & Organizational Development

Mike is a former engineer and consultant with 40 years of experience aligning product design with market needs. He advises on go-to-market strategy and organizational growth.

Edward Pines
Edward Pines
Engineering Innovation & Entrepreneurship Education

Ed is Department Head of Industrial Engineering at NMSU and a researcher in systems development. He integrates engineering education with real-world innovation practices.

Jerry Prochazka
Jerry Prochazka
Game Development & Organizational Culture

Jerry is founder of Ganymede Games and a former Riot Games exec. With expertise in psychology and leadership, he helps build creative teams and scale game studios.

Patricio Reygadas
Patricio Reygadas
Engineering Entrepreneurship & Latin American Ventures

Patricio is President of EVUS, with 30 years in energy and tech. He supports Latin American startups with cross-border operations and growth strategy.

Renee Rosillo
Renee Rosillo
AI Innovation & Startup Leadership

Renee is co-founder of Minerva Robotics and a serial entrepreneur. She leads ventures in AI, fintech, and logistics and supports early-stage startups across Latin America.

Justin Santiago
Justin Santiago
Creative Media & Web Design

Justin is a designer at Sinuate Media, with expertise in branding and storytelling. He helps businesses build compelling online identities through creative design.

William Smith
William Smith
Accounting, Strategy & Organizational Performance

William is a CPA and NMSU professor with 30+ years of experience. His research and consulting focus on financial strategy and structural efficiency for nonprofits and small businesses.

Eric Lee Smith
Eric Lee Smith
Product Design & System Innovation

Eric is a serial entrepreneur with a background in software and system design. He mentors startups and brings deep expertise in customer experience and creative technologies.

Luis Talavera
Luis Talavera
Financial Systems & Business Planning

Luis is a business consultant helping small businesses grow through budgeting, operations, and funding strategy. With experience in lending and SMB consulting, he delivers data-driven insights.

Milica Tenic
Milica Tenic
Federal Grants & Innovation Funding

Milica is a program manager at Arrowhead Center specializing in SBIR/STTR funding. With a background in biogeochemistry, she supports entrepreneurs in aligning with federal funding opportunities.

Drew Tulchin
Drew Tulchin
Angel Investing & Startup Acceleration

Drew is President of NM Angels and advisor to companies like Meow Wolf. He supports startups with capital strategy, sustainability, and investor relationships.

Michael Usrey
Michael Usrey
Government Contracting & Business Growth

Michael is a retired executive and startup co-founder with experience in government contracting and DCAA audits. He supports early-stage companies with compliance and strategic scaling.

Jeff Villalobos
Jeff Villalobos
IP & Corporate Transaction Law

Jeff is a transactional attorney at Vela Wood with expertise in IP, privacy, and startup law. He serves on the Arrowhead Innovation Fund board and advises on scalable legal strategy.

Garrett Weinzierl
Garrett Weinzierl
Podcasting & Digital Community Building

Garrett is founder of Amove.tv and a leading podcaster. With shows like The Angry Chicken, he combines design, content, and branding to build thriving digital communities.

Jonathan Weinstein
Jonathan Weinstein
Innovation Leadership & Strategic Planning

Jonathan is a faculty member at Loyola and founder of Line of Sight consulting. He advises startups and Fortune 500s on innovation, leadership, and strategic project management.

Howard Wernow
Howard Wernow
International Patent & IP Strategy

Howard is a patent attorney at Sand & Sebolt, advising global clients on IP portfolios, litigation, and licensing. He blends legal insight with business alignment across borders.

Lee Ann Woods
Lee Ann Woods
CPG Strategy & Sustainable Packaging

Lee Ann is managing partner at 2MKT Ventures with 30+ years in consumer goods. She supports founders in food, beverage, and wellness with branding, packaging, and retail strategy.

Daniel Ziesmer
Daniel Ziesmer
Cybersecurity & Risk Management

Daniel is President of Centripetum LLC and an expert in cybersecurity architecture and compliance. With a background in ICS, standards development, and vCISO services, he secures enterprise systems.

Chris Ziomek
Chris Ziomek
Robotics Commercialization & High-Tech Startups

Chris is Managing Partner at Build With Robots and a 30-year veteran in high-tech. He’s led startups, managed engineering teams, and invests in New Mexico’s robotics and innovation ecosystem.