New Mexico Chapter of AWC - Board Members 2009-2010

Denise Baker, President
DRB Electric
denise@drbelectric.com
877-8500 ext 102 / Assistant Debbie: 877-8500 ext 100

A native New Mexican and South Valley resident, Denise Baker strives to make Albuquerque the best place for her family. Dividing her time between caring for her 3 daughters, managing a multi-million dollar company and her active community participation, Denise is the epitome of a successful entrepreneur. She has extensive fiscal management background and a B.S in accounting and business from Arizona State and has been managing the finances of D.R.B. since 1991. 

Denise is currently a Board of Director and Chair of Albuquerque Economic Development’s Ambassador Association, and was appointed to  the Diversity Committee for both the national and regional boards of ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors) in 2007 and is a current NM ABC Board member, 2009 NAIOP Board Member chairing the Public Relations Committee. Denise is a strong part of the growing film industry here in New Mexico and a 2009 Board Member elected as Secretary of New Mexico Women in Film (NMWIF). Denise has accrued numerous accolades for her business and her commitment to the community; in 2006 D.R.B. won the New Mexico Ethics in Business Award, in 2007 was honored by the New Mexico Business Weekly as one of three of the state’s “Best Places to Work”, in 2008 was named “Top Performing CFO Number 1 Small Private Company”, 2008 Denise Baker was recognized by AFP New Mexico Chapter with a Spirit of Philanthropy Award, 2009 Denise Baker Chaired the American Heart Assoc. Go Red for Women project and 2009 DRB Electric, Inc. was named by New Mexico Business Weekly as a “Corporate Hero”.

Lucy Rosen , President Elect
The Business Development Group, Inc.
lucyrosen@aol.com

Lucy Rosen is president of The Business Development Group, Inc., DBA Lucy Rosen Inc. a leading marketing, public relations and business development firm based in New York and New Mexico. A visionary in creating and expanding business opportunities for her clients through her expertise in building strategic alliances, she is also the founder and president of Women on the Fast Track, a unique international networking organization for businesswomen.

Allyson Turner , Treasurer and Reservations
DRB Electric
aturner@drbelectric.com
228-5170

Having taken a long hiatus from New Mexico, Allyson Turner returned to her home state after earning her MBA in International Business and working in the House of Commons in London, England. In 2006, she was the Division Director for AccounTemps a division of Robert Half International, where she was awarded the Rookie of the Year, worldwide.

In 2008, Allyson joined Albuquerque Economic Development to help further improve the greater metro area. In the same year, she was awarded Executive Women International/ Albuquerque Chapter’s Representative of the Year award, and continues to enjoy supporting their philanthropic endeavors as their Treasurer.

Allyson joined AWC as our treasurer summer 2009.

Lezlie Ann Kinney, Secretary
Bright Ideas
lezlie@brightideasstore.com
837-9646

Gayle Williams , Immediate Past President & Sponsorship Co-Chair
Business Network International - Southwest
gayle@bni.com
898-4363

Gayle started the very first BNI chapter in New Mexico in 1994. She now oversees 24 chapters in 3 states. She has been part of the Support Services Division of BNI for 3 years. Earlier this year, she was asked to head up the Mentor/Mentee Program for BNI Directors, worldwide. In September, 2007 she was honored by being invited to sit at the “Founder’s Circle” of BNI. Only 2% of Directors, worldwide are honored to sit with this group.

Jane Blume, Programs Chair
Desert Sky Communications
jblume@desertskycommunications.com
294-1976

Since 1989, Jane has owned a public relations firm called Desert Sky Communications. Desert Sky Communications is in the storytelling business: clients have great stories to tell, and Desert Sky Communications provides a broad range of services to help them tell those stories and gain visibility and recognition for their great work.

Jane is a past president (1992 and 2007) of Women in Communications, New Mexico chapter.

Marcia Robin Gardner Prigger, Membership
m.r.gardnerprigger@gmail.com
505-771-1482

Currently a freelance ghostwriter, Marcia Robin has held various management positions in the private sector in employee communications, marketing communications and sales administration.

A voracious reader, Marcia Robin frequently serves as a volunteer literacy tutor for adults and children.

Peter E. Rinn, J.D., Membership Retention
The Breakthrough Solutions Group, LLC
505-379-0100

Peter is a principal consultant with the Breakthrough Solutions Group, LLC., a consulting firm dedicated to helping take nonprofits to the next level - sustainable, outstanding performance.

Peter is committed to helping nonprofits build great and sustainable organizations.  He has over 25 years experience in successfully starting-up, building, rejuvenating and leading programs and organizations in both the public and nonprofit sectors. 

Cindy Barrilleaux, Newsletter Publisher Chair
www.WriteYourBest.com
cindy@writeyourbest.com
323-2514

Cindy Barrilleaux has worked with writers as an editor and coach for 25 years. She was the managing editor of the Psychotherapy Networker magazine, and as a freelance editor has edited books, articles and dissertations. She founded Write Your Best in 2001. Cindy coaches writers individually and in groups, and conducts teleseminars and writing retreats.

Robyn Twito, Public Relations
Robyn Twito, Writer, PR, Marketing
rdtwito@comcast.net
489-4884

Robyn Twito is a freelancer/consultant in the areas of public relations and promotional writing. She is an experienced book editor and has rewritten books. Additionally, she teaches English and writing in local schools.