Membership of Lambda Alpha International - Zia New Mexico Chapter

R. John Anderson Partner Anderson Kim Architects & Planners Albuquerque NM
Jacques Blair retired economist Self Albuquerque NM
Kurt Browning partner Titan Development Albuquerque NM
Roger Carson Real Estate Broker Keller Williams Santa Fe NM
Danielle Casey President & CEO Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance Albuquerque NM
Todd Clarke CEO NM Apartment Advisors Albuquerque NM
Gene Creely Attorney Gallagher & Kennedy Santa Fe NM
Dale Dekker Principal Dekker/Perich/Sabatini Albuquerque NM
Joe Farr President and Owner Duke City Commercial, Llc Albuquerque NM
Peter Gineris SVP CBRE Albuquerque NM
Michelle Henrie In-House Counsel M Henrie Land Water Law Santa Fe NM
Nancy R. Long President/Partner Long, Pound & Komer, P.A. Santa Fe NM
John Mahoney Managing Member Evergreen Development, LLC Albuquerque NM
Joseph Montoya Community Development Director Santa Fe County Santa Fe NM
Wayne Nichols Communico, Inc. Santa Fe NM
Matthew O'Reilly Vice-President | Real Estate Operations Thomas Properties - New Mexico Santa Fe NM
Garret Price President Price Land & Development Group, Inc. Albuquerque NM
Debora Ramirez Attorney Rodey Law Santa Fe NM
Gregg Robinson Santa Fe Division President Prima Title, LLC Sante Fe NM
Roger Schluntz Professor Emeritus  & Dean Emeritus University of New Mexico Alberquerque NM
Roy Schneiderman Principal Bard Consulting LLC Santa Fe NM
Paul Silverman President Albuquerque NM
Forrest Thomas President Thomas Properties Santa Fe NM
Paul G. Vogel Retired (Emeritus) LAI Santa Fe NM

Membership Qualifications

Only active and non-resident active members may nominate qualified individuals for membership during a nomination process conducted early each year by the chapter Membership in Lambda Alpha International recognizes and honors men and women who have made outstanding contributions to the knowledge, understanding or practice in one or more of the fields of land economics, and whose professional conduct contributes to the furtherance of the highest ideals of scholarship and integrity. The nomination of an individual should establish the individual’s specific contributions and/or achievements and be sufficient to distinguish that individual as a leader in his or her field. The board considers and initiates new members once a year in September. Initiation is celebrated in an October reception.

The following are the qualifications for chapter membership:

  1. An undergraduate and/or masters degree in a recognized field of land economics, including but not limited to economics, architecture, civil engineering, geography, landscape architecture, urban planning, public administration, law, environmental design, historic preservation
  2. A minimum of ten years of professional experience – mid career – in a recognized field of land economics, including but not limited to those listed under Education above, land use planning, urban development and redevelopment, property tax assessment, zoning, real estate consulting, appraisal, and real estate development. As an alternative, a minimum of five years of professional experience for any individual who holds a doctoral degree provided that the related dissertation was devoted to a topic associated with land economics
  3. Career Accomplishment An identifiable singular achievement, contribution, or leadership role in a field associated with land economics or a body of work which, when taken as a whole, represents a significant contribution above the normal progress an individual might achieve at mid career. An individual who is distinguishable as a leader in his/her field
  4. Ethics A demonstrated high standard of professional and personal ethics.
  5. Special Exemption A candidate for membership who does not meet the education and experience criteria may still be deemed qualified if the following conditions are satisfied: a) the candidate’s career accomplishment or body of work, taken as a whole, represents a significant contribution to the field of land economics and the public’s understanding of and engagement with land economics issues; b) the candidate is distinguishable as a leader in his/her chosen field; c) the candidate’s involvement in pursuits that have led to such a significant contribution is shown to derive from a deep personal commitment to the related work over a sustained period of not less than 10 years; d) the candidate has demonstrated a high standard of professional and personal ethics, and e) the likelihood the candidate will maintain an active participation in Lambda Alpha and chapter affairs is confirmed.