CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE
CITY COUNCIL
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: All City Councilors
FROM: Councilor Klarissa J. Pena, District 3
SUBJECT: title
Re-Appointment of Ms. Gina Montoya to the Balloon Museum Board of Trustees
body
DATE: November 16, 2023
I am submitting the following name for re-appointment to the Balloon Museum Board of Trustees in accordance with the City of Albuquerque Ordinance 10-4-5-1
APPOINTEE NAME TERM
Ms. Gina Montoya July 31, 2024
Albuquerque, NM 87121
Ms. Montoya has spent a full career in the Department of Defense, as a Technical Sergeant (TSgt) in the Air National Guard, a contractor, and most currently a Federal Civilian. Her professional pursuit in Information Technology and Cyber Security keep her keen on the facts and the ability to provide attention to detail when it matters most. She recently obtained a master’s degree in Organizational Design and Human Resources Development at UNM. This degree will help the Balloon Fiesta Park Commission in process improvement and business improvement efforts. In addition, Ms. Montoya finds great pride in building organizational culture with positivity and mindfulness.
Per the establishing ordinance, the Board of Trustees are responsible for refining the mission, purpose and goals of the Museum, and setting the policies pursuant to which these shall be accomplished. The board will review and recommend the budge proposal to be submitted to the mayor, to review and recommend an annual fee schedule for renting the facilities to the Museum. The board also reviews and recommends design and construction projects for the Museum and should prepare and submit and annual report of its activities to the Mayor and the City Council.
Ms. Montoya is a resident of Council District 3 and will continue to represent that district on the Board. Her term will expire July 31, 2024.
Balloon Museum Board Of Trustees Membership
Representing Name Term
1. Anderson Family Appointee Mr. Michael L. Anderson
Ex-Officio
2. Abruzzo Family Appointee Mrs. Nancy Abruzzo
Ex-Officio
3. Anderson-Abruzzo Int’l Balloon Mr. Jerry Rutherford 07/31/2021
Museum Foundation
4. At-Large Mr. Rodrigo L. Eichwald 07/31/2026
5. At-Large Mrs. Cindy Hernandez-Wall 07/31/2017
6. At-Large Mr. Jesse Hunt 07/31/2025
7. Council District 1 Mr. Victor J. Segura 07/31/2024
8. Council District 2 Mrs. Nora Tocci 07/01/2024
9. Council District 3 Mrs. Gina L. Montoya 07/31/2026
10. Council District 4 Mr. Ron Behrmann 07/01/2022
11. Council District 5 Vacant
12. Council District 6 Dr. Jonathan Wolfe 07/31/2023
13. Council District 7 Vacant
14. Council District 8 Vacant
15. Council District 9 Ms. Natalie D. Pascoe 07/31/2026