INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM May 22, 2025
TO: Brook Bassan, President, City Council
FROM: Timothy M. Keller, Mayor
SUBJECT:
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Mayor's appointment of Ms. Jennifer Brower to the Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board
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I am submitting for your advice and consent the following name for appointment to the Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board in accordance with the City of Albuquerque Ordinance 4-4-13.
Ms. Jennifer Brower August 1, 2025
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Jennifer Brower is a strategic communications advisor known for her clear vision, collaborative leadership, and ability to guide clients toward meaningful results. She helps organizations align their goals, navigate complexity, and communicate with clarity and impact.
Jennifer brings deep expertise in marketing, digital strategy, public relations, and creative direction. She previously served as Senior Director of Marketing and Public Relations at Central New Mexico Community College and Associate Director of Marketing at Dion's. A two-time University of New Mexico graduate, she holds a bachelor's degree in Spanish and political science and an MBA, and she currently serves on the Board of the UNM Alumni Association. Before launching 2540 Group with her business partner in 2020, Jennifer spent years leading high-impact marketing efforts for mission-driven organizations in New Mexico.
2540 Group believes New Mexico is the best place on Earth, and as our logo indicates, we're focused on the intersection of strategy and communications, of smart thinking and smarter research, of green chile and red chile. Our motto is it's your way or the highway because we believe our clients know their businesses best, and we're here to help them get the best out of their business.
A resident of District 7, Ms. Brower will serve the remainder of an unexpired term as an At-Large representative on the Board; her partial term will expire August 1, 2025.
The remaining members are:
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Representing |
Name |
Term |
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1. |
At Large |
Mr. Sean Jariwala |
8/1/2024 |
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2. |
At Large |
Vacant |
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3. |
Lodging Industry |
Vacant |
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4. |
Lodging Industry |
Mx. Malini Perumal |
8/1/2024 |
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5. |
Short-Term Rental Representative |
Ms. Courtney Bell |
8/1/2024 |
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6. |
Tourist-Related Industry |
Ms. Skye Morris-Devore |
8/1/2025 |
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7. |
Tourist-Related Industry |
Mr. Deepesh Kholwadwala |
8/1/2026 |
Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board
Appointment of Ms. Jennifer Brower.
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