Mission:

Passionate leadership to drive bold, equitable, and inclusive broadband solutions. ​

Vision:

Achieve enterprising, affordable broadband solutions for New Mexicans that honor the state’s rich heritage and elevate quality of life for all

Values:

Seven values defining OBAE’s people, processes, planning, and programs:

  • courageous
  • honest
  • curious
  • innovative
  • respectful
  • collaborative
  • analytically rigorous

Meet the OBAE Team

Jeff Lopez 
Director

Aquiles Trujillo
Deputy Director

Devon Wohl
Chief of Staff

Read the Press Release
​June 23, 2025

Jeffrey Lopez
Photo by Daniel Rios / U.S. Senate

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Programs & Communication Team

Andrew Wilder, Policy & Program Bureau Chief
​​Andy Exell, ARPA-CPF Coordinator
​Eric Moores, Chief Information Officer
Kevin Hopper, Public Information Officer (PIO)
​Mike Curtis, Public Relations Coordinator
Neala Krueger, State Grants Program Coordinator
Valerie​ Quintana,  Broadband Tribal Coordinator
Vianney Iturralde, Customer Service Representative
Lane Camfield, Permitting Coordinator

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Administrative Services Team

JoAnn Chavez, OBAE ASD Bureau Chief
Elisha Wray, Budget, Grants & Accounting Financial Coordinator
Sarah Rendon, Procurement & Contracts Financial Coordinator 
​Maria Varela, Senior Accounts Payable Accountant
Shaundel Moya-Ludzia, Procurement Specialist
Irving Gonzalez, HR Generalist ​

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Mapping & Data Team

Natalie Runyan, Geographic Information Officer

Project Management Team

Richard Govea, Project Manager Bureau Chief
Eric Rodgers, Project Manager
Katherine Irvin, Project Manager
​Monica Riehl, Project Manager
​Mark Jacobs, Project Manager

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Legal Team

Cass Brulotte, General Counsel
​Kelly O’Neill, Staff Attorney

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Statewide Education Technology Team

Supporting the Statewide Education Network (SEN)
Ovidiu Viorica, Broadband Program Manager, BDCP
John Osmon, Project Manager, BDCP
Jazmina Flores, Business Operations Specialist, BDCP

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Support Team

Gabriel Montoya, Broadband Support Team
Jennifer Nevarez, Broadband Support Team; Education, Outreach, & Stakeholder Engagement
Karina Exell, Broadband Support Team
Kelvin Lester, Broadband Support Team and Statewide Education Network Support
Sandeep Taxali, Program Advisor

Should your community require assistance, do not hesitate to contact a Project Manager withing the Office of Broadband Access and Expansion.

Contact a Project Manager