ACE Leadership Governing Board

ACE Leadership benefits from a very high functioning board with executive level experience in their own organizations. They represent a cross-section of highly valuable professional knowledge (legal, financial, strategic planning, education, and industry relations) that will ensure the school is well governed. All members have completed board training through the New Mexico Public Education Department and the New Mexico Coalition for Charter Schools. By the end of the first year of operation, the board will add at least one parent to its membership. Below are the current board members:

1. Maria Guy (President) is currently Director of the Strategic Project Office (SPO) at JB Henderson Construction (JBH). As SPO Director, Maria’s immediate goals are centered on the improvement of organizational performance by identifying and removing obstacles faced by those in managerial and supervisory positions directly involved with construction. In addition, Maria is responsible for all JBH marketing efforts and the management of the company’s Quality Program. Maria is also a member of the Leadership Team at JBH, which provides strategic direction and effective execution of corporate initiatives for the company.

2. Vicki Mora (Vice President and Secretary) is the Chief Executive Officer of the Associated General Contractors—New Mexico Building Branch. Ms. Mora has 30 years experience in the organization and deeply understands the needs of the industry as it relates to workforce development. Ms. Mora has also been the leader of an extensive list of education initiatives spearheaded by the organization since the 1980s.

3. Gail Vavruska-Marcum (Treasurer) is the Director of Strategic Workforce Planning, Staffing, and Learning at PNM Resources (the local public utility). She has a diverse background in corporate financial management, public accounting, auditing, training and human resources. She is a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Investment and Derivative Auditor.

4. Erin Langenwalter (Member) is an Attorney at the Modrall Roehl, Harris and Sisk P.A. She focuses on Employment law and is experienced at training supervisors, and employees. She represents her clients in the areas of mediation, trial and administrative proceedings. She has particular experience in government, civil rights and public schools.

5. Lisa Grover (Member) is the Executive Director of the New Mexico Coalition for Charter Schools. Dr. Grover has held that position for six years and will be transitioning to new employment in October 2010. She is an expert in school accountability, board governance, and state policy development and advocacy.

6. Jim Stapleton (Member) is the Clinical Supervisor for First Choice Health Care. He is also on the nursing faculty at the University of New Mexico. Jim has been the chairman of the board for Queen of Heaven Catholic School and he joined the board in February 2011.

7. Elthia Lucero, Parent

ACE Leadership Governing Board Terms

Term 1 Term 2 Currently held by:
Position 1 2009-2012 2012-2015? Maria Guy
Position 2 2009-2012 2012-2015? Gail Vavruska-Marcum
Position 3 2009-2012 2012-2015? Vicki Mora
Position 4 2009-2011 2011-2014? Jim Stapleton
Position 5 2009-2011 2011-2014? Elthea Lucero
Position 6 2009-2010 2010-2013? Lisa Grover
Position 7 2009-2010 2010-2013? Erin Langanwalter