Leaders of Enchantment

Colby Wilson leads theBoys & Girls Clubs of Central New Mexico as CEO (Chief Encouragement Officer), where he oversees programs that help local youth develop leadership, academic success and life skills. An MA graduate of Seattle Pacific University, Colby has devoted more than 18 years to the Boys & Girls Clubs movement —holding senior leadership posts around the country. Before moving to New Mexi...

Brian Adams — Investing in New Mexico’s FutureThrough Energy, Mobility & Innovation Brian Adams is the Co-Founder and Managing Partnerof  UP.Abundance , a New Mexico–focused venture fund and an investment strategy of the global firm  UP.Partners . A“boomerang” New Mexican, Brian returned to the state in 2022 after 13 years in Seattle, bringing with him deep experience in startups, venture capital,...

Emily K. Howard is the founder and president of  CheetahStrategy , a strategic planning and brand consulting firm she launched in 2021. Beginning  January 1, 2025 , she will step into a new role as the  Executive Director of the Economic Forum of Albuquerque ,succeeding Kathie Winograd. Emily brings years of experience across  marketing,tourism, and strategic planning , having worked with organiza...

Emily K. Howard is the founder and president of  CheetahStrategy , a strategic planning and brand consulting firm she launched in 2021. Beginning  January 1, 2025 , she will step into a new role as the  Executive Director of the Economic Forum of Albuquerque , succeeding Kathie Winograd. Emily brings years of experience across  marketing,tourism, and strategic planning , having worked with organiz...

For Episode 28, we switched things up again withanother out-of-the-box format—this time recording in front of a live audience, thanks to the Young Professionals of Albuquerque (YPA). Staying true to thattheme, the guest in the hot seat was none other than our own host, Doug Campbell. The tables were turned as Episode 3’s guest, Adam Hammer, CEO of Roadrunner Venture Studio, stepped in to lead the...

Joanie Griffin – Founding Principal, Sunny505 For more than three decades, Joanie Griffin hasbeen shaping the way organizations tell their stories. As the founder and CEO of Sunny505, she built her company around the belief that a strong brand is more than a logo or tagline — it’s an experience that leaves a lasting impression. Joanie has guided countless clients through the evolving world ofcommu...

Joanie Griffin – Founding Principal,Sunny505 For more than three decades, Joanie Griffin has been shaping the way organizations tell their stories. As the founder and CEO of Sunny505, she built her company around the belief that a strong brand is more than a logo or tagline — it’s an experiencethat leaves a lasting impression. Joanie has guided countless clients through the evolving world of commu...

Lindsey Kay  is a social entrepreneur, animal rescue advocate, casual artist, and avid reader whose work has left a lasting mark on New Mexico and beyond. In 2010, Lindsey founded  Pawsand Stripes , a groundbreaking Albuquerque-based nonprofit that provides service dogs and mental health support for veterans and theirfamilies. Under her leadership, the organization grew from a small startup intoa...

Lindsey Kay  is a social entrepreneur, animal rescue advocate, casual artist, and avid readerwhose work has left a lasting mark on New Mexico and beyond. In 2010, Lindsey founded  Pawsand Stripes , a groundbreaking Albuquerque-based nonprofit that provides service dogs and mental health support for veterans and theirfamilies. Under her leadership, the organization grew from a small startup intoa n...

Jim Long – Founder & CEO, Heritage Hotels &Resorts Leaders of Enchantment – Episode 25 Jim Long is one of New Mexico’s most visionaryentrepreneurs—a 12th-generation New Mexican who has dedicated his life andbusiness to celebrating and elevating the culture, beauty, and spirit of thestate. As Founder and CEO of Heritage Hotels & Resorts, based inAlbuquerque, Long has built a portfolio of iconic pro...

Jim Long – Founder & CEO, Heritage Hotels &Resorts Leaders of Enchantment – Episode 25 Jim Long is one of New Mexico’s most visionaryentrepreneurs—a 12th-generation New Mexican who has dedicated his life andbusiness to celebrating and elevating the culture, beauty, and spirit of thestate. As Founder and CEO of Heritage Hotels & Resorts, based inAlbuquerque, Long has built a portfolio of iconic pro...

Fernando Lovo is the newly appointed  Vice President for Athletics at the University of New Mexico , bringing a powerful blend of football operationsexpertise and strategic leadership in collegiate athletics. At just 36 yearsold, Lovo has already overseen over  half abillion dollars in capital projects  and held leadership roles across  NFL and top-tier NCAA programs . Born in New Orleans and rais...

Fernando Lovo is the newly appointed  Vice President for Athletics at the University of New Mexico , bringing a powerful blend of football operationsexpertise and strategic leadership in collegiate athletics. At just 36 yearsold, Lovo has already overseen over  half abillion dollars in capital projects  and held leadership roles across  NFL and top-tier NCAA programs . Born in New Orleans and rais...

Episode 23 – Syd & Macky: Racing the World, Rooted inNew Mexico Syd and Macky are professional mountain bikers, YouTubers,and partners in both racing and life. Since 2013, they’ve chased the most challengingmountain bike races around the world—first from a tiny orange car, then throughyears of van life, and now from their home base in Los Alamos, New Mexico. What began as a focus on enduro racing...

Episode 23 – Syd & Macky: Racing the World, Rooted inNew Mexico Syd and Macky are professional mountain bikers, YouTubers,and partners in both racing and life. Since 2013, they’ve chased the mostchallenging mountain bike races around the world—first from a tiny orange car,then through years of van life, and now from their home base in Los Alamos, New Mexico. What began as a focus on enduro racing...

Micah Gray is a two-time Anderson graduate (BBA ’20,MBA ’21), former UNM football player, and rising voice in Albuquerque’sbusiness and alumni communities. Inspired early by his father’s leadership as apastor and a family grounded in sports, Micah’s work ethic startedyoung—selling candles and mowing lawns in high school. He brought that samedrive to UNM, where he juggled Division I football, two b...

Micah Gray is a two-time Anderson graduate(BBA ’20, MBA ’21), former UNM football player, and rising voice inAlbuquerque’s business and alumni communities. Inspired early by hisfather’s leadership as a pastor and a family grounded in sports, Micah’s workethic started young—selling candles and mowing lawns in high school. He broughtthat same drive to UNM, where he juggled Division I football, two b...

LOE Episode 21: Michelle Dearholt – Tenacity, Transformation, and Leadership with Heart In this episode, we sit down with  Michelle Dearholt , the newly appointed President and CEO of Nusenda Credit Union — New Mexico’s largest locally owned financial institution. Michelle’s journey is a powerful example of perseverance, having risen through the ranks over two decades from teller to the top execut...

LOE Episode 21: Michelle Dearholt – Tenacity, Transformation, and Leadership with Heart In this episode, we sit down with  Michelle Dearholt , the newly appointed President and CEO of Nusenda Credit Union — New Mexico’s largest locally owned financial institution. Michelle’s journey is a powerful example of perseverance, having risen through the ranks over two decades from teller to the top execut...

Leaders of Enchantment – Episode 20: Mayor Gregg Hull Greggory D. Hull has been a proud resident of New Mexico for over 35 years, with the City of Rio Rancho at the center of his personal and professional life. Alongside his wife, Carrie, he raised five children in the community—all of whom attended local public schools. Today, their family spans three generations, with nine grandchildren also cal...

Leaders of Enchantment – Episode 20: Mayor Gregg Hull Greggory D. Hull has been a proud resident of New Mexico for over 35 years, with the City of Rio Rancho at the center of his personal and professional life. Alongside his wife, Carrie, he raised five children in the community—all of whom attended local public schools. Today, their family spans three generations, with nine grandchildren also cal...

EP 19 – Leaders of Enchantment: A Conversation with Bosque School Students For Episode 19, we had the privilege of visiting  Bosque School  in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to sit down with nine inspiring students ranging from 6th to 11th grade: Gideon (9th), James (9th), Em (11th), Rose (11th), Sebastian (10th), Sophie (12th), Aryanna (8th), Daniel (7th),  and  Paul (6th) . James (9th), Em (11th), Gid...

EP 19 – Leaders of Enchantment: A Conversation with Bosque School Students For Episode 19, we had the privilege of visiting  Bosque School  in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to sit down with nine inspiring students ranging from 6th to 11th grade: James (9th), Em (11th), Gideon (9th) Rose (11th), Sebastian (10th), Sophie (12th), Paul (6th), Aryanna (8th) and Daniel (7th ) It was a great hour getting to k...

Episode 18 takes a unique turn for Leaders of Enchantment as we step into the role of media partner for the 2025 Tour of the Gila, held April 23–27 in Silver City, New Mexico. Our founder, Doug Campbell, was on the ground at this legendary cycling race, capturing stories from athletes, organizers, and key figures behind the scenes. To bring you closer to the action and the people shaping this even...

Episode 18 takes a unique turn for Leaders of Enchantment as we step into the role of media partner for the 2025 Tour of the Gila, held April 23–27 in Silver City, New Mexico. Our founder, Doug Campbell, was on the ground at this legendary cycling race, capturing stories from athletes, organizers, and key figures behind the scenes. To bring you closer to the action and the people shaping this even...