Meet Bosque School’s Board of Trustees

Bosque School’s Board of Trustees is the guardian of the school’s mission. It is the Board’s responsibility to ensure that the mission is appropriate, relevant and vital to the community. The Board of Trustees is currently comprised of 20 individuals, elected for four-year terms, all of whom monitor the success of the school in fulfilling its mission. Each Board member participates in and supports the mission of the school and serves on at least one of the Board’s committees: Facilities, Audit, Development, Trustee, Finance, Investment and Executive.

	Dr. Duane Ross, Board Chair 2009 - Present Duane currently serves as Medical Director of Government Programs for Blue Cross/Blue Shield of New Mexico. He received a B.A. in English Literature from Cornell University; Doctor of Medicine from Howard University School of Medicine; and served his Internship, Residency and Fellowship in Internal Medicine at St. Vincent’s Hospital in New York, NY. He is also involved in Prescription Trails Pilot Project, Healthier Weight Workshop, Healthier Weight Council and Safe Routes to School.
	Dana Asbury, Trustee Committee 2010 – Present 2005-2009 1995-2004 After receiving an M.A. and M.F.A. from the University of New Mexico, Dana worked as an editor of art and photography books at UNM Press for eighteen years. As a Bosque parent and active Board member since Bosque’s early days, Dana has served the Bosque community in many capacities.
	John Badal, Board Treasurer, Finance Committee Chair and Development Committee 2008 – Present A graduate of Albuquerque Academy and the University of New Mexico, John is the CEO and owner of Southwest Therapies (SWT) and Mobile Medical Marketing (MMM). John formed these companies over 15 years ago for the sole purpose of bringing state-of-the-art medical technologies to the rural areas of the Southwest. SWT and MMM currently provide service to 33 hospitals in New Mexico, Colorado, and Texas. John and his wife, Heather, have a daughter attending Bosque School.
	Susan Ford Bales, Trustee Committee 2007 - Present 1998 - 2006 Susan is on the board of the Gerald R. Ford Foundation and is the former chairman of the board of the Betty Ford Center for alcohol and drug abuse. She is a professional photographer and photojournalist. Susan has recently authored and published two novels, Double Exposure and its sequel Sharp Focus.
	Mitchell Coven, Development Committee Chair 2006 - Present Mitch is the founder, CEO and President of Vitality Works, Inc.., a natural products nutraceutical manufacturing lab registered by the Food and Drug Administration and Headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico since 1982. Mitch holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin, (Madison). Mitch is currently serving in his 12th year on the board of the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) where he chairs and is active on numerous committees. Mitch and his wife, Nancy Klion, have three children; a Bosque graduate, a Bosque students and a Manzano Day School student, where Nancy chairs the Board of Trustees.
	Lucia L. Deichmann, Board Secretary, Development and Trustee Committees 2008 – Present Lucia spent her early career in corporate and government entities involved in systems analysis and the development and implementation of large database systems. For the past decade, she owned and operated a manufacturing wholesale food business in Albuquerque. Lucia is currently a financial planner involved in setting up NGO operations in Africa and exploring microfinance opportunities to help developing businesses succeed. She also serves on the SARANAM Board for homeless families.
	Dennis Goggin, Finance and Investment Committees 2009-Present Dennis worked for 30 years as a financial services executive with Chase Manhattan Bank and later with Visa International, primarily in Europe and Asia. A native of Michigan, he received a B.A. from the Michigan State University Honors College. He then studied at the Russian and East European Institute at Indiana University and earned an M.A. in Russian and East European History. Prior to joining Chase Manhattan Bank, he was a member of the US Cultural Exchange and lived in Sofia, Bulgaria, where he was affiliated with the Institute for Balkan Studies. Dennis lives in both Corrales and Boulder, Colorado.
	Leo Gonzalez 2012-Present Leo currently serves as Assistant Treasurer for PNM Resources. He began his career as an investment banker with Lehman Brothers and JP Morgan, where he raised capital for corporate and government clients. Leo was previously with Stanford Management Company, managing over $1 billion of the university's endowment and charitable trust assets. His work at Ford Motor Co. included oversight of global pension fund investments and Treasury functions for Japan and Southeast Asia. He received a BS in International Economics from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service and an MBA from Stanford University.
	Daniel Gutierrez, Development Committee 2010 – Present Reverend Gutierrez is ordained to the clergy of the Episcopal Church and serves on the Executive Staff of the Episcopal Diocese of the Rio Grande. Daniel earned degrees in History, Political Science, Public Administration and Theology. Daniel serves on numerous local and national boards; however, his most important role and greatest responsibility is being the proud father of Jude, a Bosque student, – a joy he shares daily with his wife, Suzanne.
	Michael A. Hauger, CPWA, Senior Vice President – Investments, PIM Portfolio Manager Sandia Investment Group, Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC 2012-Present Michael has been in the securities industry for 29 years, having started his career with E.F. Hutton in 1977. In 1988 he joined Boettcher & Company, a predecessor firm of Wachovia Securities. Hauger served as the Branch Manager of the Albuquerque office from 1992 to 1997. A strong supporter of the community, Mr. Hauger has served on numerous boards, including the Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation Board, the Chamber Orchestra of Albuquerque, Youth Development, Inc. Hauger is responsible for client and community development.
	Dr. Jeffrey Katzman 2009 - Present Jeffrey currently serves as Clinical Professor and Vice Chairman for Education and Academic Affairs for the Psychiatry Department at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. Prior to this, he was the Director of Behavioral Health for the New Mexico Veterans Affairs Hospital in Albuquerque for nine years. He has experience in leadership and organizational consultation, career and family coaching, and writes original musicals for The Box Theater in Albuquerque. He attended Stanford University as an undergraduate and then went on to the University of California San Diego for medical school and completed his Psychiatry Residency at UCLA. Jeffrey and his wife have two children who attend Bosque.
	Jim Klabunde, Facilities and Development Committees 2008 – Present Jim is an entrepreneur having founded his first company, Southwest Wire and Cable, in 1986. Under Jim’s guidance Southwest Wire and Cable grew, merged and became CSC, the largest privately held distributor of specialty wire and communications products in the USA. CSC was purchased in 2007, with over 32 locations and over 900 employees. Over the years Jim has been active in the Albuquerque Community. Jim and his wife Mara have two Bosque graduates.
	Bruce Leising, Investment Committee Chair 2007 - Present 1998 - 2006 Bruce retired from Intel after 28 years of service. In his last position at Intel, he was the Director of Corporate Services and a Technology Manufacturing Group Vice President. He joined Intel as part of a start-up team and has been involved in Technology Development or Manufacturing for the majority of his career. He led a group in basic technology development, started up and managed an international silicon factory for Intel and has won both an Intel Achievement Award and Intel Quality Award for his work. He has played a significant role in the evolution, growth, and competitiveness of Intel manufacturing during his tenure at Intel, and was Vice President of worldwide silicon manufacturing prior to his position in Corporate Services. Today Bruce runs his own company focusing on private equity investments and venture capital.
	Wendy Swedick 2012-Present Wendy has over 20 years of experience providing leadership in both corporate and entrepreneurial organizations. She was part of the Senior Management Team of a $3 billion telecommunications company and has been the CFO for entrepreneurial early-stage and start-up organizations. Wendy is currently a Senior Mentor for the New Directions Institute. Wendy is a graduate of the University of New Mexico and the Leadership New Mexico program.
	Dr. Joan B. Woodard, Facilities Committee 2009 - Present 2000 - 2008 Joan is Executive Vice President Emeritus of Sandia National Laboratories, and currently the owner of a consulting company in energy, defense and technology. She serves on many advisory boards for national laboratories, the Departments of Defense and State, as well as universities. She holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Sciences) from the University of California, Berkeley; an M.S. in Engineering Economic Systems from Stanford University; and a B.S. in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Missouri-Rolla (magna cum laude).
	Peggie Findlay, Founder 1993 - Present Peggie is a physician and cancer researcher. She also serves on the Symphony Board, is a member of the Order of St. John and a founder of Bosque School.

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