Kathleen Avila, who was appointed Director of the Company in March 2007, is the owner and managing partner of Avila Retail. Avila Retail sells American arts and crafts, including Native American jewelry, at 21 retail locations including airports in Albuquerque, Denver and Phoenix. Her business has received numerous awards for retail accomplishments. She has served on the First Community Bank Albuquerque Advisory Board since September 2000. Ms. Avila is a member of the Audit Committee. She has served as a director of the Denver branch of the Federal Reserve and was Chairwoman of the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce. She is active in civic affairs and has been an officer and director of numerous non-profit community organizations. |