Community & Business Development
EDD’s Community, Business & Rural Development staff (CBRD) or "regional representatives" are located in the regions they serve in every corner of the state. They assist businesss and communities in a broad variety of economic development needs:
If you are a New Mexico business that manufactures, or exports more than 50% of your primary product or service, and you have never been contacted by the Economic Development Department, or if you have questions or comments about our services, please contact Mark Roper, Division Director: Mark.Roper@state.nm.us or 505.827.0323.
For professional economic development assistance contact your regional representative:

Community, Business & Rural Development Regions
- Region 1: Lorraine Ruggles
Bernalillo Office
(505) 490-7662
Lorrainel.Ruggles@state.nm.us
- Region 2: Peter Mitchell
Santa Fe Office
(505) 827-2199
(505) 570-7796
Peter.Mitchell@state.nm.us
- Region 3: Max Gruner
Albuquerque Office: (505) 412.5036
Max.Gruner@state.nm.us
- Region 4: Tim Hagaman
Mora Office & Tribal Liaison
(505) 862-2322
Tim.Hagaman@state.nm.us
- Region 5: Louise Marquez
Las Cruces Office
(575) 430-1232
Louise.Marquez2@state.nm.us
- Region 6: Susie Russell
Roswell Office
(575) 626-6653
SusanL.Russell@state.nm.us