Pub. 16 2019 Issue 2

Issue 2 • 2019 23 O V E R A C E N T U R Y : B U I L D I N G B E T T E R B A N K S - H E L P I N G N E W M E X I C O R E A L I Z E D R E A M S BANKERS ON THE MOVE First National 1870 Hires Archibeque in Albuquerque Joan Archibuque has joined Denver, Colora - do-based First National 1870 as senior commercial portfolio manager in Albuquerque. She brings more than 30 years of experience in commercial banking relationship management and credit anal- ysis. Archibeque co-manages large commercial and business customers, administers complex credit structures and provides relationship management solutions to support the bank’s commercial banking team and its customers. Moya to Head Financial Institutions Division New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Depart - ment Superintendent Marguerite Salazar recently announced that Christopher Moya has been named director of the department’s Financial Institutions Division. Moya will oversee a division responsible for pre- serving the safety and soundness of state-chartered banks, independent trust companies, and state-char- tered credit unions. The divisions also licenses and supervises other financial establishments such as mortgage loan companies, small loan companies, collection agencies, and escrow companies. “I am confident in his ability to play an important role in the banking and financial services industry,” Superintendent Salazar said. Christopher Moya understands the industry’s benefits to our state economy; he is skilled in bringing people together; and he has an understanding of and appreciation for the concepts of community, business and personal relationships.” Moya began his career in Orange County, Calif., as a mortgage lender, before returning home to New Mexico to raise his family. He joined the Financial Institutions Division as a financial examiner in 2011, then was promoted to Consumer Industry Manager, where he oversaw the mortgage origination and es- crow businesses operating in our state. Moya became deputy director, responsible for the budget and opera- tions of the Division in 2013, and has been serving as acting director since 2016. “I am honored to be named the director of the Financial Institutions Division. As the primary regulator for financial institutions operating here in New Mexico, I will work extensively to ensure the fi - nancial sector is sound while also ensuring that there are proper consumer protections in place. Having a healthy and sound financial sector is key in support - ing economic development in our state,” Moya said. Moya was raised in Tucumcari. He is a proud grad- uate of the New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell. He holds an MBA from Eastern New Mexico Univer - sity, a BA in Economics from California State Univer - sity, and is a graduate of the Western States School of Banking program. First National Bank Welcomes Back Lee Ann Bain and Theresa Murray to Its Loan Department First National Bank Alamogordo has hired two new Assistant Vice Presidents of Mortgage Loans. Lee Ann Bain and Theresa Murray both previous - ly worked for First National Bank as mortgage loan originators. Their return to First National took effect May 1, each assuming the position of Assistant Vice President. “We’re extremely happy to welcome Lee Ann and Theresa back to the First National family,” said James Lynch, Chairman of the Board. “They each have outstanding reputations for their service, personal attention, and knowledge of both conventional loans and government loan programs.” “The addition of their capabilities and experience expands First National’s ability to provide outstand - ing financial services to all the communities we serve,” he continued. Lee Ann is a lifelong resident of Otero County. She brings more than 35 years of community banking experience, as well as an in-depth understanding of all facets of real estate lending. Theresa is an Alamogordo native with more than 35 years of experience in the local mortgage business. She started her career as a teller in 1979 at Alamogor - do Federal Savings & Loan before moving into mort - gage lending in 1982.