Meet the Team
Office Manager, Monica Soveranez
Development Coordinator, Sara Bennett
Outreach & SNAP Coordinator, Crystal Medina
Finance Manager, Katrina Dunn
Executive Director, Laura Watson
In the late summer of 2023, ECHO Inc. welcomed Laura B. Watson as the new Executive Director. Laura has over twenty-five years of experience in finance. Laura reports directly to the Board of Directors and assists them in setting policy and strategic direction for the organization. Laura has always been passionate about serving her community and seeing it thrive! Laura was raised in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Tennessee where her parents’ brought healthcare and ministry to rural communities. Since her time in Tennessee, she has lived in various states and is grateful to call New Mexico home again. Laura values her faith and enjoys exploring new places and gathering with family and friends.
Associate Director, Perla Gething
Perla supports the Executive Director in the overall operations of the administrative office, program sites, outreach, and development of ECHO Inc. She has worked in the non-profit industry for over twenty years. Her expertise includes program evaluation, strategic organization, planning, and conflict resolution.
Aztec Preschool Director, Angela Moody
Angela is the Preschool Director at ECHO and has over a decade of experience working in non-profits and 15+ years with children. Angela graduated from Oregon State University with a bachelor’s in human development and Family Sciences, with a focus in Early Childhood Education. She is responsible for maintaining all the rules and regulations for the preschool as well as FOCUS and NM Pre-K standards. Angela has 3 boys of her own and has been known to teach a children’s jiu-jitsu class at her family gym, San Juan Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Aztec Preschool Assistant Director, Cheryl Mackey
Cheryl is the Assistant Director of ECHO and has 15+ years of experience in Childcare and Education. Cheryl has her Business Administration Degree from Louisiana State University in Shreveport and her CDC and NAC in Early Childcare. As the Assistant Director, Cheryl supports the daily operations of the Preschool and the Child and Adult Care Food Program. Cheryl has 2 adult daughters and enjoys reading and Hallmark movies in her spare time.
Farmington Food Bank Director, Gerald Benally
Gerald manages all ECHO Farmington Food Bank direct programs and agency relationships. He has served in all positions at ECHO Food Bank since 1992, including Warehouse Foreman. He even helped start the CSFP program and stated, “It was old style, commodities with no label and 5lb block of cheese”. Gerald served in the Marine Corps, and has a degree in Diesel Power Equipment, and his family has volunteered at ECHO, they enjoy serving the community.
Farmington Warehouse Manager, Wes Bancroft
Albuquerque Food Bank Director, Henry Hamilton
Henry has served with ECHO Inc. since 2002 and enjoys serving the community. Henry Hamilton, Jr. was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, and attended Abilene Christian University. Henry relocated to ABQ, NM in 2001 and enjoys life in Rio Rancho. He is married, enjoys weightlifting, and helping others, and it’s a special treat when his family from out-of-town visits.
Albuquerque Warehouse Manager, Nohemi Ruiz-Flores
Programs Administrator, Sharon Nunn-Richey
ECHO Board Members
ECHO’s Board of Directors represent the public, private, and low-income sectors, helping ensure that a variety of voices and experiences guide our work. If you are passionate about strengthening San Juan County, NM, ECHO invites community members to express their interest in serving on our Board of Directors. For more information, please reach out to info@echoinc.org.
Private Sector
Public Sector
Low- Income Sector
Joshua Bollacker - Board Treasurer
VACANT
Kim Martin - Chair
Natalie Spruell
Katie Buchholz
Tony Herrera
Michelle Murray - Secretary
Miriam Teran
Shelly Jacquez
Ken George - Vice Chair