KAREN B. FREEMAN - BOARD CHAIR

Karen B. Freeman recently retired from her marketing consulting business, Bayberry Consulting / The Marketing Department, which she ran for 30 years. Prior to that, she was in marketing positions with L’Oreal, Chesebrough-Pond’s, and Bristol-Myers.

A resident of Santa Fe for 21 years, Karen developed a strong interest in the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, and helped start the Native art show, Native Treasures and its companion show, the Native Treasures Collectors’ Sale, to benefit MIAC. She currently is serving her second tour as Co-Chair of Friends of Indian Arts. She has also served on other nonprofit boards in Santa Fe, including Assistance Dogs of the West, the Museum of New Mexico Foundation, and the Tano Road Association.

Like most people, Karen has been touched by cancer in a number of ways. She deeply appreciates how difficult it may be to access cancer treatments for many people, and how important it is for a caregiver to have support.

Karen earned an MBA from the London Business School and a BA in English from Cornell University.

A. DION SILVA - VICE CHAIR

Born and raised in Taos, New Mexico, Dion Silva is currently Enterprise Bank & Trust’s President – Santa Fe – Region. With more than two decades at Enterprise Bank & Trust and Los Alamos National Bank, Dion Silva’s legacy knowledge and wide industry expertise allow him to lead the bank’s operations and guide strategy in Santa Fe. Dion is known for building strong relationships with community partners and businesses to support Santa Fe’s needs.

Deeply dedicated to service, Dion is the Chairman of the Board of the Santa Fe Community Foundation and Treasurer of Assistance Dogs of the West. In addition to the Vice Chair role at the Cancer Foundation for New Mexico, Dion volunteers by assisting patients at the infusion centers. This allows him the opportunity to continue to give back to the community that began when he supported his mother during her valiant battle against cancer.

Dion has a BS degree (Civil Engineering) and an MBA (Finance) from New Mexico State University. He loves the outdoors, physical fitness, fostering and helping to train assistance dogs, gardening, and volunteering.

GLENN M. RENNER - TREASURER

Glenn Renner brings extensive leadership experience and a deep commitment to innovation and community service to the Cancer Foundation for New Mexico. As the executive chairman of HomeSphere, the nation’s largest marketplace serving the residential construction industry, Renner has demonstrated exceptional strategic vision and operational expertise. Since joining HomeSphere in 2004, he has held various pivotal roles, including chief marketing officer, chief operating officer, president, and chief executive officer. Under his leadership, HomeSphere experienced a tenfold increase in marketplace growth, driven by his bold initiatives, such as acquiring critical intellectual property, attracting venture capital, leading a management buyout, securing private equity investments, overhauling technology platforms, and executing a succession plan for continued expansion.

In addition to his significant contributions at HomeSphere, Renner is also the executive chairman of Kane Robotics. This innovative company develops collaborative robotic solutions to enhance productivity, improve safety, and address labor shortage challenges in the manufacturing sector. His leadership at Kane Robotics underscores his dedication to fostering cutting-edge technologies in the construction and manufacturing industries.

Renner’s professional journey includes a notable tenure at The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE: SHW), where he held various managerial and executive roles, culminating in his position as Vice President of Architectural Marketing. In this capacity, his strategic vision set the direction for marketing programs, new product development, commercialization, and positioning, contributing to the growth of the company’s multi-billion-dollar architectural product line sold nationwide through over 2,600 company-owned stores.

Beyond his corporate achievements, Renner is passionate about community service. He has served as board chairman for Rebuilding Together Metro Denver and co-founded Tierra Mar Gallery and InterFusion Art. He is an active member of the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) and the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI), continually supporting teams that drive disruptive technologies in his beloved industries.

JAMES ROBERT BORREGO - SECRETARY

James is a native of Santa Fe, who’s family roots extend back several hundred years in New Mexico. James graduated from New Mexico State University with a degree in Civil Engineering. After graduation James worked for several years engineering and constructing large power plants throughout the United States. In 1977 he returned to continue studies at New Mexico State University where he started a development and construction business with his brothers, constructing commercial and residential projects throughout New Mexico. In 1980 James and the construction company moved back to Santa Fe, where he met and married Helen S. Pacheco a native of Los Alamos NM.

James continues to live in Santa Fe, NM, continuing construction and development work. He has served on several boards and commissions over the years, most notable; Commissioner New Mexico State Prison Board–Industries, President Santa Fe City Housing Authority–Development, Regent State of New Mexico–Schools and Universities, current Commissioner New Mexico Construction Industries.

James in his spare time ranches with his father and brothers, enjoys camping and hunting.

Since 1995, he has experenced different cancers, and is an advocate for the work the
Cancer Foundation for New Mexico performs in helping cancer patients.

CLIFF F. BOLTZ

Cliff discovered the profound impact of the Cancer Foundation for New Mexico (CFFNM) in 2019 while supporting his late wife, Donna, through chemotherapy. While not receiving direct assistance, they witnessed firsthand the compassionate care and support provided to fellow New Mexicans facing similar challenges in the infusion center. The calm and kindness shown by CFFNM volunteers left an indelible impression on them both, inspiring Cliff to commit to joining their ranks as a volunteer in 2021— a promise he continues to fulfill passionately today. He is dedicated to the CFFNM because he believes in the Foundation’s dedication to its mission as a beacon in the community and in making a meaningful difference every day in the lives of the people it serves.

A retired Colonel from the US Army, Cliff’s career spanned numerous global locations where he served in leadership and staff roles, starting as an Infantry officer and later specializing in operations research and systems analysis. His expertise includes leading diverse teams and studying and developing solutions to complex, large-scale problems. Upon retirement from the Army, Cliff continued his expertise in systems analysis as an executive for the Municipality of Anchorage’s police department and as an independent contractor for law enforcement and security agencies. Rooted in his military service, Cliff brings to the CFFNM a robust blend of leadership, organizational acumen, and analytical prowess, guided by his core values of honesty, kindness, and unwavering
commitment to mission accomplishment.

Choosing to make Santa Fe his home in 2017, Cliff finds solace in the natural splendor and community spirit of northern New Mexico. He cherishes the warmth and generosity of Santa Feans, whom he regards as among the kindest and most tolerant people he has ever encountered. A United States Military Academy graduate at West Point, Cliff holds a Bachelor of Science in General Engineering, complemented by a Master of Science in Operations Research and Systems Analysis from George Washington University and a Master of Science in Strategic Studies from the US Army War College.

For his leisure, Cliff embraces outdoor adventures, from long-distance trekking to camping, capturing moments through his photography and enjoying restful walks
with his dog, Illy.

BILL BUCHSBAUM

Bill and his wife Jane were named Santa Fe Living Treasures in 2019 for their many years of dedicated service to nonprofit organizations throughout Santa Fe. It is that while not from Santa Fe, they are of Santa Fe. They are philanthropists who have given their expertise, enthusiasm, and countless hours of volunteer work to enhance the character and fiber of our city.

Bill formerly spent 30 years as an investment advisor, and is a published author of two books on the stock market. He is now an active volunteer for various 501(c)3 nonprofits throughout the community including the Cancer Foundation for New Mexico, the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, Native Treasures, and the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts. He is currently the Board Chair for Mentoring Kids Works NM.

Bill enjoys taking Beau, his 10-pound Maltese therapy dog, to hospitals, clinics, and skilled nursing facilities.

CATHERINE L. CARLOZZI

Catherine L. Carlozzi is a retired communications professional with nearly 40 years of experience in corporate, agency and consulting environments. The focus of her 25-year private practice was executive speechwriting and business-to-business writing for high-level clients. She has written/ghost-written numerous articles for business publications.

Active in New York Women in Communications since 1992, Catherine served consecutively on the organization’s board and foundation board for a total of 16 years and chaired numerous committees, projects and events. In addition, she served on the board of trustees of the Montclair Art Museum for a decade and chaired the Art and Audience Development committees. Currently, she is a member of the board of the Nicholas H. and Margaret H. Carlozzi Charitable Foundation and 100 Women Who Care Santa Fe. Catherine actively mentors young women in communications professions.

A graduate of the University of Wisconsin with a master’s degree in English, she received a bachelor’s degree in English from Denison University. Catherine and her husband, Nicholas, have been part- or full-time residents of Santa Fe since 2014 following 35 years in northern New Jersey.

The Carlozzis became supporters of CFFNM through his late sister, Beth Carlozzi, an oncology nurse at the Cancer Center in Santa Fe who died of breast cancer in 2018. They continue their support in honor of Beth, as well as other members of their family and close friends who have battled cancer.

SANDRA CLAYMORE

Sandra moved to New Mexico in 1990, where she currently works in finance and mortgage banking. She also provided consulting services to the Santa Fe Indian Health Hospital and served on the Taos Holy Cross Hospital Board. She is a founding Board member of the Taos Art Museum.

Sandra initially became aware of Native American challenges through the tragic medical experience of her grandfather, a Lakota Native American rancher, and her family’s life on and off the Standing Rock Sioux Indian Reservation and Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation. Her undergraduate studies at the University of North Dakota focused on Social Work and Indian Studies. She was later awarded a full scholarship from the Indian Health Service to attend Graduate School at UC Berkeley, where she studied public health, public policy, finance, and organizational development.

Following graduate school, she provided consulting services for a number of organizations focused on Native communities including the Alaskan Tanana Chiefs Council, the Canadian Psychiatric Association, and the North Dakota Medical School Rural Health Department.

CORINNE COLLINS

Corinne started her career as an oncology nurse. After completing her Master’s degree, she held executive leadership positions with a wide variety of healthcare organizations, both nationally and internationally. Prior to joining the Board of Director’s for the Cancer Foundation for New Mexico, she served for 13 years as the Foundation’s Executive Director.  During her tenure the organization achieved significant growth, both in terms of patient services provided and in fundraising revenue received.

Corinne received a Bachelor’s degree from the University of New Mexico and a Master’s degree from the University of San Diego. She holds a Leadership Certificate for Nonprofit Chief Executives from BoardSource.

Corinne currently serves on the Community Advisory Board for the University of New Mexico’s Comprehensive Cancer Center. She and her husband, Dan, moved to Santa Fe in 2000. She is an animal lover, avid reader and hiker, and a fledgling scuba diver.

STEPHANIE DURAN

Stephanie Duran grew up in the Washington DC suburbs of Fairfax, Virginia. She graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre and then traveled the world as a musical theater actress. Stephanie moved to Santa Fe in 1993 and immediately felt that she had found ‘home’. She is always grateful for her extraordinary luck in finding her way to The City Different. Stephanie has been a residential Realtor since 2001 with Barker Realty and her real estate sales production has been in the top 1% since 2015. She is committed to excellence, exceptional customer service and her team, The Duran Erwin Group, was the #1 selling team in Santa Fe for 2023.

As a single mother until 2019, Stephanie raised her two sons in Santa Fe. She now feels that she has the incredible opportunity to give back to the community that has supported her and her family over the years. Stephanie presently serves on the board of the Santa Fe Association of Realtors (SFAR) and is on the Community Services Committee for SFAR. She is also the Event Director for Santa Fe’s chapter of The Women’s Council of Realtors.

DAVID GURULE

David, a Santa Fe native, has been active in the real estate community for over 32 years. He specializes in commercial and investment real estate at Barker Realty. Prior to his real estate career, he spent 17 years in leadership positions at local banking institutions. He thrives when able to utilize his strong skills in problem-solving, collaboration, executive-level administration, and communication to give back to his community. David has served on numerous non-profit boards and has been named on The New Mexican’s “10 Who Made a Difference” list. In addition to supporting the Cancer Foundation for New Mexico, he also supports disenfranchised youth programs, affordable housing, economic development initiatives, and animal welfare causes, among others.

David values his work for the CFFNM as a meaningful opportunity to honor his father, who died after a brief battle with prostate cancer. He is proud to serve this organization and their mission to provide impactful support to the many families in Northern New Mexico affected by cancer.

BUD HAMILTON - EMERITUS DIRECTOR

Bud has extensive domestic and international executive experience in sales, marketing, and general management with Procter & Gamble, where he worked for 37 years. Among his positions there were Director of Customer Business Development/Latin America; President Eurocos (wholly owned P & G subsidiary); Vice President Customer Business Development/ North America; Vice President Customer Marketing/North America; and Vice President Innovation-Research & Development/Global.

After graduating in economics from DePauw University as a Phi Beta Kappa, Bud received his Master of Business Administration from Harvard University. After retiring from P & G, he joined the board of Domino’s Pizza and serves on the following Santa Fe not-for-profit boards in addition to CFFNM: The Lensic, Museum of New Mexico Foundation, Growing Up New Mexico, Santa Fe Regional Airport, and Enterprise Bank & Trust. Bud and his wife, Valerie, moved to Santa Fe in 2003; in his spare time he loves to exercise and go fly fishing.

STEPHEN HOCHBERG

Stephen Hochberg, a Manhattan native, moved to Santa Fe in 2007 after retiring from a career in the Law. He received his Juris Doctorate from Yale Law School, where he was editor and officer of the Yale Law Journal. His extensive legal experience included clerking for a Federal Appeals Court Judge, serving as General Counsel for a large residential and commercial real estate concern in New York, teaching at New York Law School and Touro College School of Law, and working in private practice. His area of expertise was Real Estate and Property Law.

Following his move to Santa Fe, Stephen has been very active with local community and nonprofit organizations. In addition to serving on the Cancer Foundation for New Mexico Board of Directors and the Board of the Museum of New Mexico Foundation, he has previously served on the Finance Committee for Temple Beth Shalom, as a Commissioner for the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Fe, and the Boards of the Santa Fe Desert Chorale and CHRISTUS St. Vincent’s Hospital Foundation.

In addition to underwriting the Cancer Foundation for New Mexico’s “Write to Heal” Support Group, Stephen and his wife Jane have been the sole underwriters for the Hochberg Academy at Temple Beth Shalom, the Early Childhood Programs at both the New Mexico History Museum and Santa Fe Botanical Gardens, and the Summer Creative Writing Program of the New Mexico School of the Arts.

Photo Credit: The Photography Studio, Inc.

DR. THAO MARQUEZ

Dr. Thao Marquez is a renowned colorectal surgeon committed to patient care and advocacy, particularly in cancer treatment. Her approach to medicine extends beyond her surgical practice, embodying a profound dedication to supporting cancer patients through every stage of their journey.

As a part of the Presbyterian Medical Group, Dr. Marquez specializes in colorectal surgery, guiding patients through diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and surveillance. Her focus is not only on the clinical aspects of care but also on addressing the emotional and financial challenges that accompany a cancer diagnosis. Her work with the American Cancer Society highlights her commitment to providing comprehensive support, including education, financial assistance, housing, and transportation.

Dr. Marquez’s passion for cancer care is also personal. She has experienced the impact of cancer within her own family, deepening her understanding of the disease’s emotional toll on patients and their loved ones. This personal connection fuels her dedication to not just treating cancer but caring for individuals affected by it, ensuring they receive the comprehensive support they need.

Her academic credentials are impressive. She holds a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School, completed her General Surgery Residency, and earned a Master in Clinical Research from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health. Dr. Marquez further specialized through a Colorectal Fellowship at Washington University/Barnes-Jewish Hospital.

In her professional career, Dr. Marquez has demonstrated leadership and dedication to the medical community, serving as Chair of General Surgery and Chair of Surgical Services at Santa Fe Medical Center. She is board-certified in colorectal surgery and general surgery, and her professional memberships include the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. Dr. Marquez is also a contributing author to several research articles and book chapters, showcasing her commitment to advancing the field of surgery and patient care.

LISBETH MOORES

Lisbeth (Liz) Moores brings a diverse and accomplished background to the Cancer Foundation for New Mexico’s Board of Directors. Starting her career as a nurse in Boulder, Colorado, after graduating from the University of Colorado, Liz gained extensive experience in critical care and the emergency department.

Transitioning from healthcare, Liz moved into the home building industry, where she excelled in sales and marketing. Her leadership and expertise led her to become the Director of Sales and Marketing for several builders in the Denver metro area.

Liz has also been an active community leader. She served as Vice Chair on the Board of Directors for the University of Colorado’s Center of the American West, where she and her husband, Tony, underwrote the “Modern Indian Identity” program. Additionally, she joined the advisory board at CU’s College of Music, further showcasing her dedication to the arts and education.

In 2018, Liz and Tony moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico. As a working artist, Liz has exhibited her art throughout Colorado, Wyoming, and New Mexico. Her passion for art is matched by her love for equestrian activities, as she rides and shows her beloved paint horses across the West. Liz and Tony enjoy an active lifestyle that includes traveling, fly fishing, hiking, and reading.

SUZANNE SAKELARIS

Suzanne has a passion for design. She loves everything creative and loves to create. She leaves an indelible impact on all of her projects through her deep listening and discovery sessions with her clients. With over 30 years experience in brand strategy and design in Europe and North America working in over 40 countries globally, she understands how to work with different cultures with respect.

She has held executive positions within three of the world’s most prominent advertising and public relations firms; Executive Vice President at Ogilvy Worldwide, European Managing Director at Weber Shandwick Worldwide, and Account Director at Ruder Finn Worldwide.

As an entrepreneur she has founded Artisan Minds and Artisan Communications, both brand strategy, design and communications firms.
In addition to her corporate work in agencies, she has been featured in various media outlets around the world as a spokesperson, writing articles about design and lifestyle, on talk shows and various campaigns.

Suzanne served on the Warehouse 21 board and was on the marketing committee for The Santa Fe Community Foundation.
Since moving to New Mexico, she has consulted with Santa Fe’s top creative showrooms, arts and hospitality organizations in brand strategy and design, communications, and reputation management:

• The Georgia O’Keeffe Museum
• Inn of the Spa at Loretto
• New Mexico Community Foundation
• SWAIA—Santa Fe Indian Market
• Shiprock
• Ojo Santa Fe
• Nambe
• Thornburg Mortgage

BUNNY TERRY - FORMER BOARD CHAIR

Bunny Terry is a native New Mexican who spends her working hours as an associate broker at Keller Williams Santa Fe. She is also a sought-after motivational speaker and business coach, primarily working with clients within the real estate community.

A colon cancer survivor, Bunny Terry is the author of the recently published book Life-Saving Gratitude: How Gratitude Helped Me Kick Stage IV Cancer’s Ass (Canadian River Press). She is currently at work on her second book, Where I Come From, a collection of essays about her family roots in a small town on the eastern plains of New Mexico, as well as a companion planner 365 Days of Lifesaving Gratitude. She hosts the podcast “Lifesaving Gratitude,” streaming on Spotify and Apple podcasts and is a popular blogger at the “I Love New Mexico Blog.”

Bunny is an alumna of the University of New Mexico, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in History in 2000. She raised her two children in Albuquerque; her daughter is a Licensed Social Worker and her son is an Aerospace Engineer.

Bunny is married to Toby Anderson, a lifetime Santa Fe resident. She’s lived in Santa Fe for eight years. In addition to her work with the Cancer Foundation for New Mexico, she is an advocate with Fight Colorectal Cancer, a national organization dedicated to fundraising and awareness.