LOS ALAMOS HOUSING PARTNERSHIP - Key Persons


Carol Clark

Job Titles:
  • Treasurer of the BOARD of DIRECTORS
Carol Clark, Treasurer. Ms. Clark is the Publisher and Editor of the Los Alamos Daily Post, an independent online and print newspaper covering local Los Alamos, State and national news. Ms Clark has been an LAHP Board member since 2012.

Charles (Chay) Rennick

Charles (Chay) Rennick, Member. Mr. Rennick is an Attorney with Robles, Rael, and Anaya in Santa Fe. He practices local government law, land use law, and environmental issues. He formerly served as an attorney with both Los Alamos County and the New Mexico Attorney General. Chay was appointed to the Board in 2016.

Cindy Hollabaugh

Job Titles:
  • Housing Programs Manager
Cindy Hollabaugh is a real estate professional with over 17 years of experience in sales and lending. Her background in residential lending is invaluable in LAHP's loan underwriting activity, which is an essential component of the administration of the Home Renewal Program and Homebuyer Assistance Program. Ms. Hollabaugh has an intimate knowledge of the local real estate market, having successfully served as a Realtor in Los Alamos for over twelve years. This experience greatly assists LAHP in its ongoing program of existing home purchase, renovation and sale to income qualified households. This is Cindy's second stint with LAHP, as she previously managed LAHP from 2012-2014. In addition, Ms. Hollabaugh served on the LAHP Board for many years. Cindy is a Los Alamos native and lives in White Rock.

Craig Wehner

Job Titles:
  • Secretary of the BOARD of DIRECTORS
  • Owner of Los Alamos Landscaping
Craig Wehner, Secretary. Mr. Wehner is the Owner of Los Alamos Landscaping and More, a full service landscaping company serving Los Alamos. Craig has been an LAHP Board member since 2015.

Denise Terrazas

Job Titles:
  • Vice President of the BOARD of DIRECTORS
  • President of Title Guaranty
Denise Terrazas, Vice President. Ms. Terrazas is President of Title Guaranty, LLC a title insurance and escrow company assisting clients close real estate transactions throughout Los Alamos County. Ms. Terrazas has been an LAHP Board member since 2009.

Karl Hjelvik - President

Job Titles:
  • President
Karl Hjelvik, President. Mr. Hjelvik is an internal Auditor Manager with Zia Credit Union and is charged with overseeing all audit activities on behalf of the company. Karl has been an LAHP Board member since 2013.

Lesley Harelson

Job Titles:
  • Vice President and Banking Center Manager for New Mexico Bank and Trust
Lesley Harelson, Member. Ms. Harelson is Vice President and Banking Center Manager for New Mexico Bank and Trust in Los Alamos. She has enjoyed a 20 year career in financial institutions and is a life long resident of Los Alamos County. Ms. Harelson was appointed to the Board in 2016.

Pearl White

Pearl White, Member. Pearl White is a Qualifying Broker with Real Estate Associates PVW and a Broker with Zia Realty Group in Los Alamos. She has many years of experience in residential sales and property management in Los Alamos. She was appointed to the Board in 2018.

Steven Brugger

Job Titles:
  • Executive Director
Mr. Brugger has worked for 22 years in affordable housing in northern New Mexico. He has a Masters degree in City Planning and Undergraduate degree in Economics, both from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He has an AICP certification from the American Planning Association and also is a licensed Realtor. Prior to joining LAHP as its first full-time Executive Director, Mr. Brugger was the Affordable Housing Administrator for Santa Fe County, the Housing and Special Projects Manager for Los Alamos County, and Real Estate Development Director for Homewise in Santa Fe. He was the first Executive Director of the Tierra Contenta Corporation in Santa Fe, which is the developer of the American Planning Association's award winning Tierra Contenta mixed-income, master planned community. Mr. Brugger also served with the City of Santa Fe as its Railyard Redevelopment Director, and facilitated the transition in property management, leasing and planning activities from the City to the non-profit Railyard Community Corporation.