COLUMBUS CAPITAL - Key Persons


Cherilyn Del Claro

Job Titles:
  • Executive Virtual Assistant
Cherilyn is a highly diversified and skilled executive virtual assistant, customer service professional and works remotely and independently. A graduate of Bachelor of Science in tourism and management. She is a hard-working and creative individual with extensive experience in customer service, administration, and office management. Cherilyn works directly with the CEO of the company. She manages administrative tasks, coordinate with team members, vendors, taking care of the calendar, research information for delivery content, help in creating company flyers and brochures. She also handles email correspondence, data entry and using software applications to create documents. Throughout her career, she has held various positions within larger companies. These positions have given her a wide range of experience in the fields of business management, customer service, operations, and project management. She uses her skills and knowledge to find solutions, improve operations and increase overall business performance.

Dylan Boswell

Dylan is from Santa Barbara, California. He studied real estate development at the University of Southern California and focuses on financial modeling, feasibility analysis, negotiations, and strategy. Prior to working for Columbus Capital, Dylan worked on the development of vacation rental housing in Yosemite and retail asset management for the family business. He also worked in San Francisco developing mixed use multifamily projects throughout the West Coast. In his free time, Dylan enjoys surfing, yoga, and mentoring children through a local non-profit.

Greg Gonzales

Job Titles:
  • Director of Construction
Greg was born and raised in northern New Mexico. He attended St Michael's School where he met Jeff Branch who would be a best friend and future business partner. Greg received a degree in Construction Management from the University of New Mexico and since then he has accumulated over twenty-five years of experience in construction management and construction estimating. He spent his early career working on commercial projects ranging from small retail centers to multiple story hotel and apartment projects throughout Arizona and California. Prior to moving back to New Mexico, Greg was a Senior project manager for a large construction company in San Diego, California where he worked on projects such as the San Diego convention center, the Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel and the Joan Crock Center at the University of San Diego. Since joining Columbus Capital, Greg has over seen approximately $26 million dollars of new ground-up construction, consisting of major retail centers, apartment buildings and single family residential subdivisions. He has also overseen approximately $3 million dollars' worth of building renovation and Tenant Improvement projects. Greg's favorite part of his job is working with people to create a vision for a building or project and helping them implement a plan to build it. Greg currently lives on a small farm within a few miles of where he was raised with his wife Jill and two children Michaela and Luke. His favorite time is Fall in Santa Fe. He loves the brisk mornings and warm afternoons, hiking to see the beautiful colors and the smell of roasting green chile.

Jordan Moya

Job Titles:
  • Assistant
  • Property Manager
Jordan Moya was born and raised in Ohkay Owingeh, New Mexico. She prides herself on her Spanish and Indigenous heritage and loves to give back to her community. Jordan spent two years in Mt. Vernon, Iowa attending Cornell College. Once Covid-19 affected our lives, she decided to not let it control her completely. She received her real estate license, and then shortly after started her career. Jordan is now on the path to becoming a Property Manager. Jordan now lives in Santa Fe with her 1-year-old French bulldog, Jacq.

Laura Gonzales - COO

Job Titles:
  • COO
Born and raised in Santa Fe, NM, Laura Gonzales brings over 15 years in client and employee relations to Columbus Capital. When Laura is not active in the office you can find her and her family out on the football fields and cheer mat or camping and fishing.

Mark Ruhlman

Job Titles:
  • Qualifying Broker
Mark was a senior level Real Estate executive for many national development companies. With over 20 years in management, his primary focus was achieving real estate sales, and closing goals that ensured the maximum return to shareholders. He was involved with planning of both large and small scaled master planned communities which incorporate both commercial and residential. Mark's experience with communication skills complemented by a deep understanding of the psychology of buying and the art of negotiation complements the rest of the Columbus Capital team.

Phaedra Roybal

Job Titles:
  • Accounting
Born and raised in New Mexico, Phaedra Roybal is happily married and has two wonderful children. Phaedra started working at 14 at a sandwich shop, where she was quickly promoted into accounts payable. This began a love of accounting. Phaedra has her degrees in accounting and business management. She acquired her mortgage license in 2021 and real estate license in 2022. Phaedra has volunteered and raised funds for Santa Fe Youth Shelter, March of Dimes, Anchorage Alaska Family Readiness Group, Espanola Humane, Santa Fe High NJROTC and others. Phaedra has returned to Columbus Capital after a two year hiatus from accounting.

Ricky Garcia

Job Titles:
  • Maintenance Technician
Ricky has over thirty-years background in facility maintenance and management experience. Being a native of Santa Fe, he joined our staff in 2022 and has consistently demonstrated his skills and integrity as vital member of Columbus Capital team. Ricky is our first responder to assist our tenants and properties to quickly identify and resolve various routine and emergency challenges that may arise. His accumulated knowledge of facility management and troubleshooting skills is effective in resolving a myriad of issues in an expedient manner. In his spare time, Ricky enjoys working on vintage cars, remodeling projects on his property, and taking short jaunts his Harley.