My name is Joseph Luna from Estancia, New Mexico. I am a Native New Mexican, retired from two careers. I served 26 years with the Albuquerque Fire Department, retiring as a Lieutenant. I also served 22 years as a Crew Chief with the New Mexico National Guard 717th, MEDEVAC unit out of Santa Fe; retiring with the rank of Staff Sargent. I am running for the board of RPENM to help our voice be heard and to protect what all PERA retirees worked so hard for. Whether you retired young, or older, we are all in the same boat with a ‘fixed’ income, whether we choose to go back to work or not.

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Stephanie was born in Albuquerque. Having a father that was a traveling sales man, the family moved often. She attended 13 schools around the country by the time she graduated from Eldorado High School back in Albuquerque. She still considers herself a native New Mexican.

She went to work for the City of Albuquerque in 1976 as the Secretary in the Training Division. Soon she was asked to develop training programs for other clerical employees. This led her to her career as a Training Analyst until her retirement in 2001. While working full time, she pursued her Bachelors degree. In 1989 she graduated from the College of Santa Fe, Albuquerque campus with a BBA.

Stephanie served four years on the PERA Board in the late 90’s. She has been a member of the RPENM Chapter 5 since 1998 and also joining Chapter 21 soon thereafter. She is currently the Secretary for Chapter 5. She is also the Secretary for her neighborhood association.

She returned to work for 2 years at the New Mexico Retiree Health Care office as the Receptionist. Stephanie enjoyed working there because she got to see all the people she used to work with at the City of Albuquerque now retiring. She left that job to move in with her father to take care of him during his final years. He passed away March 2012.

Stephanie is the single mother of two amazing grown boys, Adam and Eric. She is a Mary Kay Independent Sales Director and loves enriching women’s lives. She believes that busy people get more done so that’s why she is involved in many organizations. Keeping a secure retirement is important and she sees RPENM as the vehicle to make this happen.

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Susan Biernacki is one of eight siblings and was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM. Susan graduated from Manzano High School, received a Bachelor’s Degree (with distinction) from the University of New Mexico (B.A. 1984) and her law degree from the University of New Mexico (J.D. 1987). Upon graduation, Susan clerked for the Chief Judge of the NM Court of Appeals and then began her career as an Assistant City Attorney with the City of Albuquerque in 1990. Susan spent 21 years working in the Legal Department as Issuer’s Counsel for the City. In her role as Issuer’s Counsel, Susan represented the Economic Development Office, Finance Department and Treasurer’s Office, and worked on all of the City’s financial (bond) transactions, and banking and investment related matters. Susan completed her career working in the Treasurer’s Office as the Deputy Treasurer.

Susan has been an active member of many volunteer boards. She served on the NM Public Employees Retirement Association (“PERA”) Board from 1994 through 2004 and again from 2007 until her retirement in December, 2013. During her tenure on the PERA Board, Susan served on various committees and chaired the Investments Committee for many years. Susan also has served on the Rio Grande Credit Union Supervisory Committee since April 2004 and currently chairs this Committee. In addition, Susan served many years on the Albuquerque Academy Parent Association board, including two years on their Executive Board. Susan has been a long standing member of RPENM and was recently appointed to its Board of Directors.

Susan and Robert have been married since 1983 and together they have two children: Katie, age 23, who is currently applying to medical school after having graduated from Duke University in 2013 and receiving a Master’s Degree in biomedical science in 2014; and Beau, age 19, who is a sophomore at the University of Texas at Austin. Baby Dino is a miniature poodle mix who joined our family in mid-2014 after being rescued from the shelter. In her retirement, Susan enjoys spending time skiing in Durango Colorado, travelling, scuba diving, photography, cooking, watching football and is an avid walker. Susan is a life- long Lobo fan but also enjoys cheering for the Duke Blue Devils and Texas Longhorns.

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Daniel J. Mayfield, CGFM, is a native New Mexican who has lived in Albuquerque and Santa Fe. Mayfield is a graduate of Albuquerque High School, received a BBA Degree from the University of New Mexico and an MBA Degree from New Mexico Highlands University. He is also a Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) and a US Air Force Veteran.

He retired from Bernalillo County in 2011 after serving for 22 years as Deputy County Manager for Finance (Chief Financial Officer). During his tenure with Bernalillo Mayfield was honored with many awards, including:

- New Mexico Distinguished Public Service Award;
- Association of Government Accountants Achievement Award;
- New Mexico Excellence in Budgeting Award (19 times);
- Government Finance Officers’ Association (GFOA) Excellence in Financial Reporting Award (12 times);
- GFOA Excellence in Budgeting Award (12 times);
- Nominated to UNM Anderson School of Management Hall of Fame

During his 40+ year financial management career, Mayfield has worked for many prominent New Mexico employers including:

- First Choice Healthcare – Director of Finance and Administration
- The BDM Corp. – Manager of Business Management Dept.
- AMREP Corp. – Assistant Director of Admin. Services
- New Mexico Retiree Health Care Authority Interim Executive Director
- Instructor in graduate and under graduate financial management programs at University of Phoenix and National College

In addition to his recent appointment to the RPENM Board he has been involved as a volunteer for many organizations including:

- Board Member (Secretary/Treasurer) New Mexico Retiree Health Care Authority
- Chairman, New Mexico County Insurance Authority Multiline Insurance Pool – sponsored by the New Mexico Association of Counties (NMAC)
- Director, New Mexico Association of Counties Workers’ Compensation Insurance Pool
- Trustee, Bernalillo County Mental Health Center
- Chair, Supervisory Committee of the Rio Grande Credit Union
- Housing Commissioner, Bernalillo County Housing Authority
- Loaned Executive – United Way
- Chairman – Albuquerque Speech, Language and Hearing Center.

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Frank Rendon has decades of experience In accounting and management. He served 25 years working for state and county governement. Frank is also a U.S Army Veteran, cited with several prestiges combat decorations. He brings to the table an abundance of experience, knowledge and skills that will be very helpful to the RPE Board.

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Michael Hansen has decades of experience In all areas of aduting and fraud investigations. Michael served the State of New Mexico with over 25 years in some form of auditing and/or IT auditing. He brings to the table an abundance of experience, knowledge and skills that will be very helpful to the RPE Board.

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