Mountain Regional Event and Mountain Leadership Academy

November 14–15, 2022

Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown

2600 Louisiana Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110
NAHREP will have a discounted hotel room rate for this event

Mountain Regional Event Pricing

Business Leaders Brunch
$75 - All Attendees

Hispanic Wealth Project Symposium Sponsored by Wells Fargo, Elevate Summit Sponsored by CENTURY 21 & Networking Reception Co-Sponsored by Berkshire Hathaway and Southwest Funding

NAHREP Platinum Members
Free
NAHREP Members
$30
Non-Members
$50

Leadership Academy

NAHREP Platinum Members
$349

Must be a Platinum member to attend. For attendees who need to become a Platinum member, select NAHREP Platinum Membership to unlock Leadership Academy during the registration process.

Thank You To Our Event Sponsors

Regional partners and other companies which are currently unaffiliated with NAHREP may sponsor event-related opportunities as listed below. Click here to download a PDF copy of regional sponsorship opportunities.

FOR SPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES
Tricia Meza

Corporate Relations Manager
tmeza@nahrep.org
(619) 719-4806

Agenda

Monday, Nov 14, 2022
10:00 AM–11:00 AM MT
Regal
Business Leaders Brunch
The latest State of Hispanic Wealth Report highlights NAHREP members and their relationship to wealth building as compared to the overall Latino population. The report shows that more than 80% of NAHREP members own real estate and non-cash financial assets, with nearly 30% having a net worth of more than $1 million. The HWP Symposium will discuss the findings of the SHWR and offer practical strategies for building wealth for the broader Hispanic population.
  • Moderator | Ernie C'deBaca, President & CEO, Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce
  • Jason Riveiro, Executive Director/COO, NAHREP
  • MC | Atila "AT" Almeida, REALTOR®, Coldwell Banker Realty
11:00 AM–12:30 PM MT
Regal
The Hispanic Wealth Project: Wealth Building Strategies Symposium Sponsored by Wells Fargo
 
While Latinos have been driving homeownership and entrepreneurial growth throughout the country, Latinos remain less diversified today than they were prior to the Great Recession. The HWP Symposium series will leverage the findings of the SHWR and offer strategies for building, growing and diversifying our wealth, meeting each of us where we are.
  • MC | Jason Riveiro, Executive Director/COO, NAHREP
 
Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs
Funneling more capital to Latino-led companies will stimulate growth and build wealth. A panel of experts will discuss this issue and share information about specific programs and initiatives that will help capitalize minority-owned small businesses that are looking to grow.
  • Moderator | Jason Riveiro, Executive Director/COO, NAHREP
  • Panelist | Ernie C'deBaca, President & CEO, Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce
  • Panelist | Lynette Montoya, President & CEO, Latino Hotel Association
  • Panelist | Joseph Trimble, Vice President – Lead Business Execution Consultant, Wells Fargo
 
NAHREP Certified Trainers 2.0 – Evangelists for Hispanic Prosperity
The NAHREP 10 Principles are a roadmap to a successful and prosperous life and career. Since 2019, NAHREP has worked to share these principles both inside and outside the organization. In a few short years, NAHREP 10 Certified Trainers have provided training and workshops that have reached over 20,000 individuals. This session will discuss enhancements to the program and how more members can get involved.
  • Moderator | Joe Velazquez, Senior Vice President of Neighborhood and Community Lending, Bank of America
  • Panelist | Jenny Brosseau, Head of Diverse Customer Segments, Wells Fargo
  • Panelist | Jaimie Smeraski, Policy, Learning & Research Director, NAHREP
 
How to Win Big in 2023
Slower markets are an opportunity for growth and innovation. This fireside chat discusses what top producers are seeing in the marketplace.
  • Moderator | Nora Aguirre, Agent, Century 21 Americana
  • Panelist | Atila "AT" Almeida, REALTOR®, Coldwell Banker Realty
  • Panelist | John Lopez, Associate Broker, Coldwell Banker Legacy
12:45 PM–1:45 PM MT
Ambassador
Mountain Regional CBOG Closed Meeting and Lunch
This is a closed event, by invitation only.
1:00 PM–2:00 PM MT
Partner Workshops
 
 
 
How to Grow your Business with Affordable Lending Solutions | Freddie Mac Workshop
Freddie Mac makes homeownership and rental housing more accessible and affordable. Operating in the secondary mortgage market, they keep mortgage capital flowing by purchasing mortgage loans from lenders so they in turn can provide more loans to qualified borrowers. But did you know that Freddie Mac can provide direct services to you and your clients? Join a panel of industry professionals, moderated by Freddie Mac, for a special workshop where they will discuss home buyer market data and microeconomic trends, conventional 3% down and property enhancement products available to your client, leveraging down payment assistance in volatile market, and financial education tools that you can become certified in to help grow your buyer pipeline.
  • Angela Bujnoch, Account Manager, New Mexico, Central & Western TX, Essent Guaranty, Inc.
  • Eunice Duran, Homeownership Representative, New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority
  • Sam Noel, Affordable Lending Manager for the Lender Engagement Team, Freddie Mac
  • Katrisia Reyes, SF Affordable Lending, Sr Single Family – Mission & Community Engagement, Freddie Mac
  • Elsa Weber, Realtor, JPAR Real Estate
 
Reimagining the Virtual Tour: Using Zillow Interactive Floor Plans to Boost Your Marketing and Deliver for Your Clients
We all know the importance of good photography in leading buyers to imagine themselves making your listing their next home. However, we also know the pitfalls that can occur when the dream is too far from reality, leading to wasted time for both sides. Come hear how Zillow is using AI and leveraging the more advanced technology that buyers have at their fingertips to let them know what the layout of the home around the picture-perfect snapshots is truly like, and why virtual showings lead to real offers.
  • Scott Rohrig, Director, Broker Relations, ShowingTime+
2:00 PM–4:00 PM MT
Regal
Elevate Summit Sponsored by CENTURY 21
Take your career to the next level at the Elevate Summit Sponsored by CENTURY 21. Elevate your mindset, your sales mastery and your wealth building potential with insight from industry experts and a network of driven professionals.
  • Sponsor Remarks | Kristen Pearless, Managing Regional VP, CENTURY 21 Real Estate LLC
  • MC | Janet Poe, Mountain Regional CBOG Chair, Chase
 
 
State of the Association
NAHREP shares the latest developments in the organization's work to increase sustainable Hispanic homeownership.
  • Luis Padilla, 2022 NAHREP President, CEO, The Padilla Team at RE/MAX Advance Realty
 
Beyond the Finish Line Mentality
An unfiltered conversation with NAHREP's co-founder and CEO about leadership, the real estate market, Latino entrepreneurship, and his recent interview with Former U.S. President Barack Obama.
  • Gary Acosta, Co-Founder & CEO, NAHREP
  • Armando Tam, SVP, Chapter Development, NAHREP
 
Additional Revenue Sources for Real Estate Professionals
Get new ideas on how to monetize your services in a shifting market and diversify your income through ancillary services, lead generation and property flipping!
  • Moderator | Danny Garcia, Invicta Capital Group, Liv Texas Houston Properties
  • Panelist | Joe Maez, Broker Owner, The Maez Group
  • Panelist | Diana Sifuentes, REALTOR®, Co-Owner, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services A Action
  • Panelist | Charles Villafana, Branch Manager, Streamline Home Loans
 
Staying the Course to Success
While running 202 miles in 50 hours is an impressive physical challenge, it's an even greater mental challenge. Extreme athlete and author Dane Rauschenberg shares his story.
  • Opening Remarks | Luis Padilla, 2022 NAHREP President, CEO, The Padilla Team at RE/MAX Advance Realty
  • Dane Rauschenberg, Extreme Athlete, Author, and Speaker
4:00 PM–7:00 PM MT
Roxy
Networking Reception Sponsored by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and Southwest Funding
Mingle and make key connections with the rest of the #NAHREPfamilia during the evening reception sponsored by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and Southwest Funding.
  • Sponsor Remarks | Traci Carpenter, Director of Revenue, Southwest Funding
  • MC | Diana Sifuentes, REALTOR®, Co-Owner, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services A Action
Tuesday, Nov 15, 2022
8:00 AM–9:00 AM MT
Breakfast 
  • Opening Remarks | Daisy Lopez-Cid, 2018 NAHREP President and Broker/Owner, RE/MAX Premier Properties
  • Opening Remarks | Luis Padilla, 2022 NAHREP President, CEO, The Padilla Team at RE/MAX Advance Realty
9:00 AM–9:20 AM MT
State of the Association
The history of NAHREP, our chapter growth and best practices for communicating NAHREP's value to the marketplace.
  • Gary Acosta, Co-Founder & CEO, NAHREP
9:20 AM–9:40 AM MT
State of the Chapters
Reviewing the resources available to chapter leadership and how to best use those resources to each chapter’s advantage.
  • Armando Tam, SVP, Chapter Development, NAHREP
9:40 AM–10:00 AM MT
Break 
10:00 AM–11:20 AM MT
Annual Planning & Organizing Events
Your calendar is your chapter's resume. By planning out your year in advance, you can accomplish more goals, grow your membership, and increase the value of your chapter. What makes a great event? What NAHREP goalposts do you need to hit to ensure your events are successful both for the chapter and for the board members volunteering to plan and host the event? We will tackle the different aspects of event planning for educational events year-round through the NAHREP 10 Principles.
  • Daisy Lopez-Cid, 2018 NAHREP President and Broker/Owner, RE/MAX Premier Properties
11:20 AM–12:00 PM MT
Building a Winning Team
Every starting line-up needs a good bench to back them up. As a chapter, it is important to identify and groom future leaders to carry on the chapter legacy into the next generation. So, what do you look for in a board director? Let's mastermind together on how to build a winning team, surround our chapter with successful business owners, seek habitual volunteers, and those with an eagerness to help and engage with current board leadership.
  • Charles Villafana, Branch Manager, Streamline Home Loans
12:00 PM–1:00 PM MT
Wurtlizer
Group Lunch Sponsored by Rocket Mortgage | Angel Investing 101
Angel investing in startups isn't just for billionaires, it's now becoming more mainstream. We started the conversation in September at NAHREP at L'ATTITUDE. Let's continue becoming experts with our new Hispanic Wealth Project Angel Investment Network.
  • Gary Acosta, Co-Founder & CEO, NAHREP
  • MC | Armando Tam, SVP, Chapter Development, NAHREP
1:10 PM–1:50 PM MT
Regal
Fundraising
Sponsors of our organization want to know that their money is being managed wisely and that they are investing in an organization that is going to be around for a long time. Chapter leaders should apply these same principles to the management of chapter resources. You save money in your personal life to ensure that your family will be provided for in any scenario, your goal should be the same for your chapter. We will share roadmaps for chapters of every size on how to accomplish your 2023 fundraising goals.
  • Leticia Vu, Real Estate Agent, Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan
1:50 PM–2:30 PM MT
Regal
Incorporating Public Policy and Reports into Chapter Events
Housing is among the most heavily regulated industries, and public policy plays a key role in supporting our clients and advancing our mission. Educating our members about housing policy and regulations benefits their businesses and the communities they serve. This session is designed to teach you how you can leverage data and insights from NAHREP's State of Hispanic Homeownership Report and Policy Priorities to ensure your membership is up-to-date on the industry and what you can do to shape housing policy.
  • Daisy Lopez-Cid, 2018 NAHREP President and Broker/Owner, RE/MAX Premier Properties
  • Jaimie Smeraski, Policy, Learning & Research Director, NAHREP
2:30 PM–2:45 PM MT
Regal
Recap/Closing Comments 
  • Luis Padilla, 2022 NAHREP President, CEO, The Padilla Team at RE/MAX Advance Realty

Speakers

Gary Acosta
Co-Founder & CEO, NAHREP
Nora Aguirre
Agent, Century 21 Americana
Atila "AT" Almeida
REALTOR®, Coldwell Banker Realty
Jenny Brosseau
Head of Diverse Customer Segments, Wells Fargo
Angela Bujnoch
Account Manager, New Mexico, Central & Western TX, Essent Guaranty, Inc.
Ernie C'deBaca
President & CEO, Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce
Traci Carpenter
Director of Revenue, Southwest Funding
Eunice Duran
Homeownership Representative, New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority
Danny Garcia
Invicta Capital Group, Liv Texas Houston Properties
John Lopez
Associate Broker, Coldwell Banker Legacy
Daisy Lopez-Cid
2018 NAHREP President and Broker/Owner, RE/MAX Premier Properties
Joe Maez
Broker Owner, The Maez Group
Imelda Manzo
Broker-Owner, Premier One REALTORS®
Lynette Montoya
President & CEO, Latino Hotel Association
Sam Noel
Affordable Lending Manager for the Lender Engagement Team, Freddie Mac
Luis Padilla
2022 NAHREP President, CEO, The Padilla Team at RE/MAX Advance Realty
Kristen Pearless
Managing Regional VP, CENTURY 21 Real Estate LLC
Janet Poe
Mountain Regional CBOG Chair, Chase
Dane Rauschenberg
Extreme Athlete, Author, and Speaker
Katrisia Reyes
SF Affordable Lending, Sr Single Family – Mission & Community Engagement, Freddie Mac
Jason Riveiro
Executive Director/COO, NAHREP
Scott Rohrig
Director, Broker Relations, ShowingTime+
Diana Sifuentes
REALTOR®, Co-Owner, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services A Action
Jaimie Smeraski
Policy, Learning & Research Director, NAHREP
Armando Tam
SVP, Chapter Development, NAHREP
Joseph Trimble
Vice President – Lead Business Execution Consultant, Wells Fargo
Joe Velazquez
Senior Vice President of Neighborhood and Community Lending, Bank of America
Charles Villafana
Branch Manager, Streamline Home Loans
Leticia Vu
Real Estate Agent, Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan
Elsa Weber
Realtor, JPAR Real Estate