WELCOME

Ann Baur has joined Sandia Laboratory Federal Credit Union

as vice president of Retail Transformation.

Baur is responsible for partnering with SLFCU branch operations, contact center, technology groups and organizational development to assess gaps between current performance and future needs to help the credit union meet its goals. She will also collaborate with stakeholders to create roadmaps and business plans to facilitate future initiatives. Baur holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Nevada and a master’s degree from the University of Phoenix.

Santiago Piza Cossio has joined Modrall Sperling’s Transactions Department. Piza Cossio received his Juris Doctorate from the University of New Mexico School of Law, and had previously obtained a law degree and a master’s degree from the Sorbonne University in Paris. Prior to law school, he worked in the nonprofit sector as well as in finance and investing. Piza Cossio currently assists with matters involving commercial transactions, real estate and renewable energy development.

JP Clement has joined Vara Winery & Distillery as its chief executive officer and general manager. Clement brings with him decades of marketing and product management experience, having worked across multiple culinary, tech and lifestyle brands.

Clement grew up in the south of France.

He holds degrees from both the Institut de Management International de Paris and the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth University. His career in marketing and product development includes executive positions with General Mills, Clear Channel, Nestle, Ticketmaster, CitySearch and others.

Ellen Geske has joined Davis Kelin Trial Lawyers. Her areas of expertise include legal malpractice, health law, personal injury, employment matters and appellate work.

Geske graduated from the University of New Mexico School of Law. Geske also clerked at the New Mexico Supreme Court.