EPC’s
Board of Directors

Michael Chesley, Board Chair

Michael Chesley is currently a commercial producer at Cress Insurance a Higginbotham Partner in Albuquerque, New Mexico. A graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas he enjoyed a 25 year career in the hospitality industry with Hyatt Hotels and Resorts, Holiday Inn, Hilton and Marriott International holding various executive positions in the rooms, food and beverage, and sales departments . Michael was a hotel General Manager for more than 10 years. After leaving Marriott International, he opened his own critically acclaimed restaurant in Albuquerque’s Nob Hill area. Michael was named Restaurateur of the year in 2005 by the New Mexico Restaurant Association. Michael’s other positions of note are Chairman of the Board of the Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau in 2003 and past president of the Land of Enchantment Branch of the International Foodservice Executives Association. Residing in Albuquerque for over 30 years, he is married and the father to two grown children.

Shelly Marek, Vice-Chair

Shelly grew up traveling the world with her family as her father served in the U.S. Air Force. After graduating from Clovis High School in Clovis, NM she went on to get a BA in psychology from the University of New Mexico (UNM). Shelly has an MBA with a specialization in non-profit and governmental accounting as well as a master’s degree in professional counseling. Shelly is currently employed as a program therapist at UNM working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She enjoys spending time with her husband, their two daughters, and their five animals: one dog, three cats and a snake.

Annemarie Madaras, Secretary

A Licensed Professional Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Annemarie is a long-time resident of Albuquerque, graduate of the University of New Mexico, and holds a Master of Arts in Counseling from New Mexico Highlands University. Before working at the University of New Mexico as a researcher, Annemarie worked for not-for-profits in New Mexico and with children and families in Albuquerque and Seattle for fifteen years. She is especially interested in infant mental health and treatment for substance use disorders.

Jensen Nguyen

Jensen is an entrepreneur based in New Mexico, operating multiple businesses, including some of the largest dry cleaners in Albuquerque. With a strong background in operations and resource management, he previously served as an Operations Manager and Financial Management Analyst for the New Mexico Army National Guard. In this role during Counter-drug Taskforce, he oversaw training, logistics, and personnel operations for over 120 service members while managing statewide data and budgets. Jensen also led new recruit training through the Recruit Sustainment Program and collaborated on counter-drug operations and state support initiatives. His expertise encompasses business leadership, operations, and financial oversight.

Randy Bowen

Randy was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico and over the years, has developed a passion to see this city grow and improve.  As a UNM graduate, Randy has spent most of his career in the construction sphere first as a CAD draftsman at a civil engineering firm then eventually moving into a self made career in real estate development by starting his company, Native Dwelling.  Randy continues to grow his portfolio of apartments and commercial properties while rehabbing single family homes.  Outside of his work, Randy enjoys time with his wife, two daughters and son and is passionate about getting outdoors hiking and backpacking in the many beautiful trails that New Mexico has to offer.  Randy also is an avid musician and enjoys playing guitar whenever possible.

Joel Cameron, Treasurer

Joel is a native New Mexican. He graduated Cum Laude from the University of New Mexico’s Anderson School of Management with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting. Joel works in Public Accounting and is responsible for planning and performing audits of Governments, Non-Profits, and Private Entities.

Anthony Apodaca

Anthony is a 2007 graduate of the University of New Mexico School of Law. After graduation, he worked for a New Mexico-based renewable energy development firm as in house counsel. He traveled extensively throughout the southwest to develop renewable energy. After several years as in-hose counsel, he returned to his passion in criminal justice and trial practice. He is currently a Senior Trial Attorney at the Second Judicial District Attorney’s Office. Over a nearly seven year span, he has tried over three-dozen jury trials in all areas of criminal law.

Anthony was born and raised in Gallup, NM. Currently he lives in Albuquerque with his wife and two daughters. He enjoys being involved in the State Bar, as well as cooking, gardening, and being an active member of the community.

Michael Dineen

Michael is a UNM graduate and a longtime time resident of Albuquerque.  Professionally, Michael got his start in technical program management and spent many years working for America Online in Northern Virginia.  After starting a family, Michael and his wife decided to move back to New Mexico to be closer to extended family.  Michael quickly pivoted into healthcare operations with Lovelace Health System and was a project lead for the development and implementation of the New Mexico Health Insurance Exchange, beWellnm.  Working within public health, Michael understands why organizations like EPC are so critical and he wanted to get involved.

Currently, Michael is a Director for one of the largest labor unions in the country, overseeing health and welfare benefits administration.  He resides in Albuquerque with his wife Melissa, and their three children.