Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta announces new executive director
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The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta announces that Julie Morgas Baca, will lead the non-profit group as its new Executive Director. Morgas Baca, lately retired because the Bernalillo County Manager and can assume management of the group September 3, 2024. The 52nd Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta powered by ExxonMobil will launch October 5-13, 2024 from Albuquerque’s Balloon Fiesta Park.
Selected by way of an intense nationwide search course of by Berkhemer Clayton Retained Executive Search in Los Angeles, Morgas Baca succeeds Paul Smith as Executive Director of AIBF who has been with the group for 27 years. A extremely revered authorities executive, she has led Bernalillo County as County Manager since 2015, and has in depth expertise in coverage improvement, strategic planning, fiscal administration, and neighborhood engagement. Previously, she was CEO of the National Hispanic Cultural Center Foundation, and Deputy Bernalillo County Manager for Community Services. She began her profession with the Second Judicial District Court as Fiscal Services Director.
A well-loved treasure of New Mexico, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta levels the world’s premier ballooning occasion that includes 550 balloons, attracting tons of of hundreds of vacationers and balloonists yearly. AIBF promotes the game of ballooning, educates folks about flying balloons, and promotes the City of Albuquerque, and the State of New Mexico, nationally and internationally.
“We are so pleased to welcome Jule Morgas Baca” says Judy Nakamura, President of the AIBF board of administrators. “Her leadership track record, her impressive background, her contacts in community and government, make her the right choice for AIBF.”
“Leading the Fiesta is the opportunity of a lifetime,” says Morgas Baca. “I am honored and delighted to begin this new journey with such an influential board and accomplished team who are instrumental to the success of Fiesta.”
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