Executive Director

Jeff Mahan

Jeff has over 35 years of executive-level experience in the hospitality industry, launching and operating award-winning luxury hotels from Santa Fe to Hawaii to Northern Ireland. A native of Farmington, Jeff opened and operated Encantado Resort and Spa in Santa Fe and was named New Mexico’s Innkeeper of the year in 2007.  He later participated in the NMLA merger with New Mexico Hospitality Association.  He also served on the initial slate of officers for the Hospitality Association.

President

Sam Gerberding
Inn of The Governors

Sam Gerberding is the General Manager at Inn of the Governors and Del Charro. Sam has been at Inn of the Governors for 18 years.  Prior to that he ran a Park Inn and Suites on the South Side of Santa Fe and before that he was the Rooms Division Manager for The Grove Hotel, a four diamond West Coast hotel in Boise, Idaho.  He has served as president for the following organizations throughout his 20 years in Santa Fe:  Santa Fe Lodgers Association, Greater Santa Fe Restaurant Association, New Mexico Restaurant Association, and Skal.  He has also been on the Keep New Mexico Beautiful board and Mayor David Coss’ River Commission.  When not at work Sam enjoys taking scenic New Mexico rides on his motorcycle, mountain biking, bird watching, and enjoying his dog and family.