Albuquerque – Governor-elect Susana Martinez today announced the members of the Department of Veterans’ Services Review Team. These individuals will conduct a review of the Department of Veterans’ Services prior to January 1, 2011 in order to find efficiencies and promote greater streamlining in state government.
The members of the Department of Veterans’ Services Review Team include:
SHERMAN MCCORKLE, CHAIRMAN
Sherman McCorkle is president and chief executive officer of Technology Ventures Corporation. McCorkle recently served as chairman of the transition for Albuquerque Mayor R.J. Berry. He is founder and charter director of New Mexico Bank and Trust, has served on the board of governors of United Way of America and as a national trustee of the National Jewish Medical Research Center, served as chairman of the board of Albuquerque Economic Development and vice chair of the board and director of the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce. McCorkle served in the U.S. Air Force as a Vietnam-era veteran.
JOE CANGIOLOSI
Joe Cangiolosi served nine years in the Army National Guard in both an active duty and reserve role. Cangiolosi worked for Grumman on the space program from 1964 –1969 and was a part of Apollo 11. He was a small business owner, international director for the continent of Africa at Hosanna for over 16 years and is currently the senior pastor at Glory Christian Fellowship Church.
JULIE DREIKE
Julie Dreike has nearly 20 years experience in health care administration, including 15 years in long-term care administration. Dreike previously served as quality manager for the Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) and served as district director for Congresswoman Heather Wilson.
BRENT EASTWOOD
Brent Eastwood is a former U.S. Army Infantry Officer and Distinguished Military Graduate with five years military experience. Eastwood has earned a PhD in political science/public policy and MA in political science/international relations, MS in journalism and a BA in English. He is currently an adjunct lecturer at the University of New Mexico. He was also an adjunct professor at the George Mason University School of Public Policy where he taught graduate seminars in national security, governance and public policy.
TIM HALE
Tim Hale is a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel. Hale is a resident of New Mexico and small business owner.
STATE SENATOR BILL PAYNE
Bill Payne is a member of the New Mexico state Senate who currently sits as the Republican Whip. Payne holds a JD from the University of New Mexico and MA from Georgetown University. He previously was in the U.S. Navy where he rose to the rank of Rear Admiral.
FERMINE RUBIO
Fermine Rubio is a veteran of the U.S. Navy and currently the U.S. Air Force Reserves along with the New Mexico Air National Guard. Rubio is a former Las Cruces attorney and recently retired as a state employee.
KEN SCARBOUGH
Ken Scarborough is a partner at Avedis Development Group, LLC in Taos. Scarborough retired from the U.S. Army as a former primary command officer of the military police brigade.
CHARLIE THOMAS
Charlie Thomas is a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy. Thomas is the former wing commander of Kirtland Air Force base and former General Services cabinet secretary under Governor Garrey Carruthers. He has served as a KOAT military analyst over 20 years.