Since the founding of the Family Friendly New Mexico (FFNM) initiative, we have relied upon the expertise, commitment and support from community business leaders to inform and provide guidance to our efforts. This group of advisors is called our Business Leadership Council and we are grateful for the past and current members who have dedicated their energy to supporting family friendly employers across the state of New Mexico. In our blog post today, we introduce you to three of our current six members.
Karl Brotton, HR Manager
TLC Plumbing & Utility
Why did you join the FFNM Business Leadership Council?
My top reason for joining the BLC was the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded leaders in developing family friendly awareness in businesses across New Mexico.
What do you wish every employer in NM knew about FFNM?
I wish every NM employer knew how simple and valuable their participation in FFNM truly is.
What do you love about your current role at TLC Plumbing & Utility?
I am passionate about lives being improved and transformed, and TLC allows me to experience this every day as I support co-workers and family members.
What do you do when you aren’t working?
When I am not working, I enjoy outdoor adventures with my beautiful wife and children.
What is your
favorite New Mexico destination?
My favorite NM destination is the Pecos Wilderness.
Tina Muscarella Gooch, Lawyer
Sutin, Thayer & Browne Lawyers
Why did you join the FFNM Business Leadership Council?
I loved the idea of being able to help with FFNM, which is accessible to all New Mexico companies, and also the idea I would get to learn from the rest of the BLC along the way.
What do you wish every employer in NM knew about FFNM?
The vast amount of access to help adopting family friendly policies at no cost to employers.
What do you love about your current role at Sutin, Thayer & Browne?
I love that I get to practice what FFNM preaches by having a challenging career and also raising three kiddos.
What do you do when you aren’t working?
Play with my kids, exercise, and sleep.
What is your favorite NM destination
Sandia Peak is a great day trip with lots of nice hikes.
Maggie Tannen, Vice President of Human Resources & Training
US Eagle Federal Credit Union
Why did you join the FFNM Business Leadership Council?
Top reason for joining the BLC is the resources from the best family friendly focused businesses in New Mexico. It gives us an opportunity to share approaches that work, stories about how these approaches have enriched lives while also helping the company and talk about future plans.
What do you wish every employer in NM knew about FFNM?
Applying the policies of FFNM can actually save your company money in the long run. Investments in your workforce can create a more loyal and engaged staff. The cost is minimum, especially when set against the cost of alienating your workforce by not understanding their needs. It is smart business to support your workforce wherever they are in their life journey.
What do you love about your current role at U.S. Eagle?
I am honored to work for an organization that puts people first. Our members and employees matter most, and my role grants me the privilege to lead.
What do you do when you aren’t working?
My husband and I like to go out to listen to live music. Albuquerque has some amazing musicians. Our children are grown so we are enjoying being unsupervised!
What is your favorite NM destination
I had a great time camping near Carlsbad Caverns and City of Rocks. New Mexico has such beautiful landscapes to soak in.
About the author:
Julianna Silva, COO of Family Friendly NM, is a native New Mexican committed to helping New Mexicans realize economic vitality through her work to support both small business ownership and policies that enable families to thrive. A graduate of the UNM Anderson School of Management, she forged her path in entrepreneurship from her own consulting practice, co-ownership of a family business and by leading key initiatives at WESST. As Chief Operating Officer at Family Friendly New Mexico, Julianna collaborates with the CEO and staff to develop and implement operational infrastructure designed to achieve the FFNM mission to support businesses, their employees and families to thrive.