Victor Bachechi

Board Member Emeritus

Victor Bachechi has served on the Board of Carlo Inc. since 1980 and as President and CEO of the company since 1993. Prior to his time at Carlo Inc., he worked for 10 years as Vice President of a large regional distribution company. He has spent his time at Carlo expanding the Albuquerque and Vancouver markets and opening new markets in Sydney and Houston.

Victor has also served his faith community as an ordained Catholic Deacon for over 20 years.

Victor received his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of New Mexico with a major in Finance. He also received his real estate license from the State of New Mexico.

Roberto Fiorvento

Chairman

Rob Fiorvento is a Managing Partner at Beedie, based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Boasting a rich background of over three decades in the real estate sector, with nearly two decades dedicated to Beedie, Rob has been instrumental in propelling Beedie to a leading position within the industry. Having previously held the esteemed role of Colliers Senior Vice President, achieving top national rankings, and even securing a spot as the youngest member ever appointed to the Colliers Canadian Board of Directors, Rob contributes an unparalleled wealth of real estate acumen to Beedie’s expanding residential and commercial development endeavors.

With over 30 years of experience in the real estate industry, and 19 years with Beedie, Rob’s insight and expertise have helped put Beedie at the forefront of the industry.  A former Colliers Senior Vice President, top national producer and the youngest member to be appointed to the Colliers Canadian Board of Directors, Rob brings an unmatched level of real estate experience to Beedie’s growing residential and commercial development divisions.

Karl Gustafson

Member

Karl Gustafson is a retired CPA in Albuquerque. He started his career with Peat, Marwick Mitchell & Co (now KPMG) becoming a partner in 1986. After 20 years he left the firm to help found his own firm Peltier, Gustafson & Miller PA retiring from that firm after 30 years. At KPMG he focused primarily on taxation of corporations and financial institutions. In his own firm the focus has always been family held businesses. He has served on several boards including the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra and the Albuquerque Community Foundation.

He earned his BBA and MBA both from the University of New Mexico.

Howie Herbert III

Member

Howie Herbert III is a 15-year veteran of U.S. Bank and its predecessor institution in New Mexico, First Community Bank. He is currently the VP NM Team Lead for Commercial Real Estate and manages New Mexico’s larger, more complicated commercial real estate client relationships. Prior to his current role, Howie was VP Commercial Banking Relationship Manager and VP Commercial and Industrial RM Team Manager. He is a member of the New Mexico Leadership Team. Prior to making the move to the banking industry, Howie worked in KPMG LLP’s assurance practice, focusing on clients in the financial services industry. He has been a licensed CPA in New Mexico since 2001.

Howie serves on the boards of the New Mexico Association of Commerce and Industry and the new Mexico Society of CPAs.

Howie received his Bachelor of Accountancy Degree with Honors from New Mexico State University.

Karen Hudson

Member

Karen Hudson is the Principal of Hudson Commercial, specializing in investment sales, § 1031 exchanges, tenant representation, and real estate consulting services. Starting in 1981 at the Criswell Development Company, she has worked in the Albuquerque commercial real estate market for 39 years.

Karen served on the City of Albuquerque’s Environmental Planning Commission for 7 years and has served as a member of the Board of Special Olympics New Mexico since 2012.

Karen received her bachelor’s degree in University Studies from the University of New Mexico.