With four years of experience in banking and finance, Jared brings a dedicated approach to our team as a Financial Coordinator. Originally from Los Angeles, California, Jared left the fast-paced West Coast in his early 20’s in search of a more grounded, laid-back lifestyle. After a few years in Norman, Oklahoma, he found a place to call home in New Mexico—first settling on an organic farm thirty minutes south of Santa Fe before eventually migrating down to Albuquerque for a job opportunity. An avid outdoorsman, Jared fell in love with the state's scenic landscapes, breathtaking vistas, and diverse culture and history. His love for wild and scenic landscapes coincides with his  Ciudad's mission of protecting New Mexico's natural resources for genreations to come. When not helping Ciudad SWCD navigate their financial goals, you can find him hanging out with his feral four year old, exploring the vast amount of public lands in the SouthWest, camping, or fishing.