Los Amigos Board of Directors

Elizabeth Cordova - President

Robert Morris-Secretary Treasurer

Mr. Anthony Roybal, the Executive Director and Certified Weatherization

Inspector, has over 25 years experience in the weatherization field. Mr.

Roybal has held the following positions: Weatherization Program Director

for Open Hands (1986-2002), and monitor for the state of New Mexico’s

weatherization program (1979-1982). Mr. Roybal is a Weatherization

Program Trainer in New Mexico, Arkansas and Oklahoma. He has attended

the Energy Conservation Solar Institute in Chattanooga, Tennessee and has completed the advanced

NEAT Training, Basic Heating Systems Mechanics, Safety, Tune-Up Carbon Monoxide Testing and

Combustion Efficiency . Mr. Roybal is familiar with all federal and state requirements for the DOE WAP

program. Mr. Roybal ensures that he and his staff are continually updated on program policies,

procedures and guidelines with regards to programmatic and fiscal regulations required of this funding

source. Mr. Roybal has worked in northern New Mexico since the inception of weatherization programming

in this region (approximately 11 years). Both the financial audit and NMMFA program audit had no findings.

Furthermore, under his leadership, Los Amigos received the top performance award for good service from

the Department of Energy.

David Schmitt, Finance Manager, has an Associates Degree in Accounting

from the College of Santa Fe. Mr. Schmitt has over 20 years experience in

government accounting and financial practices. Mr. Schmitt served as a

Financial Specialist Supervisor for the state of New Mexico, supervising 32

employees. Mr. Schmitt also worked in the private sector for 12 years doing

commercial and building construction bookkeeping. His duties included payroll,

accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, inventory and all other accounting functions for the

organization.

Glenda Romero, Glenda Romero has been with the organization for 2 years and

is in charge of all personnel issues, client issues, contractor agreements, and

Special Projects.

 Darlene Dene - Receptionist and Application Intake.

Assessors: Dennis Tapia, Ruben Padilla, Troy Cucchiarra, Alva Morrison

Crew

WEATHERIZATION EXPERTISE

Staff Experience with the Use of the Blower Door.
The following employees of Los Amigos have been trained in the use of blower door machines as a diagnostic

tool to measure the air tightness of the home and to determine the location of air leaks: Anthony Roybal,

Dennis Tapia, Nick Valdez, Ruben Padilla, Mathew Rivera, Mario Rosales, and Albert Rodriguez. Staff recently

attended a regional DOE training in Austin, Texas in October 2004 and was recertified for handling all

weatherization equipment including blower doors.

Staff Experience with Carbon Monoxide Detectors.
The following employees of Los Amigos have been trained in the use of carbon monoxide detectors:

Anthony Roybal, Dennis Tapia, Ruben Padilla, Nick Valdez, Mathew Rivera, Mario Rosales, and Albert Rodriguez.

Staff attending the regional training in Austin was also trained in carbon monoxide detector usage.

Staff Experience with WAP Testing and Evaluation Procedures.
The following employees have been trained in WAP testing and Evaluation procedures: Anthony Roybal,

Dennis Tapia, Ruben Padilla, Nick Valdez, Mathew Rivera, Mario Rosales, and Albert Rodriguez. These

procedures are as follows: 1) Program staff will personally visit each home to conduct an individual assessment

of its weatherization needs, using an approved State Energy Audit. 2) The assessment will include diagnostic

testing to check for carbon monoxide and gas leaks. 3) Other diagnostic tools such as the blower door and duct

blaster will be used to measure and quantify air tightness of the home and determine locations of air leaks.

These tools indicate what types of program measures will be installed (e.g., energy insulation, doors, storm

windows, caulking, weather-stripping, window repairs, heating equipment replacement, etc.) 4) An estimate of

materials cost and labor is then prepared.

Besides having several years experience in implementing weatherization programs, Los Amigos staff attends

regional or national trainings each year to stay current on equipment usage and/or procedural issues related

to program implementation.

HVAC, Appliance and Equipment Evaluation.
During weatherization activity and post clean-up, Los Amigos provides all crews with High Efficiency Particulate

Vacuum Cleaners (HEPA). The following employees have been trained in these programmatic procedures:

Anthony Roybal, Dennis Tapia, Rueben Padilla, Mathew Rivera, Mario Rosales, and Albert Rodriguez.

Restrictions.
Restrictions are only used if there are unsafe working conditions for weatherization staff. A site analysis check

is conducted for any hazardous conditions that might be present before work can proceed. Hazards might

include dogs and other pets, broken glass, trash & debris, holes in the yard, low electrical lines, insect nests,

small children, rodent droppings and sewage spills. Clients will be informed that the unsafe work condition

must be cleaned before work can commence.