Oversees all areas of the organization’s operations, programs, and initiatives and ensures the implementation of an effective regional marketing plan for business attraction and expansion.

Davin Lopez joined the organization in February 2009. Prior to joining MVEDA, he served as Vice President of the New Mexico Partnership, the private economic development business attraction arm of the State of New Mexico which he joined at its inception in September 2003.Davin Lopez, MVEDA President & CEO

Davin spent five years in corporate real estate with two of the largest Real Estate Investment Trusts in the U.S., General Growth Properties (GGP) and the Macerich Company (MACE), where he held roles as Director of New Business Development and Strategic Planning. He also spent two years in private business consulting advising smaller, high growth companies on their strategic initiatives and growth plans.

Davin is a member of several national associations including the International Asset Management Council and the International Economic Development Council. He is also a board member and advisor to the New Mexico Partnership, Arrowhead Center at NMSU, the Las Cruces Greater Chamber of Commerce, and the Bridge of Southern New Mexico. Davin holds an MBA from Yale University and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of California, San Diego.

Office:
(575) 525-2852

Direct:
(575) 800-7730

Email:
Davin@mveda.com