At its 2025 Board Retreat, July 21 at the Research Park, the Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation (LACDC) Board of Directors, including Immediate Past Chair Bill Wadt, left, with Executive Director Lauren McDaniel, right, recognized former UNM-LA Chancellor Cindy Rooney, center, and Realtor David Horpedahl for their longtime dedication and service as they step off the board. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Shown here at the 2025 Board Retreat, July 21 at the Research Park, the LACDC Board of Directors, including Bill Wadt, left, with Executive Director Lauren McDaniel, right, are recognizing Realtor David Horpedahl, center, for his longtime dedication and service as he steps off the board. LACDC Board Members include, Chair & Los Alamos Daily Post Owner/Publisher Carol A. Clark, Immediate Past Chair & Retired LANL Executive Bill Wadt, Vice Chair & Los Alamos Landscaping and More Owner Craig Wehner, Treasurer & Century Bank Executive Karen Easton, Secretary & Los Alamos Medical Center CEO Tracie Stratton, New Mexico Consortium Executive Director/CEO John Engen, LANL Board Liaison Duncan McBranch, Enterprise Bank & Trust Executive Ryan Tatro, UNM-LA Chancellor Mike Holtzclaw, Blue Window Bistro Owner Melissa Paternoster, Shannon Corporation Owner Shannon CdeBaca and Pueblo Inn Owner Elizabeth Allen. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Scene from the LACDC 2025 Board Retreat, July 21 at the Los Alamos Research Park, from left, LACDC Program Directors Melanie Pena and Sandy Jones, Board Member and Blue Window Bistro Owner Melissa Paternoster, Program Director Jacquelyn Connolly, LANL Board Liaison Duncan W. McBranch and Board Member and Enterprise Bank & Trust Executive Ryan Tatro. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Manager Anne Laurent, seated second from left at the far side of the room, speaking during the LACDC 2025 Board Retreat, July 21 at the Research Park, Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Scene from the LACDC 2025 Board Retreat, July 21, at the Los Alamos Research Park, from left, LACDC Executive Director Lauren McDaniel and Board Members John Engen, Mike Holtzclaw, Elizabeth Allen and Bill Wadt. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
About the LACDC:
The Los Alamos Commerce & Development Corporation (LACDC) was founded in 1983 by community-minded visionaries, and since that time, it has played an important role in the development of the Los Alamos community. There are few local businesses or organizations that have not been clients, customers or constituents of LACDC’s diverse service offerings; and there are few residents who have not attended or taken part in one of LACDC’s many community events. A common thread that runs through all that LACDC does is its commitment to helping build a robust business community.
LACDC’s award-winning Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District program produces and supports downtown events and downtown redevelopment initiatives. The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce facilitates connections by advocating for economic initiatives to improve the community and helping members to be visible through networking and promotional initiatives. The Discover Los Alamos program assists tourists and visitors and helps local businesses and attractions promote themselves.
LACDC properties, which include the Los Alamos Research Park, Los Alamos Small Business Center, and projectY cowork Los Alamos, provide places for economic activities to start, grow, and succeed in the community.
- Mission: Strengthening the Los Alamos and White Rock business community.
- Vision: LACDC, as an independent organization, strives to empower a business community that is collaborative, resilient, diverse, financially healthy, and economically attractive.
Board of Directors: The LACDC is governed by a Board of Directors – community leaders who bring a wide range of experience in local business. Board members are selected to represent major business constituencies within the community, including Chamber of Commerce members, major employers, local entrepreneurs, commercial property owners, the financial industry, professional services, not-for-profit organizations and key governmental units.