Get to Know the Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce and Our Community

Crystal Martinez grew up in Farmington, New Mexico, before relocating to Denver, Colorado, in 2005. She returned to the area in 2018 and began her career with the City of Bloomfield, where she currently serves as the city clerk and planning and zoning administrator. Crystal is dedicated to serving her community and supporting its growth. In addition to her municipal roles, she serves as the president of the Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce. Crystal has been on the chamber board since 2020.

Janet Mackey was born and raised in Illinois and moved to the southwest when she was a teenager. She’s been a proud Bloomfield resident since 1983. Her career in procurement started in 1975 as a San Juan Regional Medical Center buyer. She retired in 2020 from Marathon Petroleum as procurement manager. Janet has been the secretary and president of the Bloomfield Chamber Board of Directors and currently serves as vice president. She’s the proud mother of two, grandmother of two, and great-grandmother to Ava, who is 7 years old. All of these “kids” are her heart. Since retirement in 2020, Janet has been busy traveling and volunteering throughout our great community.

Karina Camacho is a proud graduate of Bloomfield High School Class of 2008—go Bobcats! and loves being involved in her community. Karina has been employed with Citizens Bank since 2014, where she’s building her career in banking, “Working for Citizens Bank has been such an amazing journey! I’ve had the opportunity to grow, learn, and build a career. I enjoy my job every day, and I love helping our customers and meeting new people.” Karina also credits Citizens Bank for giving her the opportunity to be more involved in the community. She’s served as the Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce treasurer since 2021 and enjoys being part of an organization that supports local businesses.

Patsy Marquez is a lifelong resident of Bloomfield with deep family ties to the community spanning over 60 years. She’s dedicated her life to children’s education and is excited to be going on her twenty-seventh year in the school system, “The journey has been a wonderful experience. I am grateful to God for all the blessings.” Throughout her career, Patsy has worked as an educator and administrator. She spent 13 years as a teacher at Blanco Elementary and five years as the principal of Nizhoni Elementary in the Central Consolidated School District. Patsy then served two years as the K-6 curriculum coordinator for Bloomfield School District before taking on the role of director of federal programs, a position she’s held for the past seven years. Under her leadership, the department expanded from managing six grants to overseeing 14, all providing vital support to Bloomfield students. Patsy understands that teachers are significant on the front lines of education. Her department works to secure programs to provide them with professional development, tutoring support, supplies, materials, a family resource hub, new outdoor construction, and technology to support students. Patsy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education and a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership. She’s passionate about giving back to the wonderful community of Bloomfield, “I’m honored to be part of a team of leaders in the chamber of commerce who work diligently for the families of Bloomfield.” Go Bobcats! Forever Blue and Gold!

Cynthia Atencio graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1988 and began her career in government in 1996. For 18 years, she served the City of Bloomfield, where she played a key role in assisting the police chief with managing and adjusting the department's budget. In her capacity as grant coordinator, Cynthia worked closely with state and federal agencies to secure, manage, and report grant funds. In 2014, she transitioned to a career in the natural gas industry, which provided her with valuable insights into the private sector and its operations. Cynthia has been an active member of the Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce for over 15 years. In March 2018, she was honored to be elected mayor of Bloomfield, the only home her husband and children have ever known. She’s worked alongside Bloomfield’s city council to support the Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce, continually striving to invest in her community's future for all its citizens.

A passionate outdoorsman, Leroy Gonzales loves spending time fishing, hunting, and enjoying the great outdoors with family. Beyond his love for nature, he’s also an active member of the car community, where camaraderie and craftsmanship fuel his enthusiasm. Deeply connected to Bloomfield, Leroy is dedicated to helping his hometown flourish and thrives on being part of the local community.

JJ Kennedy has served on the Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce Board for over 20 years. She’s a proud graduate of Bloomfield High School, and so is her husband and children. JJ’s family and friends are a huge inspiration in trying to do the best for Bloomfield. She feels it’s been a privilege to help with local events that support local children and the community. ”It’s amazing what a small group of individuals can do with the support of the town and local businesses.”

Tricia Krein was born and raised in Utah and married her junior high school sweetheart, Jonwayne, in February 2002. In 2005, they moved to Bloomfield, and two years later, they bought their home, where they’ve raised six children. Tricia has been with Citizens Bank for five years, while Jonwayne worked for ConocoPhillips until its acquisition in 2017. He later transitioned to driving CDL trucks for C&E Concrete and now works at Texas Roadhouse in Farmington. Their children attended Bloomfield schools and have been active in local sports. Both Tricia and Jonwayne have coached Little League Baseball in Bloomfield, and their youngest son’s team won the Bloomfield YAFL Superbowl in third grade and is now competing for the fifth-grade title. The Kreins have four adult children and two younger sons. Two of their sons proudly serve in the U.S. Air Force, while another son lives in Bloomfield with his wife. Their daughter resides in Phoenix, Arizona. The two youngest boys are still at home, and Tricia and Jonwayne are grandparents to three, with a fourth grandchild on the way. Tricia loves the close-knit, family-like community that Bloomfield offers and is grateful to call it home.

Erik Martinez is the Vice President of Basin Pump & Supply Co., where he has been instrumental in managing the company's growth and financial stability. With a background deeply rooted in the local community, Erik has been involved with 4H from a young age and continues to support local initiatives through his business. His professional journey started early, learning the trade under the guidance of experienced mentors, and he now focuses on expanding the company's reach and better serving the community. Outside of work, Erik enjoys farming, building computers, and spending time with his family, always striving to grow both personally and professionally.

Tonya Eckstein was born and raised in San Juan County. After graduating from Aztec High School in 1985, she studied crop and soil sciences at NMSU before switching to nursing. She graduated from San Juan College in 1991 with a nursing degree and began her career at San Juan Regional Medical Center. Tonya spent 19 years in emergency medicine, including work in the emergency department, AirCare, and EMS, and now works at San Juan Regional Interventional Spine. Tonya is passionate about serving her community and supporting her husband Scott Eckstein, who served as Bloomfield’s mayor for 12 years. She also contributed to San Juan Medical Foundation's Get Pink movement and is currently the secretary of the Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce. Above all, Tonya’s family is her world. She and Scott have three children and five grandchildren, and they love spending time with them. Tonya also enjoys traveling, camping, swimming, and cheering for the Denver Broncos, while keeping God at the center of their lives.