Leadership and Life:- Panel 1. A Peek into the Minds of Steve Maestas, Maria Guy, and Byron Samuels

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Join us for "Leadership Insights: A Peek into the Minds of Steve Maestas, Maria Guy, and Byron Samuels - Panel 1," where we dive deep into the philosophies and strategies of three extraordinary leaders. those who lead with vision, passion, and purpose. Steve Maestas - Active in our community Steve is the past Chair of Albuquerque Community Foundation, past Chair of Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance (formerly Albuquerque Economic Development) and past Chair of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. He founded, grew, and exited Maestas & Ward Commercial Real Estate and currently serves as the CEO of Maestas Development Group. He and his team have developed more than 60 commercial projects in New Mexico & Texas with a value in excess of $750 Million. He is married to his beautiful wife Debbie and has a 10-year-old daughter, Addison. Maria Guy - Senior Partner at GiANT Worldwide Maria is a Senior Partner with GiANT Worldwide, dedicated to equipping individuals and organizations with exceptional leadership skills. She has a passion to serve the construction industry by helping build leaders worth following and teaching leaders how to multiply their skills, knowledge, and expertise. She spent twenty years in construction, including as an executive. Originally from El Paso, TX, Maria has called New Mexico home for the better part of her life. She is married to her college sweetheart and they have two adult children. Maria's legacy in construction is marked by service, leadership, and pioneering the way for women in construction. Byron Samuels **Current Positions:** - Mountain Division Director, USAYO - New Mexico State Ambassador, Fellowship of Christian Athletes - Chaplain, International Fellowship of Chaplains - Board Member, Across Nations Ministries - Co-Host “Huddle-Up with Coach Samuels” on Across Nations Radio KHAC **Family:** Byron Samuels lives with his wife, Beverlyn, and their children, Eryn and Evan Samuels. **Coaching Highlights:** - 30 years of coaching leadership, player development, and team building. - Recognized for developing student-athletes, academic leadership, and mentoring. - Experienced basketball camp clinician and motivational speaker. **Coaching Experience:** - Florida A&M University - Hillsborough Community College - Radford University - Hampton University - National Basketball Association (NBA-China) / Shanghai, China - Adidas Nations Basketball Camp Director / Beijing, China - University of Georgia - University of South Florida - University of Tennessee - Washington State University - UNC-Wilmington **Playing Career:** - **UNC-Asheville** - Team MVP - Athlete of the Year **Service and Leadership:** - Founder, “THINK” A.H.E.A.D. USA, a 501(c)(3) education and mentoring program - Special Olympics Volunteer and Coach, Tallahassee, FL - Organizer, Drug-Free Pep Rally, Wilmington, NC Parks and Recreation - Volunteer, Make A Difference Foundation, Newport News, VA - Speaker and Breakout Leader, Huddle Touch, Tampa, FL - Habitat for Humanity Volunteer, Radford, VA, and Tampa, FL - Group Leader, Kids Across America, Golden, MO Contact Information: - Cell:813-215-8110 - Email: [e-mail] or [e-mail] Thank you Chavez-Grieves consulting engineers, inc. LifeQuestUSA.org ClaySchroff.com