2012 Spokester Search

On April 30, 2012, the Credit Unions of New Mexico launched the 2012 Young & Free New Mexico Spokester Search.

Our amazing applicants

From April 30 to May 31, 2012, 11 talented young adults applied for the 2012 Young & Free New Mexico Spokester position. We wish to thank each and everyone of them for their tremendous effort!

Our 10 finalists

After a extremely popular public voting process, the top 10 finalists were announced on June 15, 2012. The finalists were then required to create additional videos and blog posts and attend a Show Us Your Stuff Meet-up.

   

Anthony Almanzar
+ Original Application
+ Video Challenge
+ Blog Challenge 
+ Video: On Radio

  

Mark Aragon
+ Original Application
+ Video Challenge
+ Blog Challenge 

  

Johnny Briggs
+ Original Application
+ Video Challenge
+ Blog Challenge 
   

T.J. Chavez
+ Original Application
+ Video Challenge
+ Blog Challenge 

  

Brandon Fields
+ Original Application
+ Video Challenge
+ Blog Challenge 

  

Patrick Gozur
+ Original Application
+ Video Challenge
+ Blog Challenge 
   

Sam Hobbs
+ Original Application
+ Video Challenge
+ Blog Challenge 
+ Video: Top 40 in 1400s

  

Chase Kayser
+ Original Application
+ Video Challenge
+ Blog Challenge 

  

Sarah Mowrey
+ Original Application
+ Video Challenge
+ Blog Challenge 
+ Blog: Student Discounts
+ Blog: Ready to Lead?
+ Blog: Cheap Decorating
       

Amanda Unis
+ Original Application
+ Video Challenge
+ Blog Challenge 

        

The big surprise

After a rigorous internal selection process, Anthony Almanzar was offered the job on June 27, 2012.