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Santa Fe finance committee honors procurement manager Joanne Lovato Montano
Summary
At its June 9 meeting the Santa Fe Finance Committee recognized procurement manager Joanne Lovato Montano for her work preparing timely contracts and supporting the finance department; no formal actions were taken on the presentation.
The Santa Fe Finance Committee on June 9 recognized Joanne Lovato Montano, procurement manager for the City of Santa Fe, for her work supporting the city’s purchasing and finance operations.
The recognition came during the committee’s regular meeting when Director Oster presented a certificate and praised Montano’s work ensuring contracts and agenda materials were ready on tight timelines. Director Oster said, “I am so delighted to recognize Joanne Lovato Montano this evening.”
The presentation noted Montano’s nearly 20 years in public service, her start in procurement in 02/2006, and that she joined the City of Santa Fe in 2022 as a contract supervisor before moving back into procurement. Director Oster described Montano as a “superstar in purchasing” who helped get critical contracts and packet materials completed before Friday agenda deadlines. Travis Dutton Leda, identified as the city’s chief procurement officer, also praised Montano’s assistance during the toughest parts of COVID and her efficiency and suggestions for improving processes.
Montano spoke briefly to accept the recognition and thanked the committee and staff: “I certainly appreciate it.” The committee made no formal vote related to the presentation; the recognition was a staff presentation on the published agenda.
Background details noted during the presentation: Montano’s procurement work includes accounts payable, budgeting, receivables and accounting experience; she was described as being based in Santa Fe with family roots in New Mexico; and she has served the city since 2022. The committee proceeded with other agenda items after the presentation.
