Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency Director Terry Brunner

Terry Brunner currently serves as Director of the Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency for the City of Albuquerque, a role to which he was appointed by Mayor Tim Keller in 2022. In this position, he leads initiatives to revitalize key urban corridors, promote equitable development, and drive strategic investment across the city.

Prior to this role, Terry was the CEO of Pivotal New Mexico, a nonprofit organization focused on expanding funding opportunities for public and nonprofit projects throughout the state. Under his leadership, the organization significantly increased access to grants and resources for underserved communities.

From 2009 to 2016, Terry was appointed by President Barack Obama to serve as the New Mexico State Director for USDA Rural Development. In this capacity, he oversaw a portfolio of more than $1.5 billion in loans, grants, and loan guarantees aimed at improving the quality of life and economic resilience in rural areas. He led major investments in broadband infrastructure, community facilities, water systems, and affordable housing during a time marked by both federal stimulus and austerity. His tenure resulted in expanded access to direct home loans, critical home repair programs, and the preservation of over 100 multifamily housing properties.

Earlier in his career, Terry was the longtime State Director for U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman and managed the Senator’s 2006 reelection campaign. He also served as a Policy Analyst for the Santa Fe County Commission, where he helped establish the County Health Policy and Planning Commission and the Open Space, Parks, and Trails Advisory Commission. He supported national policy initiatives through his work with Commissioner Javier Gonzales during Gonzales’ service as Vice President of the National Association of Counties.

Terry has been active in civic life, serving on numerous boards and commissions including the Quivira Coalition, Friends of the Valles Caldera, the Albuquerque/Bernalillo Library Advisory Board, the Albuquerque Development Commission, the New Mexico Jobs Council, and the Bernalillo County Charter Commission.

He holds a B.A. in Latin American Studies from the University of Arizona, an M.A. in Latin American Studies from the University of New Mexico, and three real estate certificates from Central New Mexico Community College.