On March 3. 1959 Howard Ehlert (agent for North American Van Lines) called upon eight other Albuquerque businessmen for a 7:00am breakfast at the Tradewinds Motel.

Ehlert outlined the purpose of the meeting was to develop a workable plan which would generate business for each participating company. Ehlert had previously heard of a program which was built around weekly meetings wherein each person in attendance was to provide at least one lead at every meeting!

The nine founders quickly established the format: Meeting time: 7:00am and to adjourn promptly at 8:00am sharp Place: Tradewinds Motel Cost: To be individually borne Next meeting was scheduled for March 10, 1959.

That inaugural meeting was obviously the beginning of the organization we now know as the Executive Association of Greater Albuquerque. A year after it’s founding meeting, the principals became aware that the “Executive Association” was a nationally chartered association, which motivated the Albuquerque group to formally incorporate in November of 1960. The initial officers were Jack Berg - President for two terms, Bob Bootzin - Secretary and Jim O’Malley was engaged as Executive Director.

Today we number more than 120 members of varying professions. Each one of these members exemplifies the best of the best in the Albuquerque business community. Every week leads are given and information exchanged that helps its’ members make decisions and take advantage of opportunities within the business landscape