Our Story

Jeff Santillanes is a longtime Rio Rancho businessman, entrepreneur, and community supporter. Having built a successful local business and served on nonprofit boards, including Share Your Care in Albuquerque, Jeff brings years of business experience and a heartfelt commitment to serving others to his role as Chairman of the Board of Storehouse West.

But Jeff's connection to Storehouse West goes much deeper than serving on its board.

Many years ago, Jeff and his family faced a difficult time. Like so many families, they found themselves struggling to make ends meet, and putting food on the table for their family of six became a real challenge. During that time, Storehouse West was there to lend a helping hand.

It's an experience Jeff has never forgotten.

Having been on the receiving end of that kindness, Jeff understands firsthand what it means to a family when someone reaches out to help. He knows that hard times can happen to anyone, regardless of how hard they work or how much they care about their family. Sometimes, all it takes is a little help to get through a difficult chapter in life.

That experience shaped Jeff's belief that everyone deserves to be treated with kindness, compassion, and dignity, especially when they find themselves in need.

For nearly 20 years, Jeff has been a faithful monthly donor to Storehouse West, grateful for the support his own family once received. When he was invited to join the Board of Directors, he was honored to accept. It was an opportunity to give back to an organization that had made such a meaningful difference in his own life.

Today, as Chairman of the Board, Jeff is dedicated to helping Storehouse West continue its mission of fighting food insecurity in Rio Rancho and surrounding communities. He is especially passionate about supporting the volunteers who make that mission possible and ensuring that every family who walks through the doors of Storehouse West feels welcomed, respected, and cared for.

Jeff's story is a reminder that life's circumstances can change, and that sometimes the people receiving help today may be the very people giving back tomorrow.

When he's not working or supporting Storehouse West, Jeff enjoys spending time with his family, riding his Harley, traveling the country, and playing chess.

Jeff invites you to become part of the Storehouse West family, whether through volunteering, making a donation, or sharing ideas that can help us better serve our community.

He welcomes your thoughts and suggestions and can be reached at his office, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, at 505-217-3300.

Ann recently joined the Storehouse West Board and is serving as the vice-chair.
She brings direct food pantry experience as she served as the assistant director
and then as acting director of Storehouse West for 5 years. During her time there,
she handled financial records, inventory, volunteer coordination, and food
management. She was involved in all aspects of everyday management of
Storehouse West’s activities. Ann has a passion for helping Storehouse West
succeed in its mission of helping the community with its food insecurity needs.
Before becoming involved with Storehouse West, Ann worked for Intel for 20
years. Early on she was an equipment tech in the fab and later become part of the
2D/IQ team which handles project management related to the transitions from old
technology to new technology.
Outside of the food pantry business, Ann is also involved as a volunteer with the
Natural History Museum where she uses her degree in geology and paleontology
to help visitors learn about New Mexico’s rocks and wildlife. In her spare time, she
and her husband travel and hike the wilderness and sometimes go on dinosaur
digs with the museum.

Stacy King is a long time New Mexico resident who moved to Rio Rancho in 1997
seeking affordable housing, good schools, and a family friendly community. After raising
her family and growing her business in Rio Rancho, Stacy is excited about this
opportunity to give back to the community by serving on the board of Storehouse West.
In her childhood, Stacy benefited from community-based food programs and feels that
everyone deserves food security. As the owner of Bookkeeping Plus LLC, Stacy is an
experienced small business advisor with over 30 years in the accounting field. Stacy
has worked with numerous businesses, individuals, and non-profits in a wide range of
industries. In her free time, Stacy enjoys gardening, long walks with her adored dog Jax,
and spending as much time as possible with her beloved grandson, Carson.

Dan Selph (Past Chairman of the Board) is a Director on the Storehouse West Board of Directors. He is an engineer working for the United States Air Force at Kirtland Air Force Base. Dan's background includes a career flying helicopters for the United States Army. Dan served as a volunteer for several years before joining the Board of Directors. He has been a board member since 2023.

Jerry Reeder is the Executive Director of Special Services for Rio Rancho Public Schools (RRPS). Throughout his 31-year career in education, he has dedicated himself to serving students with disabilities and has been a passionate advocate for ensuring that all students receive the support and opportunities they need to succeed. He has served as the Executive Director of Special Services for RRPS for the past 20 years.
Jerry credits much of the department's success to the exceptional team of professionals who work collaboratively to support students, families, teachers, principals, and school staff, particularly when navigating unique and challenging situations. Rio Rancho Public Schools is the third-largest school district in New Mexico, serving more than 16,500 students, including more than 4,600 students receiving special education and gifted services.
Beyond his professional responsibilities, Jerry has been an active member of the Rotary Club of Rio Rancho for the past 10 years. He enjoys being involved in the Rio Rancho community and values opportunities to give back through service, volunteerism, and community partnerships. Jerry believes strongly in the importance of building meaningful relationships and working together to make a positive difference in the lives of students, families, and community members.

Elizabeth joined the Storehouse West food bank board in Feb 2026. Elizabeth has been volunteering at the food bank for 15yrs. She volunteers because She loves helping people and feels like it is what God has called her to do.

Something Personal
Elizabeth came to New Mexico from California where she was born and raised. She has lived in New Mexico for 13 years now and loves living here. She worked as a registered Veterinary Technician and managed a Veterinary clinic for 15 years before moving to New Mexico. She now works for a financial advisor. She also spends most of her free time watching her son play club baseball and her daughter play club softball.