ENMU-Ruidoso College Board
Mr. Brad Treptow, Board Chair, received a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and a minor in Marketing from New Mexico State University. In May 2016, Mr. Treptow received his master’s degree of Business Administration from Eastern New Mexico University. He is the Director of Patient Support Operations and a member of the administrative team for Lincoln County Medical Center and has been with the organization since 2008. He has served on the ENMU-Ruidoso Advisory Board and Community College Board. He has lived in Ruidoso since November 1999 and is married with two children.
Ms. Marla Frye-Romero, Board Secretary, received her Associate degree from ENMU-Ruidoso and her Bachelor of Science in Management from Kaplan University in 2010. Ms. Romero is a long-time resident of Ruidoso. She and her husband, Jimmy, have two children. Ms. Romero is employed as Assistant Vice President/Commercial Lender for First Savings Bank and is active in the Rotary Club and the Lincoln County Homebuilders Association.
Mr. Murray Murphy, Board Member, retired from public school service in Texas after 30 plus years in education. He was the Superintendent of Schools of Big Spring ISD before retiring. He served on the Texas State Commissioner of Education’s Cabinet from 1999-2003. Mr. Murphy served 12 years as a Howard College Board Trustee from 2004-2016 in Big Spring. He and his wife, Diane, moved to Ruidoso in 2016. He is an active member of Community United Methodist Church and is involved in various other volunteer organizations in Ruidoso and Lincoln County. Mr. Murphy says, “It is an honor and privilege to serve on the ENMU-Ruidoso Campus Board.”
Mr. Colton Harrelson, Board Member, received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from New Mexico State University and has Secondary Teaching Certificates from ENMU for Math, Social Studies, Business, Science and Agriculture. Mr. Harrelson is currently retired; his career history includes working for Farm Credit – Wichita District for ten years and he was a Secondary Teacher for 24 years, 16 of which were in Ruidoso. He also coached football, volleyball, basketball and track & field. Mr. Harrelson was born and raised in New Mexico and has been a resident of Ruidoso for 24 years. He enjoys fishing, hunting, camping and all other outdoor activities. His family includes his wife of 44 years, Debbie, and two children, Jake and Andi.
Mr. Frizzell J. Frizzell Jr., Board Member, is the Chief Operating Officer of Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino, Casino Apache, and Ski Apache. He has played a pivotal role in driving record-setting financial performance, operational growth, and strategic development. Frizzell is a dedicated advocate for education, workforce development, and community engagement. Frizzell’s wife, Cassie, is an alum of the university. They have been married for 18 years and share four children; Jerrion, Jericho, Ariona, and Joey, all of whom are graduates of Ruidoso High School. His commitment to education and community engagement is deeply rooted in both his professional and personal life, making his service on the ENMU-Ruidoso Board especially meaningful.
