Executive Director Lawrence Rael

Lawrence Rael brings a wealth of experience to the job of Executive Director for the Mid-Region Council of Governments – from the City, State, and Federal sectors. He has served in the capacity of Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Albuquerque for three separate Mayoral terms from 1990 through 2001. As CAO, Lawrence oversaw a number of major projects including the construction of a new professional baseball complex and the largest expansion of the Albuquerque Sunport.

Lawrence received his Master’s Degree in Public Administration at the University of New Mexico, with post graduate work at Harvard University’s School of Public Policy.

He is married to the former Kim Sanchez of Raton, New Mexico. The Raels’ live in Albuquerque’s North Valley with their three children: Lawrence, Anna, and Benna.