lparker@rsabq.com


As a co-founder of Retirement Strategies, Linda merged the retirement plan administration practices of two local Albuquerque accounting firms and a law firm. Today she serves as vice president and chief executive officer of the firm. In addition to her duties as CEO, she has written a bi-monthly column in a professional magazine and has been a repeat guest columnist for the Albuquerque Journal's "Business Outlook" and presented numerous seminars of flexible spending Cafeteria plans.

A dedicated and enthusiastic community leader and volunteer, Linda has served on the boards of directors, trustees and executive committees of the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science, Presbyterian Hospital Foundation, Explora Science & Children's Museum of Albuquerque, Junior League of Albuquerque and chaired committees for the Rotary Club of Albuquerque. In addition, she has been a speaker at local and national conferences on employee benefits and fundraising. Her awards and nominations include Outstanding Female Executive of Albuquerque and New Mexico Woman on the Move.

My favorite book is “1421, When China Discovered America”.

My favorite movie is “Pretty Woman”.

My favorite spectator sport is baseball.

My favorite participatory sport is tennis or golf, depending upon my tolerance of pain both physical and mental.

My favorite mentors are my maternal grandfather, Benjamin Harrison Crowl, husband, James M. Parker, Esq. and friend Jonathan F. Callendar, PhD, former director of the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science.