Contact Us

Since the Balloon Fiesta® attracts pilots and guests from all around the world, we want to make finding us as easy and convenient as possible. You will always be able to find our headquarters at balloons@balloonfiesta.com

Mailing Address

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, Inc. 
4401 Alameda Boulevard N.E.
Albuquerque, NM 87113

local: (505) 821-1000
Toll-free: 1-888-422-7277
Fax: (505) 828-2887

Balloon Fiesta Park

5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy NE
(for GPS planning only)
Google maps link

• Paul R. Smith, Executive Director / General Counsel
• Sam Parks, Director of Operations
• Alice Hanson, Controller
• Janie Jordan, Field Manager
• Damian Duran-Arias, Assistant Field Manager
• Mike McKnight, Information Systems Manager
• Lisa Mulder, Merchandise Manager
• Jennifer Garcia, Associate Event Director 
• Dennis Christiansen, Transportation Manager
• Lynda Crispino, Receptionist
• Erica Hahn, Concessions Manager & Executive Assistant
• Susan Dunn, Bookkeeper
• Jayne Thurman, Assistant Merchandise Manager
• Ken Tuley, Video Producer / Photographers / Announcer
• Tom Garrity, Media Relations Director

Sponsorships, Event Sales and Advertising

• Laurie Riedle, Sponsorship Sales Director
  Phone: (505) 821-1000; (888) 422-7277
• Stephanie Prendergast, Sponsorship Sales Manager
  Phone: (505) 821-1000 (888) 422-7277
• Shamaine Giannini, Group Tours, Gondola Club, Chasers' Club & Glamping
  Phone: (505) 821-1000; (888) 422-7277
• Erica Hahn,  Concessions & Artisans Tent
  Phone: (505) 821-1000; (888) 422-7277
• Melissa Valles, M Marketing, Advertising
  Phone: (505) 453-2353