Gregory Fulfer
Gregory H. Fulfer, BSCET ’84
Gregory Fulfer earned a bachelor of science degree in computer engineering technology in 1984 and has devoted much of his time to building businesses, raising a family, and expanding economic development opportunities in New Mexico.
Fulfer has been active in efforts to diversify the economic base in southeastern New Mexico, particularly in attracting new businesses that create and retain high‑tech employment opportunities for NMSU engineering graduates. Governor Susanna Martinez appointed him to the New Mexico Economic Development Commission and the New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board. He is a founding member and vice‑chairman of America’s Counties for Energy Independence and serves as the board chairman of the Lea County Board of County Commissioners.
As a founding board member of the New Horizons Research Foundation, Fulfer has pursued technologies that can be commercialized and manufactured in New Mexico. His interest in research‑driven economic development led him to support produced water research—a byproduct of the oil and gas industry—conducted by Pei Xu, assistant professor of civil engineering at NMSU.
“Having a presence in all 33 counties, NMSU touches the lives of all New Mexicans with its vast resources. As an alumnus, I wish to be a collaborator and supporter of NMSU’s research that will make our state a better place to live and do business,” Fulfer said.
Fulfer and his wife Kim, ’83, have two children—Kristin, married to Cody Abel; and Kayla, married to Emmanuel Lujan—and seven grandchildren.