Manager named by Foundation

Zoppe

Franchesca Zoppe has been named executive manager of the David Westphall Veterans Foundation.

The Foundation is the support organization of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Chapel at Angel Fire.

As executive manager, Zoppe will supervise the Memorial Gift Shop and its employees and work closely with the Foundation’s Board of Directors.

She also will coordinate with the state Department of Veterans Services, which owns and operates the Memorial and Chapel.

During Navy service

Zoppe previously was CEO, salesperson, and buyer for CFT Decor & Gifts in Taos.

She retired from a successful career of 35 years in high technology, working with companies such as Cisco, EMC, and Dell Technologies, as vice president, product management, program manager, quality assurance manager, and security director.

Zoppe also currently serves as financial director of Friends of the Angel Fire Dog Park.

She is a Navy veteran and holds a bachelor's degree in liberal arts and an MBA.