Michael A. Montoya

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Michael Montoya
26th Treasurer of New Mexico
In office
1996–2002
Governor Gary Johnson
Preceded by David W. King
Succeeded by Robert E. Vigil
Personal details
Political party Democratic
Alma mater University of Colorado Boulder (BS)

Michael A. Montoya is an American politician and former Certified Public Accountant who served as the 26th New Mexico State Treasurer from 1996 to 2002. Montoya was the first Hispanic-American elected to the position.

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Early life and education

Montoya is a native of Los Lunas, New Mexico. [1] He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from the University of Colorado Boulder. [2]

Career

After earning his bachelor's degree Montoya, worked as a senior tax manager at Ernst & Young. He then served as director of the New Mexico Medicaid Fraud Unit and as Deputy New Mexico State Auditor. In 1990, Montoya ran unsuccessfully for New Mexico State Treasurer. In 2002, he launched an unsuccessful campaign for New Mexico's 2nd congressional district, losing to incumbent Joe Skeen. Montoya was elected the 26th New Mexico State Treasurer in 1995, the first Hispanic-American to serve in the role. Montoya left office in 2002 and was succeeded by Robert E. Vigil.

Arrest and conviction

In 2005, Montoya and Vigil were arrested for accepting kickbacks from financial advisors. [3] [4] [5] In 2007, Montoya was fined $25,000 and sentenced to 40 months in prison after pleading guilty to federal racketeering and extortion charges. [6] Montoya completed his sentence at a low-security prison in Colorado. [7] [8]

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  6. Taub, Stephen (2007-09-27). "Ex–New Mexico Treasurer Sentenced to Prison". CFO. Retrieved 2020-07-07.
  7. Staff, ABQJournal News. "Breaking at 11:10am -- Former State Treasurer Sentenced". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2020-07-07.
  8. Writer, Scott Sandlin | Journal Staff. "Former Treasurer Struggles To Pay Fine". www.abqjournal.com. Retrieved 2020-07-07.