Gallagher & Kennedy Shareholder Appointed to Frontieras North America Board

Stephen R. Boatwright joins the board of the regional economic development organization.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 8:37pm

Gallagher & Kennedy, a Phoenix-based law firm, announced that shareholder Stephen R. Boatwright has been appointed to the board of directors of Frontieras North America, a regional economic development organization focused on promoting business growth and investment in New Mexico and surrounding states.

Why it matters

Boatwright's appointment to the Frontieras North America board brings legal expertise and connections that could help the organization further its mission of attracting new businesses and talent to the region. As a shareholder at a prominent law firm, Boatwright has deep relationships with companies and decision-makers that could benefit Frontieras' efforts.

The details

Frontieras North America is a non-profit organization that works to spur economic development across New Mexico, West Texas, Southern Colorado, and Eastern Arizona. The group focuses on promoting the region's strengths in industries like aerospace, renewable energy, and bioscience. Boatwright, who has been a shareholder at Gallagher & Kennedy since 2018, will serve a three-year term on the Frontieras board.

  • Boatwright was appointed to the Frontieras North America board on April 1, 2026.

The players

Gallagher & Kennedy

A Phoenix-based law firm where Stephen R. Boatwright is a shareholder.

Stephen R. Boatwright

A shareholder at the law firm Gallagher & Kennedy who was appointed to the board of directors of Frontieras North America.

Frontieras North America

A regional economic development organization focused on promoting business growth and investment in New Mexico and surrounding states.

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The takeaway

Boatwright's appointment to the Frontieras North America board demonstrates the law firm's commitment to supporting economic development initiatives in the Southwest region. His legal expertise and connections could help Frontieras attract new businesses and talent to the area.