Robert Roche
International Entrepreneur
Robert Roche is an international entrepreneur, civic leader, and philanthropist. He has launched, managed, and invested in successful businesses across the U.S. and Asia in a variety of sectors. He founded and is Executive Chairman of Oak Lawn Marketing, a multi-channel direct marketing company in Japan. He developed a top-rated golf course and residential community in Utah, and through Gallup Land Partners, LLC, is developing a carbon-neutral manufacturing complex with an inland port, free trade zone, and residential housing in Gallup, New Mexico.
Jacob J. Bracken
Chief Executive Officer
Gallup Land Partners, LLC
Jacob Bracken is the Chief Executive Officer of HG Management, LLC, which manages 45 entities, primarily is the southwest United States. These diverse businesses notably include Gallup Land Partners, LLC, the owner and developer of 25,000 acres in Gallup, New Mexico; the Sand Hollow Resort project in Hurricane, Utah; Red Mesa Science & Refining, LLC, a leading manufacturer of hemp-derived products; and Green River Companies, LLC, the owner and operator of a 5,000-acre farm in Green River, Utah.
Martin O’Malley
General Manager
Gallup Land Partners, LLC
Marty joined Gallup Land Partners as a consultant in 2016 during the assumption of the Gallup 9th Street Flea Market and then joined the company as a full-time employee in 2017. He is responsible for the overall management of Gallup Land Partners holdings. Prior to joining Gallup Land Partners, he held director-level positions with national corporations, including Catapult Learning LLC, as well as with the State government, serving as a division director with the Arizona Superior Court.
A resident of Gallup and the surrounding area for more than three decades, Marty maintains a strong commitment to creating opportunity in McKinley County. He earned a bachelor of arts degree in liberal arts and has had extensive training in organizational management and human services.
Rick Padilla
Project Manager
Gallup Land Partners, LLC
Rick, who joined the GLP team in 2021, has more than 28 years of professional experience relating to government, utilities, architecture, planning, communications, property research, and asset management. He has vast knowledge of IT and GIS, ranging from mobile devices and desktop PCs to server and web applications. In his current role, Rick partners with local agencies and private companies to assist GLP with a variety of economic development projects. In addition, he works with contractors, private companies, and private individuals on all aspects of real estate transactions including maps, document research, recording, and other related tasks.
A native of Gallup, New Mexico, Rick attended Santa Fe Community College and the University of New Mexico, Gallup, and served in the U.S. Army.
Christopher Thomas
Planning & Development Manager
Gallup Land Partners, LLC
Christopher, who joined Gallup Land Partners in 2024, possesses more than 30 years of experience in land development, project management, and real estate consulting. He is responsible for overseeing the execution of complex projects across a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, and industrial developments, and ensures that projects align with strategic goals and regulatory requirements.
Prior to joining GLP, Christopher led the development of a wide range of residential and mixed-use projects, integrating sustainable practices, community engagement, and long-term economic value. His portfolio includes several LEED-certified developments and a variety of projects grounded in the principles of New Urbanism—emphasizing walkability, thoughtful density, and a human-scaled design philosophy.
Educated in the U.S. and abroad, Christopher earned a degree in Finance from Loyola University Maryland and previously held a Class A Engineering License in Arizona. He is fluent in English, French, Spanish, and Arabic.