Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero has nominated two individuals to serve on the Chamorro Land Trust Commission following her dismissal of commissioners. Fabrienne Cruz Respicio and Jeremy Rojas are the nominees.

A release from Adelup states “these nominations reflect the Administration’s commitment to ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of the Commission in fulfilling its mission to restore CHamoru lands to their rightful stewards.”

As reported, the governor fired commissioners Jeffrey John Ibanez and David Herrera earlier this week saying she needed people who would support her and her administration.

“Fabrienne Cruz Respicio and Jeremy Rojas bring exceptional expertise and leadership to this responsibility. Their experience in real estate, title services, and property management will strengthen the Commission’s ability to uphold its mission with transparency, efficiency, and fairness,” said Leon Guerrero.

The release states Respicio is the Principal Broker of Blue Continent Realty and has extensive experience in the real estate industry, providing valuable insights into property transactions, management, and land use planning. Her background in real estate brokerage ensures a deep understanding of the needs of landowners and the complexities of land distribution.

Adelup says her nomination is meant to fill a vacancy after former board member Angela Santos’ term expired.

Meanwhile, Rojas is the Vice President and General Manager of the Pacific American Title Insurance & Escrow Company. The release states he brings a wealth of knowledge in title insurance, property records, and financial oversight. They add his expertise will be instrumental in ensuring proper land conveyance and protecting the interests of beneficiaries under the CHamoru Land Trust Act.

The CHamoru Land Trust Commission was established as a land restoration program to rectify the unjust taking of CHamoru homelands by the United States federal government between 1898 and 1968.

The Office of the Governor says “Respicio and Rojas will work to advance the fair and equitable administration of CHamoru lands, providing families with opportunities for home ownership, agricultural use, and economic development.”

Their nominations will be submitted to the Guam Legislature for consideration and confirmation.