Who we are
John “JT” Gallegos
(Manager)
As a native of Santa Fe, JT is looking forward to his new position at Southwest Smart Seal LLC. In 2016, JT began his career with Southwest Spray Foam LLC as a laborer. JT is a self-starter and always willing to help wherever needed. This drive and determination has allowed him to move up in the ranks. Within his first year he started running our tear off and gravel crews. The last 2 years he moved up to a Foreman/Foam Applicator. He has made a name for himself within the company and our customers. He is always open for new challenges. When business owners Matt and Aaron decided to add a new division to the Southwest Family, they asked JT to take the Manager lead. JT will be your go to for all things AeroBarrier and AeroSeal. He enjoys spending time with his significant other and their two children. He also enjoys collecting and customizing shoes in his spare time.
MATT SEGURA (PARTNER)
Matt is a third generation native of Santa Fe. After graduating from Capital High School in 1998 Matt studied business and marketing at the University of New Mexico. Matt graduated from UNM in 2003. While in college Matt worked in the construction field, and started Southwest Spray Foam and Roofing in 2007 with current partner Aaron Lewis. Matt completed SPFA’s stringent Project Manager certification in 2016, the first to achieve this certification in New Mexico. Matt graduated Cum Laude with a master's degree from The University of New Mexico School of Engineering MCM-CMGT program in 2019. Matt Has served on the board of directors of the First Serve New Mexico Education and Tennis program as well as The Santa Fe Area Home Builders Association. Matt will serve as president of the Santa Fe Area Home Builders Association in 2021.
JAMES “AARON” LEWIS (PARTNER)
Aaron as most people know him, started his construction career right out of high school. He started his spray foam and roofing career in 1978 working for Spray Foam Pioneer Larry Wilson in Santa Fe NM. Aaron has seen several changes in the spray foam industry in his 40 years of application, but his approach is always the same. “Use the best suppliers, use the best equipment, and correct your mistakes.” Aaron has tested over 4 different formulations of Spray Foam over the years for the New Mexico region for different manufactures. In 2016 Aaron was the first to spray Honeywell’s® newest blowing agent Solstice® in the New Mexico region. Aaron is known in the industry as one of the most experience applicators in the country. Aaron completed the newly created SPFA master installer certification in 2016, and completed the field testing in 2017. Aaron often helps out other contractors to diagnose equipment issues, and is always willing to lend a helping hand to the spray foam community. When not overseeing operations for Southwest Spray Foam and Roofing, Aaron enjoys spending time with his wife traveling in his motor home.
DEBBIE SANCHEZ (OFFICE MANAGER)
Debbie is a fourth Generation Native of Santa Fe. She was along side Aaron and Matt from the beginning, serving as the receptionist, and bookkeeper. Today, Debbie is a vital part of Southwest Spray Foam and roofing. She serves as the office manager, and over sees human resources department. She also works closely with the State CID permitting division and local building permit divisions across the state. When not in the office or chasing permits, Debbie enjoys time with her grandchildren.
Location
42 Bisbee Court
Santa Fe, NM 87508
Hours
Monday–Friday
8am–4pm
Phone
(505) 231-6032