He is a graduate of Stanford University, with a degree in American Studies, and Stanford University Law School. He holds board positions with Santa Fe Pro Musica and Commonweal Communities, an environmentally responsible real estate development entity. He also serves as a director of Centinel Bank of Taos, a family financial institution founded by his father. Formerly, Romero served as president of the Institute for Spanish Arts / Maria Benitez Teatro Flamenco. He coached youth soccer with AYSO and Northern Soccer Club, and he served on the AYSO board as well. Romero is a native of Taos. He is the father of Gabriela Romero, Prep class of 2015.