Local Workforce Development Boards play a critical role in building a quality workforce to meet the skill demands of employers and assist Texans in their pursuit of good paying, productive jobs. The success of a Board is closely tied to the quality of its leadership.
Board members are the “trustees” or guardians of the state’s workforce development system.
PRIVATE SECTOR
Robert Sanchez
Member since January 4, 2011.
Term: July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2014.
Appointment: Mayor Pat Ahumada
Owner - Captain Bob's Seafood Restaurant #1 and #2 (Private Sector) located in Brownsville, Texas.
Baldomero Treviño
Member since August 11, 2009.
Term: July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2013.
Appointment: Mayor Pat Ahumada
Owner- Mr. B. Motor Company located in Brownsville Texas.
Sonia Walsh
Member since July 14, 2009.
Term: July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2015.
Appointment: Judge Carlos Cascos.
HR Manager - Su Clinica Familiar (Private Sector) located in Harlingen, Texas.
Linda V. Alaniz, Secretary
Member since August 21, 2007.
Term: July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2015.
Appointment: Judge Carlos Cascos
Owner/President - ERI Funding Group (Private Sector) located in Rio Hondo, Texas.
Federico V. Garza, Chair
Member since July 2, 2002.
Term: July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2014.
Appointment: Judge Gilberto Hinojosa.
Owner - South Texas Management Services (Private Sector) located in Harlingen, Texas.
Juan E. Rivera
Member since August 1, 2011.
Term: July 1, 2011 – June 30, 2015
Appointment: Judge Carlos Cascos.
Mr. Rivera is Certified Public Accountant in Port Isabel, Texas (Private Sector). He was appointment by Judge Carlos Cascos.
Jaime Escobedo
Member since August 11, 2009.
Term is from July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2013.
Appointment: Mayor Pat Ahumada
Owner - American Surveillance Company located in Brownsville Texas.
Mark Hernandez
Member since September 13, 2011.
Term is from July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2012.
Appointment: Judge Carlos H. Cascos, CPA
Finance Officer - Elder Care Home Health (Private Sector) located in San Benito, Texas.
Sandy Lee Galvan
Member since February 10, 2009.
Term is from July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2013
Appointment: Mayor Pat Ahumada
Owner - Baby Belle Toys & More dba Santana's Wigs & Hair Extensions (Private Sector), located in Brownsville, Texas.
Richard Bonilla
Member since August 1, 2011
Term: July 1, 2011 – June 30, 2015.
Appointment: Judge Carlos Cascos
Mr. Bonilla is the Pro Account Representative at The Home Depot (Private Sector) located in Harlingen, Texas. He was selected for appointment by Judge Carlos Cascos.
David V. Day
Member since March 24, 2009.
Term is from July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2015.
Appointment: Judge Carlos H. Cascos.
President and Chief Engineer - CASA Engineering, L.L.c. (Private Sector) located in Harlingen, Texas.
Joseph Anthony Campos
Member since July 24, 2007.
Term is from July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2015.
Appointment: Judge Carlos H. Cascos
Owner - Antonio's (Private Sector) located In Brownsville, Texas.
Clarissa Roewe
Member since September 22, 2008
Term is from July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2012.
Appointment: Judge Carlos H. Cascos
Ms. Roewe is the Property Supervisor of Heather Apartments (Private Sector) located in San Benito, Texas.
PUBLIC SECTOR
Erie Tejada
Member since August 25, 2009.
Term: July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2013.
Appointment: Judge Carlos H. Cascos
Early Head Start Director/Director - Children Services at Neighbors In Need of Services, Inc. (NINOS) Head Start Program (COO) located in San Benito, Texas.
Erick Lucio
Member since May 24, 2010.
Term: July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2012
Appointment: Mayor Pat Ahumada.
Board Member - Brownsville Chamber of Commerce (Economic Development).
Francisco (Kiko) Rendon
Member since July 13,2010.
Term is from July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2015.
Appointment: Judge carlos Cascos,
Board Member - Brownsville Adult Literacy Council, Inc. (dba Brownsville Literacy Center).
Laura Gilmore
Member since April 3, 1996.
Term: July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2014.
Appointment: Judge Gilberto Hinojosa
Program Manager - Texas Health & Human Services Commission (Public Assistance) located in Brownsville, Texas.
Marcos Cardoza
Member since January 4, 2011.
Term: July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2012.
Appointment: Mayor Pat Ahumada
Treasurer - Lion's Club (CBO) located in Brownsville, Texas.
Cledia R. Hernandez
Member since March 15, 2011 .
Term: July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2013.
Appointment: Judge Carlos Cascos
Program Director for Off Campus Teaching Sites - University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas South most College (Education) located in Brownsville, Texas.
Polo Leal
Member since August 12, 2003
Term: July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2015
Appointment: Judge Gilberto Hinojosa
Integrated Service Area Manager - Texas Workforce Commission (Employment Services) located in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Mr. Eddie Long
Member since August 17, 2010.
Term: July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2014.
Appointment: Judge Carlos Cascos
Business Manager/Financial Secretary - United Association of Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 823 located in Harlingen (Labor).
Debbie Alford
Member since January 4, 2011.
Term: July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2013.
Appointment: Mayor Pat Ahumada
Director for Adult Continuing Education - Brownsville Independent School District (ABE) located in Brownsville, Texas.
Ron Rogers
Member since November 6, 2007
Term: July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2015
Appointment: Judge Carlos Cascos
Vice-Chair - San Benito Economic Development Corporation (CBO) located in San Benito, Texas.
Celeste Sanchez, Vice-Chair
Member since August 10, 1999.
Term: July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2015
Appointment: Judge Gilberto Hinojosa
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction - San Benito CISD (Education) located in San Benito, Texas.
Yvette S. Xagoraris
Member since March 15, 2011
Term: July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2013
Appointment: Judge Carlos Cascos
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor - Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services-Division for the Blind (Vocational Rehabilitation) located in Harlingen, Texas. |
