Our Board Of Directors
Our Board of Directors is comprised of 27 individuals representing both the private and public sector in Cameron County, who have been appointed by our Chief Elected Officials. Our Board of Directors play a critical role in building a quality workforce to meet the skill demands of employers & assist Texans in their pursuit of good paying, productive jobs. The Board sets the strategic direction for the regional workforce system and guides the area's future workforce.
Andrea Figueroa-Benton
NextDecade Corporation/Rio Grande LNG
Eddie Stewart
Texas RoadhouseÂ
Bea Lopez
H-E-B
Board Chair
Becky Stirzaker
Valley Baptist Medical
Center/Tenet Employment, Inc.
Vacancy
Graham Sevier-Schultz
7th and Park LLC
Vice-Chair
Jesus T. Garcia, Jr.
Attorney At Law
Marisela Cortez
Space X
Mark Hodgson
SA Recycling , LLC
Myrna De Coss-Rios
Palms Behavioral Health
Richard E. Abete
IBC Bank
Israel Villarreal III
80's Bar and Grill LLC
Adrian Dorsett
Brownsville ISD
(Education)
Alex Ambriz
The Literacy Center Of Harlingen
(Literacy)
Carlos Rodriguez, Jr.
Texas Association of Letter CarriersÂ
(Organized Labor)
Dr. Gina Cano-Monreal
Texas State Technical CollegeÂ
(Education)
David Kowalski
Neighbors In Need of Services, Inc. (NINOS)
HeadStart Program (CBO)
Dr. Israel AguilarÂ
Harlingen Boys and Girls Club
(Public Assistance)Â
Jennifer Allen
United Way of Northern Cameron County
(CBO)
Leo Barrera, IV
Brownsville Housing AuthorityÂ
Secretary
Jesus Ramos
(Vocational Rehabilitation Services)
Reagan Miller
Texas Workforce Commission
(Employment Services)
Michelle Montes
KidBridge AcademyÂ
(Child Care Workforce)
Dr. Stella Garcia
Texas Southmost College
(ABE)
ParliamentarianÂ
Chief Elected Officials
John Cowen, Jr
Brownsville Mayor
Eddie Treviño, Jr
Cameron County Judge