SAN ANTONIO (November 28, 2023) - Today, greater: SATX announced the 2024 slate of Executive Committee members. These volunteer leaders represent some of the most passionate and influential regional leaders committed to advancing the organization’s efforts to invest in people and places to grow quality jobs for San Antonians.

Preserving consistency in key leadership roles, Randy Smith, CEO of Weston Urban, will continue to serve as Chairman in 2024, while Bryant Ambelang, CEO of Silver Ventures, will assume the role of Vice Chair.

“At a turbulent time for entities serving the San Antonio business community, I’m proud to say that greater: SATX has been able to grow by way of accountability and influence while delivering consistently for regional businesses and residents. There is no time for us to waste on executing our regional economic development strategy that will drive greater growth and economic mobility for San Antonians,” said Randy Smith, CEO of Weston Urban and Chair of greater: SATX. “The volunteer leaders on the Executive Committee will continue to guide that work and empower the phenomenal team that Jenna has assembled.”

greater: SATX continues to build a leading and engaged Executive Committee as diverse as the Greater San Antonio region. With a focus on influence and impact, the diverse group of leaders complements and represents the industry makeup of our San Antonio community.

Current Executive Committee member, Esperanza “Hope” Andrade, CEO of Andrade & Associates, will become an officer in the role of Secretary. A former Texas Secretary of State, Hope is a lifelong advocate for San Antonio and its economic prosperity. A successful entrepreneur who has created and grown multiple companies, Hope brings a broad business perspective with particular expertise in healthcare, transportation, workforce, and economic development.

Joining the Committee as Treasurer is Ben Peavy, Chief Information Officer of Accenture Federal Services. Ben brings over 30 years of IT industry experience, and he has led Accenture San Antonio community and business engagement since 2016. In addition, Ben is currently the chair of the City of San Antonio Ready to Work advisory board.

Additional regional business and community leaders joining the Executive Committee in 2024 include Carlos Contreras, CEO of Goodwill; Mikeal Clayton, Chief Counsel & Sr. Director of External Relations of Boeing; and Gary Joeris, CEO of Joeris General Contractors.

The 2024 greater: SATX Executive Committee members are listed below.

OFFICERS: – CHAIR: Randy Smith - Weston Urban, CEO – VICE-CHAIR: Bryant Ambelang - Silver Ventures, CEO – SECRETARY: Hope Andrade - Andrade & Associates, CEO – TREASURER: Benjamin Peavy - Accenture Federal Services, Chief Information Officer* – PAST-CHAIR: Craig Boyan - H-E-B, President MEMBERS: – Dr. Mike Flores - Alamo Colleges, Chancellor – Mikeal Clayton - Boeing, Chief Counsel & Sr. Director of External Relations* – Leo Gomez - Brooks, CEO – Nathanael Tarwasokono - Firstmark, President & CEO – Carlos Contreras - Goodwill, CEO* – Gary Joeris - Joeris General Contractors, CEO* – Michael Lynd, Jr. - Kairoi Residential, CEO – Trey Dawson - Pape-Dawson Engineers, Executive Vice President – Chris Aldrete - Port San Antonio, Past Chair – Rosa Santana - Santana Group, CEO/Founder – Debbie Marino - SWBC, Senior Vice President Corporate Relations – Kevin Voelkel - Toyota, Group Vice President, North American Truck Manufacturing & President, Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas, Inc. – Bob Johnson - USAA, General Counsel – Dr. Taylor Eighmy - The University of Texas at San Antonio, President – Dr. Bill Henrich - The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, President – David E. Marquez - Bexar County, Executive Director, Economic & Community Development – Erik Walsh - City of San Antonio, City Manager – Rudy Garza - CPS Energy, President & CEO – Robert Puente - SAWS, President & CEO

*New 2024 Members 

About greater: SATX Regional Economic Partnership greater: SATX is the economic partnership leading the San Antonio region’s transformative growth through corporate recruitment, local business advancement, and workforce development. At the core of greater: SATX’s mission is attracting, retaining, and growing quality jobs for all San Antonians that provide pathways to economic mobility. This work is led by the regional businesses and supported by the City of San Antonio, Bexar County, CPS Energy, SAWS, and economic development partners throughout the region. The organization is responsible for assisting over 500 companies to relocate or expand in the region, which collectively employ more than 120,000 San Antonians

Originally published on November 28, 2023 by greater: SATX