About Us

Board of Directors 2007-2009

Rolando Vela, Chairman
Time Warner Cable
2921 S. Expressway 83 Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 412-5456 Fax: (956) 425-5756
Rolando.vela@twcable.com

Frank Puente, Jr., Chair Elect
Puente Roofing Contractors
P.O. Box 531591 Harlingen, TX 78553
(956) 365-4357 Fax: (956) 425-1569
Rolando.vela@twcable.com

Lisa Lopez, Secretary
First Community Bank
806 S. 77 Sunshine Strip Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 364-7077 Fax: (956) 412-7337
llopez@firstcommunitybanktx.com

Ronnie Garcia, Treasurer
Texas Gas Service Company
P.O. Box 531827 Harlingen, TX. 78550
(956) 444-3937 Fax: (956) 444-3996
rgarcia@txgas.com

Carlos Cuellar, Parliamentarian
Edward Jones Investments
604 S. 77 Sunshine Strip Harlingen, TX 78550
Harlingen: (956) 423-5522 Fax: (956) 428-4739
Luis.perez.jtlb@statefarm.com

Sergio Contreras, V/C International Trade & Relations
AT&T
721 Beech McAllen, TX 78501
(956) 630-8243 Fax: (956) 630-8246
Sc9841@att.com

Jim Solis, V/C Economic Development
Attorney At Law
1021 S “F” Street Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 425-8683 Fax: 956-444-0217
cynthiarglc@sbcglobal.net

Dayna Olivarez, V/C Membership
Insurance Associates of the Valley
521 S. 77 Sunshine Strip Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-0490 Fax: (956) 423-7668
dayna@iav-texas.com

Lyle Garza, V/C Finance & Fundraising
State Farm Insurance
922 E. Harrison Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 423-2203 Fax: (956) 423-8765
Eladio.garza.pfay@statefarm.com

Paula Gonzalez, V/C Women’s Issues
Courtyard by Marriott
1725 W. Filmore Ave. Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 412-7800 Fax: (956) 412-7889
paula.gonzalez@marriott.com

Albert Salinas, V/C Education & Health
Insurance Associates of the Valley
521 S. 77 Sunshine Strip Harlingen, TX 78550
956-423-0490 Fax: 956-423-7668
albert@iav-texas.com

Rudy Martinez, Co-V/C Governmental & Legislative Affairs
721 W. Tyler, Suite E
Harlingen, TX 78550
rude.martine@gmail.com

Chamber Staff

Nat Lopez- President/CEO

Joanna Quintana- Director of Business Development

Crystal L. Curry- Business Development Coordinator