About Us

Embajador Committee

The Harlingen Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Embajador Committee, consisting of 12 active members, was organized in June of 2003. The purpose of the Embajador Program is to promote and enhance the Hispanic Chamber’s image through community activities, events, benefits and programs of the Chamber.

As official Chamber Representatives the, Embajadores help conduct Ribbon Cuttings, Ground Breakings, serve as greeters at Chamber Mixers, and other special events and participate in membership drives and retention programs.

The Embajadores are a group of invaluable volunteers who make personal contacts with existing members of the Chamber to assess member needs and gain input regarding Chamber activities.

Current Active Embajadores:

Norma Boland- First Community Bank
Connie Salas
Juan Salas
Norma Flores- Sierra Title Co.
Paula Gonzalez
Gloria Casas
Julie Parra
Gloria Duran- Texas HealthSpring
Tony De La Rosa– Prudential, Cummins & Balli
Criz Garza
Christina Ruiz - Verizon Wireless
Cesar Camacho -New York Life

Embajador of the Year

For participating in Chamber events, Embajadores receive points for each event they attend. The Embajador with the most points at the end of the Fiscal Year is honored at our Annual General Membership Meeting in September.

The following individuals have been honored as “Embajador of the Year” for their outstanding volunteerism efforts and member development in support of the chamber.

2004 Embajador of the Year

Norma Boland – First Community Bank
Rebecca Rios – Lone Star National Bank

2007 Embajador of the Year

Connie Salas

2008 Embajador of the Year

Tony De La Rosa - Prudential, Cummins & Balli

2009 Embajador of the Year

Gloria Casas

2010 Embajador of the Year

Gloria Casas

2010 Embajador of the Year

These individuals have contributed to the Embajador Committee above and beyond the call of duty. They attend almost all of the Chamber’s ribbon cuttings, and Business After 5 Mixers while continuing to promote the Chamber and its benefits to area businesses. They also served on special committees in service to both the Chamber and the Embajador Committee.

If you are interested in becoming an Embajador, please call Crystal at (956) 421- 2400.