The Greater San Antonio Chamber and the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce announce the 70 professionals who comprise the 50th class of Leadership San Antonio® (LSA).
Created in 1975, LSA was created by The Greater San Antonio Chamber to identify and develop community leaders and is considered the premier program for existing and emerging leaders in Bexar County and surrounding areas. The program, one of the first of its kind in Texas, has graduated over 2,000 participants. Its mission focuses on delivering opportunities for these leaders to develop an understanding of the promise and opportunities of the community. Beyond personal and professional development, the goal of LSA is to educate and inform these selected leaders in the vital areas affecting San Antonio, as well as encouraging Chamber business involvement and community advocacy. In 1992, The San Antonio Hispanic Chamber joined to be a co-host of the program, enhancing the involvement and diversity of the classes.
“On behalf of the Greater Chamber, it is my honor to welcome the Leadership San Antonio Class 50. LSA has a proud history of shaping leaders who strengthen our business community and our city’s future. says Kevin Dinnin, 2026 Chair-Elect Chairman of the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. “Leadership San Antonio has a long tradition of cultivating visionary leaders who are committed to making a positive impact in our community, and this class is poised to carry that legacy forward. Together, we will work to drive innovation, promote collaboration, and build a stronger, more inclusive San Antonio for all." We look forward to supporting this new class as they learn, serve, and build the relationships that will move San Antonio forward.”
LSA received more than 100 applications. The LSA50 Steering Committee Mentors and LSA Alumni facilitated interviews and selected this year’s LSA class members from a very strong and competitive applicant pool. The LSA program seeks leaders dedicated to serving their community, and these class members show a sincere commitment and desire to increase their level of service by assuming key leadership positions and engaging in Chamber work on Councils and Committees. In its 50-year history, LSA’s primary goal remains the same – to help mold dedicated and committed leaders who strive to ensure a prosperous future for San Antonio.
The LSA 50 Tri-Chairs:
- Ashley Harris, PNC Bank
- Michelle Martinez, Birdieoso
- Laura Vaccaro, Kronkosky Charitable Foundation
The members of the LSA Class 50 Steering Committee:
- Gopinath Akalkotkar, Marmon Mok
- Denise Barkhurst, Big Brothers Big Sisters
- Beto Camarillo, Jr., Poznecki-Camarillo
- Katie Kinder DeBauche, Kinder+DeBauche
- Brian C. Dillard, VIA Metropolitan Transit
- KJ Feder, CPS Energy
- Monica Garza, Alamo Trust, Inc.
- Shauna Goodman, Visit San Antonio
- Javier Paredes, Studio Massivo
- Bernadette Peña, Miella Media
- Katie Reynolds, Silver Eagle Beverages
- Erika Danielle Robinson, Trinity University
- Victoria Shoemaker, Brooks
- Chad Taylor, The Centre Club
- Michael Vela, Socially Media Group
- Dr. Caprica Wells, Northeast ISD
The members of LSA Class 50:
- Adrian Jackson, Texas A&M University-San Antonio
- Alan Gonzales, Galaxy Builders, Ltd.
- Angela Zaiontz, Innovative Network of Knowledge, INK
- Ashley Alvarado, Texas Public Radio
- Marlene Arroyo, PeopleCraft Advisory
- Michele Barker, Frost Bank
- Henson Barnes, SWBC
- Katie Best-Richmond, H.E. Butt Foundation
- Barron Bichon, Southwest Research Institute
- John Bustamante, Grable Martin, PLLC
- Thomas Campbell, Howard Energy Partners
- Arthur Campsey, III, Kellum Physician Partners
- Christina Casella, San Pedro Playhouse
- Michelle Casillas, Jefferson Bank
- C. LeRoy Cavazos-Reyna, Localism, Inc.
- Kacy Cigarroa, Dykema Gossettt PLLC
- Eric Cloudt, San Antonio Water System
- Travis Considine, Pape-Dawson
- Chris Cooke, Norton Rose Fulbright
- Mae Czarnecki, Hey Miss Mae, LLC
- Denise Dart, Marmon Mok Architecture
- Rayen Dennis, USAA
- Jillian Duran, City Education Partners
- Antoinette Flores, Special Education Advocate
- Juan Antonio Flores, Port San Antonio
- Lily Garcia, Robert Garcia CPA, PLLC
- Danielle Gawronski, UT San Antonio Alvarez College of Business
- Bryan Gonzales, Roland's Roofing Co., Inc. & The Board Couple
- Ana Marcela Gonzalez, Flintco
- Jessica Gonzalez, VIA Metro Transit
- Austin Guerrero, PNC Bank
- Jaime Gutierrez, Bank of America Merrill Lynch
- Ben Hackett, Hemisfair Conservancy
- Chris Harl, Tri-Starr Talent
- Catherine Hernandez, City of San Antonio
- Kristina Hernandez, Children's Bereavement Center of South Texas
- George Hinojosa, Jr., H&H Tax Services, LLC
- Valentino Lucio, H-E-B
- Claudia Maldonado, Amegy Bank
- Brian Mast, San Antonio River Authority
- Melanie Mendez-Gonzales, MMG Media LLC / Que Means What
- April Molina, SJRC Texas | Belong
- Nichole Moran, Toyota Motor Manufacturing
- Evita Morin, Rise Recovery
- Lia Payne-Drayton, SAISD Foundation
- Benjamin Peavy, Accenture
- Teresa Penn, Twang Partners LLC
- Jane Porto-Turner, US Army North (Fifth Army)
- Amanda Ramirez, UT Health Science Center San Antonio
- Judy Razo, Community First Health Plans, Inc.
- Tyler Reddout, Credit Human
- Carla Riedl, The Center for Health Care Services
- Alex Rubio, talkStrategy
- Casey Russell, Wild Pony Hat Bar
- Kristina Saenz, Poznecki-Camarillo
- Juan Sanchez, JMS CPAs, PLLC
- Alanna Sarabia, Texas State University
- Neil Schneuker, K Harvey Brand Partners
- Atikah Shemshack, Jubilee Academies
- Cody Shown, The Urban Land Institute - San Antonio
- Jessica Smith-Perry, Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio
- Danielle Smothers, Generations Federal Credit Union
- Francisco Solis, San Antonio College
- Jose Trevino, CPS Energy
- Grace Uwizeye-Allen, Graceful Etiquette & Protocol
- Vanessa Van de Putte, Dixie Flag and Banner Company
- Barbara Warren, Overland Partners
- Allie Watters, Whataburger
- Mark Williams, Valero
- Zachary Zurek, Jackson Walker
To learn more about Leadership San Antonio® or follow news on LSA 50 and previous class years, visit www.leadershipsa.org.