Provides overall leadership and direction for the chapter, supports the Board, and ensures chapter priorities and activities align with its mission.
Stoel Rives LLP
Nick Oudie
Treasurer
Oversees the chapter’s financial activities, including budgeting, financial reporting, payments, and responsible stewardship of chapter funds.
Affinius Capital
Amanda Cockrell
Secretary
Maintains official chapter and Board records, including meeting minutes, governance documentation, and other required records.
Valero Energy Corporation
Brian Garcia, CIP
Immediate Past President / Chair
Provides continuity, historical perspective, and guidance to the Board while supporting leadership transition and chapter priorities.
Frost Bank
Carlos Zilm
Director of Marketing & Communications
Leads chapter communications and promotion, including social media, event marketing, member messaging, graphics, and overall chapter visibility.
EMRY Global Strategies
Lisa Pichardo
Director, Marketing & Communications Support / Secretary Backup
Supports chapter marketing and communications activities and provides backup support for Secretary responsibilities as needed.
Port San Antonio
Dynessa Nordrum
Director of Programs & Education
Supports the development and coordination of chapter educational programming, including identifying topics, engaging speakers, and planning upcoming sessions.
Port of Corpus Christi Authority
Michael Shields, Esq
Director of Programs & Education
Supports the development and coordination of chapter educational programming, including identifying topics, engaging speakers, and planning upcoming sessions.
Caldwell East & Finlayson, PLLC
Melissa Turner
Director of Membership & Engagement
Supports member recruitment, retention, engagement, and opportunities for members and volunteers to become more involved with the chapter.
