Texas Center Advisory Council

The Advisory Council of the Texas Center for Border Economic and Enterprise Development brings together leaders from logistics, banking, customs, and academia to guide the Center's strategic vision. The Council supports research, policy development, talent creation, and cross-border trade innovation for the region and beyond.

Council's Strategic Directives

Strategic Guidance: Providing strategic guidance in alignment with the School of Business and TAMIU's vision.

Regional Responsiveness: Ensuring responsiveness to the region's needs through applied research and relevant curricula.

Strategic Partnerships: Fostering strategic partnerships between the Texas Center and stakeholders.

Resource Maximization: Maximizing resources through the exchange of ideas and professional networking.


Council Members


Dr. Luis Perez-Batres
Dean
A.R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business
Texas A&M International
University
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Carlos Fernandez Martinez Director General
Transportes de Carga
FEMA S.A. de C.V.
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Ruben Garibay
CEO
Puerto Verde Holdings
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Eduardo Garza CEO Uni-Trade Group
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Ernesto Gaytan, Sr. CEO STI Super Transporte International
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Ruben Lopez Adriano Director Comercial LopezAdri Grupo Aduanal
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Gerardo "Jerry" Maldonado Director of LRD and MX Operations Warren Transportation Inc.
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Rodrigo Marroquin
President/CEO Zaro Transportation
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Jose Minarro
Managing Director Sunset Transportation
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Glafiro Montemayor CEO GEMCO
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Mario Palos Garza Presidente Grupo Palos Garza
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Roberto Perez Levi CEO Forza Transportation
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Alejandro Ramos-Gil
CEO
Wisdom Digital Logistics
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Eliza Rodriguez De La Garza District Director for the Southern Border Crane Worldwide Logistics
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Victor Salazar
Director Comercial Internacional
Trayecto GTM Transportes
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Gerald "Gerry" Schwebel Executive Vice President International Division
International Bank of Commerce
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Juan Carlos Villa Manager International Trade and Border Transportation Program
Texas A&M Transportation Institute
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Dr. Daniel Covarrubias Director
Texas Center for Border Economic
and Enterprise Development
Texas A&M International
University
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