Advisory Council
Texas Center's Advisory Council
In March 2025, the Texas Center launched an Advisory Council to address a key gap: connecting the Center's research directly to industry needs. The Council comprises 16 external leaders from banking, customs brokerage, logistics, and transportation, joined by the Center Director and the Dean of the A.R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business, for a total of 18 members.
Council members provide strategic guidance, participate in research projects, policy development, talent creation, and strengthen the Center's connections to the cross-border trade community.
Strategic Directives
Guidance
Providing strategic guidance in alignment with the School of Business and TAMIU's vision.
Partnerships
Fostering strategic partnerships between the Texas Center and stakeholders.
Regional Responsiveness
Ensuring responsiveness to the region's needs through applied research and relevant curricula.
Resource Maximization
Maximizing resources through the exchange of ideas and professional networking.
Council Members
Gerald 'Gerry' Schwebel
Advisory Council Chair
Executive Vice President International Division
International Bank of Commerce
Dr. Luis Perez-Batres
Dean
A.R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business
Texas A&M International University
Carlos Fernandez Martinez
Director General
Transportes de Carga
FEMA S.A. de C.V.
Ruben Garibay
CEO
Puerto Verde Holdings
Eduardo Garza
CEO
Uni-Trade Group
Ernesto Gaytan, Sr.
CEO
STI
Super Transporte Internacional
Ruben Lopez Adriano
Director Comercial
LopezAdri Grupo Aduanal
Gerardo "Jerry" Maldonado
Director of LRD and MX Operations
Warren Transport Inc.
Rodrigo Marroquin
President/CEO
Zaro Transportation
Jose Minarro
Managing Director
Echo Global Logistics
Glafiro Montemayor
CEO
GEMCO
Mario Palos Garza
President
Grupo Palos Garza
Roberto Perez Levi
CEO
Forza Transportation
Alejandro Ramos-Gil
CEO
Wisdom Digital Logistics
Eliza Rodriguez de la Garza
District Director of the Southern Border
Crane Worldwide Logistics
Victor Salazar
Director Comercial Internacional
Trayecto GTM Transportes
Dr. David Salgado
Manager International Trade and Border Transportation Program
Texas A&M Transportation Institute
Dr. Daniel Covarrubias
Director
Texas Center for Border Economic
and Enterprise Development
