The 60 industrial promoters driving substantial growth in the RioPlex: Rio Grande Valley, Texas, and Northern Tamaulipas, México.

As a tribute to their relentless efforts in driving industry-focused economic growth, Mexico Industry recognizes sixty standout leaders who have made a significant impact in the binational region of the Rio Grande Valley in Texas and northern Tamaulipas, known as RioPlex.

While many have spent years building their careers, others are part of a new generation. Despite this diversity, they all share the same goal: to promote job creation and retention, strengthen the economic system, provide better conditions, and positively impact the quality of life, education, and culture of all the communities they represent.

This leading group includes representatives from economic development organizations, entrepreneurs, and members of associations, chambers, and institutions. They all play a crucial role in attracting investments, consolidating industries, and bolstering the economic development of RioPlex. They collaborate closely with government authorities to encourage welfare and development policies, work alongside educational leaders to enhance workforce training programs, and engage with key players across the electrical-electronic, automotive, aerospace, chemical, petrochemical, medical, energy, and logistics sectors.

They have gained global recognition among developers, investors, strategic location consultants, and economic development representatives. In countless settings, including exhibitions, conferences, meetings, missions, and forums, they have showcased Texas’s competitive advantages, from Roma to Brownsville and from Ciudad Mier to Matamoros in Tamaulipas.

This region stands out as a dynamic center of development and opportunity, featuring a Spaceport, 13 international bridges, 7 international airports, 3 seaports, 64 industrial parks, and a workforce with more than 50 years of manufacturing experience. These leaders have highlighted the region´s strategic advantages, contributing to its international visibility and positioning RioPlex as a premier hub for investment and industrial progress.

This list ordered alphabetically, is based on their tireless work, experience in investment promotion, legacy, and references in the binational productive sector. We recognize their dedication and effort, which have been key to the economic development of RioPlex. While others who have also contributed to the region's promotion may remain unnamed or overlooked in this list, their impact, though not always visible, is equally significant to the region's ongoing growth.

Top 60 leading promoters of RioPlex:

1. Adam Gonzalez – CEO, Council for South Texas Economic Progress (COSTEP). https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-gonzalez-50500ba/

2. Alejandro Garza – Broker, ICO Real Estate Advisors. https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandro-garza-mpsre-ccim-8638942b/

3. Alex Barrera – City Manager, Roma, Texas. https://www.linkedin.com/in/alejandro-barrera-66884063/

4. Alex Meade – Executive Vice President of Economic Development, Texas Regional Bank. https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-meade-114b14205/

5. Alfonso Ramirez – Assistant City Manager, Roma, Texas. https://www.linkedin.com/in/alfonso-ramirez-jr-b3909389/

6. Antonio "Tony" Rodriguez – Director of Cargo Services & FTZ Administrator, Port of Brownsville.                                     https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonio-tony-rodriguez-azs-050b3328/

7. Arturo Gomez – Deputy Port Director of Operations, Port of Brownsville. https://www.linkedin.com/in/arturo-g%C3%B3mez-i-9a2340a6/

8. Beatriz Castro – International Legal Officer, Starr-Camargo Bridge Company. https://www.linkedin.com/in/beatriz-castro-9310a175/

9. Beverly Ticer Loftus – Chief Operating Officer, Harlingen Economic Development Corporation (HARLINGEN EDC). https://www.linkedin.com/in/beverlyticerloftus/

10. Carlos Angulo – Senior Leasing Manager, Tamaulipas, Fibra Macquarie. https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlos-angulo-9197a275/
    
11. Carlos García – CEO Despachos Aduaneros Garber, SC. https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlos-garcia-4b712b24/

12. Carlos Humberto Garza – Project Manager, Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (EDINBURG EDC). https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlos-humberto-garza/

13. Carlos Marquez – SIOR, Partner / Industrial Brokerage Services, Partners Real Estate.
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/camarquez/

14. Carlos Telles – First Vice President, Broker, CBRE’s McAllen. https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlos-telles-46893a47/

15. Carlos Yerena – City Manager, Donna, Texas. https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlos-yerena-4729b42b0/

16. Dalith Cantu – Director of Industrial Real Estate, CIL Capital. https://www.linkedin.com/in/dalith-cantu-18570b28a/

17. Daniel Silva – President & CEO, Rio Grande Valley Partnership (RGV Partnership). https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielsilva3/

18. David García – President of The Matamoros Economic Development Committee (CODEM) https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-garcia-852735114/

19. Edward Villarreal – SIOR, Managing Partner / Real Estate Broker, NAI Rio Grande Valley. https://www.linkedin.com/in/edward-villareal-sior-b5353712/

20. Eleazar Rodriguez – Director of Industrial Park Development and Special Projects, Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation (GBIC). https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleazar-rodriguez-0902a2215/

21. Eric Ziehe – CCIM, Associate / Real Estate Broker, NAI Rio Grande Valley. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericziehe/

22. Ernesto Velarde – President, Ernesto Velarde y Danache Inc. https://www.linkedin.com/in/velardedanache/

23. Francisco Peña – Partner, Cacheaux Cavazos & Newton. https://www.linkedin.com/in/francisco-j-pe%C3%B1a-vald%C3%A9s-69633b8/

24. Grecia Zertuche – Executive Director of The Matamoros Economic Development Committee  (CODEM).  https://www.linkedin.com/in/greciazertuche/

25. Guillermo Rico – Sales Account Manager, Port of Brownsville. https://www.linkedin.com/in/guillermo-rico-leal-83816969/

26. Iliana Alamar García – Co-Founder and Member of the Business Council of the Ribereña Region A.C. https://www.linkedin.com/in/iliana-alamar-garc%C3%ADa-garc%C3%ADa-80689b2b/

27. Ingrid Ulloa – Industrial and Economic Development Manager, CIL Capital. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingrid-ulloa-4b258637/

28. Jane Lozano – Business Retention & Expansion Manager, Harlingen Economic Development Corporation (HARLINGEN EDC). https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-lozano-03100b199/

29. Jerry Briones – Deputy Executive Director, Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation (GBIC). https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerry-briones-8008107/

30. Joaquin Spamer – President, CIL Group. https://www.linkedin.com/in/joaquin-s-3aa50833/

31. Jorge Anzaldúa – Director, Grupo del Rio.

32. Jorge Torres – President / U.S. Licensed Customs Broker, Interlink Trade Services. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jorge-a-torres-3b4337158/

33. Juan Carlos López – Vice President, Market Officer Monterrey-Reynosa, Prologis. https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-carlos-lopez-aab1a8/

34. Juan Zubiaga – Real Estate Advisor, Keller Williams. https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-zubiaga-b2634550/

35. Janie Cavazos – Property and Business Development Manager, Pharr Economic Development Corporation (PHARR EDC). https://www.linkedin.com/in/janie-cavazos-a3708a226/

36. Keith Patridge – Board Member, Council for South Texas Economic Progress (COSTEP). https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithpatridge/

37. Lilvette Santos – Economic Business Development Director, Pharr Economic Development Corporation (PHARR EDC). https://www.linkedin.com/in/lilvette-santos-59072057/

38. Luis Bazan – Bridge Director, Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge. https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-baz%C3%A1n-9b521079/

39. Luis Cantú Ochoa – President, LPS International P.C. (Law Firm). https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-cantu-9b4ba27/

40. Maricarmen Cadena – President, CRE Real Estate. https://www.linkedin.com/in/maricarmen-cadena-04130810/

41. Mark Garcia – Executive Vice President, McAllen Economic Development Corporation (MCALLEN EDC). https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-e-garcia-134559a/

42. Martín Anzaldúa – Director, Grupo Rio San Juan.

43. Mari Mann-Silva is vice president of financial operations at the Council for South Texas Economic Progress (COSTEP). https://www.linkedin.com/in/mari-mann-silva-45a848287/

44. Norma González – Director of Operations of the Binational Council for Economic Promotion of Reynosa (COBIFER) https://www.linkedin.com/in/norma-gonzalez-60621b74/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/norma-gonzalez-35782768/

45. Orlando Campos – Chief Executive Officer, Harlingen Economic Development Corporation (HARLINGEN EDC). https://www.linkedin.com/in/orlandocampos/

46. Ralph Garcia – Vice President of International Business Recruitment, McAllen Economic Development Corporation (MCALLEN EDC). https://www.linkedin.com/in/ralph-garcia-19483b4/

47. Ramiro Aleman – Economic Development Director, Cameron County. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramiro-aleman-3baa6b15/

48. Ramiro Garza – Mayor, Edinburg, Texas. https://www.linkedin.com/in/rgj304/

49. Randy Summers – CCIM, CPM, Davis Equity Realty. https://www.linkedin.com/in/randy-summers-ccim-cpm-85391917/

50. Raudel Garza – Executive Director, Edinburg Economic Development Corporation (EDINBURG EDC). https://www.linkedin.com/in/raudelgarza/

51. Rene Gonzalez – New Business Development & Marketing, SIDEE Industrial Development. https://www.linkedin.com/in/renexavier/

52. Rick Carrera – Economic Development Director, Council for South Texas Economic Progress (COSTEP). https://www.linkedin.com/in/rcarrera1/

53. Robert Vale – Vice President of Trade Development, Starr-Camargo Bridge Company. https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-vale-3b91b7122/

54. Rose Benavidez – President, Starr County Industrial Foundation.
55. Sam Vale – President, Starr-Camargo Bridge Company. https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-vale-27797024/

56. Samantha Almaguer – Commercial Manager-México, Centinela Property. https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-almaguer-8a211821/

57. Sergio Gracia – President, Mexico Industry Media Group. https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergio-gracia-badiola-22aa7654/

58. Steven M. Valdez – Executive Director, Weslaco Economic Development Corporation (WESLACO EDC). https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-m-valdez-353900107/

59. Teclo Garcia – CEO, Mission Economic Development Corporation (MISSION EDC). https://www.linkedin.com/in/teclogar/

60. Víctor Perez – CEO & Executive Director, Pharr Economic Development Corporation (PHARR EDC). https://www.linkedin.com/in/victor-perez-930327293/