AGUSTIN G, GARCIA
Agustin “Gus” Garcia has more than 17 years of experience in leadership. Certified in economic development, he has sat on the board of several councils, including the RGV Development Council, RGV Partnership, Amigos del Valle and others. His ongoing collaborations with city leaders, school districts and government agencies have resulted in outstanding growth for numerous local businesses and organizations. Under Garcia’s leadership, Edinburg was ranked in the Top 5 most improved cities in the nation since the 2008 recession. His lobbying efforts have paved the way for exceptional growth for a diversity of organizations across South Texas.
OBERLYN “OBIE” SALINAS
Oberlyn “Obie” J. Salinas has more than two decades of experience in government consulting. As a former Chief of Staff, his strategic planning and project development for county and state government agencies has forged a lasting impact among various communities and organizations. Throughout his career, he has played a role in several influential committees such as the House Local & Consent Calendars Committee, the Homeland Security and Natural Resources Committee. The relationships he has formed throughout his career have proven in instrumental in the development and implementation of numerous legislative bills.