BOARD

George Pollakis

President
Vick's Famous Hamburgers

Alex Garcia

Vice President
Weichert

Katie Galan

Treasurer

Better Business Bureau Heart of Texas

Michelle Reyes

Secretary
Port of Corpus Christi

Brianna Davis

Parliamentarian

Esperanza de Tejas, Inc.

Eddie Martinez

Board Member

ERM Global Consulting

Michael Longoria

Board Member
Texas Champion Bank - Sr. Vice President

Gricelda Calzada

Board Member

AEP Texas

Brenda E. Woods

Board Member

Escutia Woods PLLC

Victoria Gutierrez

Board Member

Frost Bank

Trent Wagner

Board Member

Corpus Christi Independent School District

Committees

Economic Development Committee

To keep the WBA members informed and up-to-date on economic initiatives in our community; to inform WBA members of possible board openings in the city of county government.

Education Committee

To promote and help support education, particularly the city’s Westside neighborhood schools; to organize a small business center for the purpose of supporting those existing or start-up businesses on the city’s Westside; etc.

Community Outreach

To provide networking opportunities for our members and vehicle for small businesses to “highlight” their businesses; create other outreach opportunities to create awareness of WBA within the Westside business community.

Membership Committee

To maintain and increase membership of the WBA through promoting and stimulating membership at various events; responsible for monthly member networking breakfasts; schedule speakers and sponsors for each meeting; etc.

Revitalization Committee

To exchange the community and businesses on the city’s Westside.

Bylaws Committee

To review the By-Laws annually each year.

Finance Committee

Treasurer will chair this committee and will review finances and reports.

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