Neighborhood Revitalization Project

The St. Mary's University Revitalization Project is a collaboration with our neighbors and the University Park Neighborhood Association focusing on commercial transformation, housing rehabilitation, infrastructure and quality of life improvements.
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Task Force Committees and Members

Role Full Name Title Company
Chairman Ramiro Cavazos President and CEO San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Director Steve Nivin, Ph.D. Director St. Mary's University Neighborhood Revitalization Project
Director's Assistant Cheyenna Villarreal Director's Assistant St. Mary's University Neighborhood Revitalization Project
Commercial Development Committee
Co-Chair Edward Boyle, C.P.A. Chief Financial Officer Coates Energy Trust
Co-Chair Christopher Martinez Vice President Central Electric Enterprises & Co.
Member Rene Dominguez Director City of San Antonio's International and Economic Development Department
Member Ramon Flores Executive Director Westside Development Corporation
Member Aric Garza Attorney Law Offices of Aric J. Garza
Member Albert W. Hartman III Assistant Dean and Director, Alumni Relations and Development St. Mary's University
Member Eliza Hernandez President University Park Neighborhood Association
Member Sandra Nannini Vice President of Strategic Initiatives-Central Texas Region Wells Fargo
Member Suzanne Petrusch Vice President, Enrollment Management St. Mary's University
Member Leona Pallansch Associate Professor, Political Science St. Mary's University
Member Carla Ruiz Proprietor Lisa's Mexican Restaurant
Housing Committee
Chair Rod Radle Executive Director San Antonio Alternative Housing Corporation
Member Lita Avalos Executive Director San Antonio Alternative Housing Corporation
Member Rebeckah Day Vice President, Administration and Finance St. Mary's University
Member Eliza Hernandez President University Park Neighborhood Association
Infrastructure Committee
Chair Alvaro Rizo-Patron Vice President, Education and Public Building Division Parsons
Marketing and Communications Committee
Chair Nicolette Good Print Communications Coordinator St. Mary's University
Member Suzanne Petrusch Vice President, Enrollment Management St. Mary's University
Member Dianne Pipes Chief of Staff and Communications  St. Mary's University
Member Carla Ruiz Proprietor Lisa's Mexican Restaurant
Organizational Committee
Adviser Alex Briseno Professor St. Mary's University
Member Claudia Guzman Garcia Grants/Contract Specialist The University of Texas at San Antonio
Member Debra S. Reed Consultant D. Reed and Associates
Member Yvonne De La Rosa Vice President, Corporate Relations San Antonio Federal Credit Union
Planning and Design Committee
Chair Arturo Vega, Ph.D. Graduate Director, Public Administration St. Mary's University
Member Brother Brian C. Halderman, S.M., MSW University Minister for Social Justice St. Mary's University
Member Sandra Nannini Vice President of Strategic Initiatives-Central Texas Region Wells Fargo
Member Leona Pallansch Associate Professor, Political Science St. Mary's University
Member Alvaro Rizo-Patron Vice President, Education and Public Building Division Parsons
Member Frank Valdez Architect
Quality of Life Committee
Chair Arturo Vega, Ph.D. Graduate Director, Public Administration St. Mary's University
Member Jo Cox Vice President University Park Neighborhood Association
Member Rebeckah Day Vice President, Administration and Finance St. Mary's University
Member Paul Felarca Coordinator of Service Initiatives, AmeriCorp VISTA* St. Mary's University
Member Paul Glowacki Chief of Police St. Mary's University
Member Norma Guerra-Gaier Director, Career Services and Service Learning Center St. Mary's University
Member Brother Brian C. Halderman, S.M., MSW University Minister for Social Justice St. Mary's University
Member Eliza Hernandez President University Park Neighborhood Association
Member Rev. Cris Janson, S.M. Pastor
Member Thomas Madison, Ph.D. Associate Professor, VITA Director St. Mary's University VITA Program
Member Suzanne Petrusch Vice President, Enrollment Management St. Mary's University
Task Force Members
Adviser Alex Briseno Professor St. Mary's University
Member Claudia Guzman Garcia Grants/Contract Specialist The University of Texas at San Antonio
Member Tina Irvin Civic Engagement Coordinator, Service Learning Center St. Mary's University
Member Debra S. Reed Consultant D. Reed and Associates
Task Force Members
Adviser Jack Biegler President Ellison Management, LLC
Adviser Stephen Dufilho CEO and Chairman Compass Bank
Adviser Lynda Rodriguez Economic Development Team Representative CPS Energy
Member Jerry Arredondo Consultant Arredondo Interests
Member William T. Avila Attorney Law Offices of William T. Avila, P.C.
Member Victor Azios Senior Associate, Anne E. Casey Foundation Site Team Leader Making Connections San Antonio
Member Gabriel Castillo Council Aide Office of City Councilman Justin Rodriguez
Member Charles L. Cotrell, Ph.D. President St. Mary's University
Member David Dimaline Senior Planner, Neighborhood Commercial Revitalization City of San Antonio
Member Henry Flores, Ph.D. Dean, Graduate School St. Mary's University
Member Jose Gonzalez Managing Member Urban Collaborative
Member Blake Hastings Vice President in Charge Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
Member Paul Herrera Assistant Director, Service Learning Center St. Mary's University
Member Candace Kuebker Director, Special Projects St. Mary's University
Member Rev. Bernard J. Lee, S.M., Th.D. St. Mary's University
Member Rev. Martin J. Leopold Moderator of the Curia San Antonio Catholic Chancery
Member Adrian Lopez Economic Development Manager  Housing and Neighborhood Services Department
Member Colin P. Marks, J.D. Assistant Professor of Law St. Mary's University
Member Charles Mazuca Chief of Staff Office of City Councilman Justin Rodriguez
Member Cris Medina Senior Council Aide Office of City Councilman Justin Rodriguez
Member Richard L. Milk Community Development Coordinator City of San Antonio
Member Steven Neiheisel, Ph.D. Professor St. Mary's University
Director Steve Nivin, Ph.D. Director St. Mary's University Neighborhood Revitalization Project
Member Gustavo Parra San Antonio Regional Sales Manager Laredo National Bank
Member Erika Resendiz Business Development Manager RJ Rivera Associates, Inc.
Member Raul Rodriguez Jr. Project Manager Thurlow & Company / Downtown Dwellings
Member Katherine Sisoian Vice President, Student Development St. Mary's University
Member Paul Stahl President Jefferson/Woodlawn Lake Community Development Corp.
Member Rev. John Suenram, O.C.D. Pastor Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower
Member Joey Vidal SAFFE Officer San Antonio Police Department
Director's Assistant Cheyenna Villarreal Director's Assistant St. Mary's University Neighborhood Revitalization Project