Eleven appointed leaders — representing San Antonio's City Council districts and the Mayor's office — set the strategic direction for a 1,900-acre campus that anchors the region's aerospace, defense and cybersecurity economy.
Port San Antonio is governed by a board of directors appointed by San Antonio City Council members and the Mayor. Drawn from law, aerospace, education, cybersecurity, government relations and the military, the board sets policy and oversight for the campus's real estate, tenant, and workforce mission.
The four elected officers who chair meetings, oversee finances and set the agenda for the full board.
Program Officer for Economic Development at LISC-SA. Owner of Al's Gourmet Nuts with 25+ years leadership experience. First African-American woman to serve as Port Board Chair (2023). Appointed since 2018.
VP of Corporate Relations at The RK Group. Former educator and board member for Mays Cancer Center and San Antonio Public Library Foundation. Appointed since 2022.
Portfolio Manager at The MITRE Corporation. Aerospace engineering background with expertise in aviation safety research. Appointed since 2023.
Nearly 30 years in education. President of San Antonio Retired Teachers Association. Holds master's degree in educational administration. Appointed since 2019.
Directors appointed from San Antonio's council districts and the Mayor's office, representing law, aerospace, education, cybersecurity and government relations.
Founding Executive Director of Gonzaba Foundation. Prior role with United Health Group. Board member for Meals on Wheels-San Antonio. Appointed since 2025.
Architectural designer and registered accessibility specialist. 19-year Quintana Community resident and adjunct professor at San Antonio College. Appointed since 2022.
Managing Partner of Jaeger FC consultancy. Former West San Antonio Chamber of Commerce President/CEO. Appointed since 2024.
Managing Partner at Bracewell LLP specializing in labor & employment law. Previous Board Chair (2017-18) and Vice Chair (2016). Appointed since 2009.
Founder/CEO of Javilud LLC focused on cybersecurity education. Author of "The ABCs of Cybersecurity." Former White House policy advisor. Appointed since 2025.
Retired U.S. Air Force Colonel. Former San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Executive VP. Honorary Commander roles with Air Force units. Appointed since 2016.
Partner/co-founder of OCI Group specializing in government relations. Co-founder of OCI Development focused on affordable housing. Appointed since 2023.
Board policy is carried out day to day by Port San Antonio's executive leadership team.