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ABOUT · Port San Antonio

THE PEOPLE BEHIND
THE MISSION

Twelve executives lead the day-to-day work of building a 1,900-acre aerospace, cybersecurity and advanced-technology campus for San Antonio.

Executive Leadership

Port San Antonio is guided by a leadership team with deep roots in real estate, finance, government relations, community engagement and mission-critical operations. Together they steward the redevelopment of the former Kelly Air Force Base into a campus for aerospace, cybersecurity, robotics and logistics tenants — and the workforce that supports them.

Jim Perschbach

Jim Perschbach

President & CEO

Leads development of the 1,900-acre Tech Port innovation campus. Named by American Business Journals as one of the country's "top 100 executives to watch." Holds an undergraduate degree from George Washington University and a law degree from the University of Houston Law Center.

Curtis Casey

Curtis Casey

VP Strategic Design Development & Portfolio Management

Real estate executive with over 20 years driving large-scale commercial portfolio growth. Oversees planning, asset management, leasing and capital initiatives across the campus. Earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California.

Adrienne Cox

Adrienne Cox, RPA

Chief Operating Officer

Over 25 years managing large commercial properties, specializing in asset and construction management. Received her Real Property Administrator designation from BOMA in 2015 and was inducted into the San Antonio Women's Hall of Fame. BA in biology from St. Mary's University.

Pat Cruzen

Pat Cruzen, CPA

Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

Over 20 years of executive-level financial expertise. Joined Port San Antonio in 2013 to oversee budgeting, audit, accounting and HR functions. Previously worked at Deloitte & Touche. Undergraduate degree in accounting from the University of Colorado at Boulder.

Caroline Diaz

Caroline Diaz

VP Shared Services, Assistant Secretary to Board

Joined Port San Antonio in 2011. Oversees Board functions, Information Services and IT. Member of Executive Women International. Graduate of the University of Texas at San Antonio with a Business Management degree.

Paco Felici

Paco Felici

Chief of Staff, Chief Communications Officer

Began his career at Port San Antonio in 2009. Previously communications director for the Nature Conservancy of Texas and deputy communications director at the Texas Attorney General's office. Undergraduate degree in English from the University of Texas at Austin.

Juan Antonio Flores

Juan Antonio Flores

Executive Vice President of Governmental Relations

Over 25 years of government relations experience leading Port San Antonio's engagement with local, state and federal government. Previously Director of Public Affairs for the North American Development Bank. 2025 Chair of the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Ramon Flores

Ramon Flores

SVP Strategic Design Development Construction & Delivery

Joined Port San Antonio in 2013. Over 25 years of real estate, finance and economic development experience. Previously Director of San Antonio's Westside Development Corporation and worked for Fannie Mae. Leadership San Antonio Class 39 alumnus.

Will Garrett

Will Garrett

VP Talent & Technology Development & Integration

Joined Port San Antonio in 2019 leading cybersecurity ecosystem development. Previously spent 12 years with the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce leading Economic Development. Co-founded BuildSec Foundry, a nonprofit cybersecurity incubator. MBA from UTSA.

Dr. Chaunte Hall

Dr. Chaunte Hall

Chief of Community Engagement

U.S. Air Force veteran leading partnerships that support innovation and workforce development. Professor at the University of the Incarnate Word and co-founder/CEO of Centurion Military Alliance, a nonprofit supporting veteran career transitions.

Marcel Johnson

Marcel Johnson

Sr. VP Talent & Technology Scouting & Identification

Part of the Port San Antonio team since 2010, attracting new industries and supporting existing aerospace, logistics and manufacturing customers. Over 10 years at the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce as VP of Economic Development.

Abigail Ottmers

Abigail Ottmers

Chief Legal Officer

Joined Port San Antonio in 2021. Over 20 years of legal practice experience, previously serving in executive roles with a municipal utility and practicing at Haynes and Boone, LLP. Past board chair for the Montessori School of San Antonio. JD from St. Mary's University School of Law.

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