Our Visit Corpus Christi Board of Directors is made up of community leaders who share a common goal: strengthening Corpus Christi as a welcoming, premier coastal destination. Representing a variety of industries from hospitality and business to civic and cultural sectors, the board provides strategic guidance that supports tourism, drives economic impact, and enhances the visitor experience. Together, their leadership helps shape the future of Corpus Christi, benefiting both the community and visitors who come to experience it.
Executive Committee
Dr. Natalie Chapa
Assoc. VP External & Government Affairs, Del Mar College
Board Chair
Michelle Braselton
Realtor, Keller Williams Coastal Bend
Treasurer
Paulette Guajardo
Mayor, Corpus Christi
At-Large
Chris Hamilton
President, Victory Building Team
Vice Chair
Peter Zanoni
City Manager, Corpus Christi
At-Large
Richard Lomax
Owner, Water Street LTD
Chair Emeritus
Board of Directors
Jennifer Lira
Government & Public Affairs Manager, CITGO
LaToya Rodriguez
Owner, Rose Soiree
Jennifer Vela
VP Government Affairs, Texas State Aquarium
Steve Banta
Executive Director, USS Lexington Museum
Richard McCurley
Director of Aviation, Corpus Christi International Airport
Alex Harris
Owner, Brite Star Development
Zack Jurasek
Owner, GlowRow
Amy Granberry
General Manager, Port Royal Ocean Resort & Conference Center
Deven Bhakta
President/CEO, ZJZ Hospitality Inc
Bryan Davis
General Manager, Omni Corpus Christi Hotel
Tiffany Sun
General Manager, Hilliard Center
Hank Harrison
Operating Partner, The Harrison Group
Ex Officios
Brady Ballard
General Manager, Corpus Christi Hooks
Sports Commission Advisory Council Chair
Lisa Hinojosa
Director of Communications, Port of Corpus Christi Authority
Adrian Rodriguez
Athletic Director, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Aaron Bowman
President & CEO, Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation
Angie Flores
on behalf of Todd Hunter, State Representative District 32
Al Arreola Jr.
President & CEO, United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Denise Villalobos
Texas House Representative District 34
Casey Lain
Owner, House of Rock
Music Commission Advisory Council Chair
Gabriel Duran
Associate Professor, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Film Commission Advisory Council Chair
Derrick Majchszak, MPA
CEO at Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority
