Board of Directors
FY 2023
Visit Corpus Christi board of directors are appointed by the Corpus Christi City Council and serve two-year terms beginning each October.
Executive Committee

Deven Bhakta President/CEO, ZJZ Hospitality Inc
Chair

Sam Canavati CEO, Durrill Properties
Vice Chair

Amy Granberry General Manager, Port Royal Ocean Resort & Conference Center
Treasurer

Johnny Philipello President & CEO, Buccaneer Commission
Immediate Past Chair

Peter Zanoni City Manager, Corpus Christi
At-Large

Paulette Guajardo Mayor, Corpus Christi
At-Large
Board of Directors

Richard Lomax Owner, Water Street LTD

Jennifer Vela VP Government Affairs, Texas State Aquarium

Lance Hancock Vice President of Retail Operations, King Ranch

Chris Hamilton President, Victory Building Team
Jennifer Lira Government & Public Affairs Manager, CITGO

Gabriele Hilpold President/Owner, Consulting Services USA Inc. Realty and Development Corp.
Michelle Braselton Public Relations, San Jacinto Title
Natalie Villarreal External Affairs Manager, Del Mar College

Kevin Smith Corpus Christi International Airport

Miguel Rendon CEO, Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority

Lisa Hinojosa Communications Manager, Port of Corpus Christi Authority

Mike Culbertson President & CEO, Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation

Angie Flores on behalf of Todd Hunter, State Representative District 32

Cindie Gonzalez on behalf of Abel Herrero, State Representative District 34

Adrian Rodriguez Athletic Director, Texas A&M - Corpus Christi
Daniel Melise General Manager, American Bank Center

Brett Oetting, CDME President & CEO
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