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We drive economic growth by attracting and growing local businesses and investing in entrepreneurship.

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McAllen, TX 78501

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We engage business leaders, public officials and the community to foster an environment that will help grow and strengthen our economy.

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McAllen, TX 78501

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McAllen, TX 78501

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We create productive public and private partnerships while serving as a reliable source for McAllen’s tourism industry to boost the economy.

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McAllen, TX 78501

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Stay up to date on what’s happening in the McAllen business community. The Chamber keeps you informed and puts a spotlight on the events and activities of our partners.

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McAllen, TX 78501

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About the McAllen Chamber of Commerce

The McAllen Chamber of Commerce helps local businesses thrive by creating economic momentum, accelerating connections and enhancing the quality of life in the region.

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McAllen, TX 78501

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Board of Directors

Message from the Chairman

Stephan Wingert (2024)

Chairman

The Monitor
1400 E. Nolana
McAllen, TX 78501

My main goal as McAllen Chamber of Commerce Board Chair is to foster the ongoing cooperative efforts between the chamber, the City of McAllen, the McAllen Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and the McAllen Convention and Visitors Bureau…

Officers

Elizabeth Suarez (2024)

President & CEO

McAllen Chamber
1200 Ash Avenue
McAllen, TX 78501

Jim Darling (2025)

Chairman

Darling Law Office
1225 S. Peking St.
McAllen, TX 78501

Hershal Patel (2024)

Chairman-Elect

Perspective Hospitality
800 Convention Center Blvd
McAllen, TX 78501

Dr. Fred Farias (2026)

Vice Chair

20/20 Vision Care
1313 S. 10th St.
McAllen, TX 78501

Adrian Villarreal (2025)

Treasurer

IBC
1 S. Broadway St.
McAllen, TX 78501

Stephan Wingert (2024)

Immediate Past Chairman

The Monitor
1400 E. Nolana
McAllen, TX 78501

Members

Tyler Stone, CFA (2027)

Rioco Real Estate Services
900 E. Lakeview Dr.
McAllen, TX 78501

Kay Jancik (2024)

Oh Kay’s
4300 North 10th Street, Ste C
McAllen, TX 78504

Francy Jones (2025)

Castle Hospitality
4316 N. 10th St., #500
McAllen, TX 78504

Omar Quintanilla

City Commissioner Ex-Officio
Frost Bank
1300 W. Houston Ave.
McAllen, TX 78501

Aladar “Ito” Deutsch (2027)

Deutsch & Deutsch
2109 S. 10th St., Bldg 200, Unit 20
McAllen, TX 78503

Francisco Paez (2024)

Kumori Restaurants
704 Mozelle Ave.
Pharr, TX 78577

Omar Guevara (2027)

Radisson Hotel McAllen Airport
2721 S. 10th St.
McAllen, TX 78503

Elva Cerda (2025)

McAllen Heritage Center
301 S. Main St.
McAllen, TX 78501

Brent Baldree (2026)

Texas Regional Bank
1801 S. McColl Rd.
McAllen, TX 78503

Eric C. Kennedy (2026)

SpawGlass South Texas Division
3008 W. Spur 54
Harlingen, TX 78552

Daniel Clark (2026)

801 W. US Business 83
McAllen, TX

Brenda Ivory (2024)

South Texas Health System Heart
1900 S. D Street
McAllen, TX 78503