President's Development Council

The President's Development Council works to build the next generation of research, healthcare and education for our community. El Paso community leaders meet to focus on connecting donors with philanthropic opportunities at Texas Tech Health El Paso to expand excellence in healthcare across the Paso del Norte region.

President's Development Council Members

• James A. Cardwell, Jr.
  President, C&R Distributing
  Appointed 2019
• Claudia Chiu
  Director, Chiu Family Foundation
  Appointed 2022
• Charles de Wetter
  Broker, Coldwell Banker Legacy
  Appointed 2020
• Margie Escudero
  Texas Tech Health El Paso Nursing Alumna and Community Advocate
  Appointed 2020
• Paul L. Foster
  CEO, Franklin Mountain Management, LLC
  Appointed 2019
• Steve Fox
  President and Chief Executive Officer, Fox Auto Team
  Appointed 2022
• L. Frederick Francis
  Chairman and CEO, WestStar Bank
  Appointed 2019
• Anthony Furman
  Community Advocate
  Appointed 2019
• Patrick Gordon
  President, Gordon Davis Johnson & Shane P.C.
  Appointed 2021
• Bruce Gulbas
  President, National Restaurant Supply
  Appointed 2020
• Woody L. Hunt
  Senior Chairman of the Board of Directors, Hunt Companies, Inc.
  Appointed 2019
• Ronnie Lowenfield
  CEO, Casa Automotive Group
  Appointed 2020
• Clement Marcus
  Community Advocate
  Appointed 2024
• Lisa M. Peisen
  Part Owner and General Manager-West, L&F Distributors
  Appointed 2019
• Paul Porras
  President and CEO, The Garick Group, Inc.
  Appointed 2024
• Alex Rascón
  President and CEO, GECU
  Appointed 2026
• Judy Robison
  Community Advocate
  Appointed 2019
• Patty Russell
  Community Advocate
  Appointed 2022
• Robert Snow
  Community Advocate
  Appointed 2019
• Kelly Tomblin
  CEO, El Paso Electric
  Appointed 2021
• Gene Wolf
  Partner, Kemp Smith Law
  Appointed 2019