WELCOME TO OUR NEW
CHAMBER PRESIDENT & CEO
The United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce proudly an-
nounces Corpus Christi native Cleofas Rodriquez, Jr. as President
and CEO. Rodriguez brings 25 years of professional experience serving
most recently as Executive Director of a National Association in Washing-
ton, D.C. where he worked directly with Members of Congress, the White
House and co-led the National Hispanic Education Coalition.
A distinguished alumnus of Texas State University, Rodriguez is a graduate
of Mary Carroll High School and received his higher education start at Del
Mar College. Rodriguez is a proud Carroll Tiger and Del Mar Viking alum-
nus.
"Cleofas Rodriguez, Jr. is a national leader who will bring local, state, na-
tional and international experience to bear for the future of the United Cor-
pus Christi Chamber of Commerce and the Corpus Christi business com-
munity,” said Alan Wilson, United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce
Chairman. “We are proud to bring him on board to lead our team as the
United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce Board focuses on innovative
leadership for the future."
“I was born in Corpus and raised by two loving parents in the 78415 neigh-
borhood, where my family still resides after more than 50 years,” said Cleo-
fas Rodriguez, Jr. “Corpus Christi set the foundation for my professional ca-
reer and I am excited about the opportunity to come home and work with
the dynamic United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce," he continued.
"The United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce and its Board are
forward-thinking, outstanding community leaders posed to propel the
growth of the business community. If you haven't already joined the
United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, I invite you to join today
as we move forward with even greater opportunities for business in
Nueces County," Rodriguez concluded.
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