Meet the Visit Corpus Christi Board of Directors

FY 2026

Visit Corpus Christi’s Board of Directors brings together community leaders united by the goal of making Corpus Christi a welcoming, premier coastal destination. Its members represent hospitality, business, civic, and cultural sectors. Through strategic guidance, the board supports tourism, advances economic impact, and improves the visitor experience. Their collective leadership contributes to the future of Corpus Christi for residents and visitors alike.

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