Our 2026 Board of Directors
Installed December 6, 2025
Proud to Serve the Rio Grande Valley Builders Association
Front Row, Left to Right: Treasurer Esther Guerra (TNB Mortgage), Past President Mary Ramirez (Chris Ryan Homes & Investments), Director Elva Jackson (Edwards Abstract)
Back Row, Left to Right: Director Omar Mendoza (Nex-Gen Builders), Executive Officer Johnny Vasquez (RGVBA), Director Clemente Gonzalez (Bellissimo Builders), Director Jeremy Smith (Matt's Building Materials), President Shant Samtani (Esperanza Homes), Chris Lyons (President, Texas Association of Builders), Vice President Roy Perez (LTR Construction), Director Jaime Garcia (Stonewood Home Lending), Director Jaime Jackson (IBC Bank), Director Carlos Rodriguez (Builders FirstSource), Secretary Peter Vargas (Homes by Innovative)
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The RGVBA Podcast Episode 1 with Scott Norman from Texas Association of Builders
The Rio Grande Valley Builders Association's Johnny Vasquez sits down with Scott Norman, CEO of Texas Association of Builders to cover a whole list of issues affecting the Rio Grande Valley homebuilders. Listen for the latest update from this past year's 89th Legislative Session and Special Session. JOIN us for more updates, go to www.RGVBA.org for details.
The RGVBA Podcast Episode 2 -- Chris Lyons, Texas Association of Builders 2026 President
The Rio Grande Valley Builders Association's executive officer, Johnny Vasquez sits down with Mr. Chris Lyons of HOME by Lyons, the incoming 2026 Texas Association of Builders (TAB) President. They discuss the goals for 2026 across the State of Texas, upcoming elections, and ways builders and associate members can get involved to help grow their business while advocating for the homebuilding industry.
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The Rio Grande Valley Builder's Association encompasses Hidalgo and Starr Counties.
We educate and promote the housing and building industry, serving the community and the industry.
