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Michael Fallek, McAllen native and community leader, is proud to announce he is running for South Texas College Board of Trustees – District 4. The election will be held on May 7th.
Fallek is campaigning to replace Trustee Gary Gurwitz, who decided not to seek re-election after serving on STC’s Board for nearly 30 years.
“Mr. Gurwitz is a founding member of the Board of Trustees, and I would like to thank him and congratulate him for his long and dedicated service in helping build STC into the educational powerhouse in our region that it is today. His are very big shoes to fill, but I am confident I can do great things as the new District 4 Trustee,” said Fallek.
He added, “Education is the key to success for our region. STC plays an important role in this regard by empowering our youth and preparing people of all ages and social and economic backgrounds for the workforce. I will be dedicated to ensuring STC continues to provide its valuable education and job training, and I will seek new ways to responsibly expand the College’s reach and programming. I have the business and civic background to bring new ideas to STC, and I will be a good steward of the financial investment we have all made in STC.”
Michael, whose family history in McAllen extends four generations, is a product of the McAllen school system, culminating with him graduating as Salutatorian of his class at McAllen High School. He completed his education at the University of Texas at Austin, where he received his undergraduate degree with highest honors, and from the University of Texas School of Law, from which he earned his law degree.
Returning to his roots, Michael moved back to McAllen with his wife, Heather, to start a family and raise his children in the city he loves. Michael has helped start a number of successful McAllen-based businesses over the past 20 years, with a particular focus in hospitality and real estate, investing in the community and creating hundreds of jobs for people living in the area. Michael has also served on the Board of Directors for Texas Regional Bank for the past 10 years.
Michael’s business endeavors and lengthy service record in this community has strengthened his commitment and understanding of its needs. Beyond his numerous business ventures, Michael has served the community tirelessly:
- Active and current member of the McAllen Planning and Zoning Commission, where he now serves as Chairman
- Former Chairman and Program Chair of Leadership McAllen, an important program dedicated to developing new leaders for our community
- Former President and current Board Member of Temple Emanuel
- Former Executive Board Member of the McAllen Chamber of Commerce
- Former Chairman of the McAllen Convention Center Advisory Board
For questions or information, please contact Michael via email at: michael@michaelformcallen.com. Please follow Michael’s campaign on social media by searching for @MichaelforMcAllen on Facebook and Instagram.
