Texas Border Business
Local Insight and Global Perspective to advance Regional Economic Development Efforts
(Weslaco, TX) – A familiar face and a good friend of South Texas Matt Z. Ruszczak, a MBA graduate of the University of Texas – Pan American, has taken over the position of Executive Director at the Rio South Texas Economic Council (RSTEC). He began serving in his position on Monday, June 6th.
Matt, who prior to joining RSTEC worked in Austin, Texas serving the Texas Restaurant Association in a state-wide role as Chapter Relations & Development Manager, is taking on his new role as Executive Director with both local insight and a global perspective.
Matt has a diverse professional background, having worked in IT, public opinion research, real estate, small business development, governmental affairs, economic development and public administration in various roles across the Rio Grande Valley prior to moving to Austin in 2014.
As a native of Central Europe who lived in both Poland and Germany before making Texas his home, Matt also speaks Spanish, German, and Polish, which will benefit RSTEC in promoting the Rio Grande Valley in the global marketplace.
“The Rio Grande Valley is an exciting region with a very bright future, so I am thrilled to be back and have the opportunity to contribute the prosperity of the region, its communities and its residents by supporting our members in their economic development efforts as well as promoting the RGV on an international scale. It is a true privilege to serve RSTEC and its members, so I look forward to utilizing my skills and leveraging my experience at their service.” said Matt. Melisa Gonzales, RSTEC Chairwoman of the Board, said, “The Board is excited to welcome Matt to RSTEC and we look forward to seeing him use his knowledge, experience and enthusiasm to help RSTEC achieve its goals as well as fulfill our vision for the region.”
