Texas Border Business
The Weslaco Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Luis Reyes as Board Chair for the 2018-2019 fiscal year. Luis J. Reyes earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from U.T. Pan American. In 2011, he joined Magic Valley Electric Cooperative and serves as the Communications Manager. While at Magic Valley, he has developed innovative communication and marketing campaigns that have earned him several national awards by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, including Gold award for Best Digital Storytelling and Silver award for Best Total Communications Program.
Reyes has served the Weslaco Chamber in numerous capacities, most recently as Chairman of the nCourage Youth Program, a highly successful youth program designed to provide high school students with an opportunity to observe and interact in the daily operations of a business. Reyes is also an alumnus of Leadership Mid Valley Class VIII (2012-2013). Reyes has served in numerous organizations across the Valley, including South Texas ISD as a Member of the Education Improvement Council (EIC).
“The chance to serve our members and the Weslaco business community is a task I’m excited and eager to take on,” said Reyes. “Weslaco is the epicenter of so much growth and economic development, it’s important for me to continue the outstanding work the Chamber has accomplished these past years and use that momentum to build new opportunities for a bright and prosperous future.”
For more information on the Weslaco Chamber of Commerce, visit www.weslaco.com
