Guy to Know – Kevin Matula

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    The Power of Quiet Influence   By Michelle Vasquez  |  Photography by David Teran   Kevin Matula understands that having a seat at the table matters most when you use it to make a difference.   As Director of Government Relations at USAA, Matula moves between business, government, and civic life, building relationships […]

Guy to Know Sam Henselijn

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    Life is Nuts By Michelle Vasquez  |  Photography by David Teran     Born and raised in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Sam Henselijn grew up surrounded by entrepreneurship, determination, and a strong work ethic.   His father and grandfather came from a successful line of business owners, while his mother’s upbringing taught him the […]

Guy to Know Adrian Lopez

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    How Adrian Lopez Is Powering San Antonio’s Workforce By Michelle Vasquez  |  Photography by David Teran   Adrian Lopez does not fit the mold of a traditional CEO. He is, by his own description, a “small town boy” who grew up just outside Cotulla, Texas, the youngest of seven children raised by a […]

Guy to Know, Damaso Oliva, Jr., MD

    Damaso Oliva, Jr., MD Rey Feo LXXVII   By Rudy Arispe  |  Photography by David Teran   Cuban-born Damaso “Danny” Oliva Jr., MD, was 3 years old when his family was fortunate to board a Red Cross boat that whisked them away from Havana during the height of the country’s revolution in the […]

Guy to Know – Beto Altamirano

Beto Altamirano

    Beto Altamirano CEO of TechBloc By Rudy Arispe  |  Photography by David Teran   At 17, Beto Altamirano’s life was upended when his father was deported from the Rio Grande Valley back to Mexico. Although the profound experience left him shaken and uncertain about his family’s future, it would lead to his foray […]