Profile – Vivian Cantu

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    Vivian Cantu Vice President   I was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, and attended Our Lady of the Lake University with a degree in Finance. I joined EPI Enclosures & Engineering in 2005 as the company’s accountant, and through hard work and a passion for learning the industry, I quickly advanced […]

Profile – Vanessa Van de Putte

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  Vanessa Van de Putte President & CEO At the helm of Dixie Flag and Banner Company, Vanessa Van de Putte represents the modern face of American manufacturing. As President and CEO of the 68-year-old, family-owned San Antonio company, she leads her talented team in the production of flags, banners, signage, and event décor. Dixie […]

Profile – Leslie Cantu

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  Leslie Cantu Vice President, Administration   Leslie Cantu serves as Vice President of Administration at Toyotetsu’s San Antonio facility, overseeing Human Resources, Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Accounting. With almost 20 years of experience in both production and administrative roles at tier1 automotive suppliers, Cantu combines operational expertise with strategic vision. A Texas A&M […]

Profile Leesa Harper Rispoli

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    Leesa Harper Rispoli President, Broker/Owner     Leesa Harper Rispoli is redefining what it means to lead a real estate company in the modern era. As Broker/Owner and President of Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper, REALTORS®, she has built a modern traditional brokerage that honors the company’s 39-year legacy while constantly innovating for the […]

Profile – Lori Karsky Horn

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  Lori Karsky Horn Co-Owner Dough Pizzeria Napoletana   After graduating from the Whittemore School of Business, Lori Karsky Horn began her hospitality career with Marriott Corporation, relocating from Hartford, Connecticut to San Antonio.   Following a move with Marriott to California, she met her husband Doug, who was also in the food and beverage […]