Industrial News

On Friday, July 28th from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Mr. Henry O. Hernandez, Jr., Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer of American Express, and Mr. Juan Roberto Job, Vice President and Market Manager of New York Life Insurance Company will feature as guest speakers at the Opening Breakfast. Henry O. Hernandez, Jr. is responsible for developing and implementing diversity strategies and solutions throughout American Express’ global businesses. Juan Roberto Job is responsible for the development and implementation of New York Life Insurance Company’s strategic initiatives in cultural markets with primary responsibility for the Hispanic and Vietnamese market initiatives.

Anna Escobedo Cabral, United States Treasurer, will feature as the keynote speaker for the Women’s Luncheon of Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Ms. Escobedo Cabral was nominated in July 2004 by President Bush to serve as the 42nd Treasurer of the United States. She was confirmed by the U.S. Senate and took the oath of office on December 2004. Immediately prior to joining the Treasury Department, she served as Director of the Smithsonian Institution’s Center for Latino Initiatives, where she led a pan-institutional effort to improve Latino representation in exhibits, public programming, and related matters.

Later that Friday, Mr. Pete P. Gallego, Texas State Representative and Chairman of the Mexican-American Legislative Caucus, will appear as a guest speaker for the Legislative Reception held at 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Elected in 1990, Representative Gallego is the first Hispanic to represent District 74, the largest House District and Texas U.S.-Mexico border District. Now in his eighth term, Representative Gallego’s career has included chairmanships of the General Investigating Committee and several select and subcommittees.

He has also served as a member of the Sunset Commission and the Committees on Appropriations, Calendars, Criminal Jurisprudence, Higher Education, and Elections.

On Saturday, July 29th TAMACC will bring two more accomplished speakers. Mr. Roger Williams, Texas Secretary of State, will be the keynote speaker at the Saturday Breakfast from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Secretary Williams is Texas’ 105th Secretary of State; he serves as Chief Election Officer for Texas assisting county election officials. He is also working with Governor Perry to promote economic development, investment, and job creation in Texas.

Also on Saturday, Mr. Israel Hernandez, Assistant Secretary of Commerce and Director-General of the U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service, will be the keynote speaker at the Chairman’s Banquet from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Mr. Hernandez will speak on behalf of President George W. Bush representing the White House and the current Administration. In his capacity, Mr. Hernandez is accountable to Congress for a number of mission-critical programs and initiatives. Additionally, he is the single point of contact in the U.S. government for trade promotion and business advocacy assistance.

TAMACC is honored to bring these accomplished Leaders to the Convention and encourages interested persons to register online at www.tamacc.org or call the TAMACC office at (512) 444-5727.

TAMACC’s mission is to promote the growth, development and success of Hispanic businesses, help strengthen local Hispanic Chambers of Commerce and serve as the leading advocate of Hispanic businesses in Texas.