Leadership

Richard Marquez

PRESIDENT / CEO

Richard Marquez began what is now a well-rounded career in education in 1975 as a middle school teacher. Over the past 40 years, he has worked in every possible area

James Ponce

SUPERINTENDENT

Prior to joining Texans Can Academies, Ponce was superintendent of schools for the McAllen, Texas school district. During his tenure, McAllen ISD earned numerous state

Dan Cahalen

CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Cahalen’s 30+ years of nonprofit management will allow him to acclimate quickly to elevate and add to the supporters of Texans Can Academies, officials stated in a release.

Judith Aguilar

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Judith Aguilar Began her career with Texans Can in February of 2008 as an Accounts Payable Clerk in the finance department.

Marian P. Hamlett

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Marian P. Hamlett is a Certified Public Accountant who has worked in a variety of industries through her 30 year career including publicly traded companies and various school

Fernando Marino

Executive Director of Business Solutions

Fernando Marino is a highly accomplished and effective thought leader, with international experience in Finance, Technology, Supply Change Management, Marketing, and Sales.

Richard Peña

Executive Director of Operations & Engineering

Boasting more than 30 years of extensive experience in the technology services industry, Richard Peña is extremely well versed in IT infrastructure technology, services

Leadership

Leadership

Richard Marquez

PRESIDENT / CEO

James Ponce

SUPERINTENDENT

Dan Cahalen

CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Judith Aguilar

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Marian P. Hamlett

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Fernando Marino

Executive Director of Business Solutions

Richard Peña

Executive Director of Operations & Engineering

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