About us
We are AEM
Our mission
- Promote innovation and progress of companies that do business between Mexico and San Antonio.
- Strengthen ties between MX and USA.
- Unite businessmen and entrepreneurs.
- Promote dialogue between businessmen and authorities.
Our Vision
- To be recognized as one of the most relevant business association at the San Antonio area.
- To be the most representative business organization between companies in Mexico and San Antonio.
- To be the point of entry for all Mexican entrepreneurs to the United States
- We have clear operating processes and efficient operators
- We are actively involved in the community promoting business culture and strengthening ties with other charitable organizations in MX and the USA.
Events
Know our events
AEM SA: Women’s Networking – May 22,2025
Thursday, May 22 · 4 – 6pm CDT Get tickets now
Victor Reyna has been named the President-Elect of AEM San Antonio!
Exciting News! We’re thrilled to announce a significant leadership transition at AEM San Antonio. Victor Reyna, Vice President of International Banking at Amegy Bank, has
Golf Tournament – AEM San Antonio – April 15, 2025
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 · 7am – 3pm CDT Get tickets now Foursome Early Bird Golf 2025 USD 618.00 1 Foursome Includes processing fee Quarry
TRADE MISSION-COPARMEX OCCIDENTE – March 25, 2025
Tuesday, March 25 · 1:30 – 4pm CDT Get tickets now
SPRING MIXER: COPARMEX DELEGATION – March 25, 2025
Tuesday, March 25 · 6:30 – 9pm CDT Get tickets now
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY-BREAKFAST – March 3, 2025
Monday, March 3 · 8:30 – 10am CST Get tickets now
Economic Perspectives 2025: US, San Antonio and México – Jan 23, 2025
Thursday, January 23 · 8:30 – 10am CST Get tickets now
San Antonio Startup Week – October 14th-18th 2024
October 14 – 18, 2024 – Geekdom / San Antonio, TX Register Today
Partners
More than people, a team
Promote innovation and progress of companies that do business between Mexico and San Antonio. Promote innovation and progress of companies that do business between Mexico and San Antonio. Promote innovation and progress of companies that do business between Mexico and San Antonio. Promote innovation and progress of companies that do business between Mexico and San Antonio.Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Corporate Sponsors
Current Sponsors
Promote innovation and progress of companies that do business between Mexico and San Antonio.
Alliances
Promote innovation and progress of companies that do business between Mexico and San Antonio.
Memberships
New Members and Renewals
Why us?
Why AEM San Antonio?
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*Special Price in luncheons (45) # of members on the membership.
Membership types
Individual *
$575.00/yr.
Corporate (2)
$1,400.00/yr.
Sponsorship levels
Bronze (4)
$2,500.00/yr.
Silver (6)
$5,000.00/yr.
Gold (8)
$10,000.00/yr.
Memberships
Memberships & Sponsorship Levels
Individual
- 1 Year Membership.
- 1 Email highlight. (New and renewals)
- 1 social media post a year. Information provided by member.
- Mixers and Workshops included.
- Special pricing in events.
Corporate (2) Members
- 1 Year Membership for 2 Members.
- 1 Email highlight. (New and renewals)
- 1 post on social media a year. Information provided by member.
- Logo on screen in luncheons.
- Logo on all electronic marketing materials.
- Special pricing in events.
Bronze
- Mixers, Workshops events included.
- 1 Email highlight
- 4 Members or guest acces for one year.
- Logo on all electronic marketing materials.
- Logo on screen in luncheons.
- Logo on website.
- 1 Signage on one table at luncheons.
- ***Reserved seating at luncheons for up to 4 people.
- Special member pricing in events.
Silver
- Mixers, Workshops events included.
- Email highlight. ( 1 per year)
- 6 members or guest access for one year.
- Logo on all electronic marketing materials.
- Logo on website SA.
- Logo on screen luncheons as Silver Sponsor.
- 1 Signage on one table at luncheons.
- 1 Workshop or mixer presenter sponsor.
- 1 Luncheon 5 min. presentation.
- ***Reserved seating at luncheons for up to 6 people.
- Special member pricing in events.
Gold
$10,000.00
- Mixers, Workshops events included.
- Email Highlight 2 times a year. (Info provided by sponsor)
- 8 Members or guests for 1 year.
- Logo on website SA as Gold sponsor.
- 1 Signage in a table at luncheons.
- Logo on top of marketing materials, print and electronic.
- Special recognition as a platinum sponsor .
- Marketing materials on tables**
- Banner on stage**
- 5 min. on stage at events.
- ***Reserved seating at luncheons for up to 8 people.
- Special member pricing in events.
People AEM
Board Members
Victor Reyna
BOARD MEMBER – AEM PRESIDENT
Victor has over 14 years of experience in the banking and finance industry, concentrating on corporate, commercial, private, and business banking. He has focused on helping companies grow their business locally and internationally by negotiating debt facilities and effectively implementing complementary financial products and services.
Javier López de Obeso
BOARD MEMBER
Partner of the firm specializing in corporate compliance F&C Consulting Group, current President of the Asociación de Empresarios Mexicanos, San Antonio Chapter. Mr. Lopez de Obeso is a lawyer authorized in Mexico and recognized as a Foreign Legal Consultant by the Supreme Court of Texas.
Luis Hernandez
BOARD MEMBER
Prior to joining New York Life, I completed a saucerful career in Senior management in television. Seasoned Television and marketing executive of more than 25 years.
Francisco J. Ruíz López
BOARD MEMBER
Specialist in Operations Management and Engineer in Electronics and Digital Systems.
Ruben Linder
BOARD MEMBER
He uses Video and Audio as a vehicle to help Small/Medium-Sized companies drive business growth.
Alberto Matta
BOARD MEMBER
Alberto E. Matta is a seasoned banker with over 17 years of experience in the banking and finance industry. He currently serves as a Private Wealth Banker at Bank of Texas in San Antonio, focusing on helping high-net-worth clients achieve their financial goals through advisory services, asset protection and wealth growth strategies.
Ken Johnson
BOARD MEMBER
Kenneth Johnson serves as a Director of International Markets & Business Development at SWBC. Kenneth has an extensive background in helping businesses, that includes over 10 years of sales & operations focused on implementing growth strategies and creating new capabilities.
Patricia Pliego Stout
BOARD MEMBER
Patricia Pliego Stout is the founder and owner of The Alamo Travel Group, Inc. since 1990. The Alamo Travel Group was established in 1982 in San Antonio, TX. Alamo Travel Group is a national provider of Corporate, Federal, State and Leisure Travel Services. Her work providing travel services for thousands of men and women of the United States Military community has given her an intimate look at the importance of planning…
William Cortez
BOARD MEMBER
Born into the restaurant business, William Cortez is a fourth-generation family member of La Familia Cortez. In 1941, William’s great-grandfather, Pedro Cortez, started La Familia Cortez Restaurants, which includes the world-famous Mi Tierra Café, and has since expanded to four generations and five restaurant locations.
Maria Ruiz Clark
BOARD MEMBER
Maria was born and raised in Mexico City where she received her BA in International Business from Tec de Monterrey and completed a foreign exchange program at Ecole Superieure de Commerce in France. After finishing her studies Maria earned her spot as marketing analyst for a special government program sponsored by the Mexican Ministry of Economy.
Marissa S. Mata
BOARD MEMBER
Marissa has over 15 years of experience in the accounting and finance industry concentrating on US Federal and International Taxation for diverse clientele particularly those with international business interests that require a cross-border taxation solution.
Adriana Garcini
BOARD MEMBER
My passion for sports, combined with seeing the challenges young athletes face in getting recruited, fueled the creation of Athlete Constellation. This sports tech startup is my baby, and it’s all about bridging the gap between talented athletes and the opportunities they deserve. We’re starting with soccer (because that’s where my expertise lies!), but we’ve got our sights set on expanding to other sports soon.
Georgette Bisteni
Executive Director
Georgette has always strived to demonstrate the highest level of integrity and commitment in all she does. She has experience in different business fields. With her business and artistic background she has been a college professor, dance teacher and choreographer, cooking teacher, yoga teacher, Real Estate Agent and the AEM San Antonio Chapter manager for past 8 years.
Laura Sierra
Member Services
B.S. in International Business
Passionate about creating meaningful connections and delivering value to companies and their customers, I am an International Business professional with solid experience in business development, sales, and client management across Latin America and global markets.
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