Board of Directors

Port San Antonio is governed by a board of directors appointed by San Antonio City Council members and the Mayor.

Margaret Wilson-Anaglia

Margaret Wilson-Anaglia

Chair – District 2 Appointee

Program Officer for Economic Development at LISC-SA. Owner of Al's Gourmet Nuts with 25+ years leadership experience. First African-American woman to serve as Port Board Chair (2023). Appointed since 2018.

Jamie Kowalski

Jamie Kowalski

Vice Chair – District 8 Appointee

VP of Corporate Relations at The RK Group. Former educator and board member for Mays Cancer Center and San Antonio Public Library Foundation. Appointed since 2022.

Elida Elly Smith

Elida "Elly" Smith

Secretary – District 7 Appointee

Portfolio Manager at The MITRE Corporation. Aerospace engineering background with expertise in aviation safety research. Appointed since 2023.

Minnie Abrego-Sanchez

Minnie Abrego-Sanchez

Treasurer – District 10 Appointee

Nearly 30 years in education. President of San Antonio Retired Teachers Association. Holds master's degree in educational administration. Appointed since 2019.

Fernanda Cardenas

Fernanda Cardenas

District 6 Appointee

Founding Executive Director of Gonzaba Foundation. Prior role with United Health Group. Board member for Meals on Wheels-San Antonio. Appointed since 2025.

Andy Castillo

Andy Castillo

District 5 Appointee

Architectural designer and registered accessibility specialist. 19-year Quintana Community resident and adjunct professor at San Antonio College. Appointed since 2022.

Gabe Farias

Gabe Farias

District 1 Appointee

Managing Partner of Jaeger FC consultancy. Former West San Antonio Chamber of Commerce President/CEO. Appointed since 2024.

Victoria M. Garcia

Victoria M. Garcia

District 4 Appointee

Managing Partner at Bracewell LLP specializing in labor & employment law. Previous Board Chair (2017-18) and Vice Chair (2016). Appointed since 2009.

Amanda Lee Keammerer

Amanda Lee Keammerer

Mayor Appointee

Founder/CEO of Javilud LLC focused on cybersecurity education. Author of "The ABCs of Cybersecurity." Former White House policy advisor. Appointed since 2025.

Bill Mock

Bill Mock

District 9 Appointee

Retired U.S. Air Force Colonel. Former San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Executive VP. Honorary Commander roles with Air Force units. Appointed since 2016.

Olivia Travieso

Olivia Travieso

District 3 Appointee

Partner/co-founder of OCI Group specializing in government relations. Co-founder of OCI Development focused on affordable housing. Appointed since 2023.