Following a national search, The Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation (GBIC) hired Mario Lozoya to become its new Executive Director.
Most recently, Lozoya served as director of government relations and external affairs in the corporate communications office of Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas Inc. His responsibilities included leading Toyota’s workforce development efforts, establishing and nurturing local supply chains, and enhancing the economic transformation of south San Antonio. He was also charged with engaging city, county, state, federal government officials and agencies as well as serving on various state and federal boards.
Lozoya brings valuable experience in career and technical education at the state and national levels, and has been instrumental in redirecting state policy in this area. He was appointed by Lt. Governor Dan Patrick to the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program advisory board– a program that allocates 10 million dollars each biennium for the development of career and technical education programs across Texas.
Lt. Gov. Patrick also appointed Lozoya to the advisory council for Pathways in Technology and Early College High School (P-TECH). The 13-member board is tasked with promoting education and business partnerships across the state and ensuring that the Texas education system prepares students for 21st century workforce demands.
His workforce development efforts in the advanced manufacturing community via the establishment of the TX-FAME (Federation of Advanced Manufacturing Education) project in San Antonio was instrumental in creating a skilled workforce that catalyzed economic development and positive change in the region.
“Mr. Lozoya’s specific experience in economic development based on creating skills and workforce development together with technology and innovation will be the foundation for the economic development strategy of the City of Brownsville and the entire Rio Grande Valley,” stated GBIC Board Chair Cesar de Leon.
"It is an inclusive and equitable economic development approach based on creating the competitive conditions to develop our local firms, create new ones and attract investments in advanced manufacturing, innovation and technology.” added de Leon.
Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos has worked with Lozoya and understands the value of regional cooperation. “Adopting a sound policy for regional economic development collaboration amongst all communities in the Rio Grande Valley will be the key to achieving sustainable economic prosperity for this dynamic border community,” Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos stated.
“Mario has what it takes to convene the region’s stakeholders and lead them into a new era of unbridled and systematic regional cooperation and coordination. Brownsville and the entire RGV are lucky to have him.”
Lozoya’s experience working with education leaders to create training opportunities linked to high demand jobs has benefited districts in South San Antonio, and he has already shared that expertise with Brownsville ISD schools.
“Mr. Lozoya has made it possible for us to acquire robots for our teaching programs and is working with us to develop curricula in advanced manufacturing,” stated superintendent of schools at BISD, Esperanza Zendejas, PhD. “Our students and community are going to benefit greatly from his appointment.”
Even with all the contributions he’s made in Texas, nationally and overseas, Lozoya is enthused to be able to return to South Texas, the region he calls home. “I’m honored and thankful to have been entrusted with this responsibility,” stated Lozoya.
“This position provides an opportunity for me to be a part of a transformative change in how we approach economic development in South Texas.”
Mario is a retired U.S. Marine, having served 23 years in active duty. He is a decorated combat veteran of the Iraq War and has completed long-term deployments in South Korea, Japan and the Middle East.
Lozoya is also a member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) in Washington, where he served as a chair of the governance committee. The work of the CHCI is to provide leadership programs and educational services to students and emerging Latin leaders.
Additionally, an active member of the community, Lozoya is also a member of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, chairman of the workforce committee for My Brother’s Keeper in San Antonio and vice-chair of the workforce committee for the Texas Association of Manufacturers.
Mario’s parents Hilda and Miguel Lozoya emigrated from Rio Bravo, Tamaulipas in 1968 and reside in McAllen Texas. He has three children. Michelle is a teacher and has a Masters degree from the University of Southern California. His sons Anthony and Michael are students at the University of Texas in San Antonio.
A press conference and welcome reception is scheduled at the Young House on July 18 at 1:30 p.m.
Most recently, Lozoya served as director of government relations and external affairs in the corporate communications office of Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas Inc. His responsibilities included leading Toyota’s workforce development efforts, establishing and nurturing local supply chains, and enhancing the economic transformation of south San Antonio. He was also charged with engaging city, county, state, federal government officials and agencies as well as serving on various state and federal boards.
Lozoya brings valuable experience in career and technical education at the state and national levels, and has been instrumental in redirecting state policy in this area. He was appointed by Lt. Governor Dan Patrick to the Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) Grant Program advisory board– a program that allocates 10 million dollars each biennium for the development of career and technical education programs across Texas.
Lt. Gov. Patrick also appointed Lozoya to the advisory council for Pathways in Technology and Early College High School (P-TECH). The 13-member board is tasked with promoting education and business partnerships across the state and ensuring that the Texas education system prepares students for 21st century workforce demands.
His workforce development efforts in the advanced manufacturing community via the establishment of the TX-FAME (Federation of Advanced Manufacturing Education) project in San Antonio was instrumental in creating a skilled workforce that catalyzed economic development and positive change in the region.
“Mr. Lozoya’s specific experience in economic development based on creating skills and workforce development together with technology and innovation will be the foundation for the economic development strategy of the City of Brownsville and the entire Rio Grande Valley,” stated GBIC Board Chair Cesar de Leon.
"It is an inclusive and equitable economic development approach based on creating the competitive conditions to develop our local firms, create new ones and attract investments in advanced manufacturing, innovation and technology.” added de Leon.Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos has worked with Lozoya and understands the value of regional cooperation. “Adopting a sound policy for regional economic development collaboration amongst all communities in the Rio Grande Valley will be the key to achieving sustainable economic prosperity for this dynamic border community,” Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos stated.
“Mario has what it takes to convene the region’s stakeholders and lead them into a new era of unbridled and systematic regional cooperation and coordination. Brownsville and the entire RGV are lucky to have him.”
Lozoya’s experience working with education leaders to create training opportunities linked to high demand jobs has benefited districts in South San Antonio, and he has already shared that expertise with Brownsville ISD schools.
“Mr. Lozoya has made it possible for us to acquire robots for our teaching programs and is working with us to develop curricula in advanced manufacturing,” stated superintendent of schools at BISD, Esperanza Zendejas, PhD. “Our students and community are going to benefit greatly from his appointment.”
Even with all the contributions he’s made in Texas, nationally and overseas, Lozoya is enthused to be able to return to South Texas, the region he calls home. “I’m honored and thankful to have been entrusted with this responsibility,” stated Lozoya.
“This position provides an opportunity for me to be a part of a transformative change in how we approach economic development in South Texas.”
Mario is a retired U.S. Marine, having served 23 years in active duty. He is a decorated combat veteran of the Iraq War and has completed long-term deployments in South Korea, Japan and the Middle East.
Lozoya is also a member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) in Washington, where he served as a chair of the governance committee. The work of the CHCI is to provide leadership programs and educational services to students and emerging Latin leaders.
Additionally, an active member of the community, Lozoya is also a member of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, chairman of the workforce committee for My Brother’s Keeper in San Antonio and vice-chair of the workforce committee for the Texas Association of Manufacturers.
Mario’s parents Hilda and Miguel Lozoya emigrated from Rio Bravo, Tamaulipas in 1968 and reside in McAllen Texas. He has three children. Michelle is a teacher and has a Masters degree from the University of Southern California. His sons Anthony and Michael are students at the University of Texas in San Antonio.
A press conference and welcome reception is scheduled at the Young House on July 18 at 1:30 p.m.
26 comments:
Mr. Losoya: Welcome, our town needs your expertise in order to thrive. Bienvenido y un abrazo!
must you remind us of this asshole, Cesar de Leon? stop reading as soon as I saw his picture!
He is the new YES MAN FOR GBIC, no let us see what happens with the Jackass Jason Hilts. Time for the rats to start jumping ship and start to sing.
He’s retired military- he’s probably used to getting things done—- not looking like a YES man but an action man
Our community needs a winner- I chose to be optimistic for at least a year
I don’t know why everyone is so opposed to him?
Plenty of white men have been given larger salaries in our town ? Sooooo. it shouldn’t be that...
I have agreed not to look into the past scams, and Mr. Martinez dealings with the Black magic, and that there are to many people involved in the TITAN TIRE scam and I will let Jason Hilts resign and let the accountants deal with him. Hilts is the one in the hot seat a little longer. As Bobby W C says I don't have a job? stupid arse hole.
Mr. Losoya, be your own man and don't listen to anyone, including this blog. Your expertise should benefit the whole community and it would behoove you
to immediately make plans to meet with Dr. Zendejas and Mrs. Alma Rubio to develop another initiative for the Brownsville students. Hopefully you three can form a very productive team in helping BISD, the largest paying entity
in the city. Welcome on board and looking forward to good things from you, so pleaaaaaaaaaaaase don't let us down.
He can't do any worse than the fat slug, and a credit card thief Jason Hilts. Who has spent a fortune on his taste for BLACK MAGIC, and travel. Now it is time for him to to star in his new show, That old Black Magic loves the taste of the BEDC credit card, like me, the Untouchable Jackass Jason Hilts, I want immunity to give up the cheats of Brownsville plus my pension, as when I sing dozens will shit themselves.
Juan, now that another scam has been exposed, what has happened with the DWI of the Scumbag Black Mamba Rene Oliveira as he is still driving, I thought that you were automatically disqualified for refusing a breathalysed test. Another whitewash again in Brownsville, the Untouchable got out his black book. What is going to happen when he kills someone, or runs over a dog.
A BARCC employee declined to speak with The Herald about the event, saying city employees have been warned against talking to media without prior approval from administrators.
City employees are not allowed to speak to the media? Who instituted this regulation if they can work at the city for over 50 years any city employee should be allowed to speak to the media. VERDAD JUAN?
If this man can do so much for GBIC, then we should fire the whole GBIC board for not making the decision years ago, before Hilts spent money on hos Black Magic.and touring the world.
Forget Jason Hilts. Be careful with Gilbert Salinas.
Where dose the BEDC get their funding from now, or does this mean that they have to include Loysoa on the next Black Magic tour. Hilts has his scam covered with or without Martinez or Lasoya. He has got the Columbian coco bars with their own credit cards.
Where dose the BEDC get their funding from now, or does this mean that they have to include Loysoa on the next Black Magic tour. Hilts has his scam covered with or without Martinez or Lasoya. He has got the Columbian coco bars with their own credit cards.
I used to drive a Toyota, but I drive a Tesla now,I also voted for SPACEX, there's no connection as I paid for it in cash,not Black Magic from Columbia said the board member Jessica T. Let them look they will find nothing on me, only Angel dust.
Welcome Brownsville, I aim to clean up the GBIC of everyone who has taken a dime illegally. I shall put 20 accountants to work with their staff, to investigate every expenditure made to the Black magic man Jason Hilts. The first day I have created 50 new jobs, and I shall have a special team to investigate every credit card issued and paid by GBIC and the BEDC. Look at the credit card expense, and you will catch the thief.
Reportedly Gilbert Salinas has offered to help Lozoya with the workings of the BEDC, but he wants immunity. He
Reportedly Gilbert Salinas has offered to help Lozoya with the workings of the BEDC, but he wants immunity.
Wow who will be the first one to jump ship, there is a lot of jail time to come out of this, maybe more than we expect.
I see it now. All the workforce development will be funnelled into Mike Hernandez's new trade school. after all,, Lozoya has been representing Mike for quite a while now.
Lozoya will not be employed, Bobby WC said so, Bobby W C is is never wrong, even the time he takes a shit.
I will support anyone that can topple the Black magic man and send him to jail. He has stole for to long.
PUBLIC FOLKS, ELECTED City commission and BEDC & GBIC board members here is a good one for you.
WE, THE PEOPLE, ARE THE BOSS, AND WE WILL GET THE KIND OF POLITICAL LEADERSHIP, BE IT GOOD OR BAD, THAT WE DEMAND AND DESERVE.
SO I ASK ALL THE FOLKS OF Brownsville REFLECT ON THIS ONE AND NEXT TIME GOT OUT TO VOTE, EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT.
Why hate on Jason so much? Just cause he’s white?
Hate on his boss.
Mago Marin, and company.
Remember Imagine Brownsville?
Hilts was involved with imaging Brownsville, there is no scam without The Jackass Jason Hilts.
July 6, 2018 at 7:00 PM
Mr. Losoya: Welcome, our town glad to have met you goodbye.
I heard that he applied in Harlingen as a librarian director.
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