VAMOS Board of Directors

Dedicated to Rio Grande Valley Students

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Since 1996, individuals upholding our values and commitment to education have guided VAMOS in empowering college-bound students through higher education. A diverse group of South Texas business and community leaders are selected each year to ensure resources are invested wisely and efficiently organized. This is to maximize the impact of helping Rio Grande Valley students obtain a college or university degree.

The VAMOS Board of Directors is made up of the following individuals who generously volunteer their time and support:

Alonzo Cantu

VAMOS Chairman Emeritus
Cantu Construction & Development
5221 North McColl Road
McAllen, TX 78504
(956)631-1273

Sonia A. Falcon

VAMOS President
Lone Star National Bank
600 E Nolana Ave
McAllen, TX 78504
(956)661-0899

Johnny Oliva

VAMOS Vice President
Health Care Unlimited
1100 East Laurel Avenue
McAllen, TX 78501
(956) 994-9911

Eliseo Salinas Jr.

VAMOS Secretary
Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLP
205 South Pin Oak Avenue
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956)383-4500

Dr. Armando Moncada

VAMOS Chairman Emeritus
Valley Hand & Plastic Surgery
1421 North Col Rowe Boulevard
McAllen, TX 78501
(956)320-1300

David Deanda, Jr.

VAMOS Director
Lone Star National Bank
600 E Nolana Ave
McAllen, TX 78504
(956)661-0899

Albert Chapa

VAMOS Director
PlainsCapital Bank
100 E Nolana Loop
Pharr, TX 78577
(956)283-2240

Irma Gomez

VAMOS Director
John McKeever Elementary
1310 W. Ridge Rd.
Alamo, TX 78516
(956) 354-2680

Joe Quiroga

VAMOS Director
Texas National Bank
4908 S Jackson P.O. Box 4650
Edinburg, TX 78539
(956) 217-7100

Sam Saldivar, Jr.

VAMOS Director
State Farm Insurance
701 E Expressway 83
McAllen, TX 78501
956-632-6800

Heather Margain Martinez

VAMOS Director
Oxy USA, Inc.
401 Dallas Ave
McAllen, TX 78501
(956) 429-0600

Armando Adame

Vamos Director
200 S 10th St #1002,
McAllen, TX 78501
(956) 631-1141

"My experiences with my family and their financial difficulties have taught me that a college degree is important to have because with it so many doors are opened."

- Stacey Ramirez, University of Texas at Austin, Edinburg Graduate

"Being a VAMOS Scholar really helped me accomplish my goal of going to dental school."

- Lauro

"By awarding me the VAMOS scholarship, I am able to concentrate on what is important to me, education. I hope one day I will be able to help other students achieve their goal just as you have helped me."

- Alejandro

"I was blessed with the opportunity to study at Texas A&M University which wouldn't have been possible without the support of the Valley Alliance of Mentors for Opportunities and Scholarships."

- Karla

"VAMOS and sponsors that contribute donations and support, thank you for believing in us. Your contribution has made a difference in my life."

- Karla

"I am a Criminal Justice major with a specialization in Chicano Latinos Studies, and I plan to attend Law School. Your generosity has allowed me to be one step closer to my goal and has inspired me to help others by giving back to the community."

- Alejandra