Meet the Board of Directors
The Laredo Association of REALTORS® is guided by the Board of Directors and specially formed committees in order to achieve it’s organizational goals in the most efficient manner possible.
| Position | Term | Name | Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| President | 2026 | Areli P. Martinez | Lula Morales Realty, Inc. |
| President-Elect | 2026 | Chantell Liles | RE/MAX Real Estate Services |
| Vice-President | 2026 | Steven Wright | Wright Property Services LLC |
| Secretary/Treasurer | 2026 | Ana Lisa Davila-Cantu | Zion Realty Team LLC |
| Past-President | 2026 | Liz G. Mendoza | Cornerstone Real Estate Group |
| Director | 2024-2026 | Jaime Gonzalez | Zion Realty Team LLC |
| Director | 2025-2027 | Claudia Rangel | Prodigy Realty Group |
| Director | 2026-2027 | Cristal Rubio | Rubio Realty Services, LLC |
| Director | 2026-2028 | Melissa Hale-Ozornia | Ally Realty Laredo LLC |
| Director | 2026-2028 | Victor Serna | The One Real Estate Brokerage LLC |
| Director | 2026-2028 | Veronika Ramirez | JVR Legacy Group |
| Director | 2026 | Antonio Liendo | Border City Realty |
| Director | 2026 | Julio Lerma | Luxe Real Estate Services |
| TR Director | 2025 | Elizabeth O'Conor | Coldwell Banker Ana Ochoa & Co. |
Board of Directors
Areli P. Martinez
President
Chantell Liles
President-Elect
Steven Wright
Vice President
Liz G. Mendoza
Past-President
Ana Lisa Davila-Cantu
Treasurer/Secretary
Jaime Gonzalez
Director
Antonio Liendo
Director
Julio Lerma
Director
Victor Serna
Director
Cristal Rubio
Director
Veronika Ramirez
Director
Melissa Hale-Ozornia
Director
Claudia Rangel
Director
Message from the President
Dear LAR Members,
As we kick off 2026, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you. It’s an honor to serve as your president, and I’m excited for the journey ahead.
I want to assure you that our board is committed to better serving you, our valued members. We’ve updated our strategic plan, and I’m eager to put it into action, focusing on two key areas:
– *Enhanced Membership Engagement*: We’re exploring new ways to connect, listen, and respond to your needs. Your input matters, and we’re committed to creating opportunities for your voice to be heard.
– *Increased Transparency*: Going forward, we’ll be communicating board decisions and meeting updates more effectively, keeping you in the loop every step of the way.
My prayer is that 2026 brings hope, opportunity, and growth for each of you. We’re here to support you, provide resources, and help you thrive. Thank you for your trust in LAR. Let’s make this a year to remember! 
Warm regards,
Areli P. Martinez
President, Laredo Association of REALTORS®
Current & Past Presidents
Liz G. Mendoza
2025
Hector Alaniz
2024
D. Matthew Gibson
2023
Cindy E. Cantu
2022
Danny Palacios
2021
Ernesto Rendon
2020
Ana Quesada
2019
Elizabeth O'Conor
2018
Pedro Martinez
2017
Martha Perez
2016
Michael D. Medina
2015
Virginia C. Muller
2014
Ana P. Maya
2013
Lizbeth Uribe
2012
Mercurio Martinez, III
2011 & 2010
