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 | 2023 | D. Matthew Gibson | D. Matthew Gibson Realty |
President-Elect | 2023 | Hector Alaniz | RE/MAX Real Estate Services |
Vice-President | 2023 | Areli Martinez | Lula Morales |
Secretary/Treasurer | 2023 | Liz G. Mendoza | Cornerstone Real Estate Group |
Past President | 2023 | Cindy E. Cantu | Coldwell Banker Ana Ochoa & Co. |
Director | 2023 | Velma Luna | Century 21 Del Realty |
Director | 2023 | Cesar Martinez | Leonelo Cruz Real Estate |
Director | 2023 - 2025 | Juan I. Gonzalez | Keller Williams Laredo |
Director | 2023 - 2025 | Jesse Gonzalez | Prime Select Realty |
Director | 2023 - 2025 | Cristobal Rodriguez, III | UNICO Real Estate |
Director | 2022 - 2024 | Joshua E. Soto | JS Imperio |
Director | 2022 - 2024 | Gina Mejia | Gina Mejia |
Director | 2022 - 2024 | Higinio Ibarra | Keller Williams Laredo |
Director | 2022 - 2023 | Rosie L. Golarte | ROSGO Realty |
Director | 2022 - 2023 | Chantell Liles | RE/MAX Real Estate Services |
TR Director | 2022 - 2024 | Elizabeth O'Conor | Coldwell Banker Ana Ochoa & Co. |
TREPAC Trustee | 2019 - 2022 | Hector Alaniz | RE/MAX Real Estate Services |
Board of Directors

D. Matthew Gibson
President

Hector Alaniz
President-Elect

Areli P. Martinez
Vice President

Liz G. Mendoza
Secretary/Treasurer

Cindy E. Cantu
Past President

Juan I. Gonzalez
Director

Jesse Gonzalez
Director

Rosie Golarte
Director

Higinio Ibarra
Director

Velma Luna
Director

Cesar Martinez
Director

Gina Mejia
Director

Cristobal Rodriguez, III
Director

Chantell Liles
Director

Joshua E. Soto
Director
Message from the President
Dear fellow members of the Laredo Association of REALTORS®,
I am honored to serve as your 2023 President and look forward to working with you. It has been a busy and unprecedented time for REALTORS®. Demand for housing hit an all-time high in 2021, and Texas REALTORS® saw many multiple-offer situations, including homes that attracted dozens of offers and sold for well above the asking price. Statewide, the median home price reached $300,000, up 15.7% from the prior year. Even though all of these changes and pressure from our industry, we have been able to persevere and address changes in various needs.
Our board continues to work diligently to improve communication within our association and the community in order to create an exceptional experience for all. Let’s unite and work together for a better tomorrow. We welcome your opinion and encourage your participation in our upcoming events. Your contribution and collaboration with other members and staff is essential to our growth and prosperity. If you or anyone you know wishes to participate, please feel free to contact Monica at 956- 712-4400.
I sincerely request that you continue to favor us with your valued support.
Thank you
Current & Past Presidents

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
