The Saint Joseph Academy School Board of Directors plays a substantial role in the success of the school. A governing body made up of community members and alumni, the school board works closely with the school President to review and approve school policies to ensure the operation of the school runs efficiently as a Catholic school in the Marist tradition. The School Board of Directors currently meets bi-monthly and all members are expected to serve on one or more subcommittees in an effort to help advance the religious and educational mission of the Academy.
2024-2025 SJA School Board Members
We are thrilled to unveil the exceptional individuals who will steer Saint Joseph Academy into the future. Join us in welcoming our board members, each bringing experience, dedication, and passion to our community. We look forward to witnessing their leadership in action and the incredible contributions they will make to our school's continued success. Here's to a remarkable year ahead!
Pictured left to right (top row)
Brother Albert “Al” Rivera, Jorge de la Garza '84 (Chairman), Brother Hank Hammer, Raul Villanueva ‘90, Jorge Villarreal ‘02, and John C. Ortiz.
Pictured left to right (bottom row)
Dr. Virginia Miller, Leticia Garza '06, Dr. Rose Gowen '77, Amanda Sampayo ‘00, and Connie Cano de Rodriguez
Not pictured.
Marcela Arguelles Lawler, Dr. Janna Arney '82, Ana E. Gomez '88, and Kelly Tipton '01 (Vice Chairman)
Philanthropy and Art
Buildings & Grounds Committee
Executive Vice President & Provost
UTRGV
Academic Committee
Vice President
American Forwarding Corporation
Owner/Broker
Agencia Aduanal (Matamoros, Tamps. MX)
Marist Mission Committee
General Manager
ZIWA Corporation
Buildings & Grounds Committee
Personal Injury Lawyer
The Green Law Firm P.C.
Long Range Planning Committee
Principal
St. Mary’s Catholic School
1st Term ends June 30, 2025
Marist Mission Committee
Physician
UT Health, School of Public Health
1st Term ends June 30, 2026
Office of Marist Ministries
Marist Mission Committee
Principal
Guadalupe Regional Middle School
Long Range Planning Committee
Owner
Superior One Realty, LLC
Sunrise Builders, Inc.
Gabriela’s Heavenly Wings, LLC
Long Range Planning Committee
Director of Service Learning & Teaching
Christopher Columbus HS
Marist Mission Committee
Community Advocate
Retired Teacher
Marist Mission Committee
Marketing Manager, Life Coach & Yoga Instructor
Ruby Red Media Group
Academy Advancement Committee
Executive Vice President
Region President of Cameron County
Texas National Bank
Finance Committee
CPA
Armanino
Finance Committee