"Tyler King, D.O., is a Texas-licensed family medicine physician. He has a special interest in preventive medicine for the pediatric, adolescent, and adult populations, including the management of obesity in adults and children. This includes the management of chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and cholesterol, as well as Pap smear procedures for women and more. Dr. King looks forward to providing exceptional care in our community with patience and compassion. He is accepting new patients, ages 6 and up, and is fluent in English and Spanish. Most insurance plans are welcome."

Roberto Diaz just joined our club and is transferring from the Pharr, TX Rotary.  He will do a classification talk.

Roberto Diaz serves as the Laredo Regional Lending Executive at Rio Bank, bringing nearly 25 years of specialized experience in corporate lending. Throughout his career, Roberto has earned a reputation for delivering strategic financial solutions, cultivating long-term client relationships, and leading with integrity and vision.

He holds a bachelor’s degree from Tec de Monterrey, an MBA in International Banking from Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), and is a graduate of the prestigious Southwestern Graduate School of Banking at Southern Methodist University (SMU).

A resident of Laredo for almost 25 years, Roberto is deeply engaged in the local community. He served as Treasurer of the South Texas Food Bank for over a decade and has been an active member of Rotary International since 2007. As a charter of the Next Generation Rotary Club, he continues a proud family tradition- his mother is a committed Rotarian, and his late grandfather was a proud member of the Rotary Club of Matamoros.

Roberto has been happily married for over 15 years to his beautiful and hard-working wife, Consuelo, and together they are the proud parents of two beautiful children, Ana Victoria and Beto.

Roberto continues to demonstrate his commitment to the banking industry and community service through his professional excellence and civic engagement across South Texas.

This week will consist of a social interactive session to promote networking connections.

A brief board meeting will also be held, and those attending will have a make-up.

Jim Moore is married to Cathey, and they have 5 children between them with 8 grandchildren ranging in ages from 8 to 28. Jim was born at home in San Antonio, Texas, in 1943.  He is a two-time graduate of Southwest Texas State College (Texas State University) and earned his Bachelor's Degree in Education in 1965 and a Master's in Education in 1968.  Additionally, he has graduate degrees in Banking from Texas Tech, SMU, and the University of Delaware.
He retired from BBVA, the successor of LNB.  Jim had been president of three banks in Laredo, TX, during his 40 years as a banker with two previous careers, a private agricultural enterprise as the chief financial officer.  They also raised cattle, farmed cotton and sorghum, and operated a wholesale nursery specializing in palm trees. 

He was an educator right out of college and had the pleasure of teaching every grade level from pre-K to seniors in 4-year universities.  He was a college Registrar and Director of Admissions at Brownsville, Texas, Southmost College.
He served as a past president of the Laredo Daybreak Rotary Club and the Laredo Chamber of Commerce.  He has been involved in many other organizations, including but not limited to Jaycees, Civitan, and Little League umpire for 25+ years.
He is a Master Mason and a 32-degree Scottish Rite Mason.

One of his proudest accomplishments was teaching over 1,000 children to swim!!!!!!!!!!

Jim Moore is married to Cathey, and they have 5 children between them with 8 grandchildren ranging in ages from 8 to 28. Jim was born at home in San Antonio, Texas, in 1943.  He is a two-time graduate of Southwest Texas State College (Texas State University) and earned his Bachelor's Degree in Education in 1965 and a Master's in Education in 1968.  Additionally, he has graduate degrees in Banking from Texas Tech, SMU, and the University of Delaware.

He retired from BBVA, the successor of LNB.  Jim had been president of three banks in Laredo, TX, during his 40 years as a banker with two previous careers, a private agricultural enterprise as the chief financial officer.  They also raised cattle, farmed cotton and sorghum, and operated a wholesale nursery specializing in palm trees. 

He was an educator right out of college and had the pleasure of teaching every grade level from pre-K to seniors in 4-year universities.  He was a college Registrar and Director of Admissions at Brownsville, Texas Southmost College.
He served as a past president of the Laredo Daybreak Rotary Club and the Laredo Chamber of Commerce.  He has been involved in many other organizations, including but not limited to Jaycees, Civitan, and Little League umpire for 25+ years.
He is a Master Mason and a 32-degree Scottish Rite Mason.

One of his proudest accomplishments was teaching over 1,000 children to swim!!!!!!!!!!

Born on January 27, 1942, in Rosston, Nevada County, Arkansas.  Graduated from Prescott High School, Prescott, Arkansas, class of 1960. Graduated from Henderson State University, Arkadelphia, Arkansas, in January 1966 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.  Military service, United States Navy, Commissioned, Ensign Naval Officer, May 1966.  Served two years of active duty at Roosevelt Roads Naval Air Station, Puerto Rico. Aviation Ordnance Division Officer and other Collateral Duties as assigned.  Work Experience, Field property and casualty Adjuster with Allstate Insurance Company, 1970-1980.  Field Supervisor, handled major losses and supervised major catastrophe losses.  Served as an Independent claims operation and an independent Contractor, handling all types of insurance losses for major insurance companies from 1980 - 1986 in Austin and South Texas.  Total of 30 years in the insurance industry and served in Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee, California, and Louisiana.

Hobbies/Interests: The American Legion, Religion, Southern Baptist, Woodworking, Building Things, Antiques, Travel, United States, Alaska, and South America. Reading, History, World War II History of Laredo and Webb County, Public Speaking, Volunteering with Civic and Veteran Organizations in and around South Texas, active in Laredo Rotary clubs and their committees.

Married to Elizabeth Anderson Alford, formally of Laredo, Texas, for the past 53 years, and have one son, married to Susanne Hansen Alford, of Laredo, and two grandchildren.

I am the Dean of the A.R. Sanchez Jr. School of Business at Texas A&M International University (TAMIU). Before my present role, I held leadership positions at the Missouri State University and Central Michigan University’s Colleges of Business for the better part of a decade. Notable experiences also included a Senior Presidential Fellowship at Central Michigan, the Management Development Program at Harvard, and a visiting scholar and faculty affiliate honorary appointment at the University of Michigan's Erb Institute.

My research has been supported by grants from the U.S. Department of Education and published in leading international business and sustainability journals. I have also contributed as a reviewer and board member of premier journals and presented my work at the top conferences of my discipline.

My journey as a practitioner began in accounting at a DuPont plant and later veered into the financial sector with roles at major brokerage firms and banks like BBVA. I've also been involved in entrepreneurial ventures and served on several nonprofit boards. These experiences have enhanced my understanding of business dynamics outside academic settings.

Extracurricular activities such as varsity football and recreational soccer, performing the lead role in a stage play, and trail bicycling have enriched my life. 

Labor Day Holiday will be a sign-in and count as a make-up for anyone attending.

Dr. Viviana Martinez, a native of Laredo, is the Director of ROOTS Recovery Center. With dual doctorates in Organizational Leadership & Development and Healthcare Administration, and over 15 years as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, she has dedicated her career to guiding individuals and families on their path to recovery and strengthening community health through leadership and advocacy.

Currently, Joaquin serves as the SVP of Operations for the Kitting group at Medline.  In this role, he is responsible for Plant Operations, Engineering, business systems, and Supply Chain. Joaquin is passionate about community service, leveraging teamwork to make things happen and deliver results. He enjoys having success through the success of others.

Joaquin first joined Medline in 2015 as plant manager in our Waukegan facility. During his tenure, he has expanded our Laredo Region operations, both sides of the border as well-developed with the same production capability in Mexicali, Baja California / Moreno Valley in California, and helped go through three major acquisitions. Through consistent hard work and dedication, Joaquin has advanced his career by serving as Manager, Director, and VP roles. These diverse experiences in multiple regions have given him a holistic perspective on his work.

As passionate as he is about community service, Joaquin served on several boards, VP of Index Nuevo Laredo, VP of Canacintra Nuevo Laredo, and serves as special advisor to the Laredo Economic Development Corporation, as well as serving on the board of the community college and local Universities.

Joaquin was born and raised in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. He enjoys the outdoors, reading, and spending most of his time with family and friends. 

Completion of presentation

 This event will provide a fantastic opportunity to exchange ideas, learn about club growth and service, and prepare to return to your home club with ideas for implementation.

Hub Assembly

The Country Club will be hosting the Golf Open Tournament - No meeting will be held.

The Laredo College Education Foundation will be hosting a gala to raise funds that will provide opportunities for students to continue their education at Laredo College.

Cognituv; Chief Science Officer; Owner/Founder

Mercy Heath Youngstown Region; Chair, Oncology Service Line               

Mercy Health Youngtown Region; Director, Mercy Health Physician: Medical Specialties MHP Board Member (Voting)

Juan S. Mendive is the current Director of the Laredo and Webb County Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (LWCAMPO), an urban planning professional who has held the position since at least 2022. Before becoming the director, he served as the Interim MPO Director and Planner III. 

Born on January 27, 1942, in Rosston, Nevada County, Arkansas.  Graduated from Prescott High School, Prescott, Arkansas, class of 1960. Graduated from Henderson State University, Arkadelphia, Arkansas, in January 1966 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.  Military service, United States Navy, Commissioned, Ensign Naval Officer, May 1966.  Served two years of active duty at Roosevelt Roads Naval Air Station, Puerto Rico. Aviation Ordnance Division Officer and other Collateral Duties as assigned.  Work Experience, Field property and casualty Adjuster with Allstate Insurance Company, 1970-1980.  Field Supervisor, handled major losses and supervised major catastrophe losses.  Served as an Independent claims operation and an independent Contractor, handling all types of insurance losses for major insurance companies from 1980 - 1986 in Austin and South Texas.  Total of 30 years in the insurance industry and served in Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee, California, and Louisiana.

Hobbies/Interests: The American Legion, Religion, Southern Baptist, Woodworking, Building Things, Antiques, Travel, United States, Alaska, and South America. Reading, History, World War II History of Laredo and Webb County, Public Speaking, Volunteering with Civic and Veteran Organizations in and around South Texas, active in Laredo Rotary clubs and their committees.

Married to Elizabeth Anderson Alford, formally of Laredo, Texas, for the past 53 years, and have one son, married to Susanne Hansen Alford, of Laredo, and two grandchildren.

Laredo Daybreak Rotary Club will be hosting the Pints for Polio annual event.  All are invited to attend.  Attendance will count as a make-up.

Raul Reyes was sworn in as Webb County Treasurer on January 1, 2019, after being elected on March 6, 2018. Prior to being elected County Treasurer, Mr. Reyes served 14 years as Mayor of the City of El Cenizo, Texas. He was elected at the age of 21 years old making him the youngest elected Mayor in Texas and the youngest Latino Mayor in the United States of America. Mr. Reyes graduated from Texas A&M International University and has a Bachelor's in Business Administration and a Masters in Public Administration respectively. Mr. Reyes is a dedicated and technically skilled business and public management professional with a versatile administrative skill set developed through his 22-year career experience. Some of his most noticeable community and infrastructure improvement projects during his time as Mayor included: Working with the county government to pave all city streets, ensuring water and sewer connections to every household, and installing much-needed public lighting on county roads. The construction of the first fire station, the creation of a police department, the municipal court, and the construction of the city’s first municipal park and public library. Over 1,500 linear feet of sidewalk construction, housing rehabilitation programs, that demolished and constructed 6 new energy-efficient homes for the elderly and secured more than 6 million dollars of local, state, and federal funding. As the County Treasurer, Mr. Reyes serves as the County’s Investment Officer, fully trained and equipped to invest county financial resources in accordance with the Texas Public Funds Investment Act (PFIA), and is a member of TAC’s County Investment Academy. Mr. Reyes also serves as the Trustee for the Permanent School Land Funds, the Webb County Bail Bond Board, and is the Escrow Representative of the Webb County Medicaid Upper Payment Account. During his first year, Mr. Reyes has streamlined the operations of the Treasurer’s Office and has made it more accessible to other county departments and vendors. In the summer of 2019, Mr. Reyes launched his financial management workshop for students across the county and will be provided to high school seniors in all 7 high schools in the fall of 2020. The workshops are catered towards teaching students the different types of currency, its value, and how to start saving money. Mr. Reyes is an active member of the Laredo/Webb County community and serves on numerous boards and committees. He serves as a proud member of the Laredo Day Break Rotary Club, a board member of the Sisters of Mercy’s Mercy Ministries of Laredo, a board member of the Triumph Public High School Local Management Board, president of the League of United Latin American Citizens Council #22387 and a member of the National Association of Latino Elected Officials. His most memorable experience was having been invited by the United States Department of State to represent the country in the African Continent and serve as a motivational and inspirational speaker to the young adults in Lusaka, Zambia. 
"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.

Ed Ramirez, Jr., our Foundation Chair, will be conducting the PH raffle.  Ed will also provide a brief overview of the Foundation and the process for transforming gifts into projects that have changed lives both close to home and around the world.
November is the time to celebrate the wonderful work of The Rotary Foundation, serving as a time to reflect on the Foundation-sponsored programs we support and on how each of us can contribute to ensuring these programs continue.  Most of us are aware of the good work that the Foundation accomplishes and the source of the matching grants that we received to support our Club's projects, which range from here in Laredo to the global level.  As an important fringe benefit, much of the funding to administer the Foundation comes from interest earned on donated funds held for three years before those monies were used for grants, which resulted in a very low expense ratio and earned top ratings among the nation's foundations.

Join your fellow Rotarians,  Keep Laredo Beautiful, and the Prada Elementary Garden Club for an inspiring community tree planting event and a Rotary Peace Pole Dedication Ceremony.

John Kilburn was born and raised in New Orleans. Louisiana.  After getting his Ph.D. in Sociology, he took on a series of academic jobs and landed in Laredo in January of 2005, where he served at TAMIU in a series of positions, including Chief Research Officer.  He and his wife, Judith (also a Rotarian), have had lifelong commitments to community service through various organizations, and he has served on numerous nonprofit organization boards. He currently serves as President of the Webb County Heritage Foundation. In August of 2014, John joined Rotary when he discovered that this organization allowed him to maximize his impact of service and have a lot of fun along the way.  He is a Paul Harris Fellow +4 and a member of the Paul Harris Society.  And this year, he agreed to serve as Assistant District Governor for Area 12.

Annual event for all members to assist/volunteer - attending will count as a make-up.

Dr. David Gibson is a seasoned Chiropractor.  He started Gibson Chiropractic in 1995, continuing the practice established by Dr. John H’LaVacic, who opened the practice in 1949.

Dr Gibson was born and raised in southern Nevada. He spent some time in Spain and later attended UNLV (University of Nevada, Las Vegas)and Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA.  While studying at Palmer, Dr Gibson worked in the physical diagnosis department, helping to train other students.  For several years, Dr. Gibson served as president of the Texas Palmer Alumni.

This event is held annually, where all local Rotary clubs come together and promote the adoption process.  Attendance will count as a make-up.

The Laredo Daybreak Rotary Club will have a sign-in on this day for the Thanksgiving holiday.  Members attending will get a make-up.

Mario A. Peña is a co-founding partner and Chief Managing Officer of Able City, a multidisciplinary firm practicing architecture, planning, economic development, and community engagement. A registered architect and certified planner with more than 24 years of experience, Mario helps guide the firm’s management and project integration systems, connecting its diverse disciplines into cohesive and practical project delivery methods.

His work centers on creating places that reflect traditional neighborhood patterns—walkable, connected, and rooted in local character. As an accredited member of the Congress for the New Urbanism, he focuses on how planning and design can help cities support these enduring patterns through their policies and built environments.

Together with his partners, Mario helped lead Able City’s expansion into San Antonio and other regions. The firm now works throughout Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Florida, and the Northeast, with offices in San Antonio, Miami, McAllen, El Paso, and its founding city of Laredo.

His projects include civic architecture, campus planning, and adaptive reuse, including the restoration of St. Augustine Cathedral and the Laredo College Science Complex, both recognized with design awards. In 2023, Mario received the AIA San Antonio Trailblazer Award, and Able City was named AIA LRGV Firm of the Year.

Mario continues to advance the firm’s integrated approach—linking planning, architecture, economic development, and community engagement—to help cities and organizations align physical design with long-term community goals.

Annual Christmas Party - Everyone is welcome to attend - attendance will count as a make-up.

Annual Scholarship Raffle event - all members, friends, and family are welcome to attend.  It will count as a make-up.

A proud Laredo native, Ms. Alma Boubel graduated from Nixon High School and holds a BBA in Accounting from the University of Texas at Austin and an MBA in Business Administration from Texas A&M International University. Before joining the South Texas Food Bank, she spent 18 years as Manager of Accounting and Controller at Mercy Regional Medical Center. Ms. Boubel has served as Chief Executive Officer of the South Texas Food Bank since July 2015—marking her 10th year of leadership in 2025—and is the first woman to hold this title in the organization’s history. Under her direction, the food bank has entered a new era of growth and impact across South Texas. In 2019, she led the organization’s relocation from a small warehouse on Freight Street, where it had operated for over 20 years, to its current state-of-the-art facility on Jefferson Street, significantly increasing its capacity to serve the community. During her tenure, the food bank has doubled the amount of food it distributes, reaching more families, seniors, and children than ever before. Her leadership has strengthened key programs such as Adopt-A-Family and the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, dramatically reducing wait times and ensuring timely assistance. In 2016, Ms. Boubel initiated the Backpack Program to help children facing food insecurity access nutritious meals outside of school. Additionally, under her guidance, the Mobile Food Pantry expanded beyond Webb County and now serves all eight counties within the South Texas Food Bank’s service area. Ms. Boubel considers it a blessing to serve the South Texas area, dedicating her work to helping families, seniors, and children facing hunger find hope and nourishment. 

This Friday's meeting will be a sign-in for the Christmas Holiday.  Any member attending this sign-in will have a make-up.

This Friday's meeting will be a sign-in for the New Year's Holiday.  Any member attending this sign-in will have a make-up.

This Friday's meeting will serve as a welcoming of the New Year - Social Interactive session.