Youth Leadership Laredo Program
Adrian Zapata, proud to be from South Laredo, is a seasoned Business Development Executive for PAD Specialists and the esteemed Immediate Past Chairman of the Board for the Laredo Chamber of Commerce. Born in England to a United States Air Force family, Adrian's journey took him from Omaha, Nebraska, and Misawa, Japan, to his family roots in Laredo, Texas. A proud alumnus of the University of Texas at San Antonio, Adrian holds a BA in Communications focusing on Public Relations and Campaign Management.
Adrian's professional journey is marked by significant achievements, from selling over $2.5 million worth of Cutco Cutlery products to leading key Partnership and Workforce Development initiatives at BBVA in San Antonio, where he also managed the bank's NBA partnership with the San Antonio Spurs. Notably, Adrian has played a pivotal role in the development of PAD Specialists-Laredo, the city’s only clinic specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of Peripheral Arterial Disease. Adrian also holds a Texas Life & Health insurance license, and his company, “A to Z Management & Insurance”, brokers multiple major health insurance companies.
Deeply committed to community development, Adrian serves on several boards and committees, including as Chairman for the Laredo Chamber of Commerce, an Advisory Board Member for the Rio Grande International Study Center, and he also finds time to serve as a committee member for the United States Tennis Association - Texas chapter. A true advocate for South Texas, he champions education, volunteerism, tennis, boxing, kayaking, and business development.