The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce welcomed the new Leadership Edinburg Class XXXIV on Sept. 8 with a welcome luncheon sponsored by Lifestar EMS and Kids Kollege Learning Center.

During the luncheon Mayor Ramiro Garza Jr., board members of the Edinburg Chamber and City Council Members addressed the class and stressed the importance of leadership development and volunteerism.

Councilmen Jason De Leon also shared his experience in completing the Leadership Edinburg program and how it impacted his choice to serve as an elected official.

This year’s Leadership Edinburg Class XXXIV includes:

Analicia Zarate – Fox Real Estate Pros

Antony Joe Sebastian – South Texas Health System

Brandon Michael Alaniz – City of Edinburg Scenic Wetlands & World Birding Center

Brayden William Dillard – Cool Breeze Rentals

Carlos Humberto Garza – City of Edinburg, Economic Development

Cristina Campos Martinez – Lone Star National Bank

Eduardo Gutierrez Galvan – UTRGV Athletics

Danielle Mata – Grifols Biomat USA

Ernesto Guevara – City of Edinburg

Jacquelynn Marie Hernandez – Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP

Joshua Lee Benavidez – Hacienda Ford

Julie Perez – Citizen

Karla S. Garcia – DHR Health

Mindy Ann Garces – DHR Health

Olga Lydia Regalado – Edinburg Housing Authority

Sarah Dill – Dill Law Firm

Teri Sipes – REMAX Elite

Debra Denise Gomez – Law Office of Hector Bustos

This year’s class will be immersing themselves in the leadership program with a kick-off retreat at South Padre Island, led by Dream Big Facilities, an executive coaching and training company.