| Trustee, Lyle Garza |
Secretary - Place 3Mr. Eladio “Lyle” Garza was elected to the Harlingen C.I.S.D. School Board in May 2007. A product of the Harlingen public school system, he graduated from Harlingen High School in May 1988. He attended undergraduate studies at the University of Texas A&M-Kingsville while concurrently serving his country as a member of the United States Air Force Reserves from 1990-1998. For the past 10 years, Mr. Garza has been actively involved in the Harlingen community. He has been passionate for causes that inspire hope and recognition for minorities, children, and families who are less fortunate. He proudly serves as Chair-Elect on the Harlingen Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Vice-Chairman of the Harlingen Housing Authority Board of Directors; and is a member of numerous school district committees, including Chairman of the Building Facilities Committee and a member of the district’s Benefits Committee. Mr. Garza and his family are members of the Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. Mr. Garza is also actively involved with the Harlingen A.C.T.S. Community organization. His professional experience includes more than thirteen years in the project management, planning, and business development industry. He is currently a Business Development Manager with Professional Service Industries, Inc. (PSI) responsible for the Rio Grande Valley and Coastal Bend regions. As an advocate for public education, Mr. Garza’s goal is to lead Harlingen C.I.S.D. in a positive direction where all children feel safe, valued, and engaged in an educational environment that stimulates learning and development. “Besides our love and support, there is nothing more valuable that we can give our children than a solid education. It is their gateway to a secure and successful future,” he said. Mr. Garza brings experience with project and cost management, strategic planning, and offers a fresh perspective to strengthening the District’s goals towards educational achievement. He strongly believes in a “team approach” to Board decision-making, while maintaining an open-mind to innovative opportunities for success. A 38-year resident of Harlingen, he and his wife Celina are the proud parents of three daughters, Gabriella, 6 years old and who attends Stuart Place Elementary; Patricia, 4 years old; and welcomed their third daughter, Marlee, on April 16, 2008. Mr. Garza is the youngest member of the school board to ever be elected at age 36. Contact Information: 956-423-6826, office 956-536-5731, cell eladio.garza@psiusa.com |
