JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENTOF SOUTH TEXAS
A Message fromJunior AchievementWelcome to the 2026 Junior Achievement San Antonio Business Hall of Fame!We are thrilled to celebrate 35 years of honoring exceptional business leaders who shape our community. A heartfelt thank you to PNC, our Presenting Sponsor, for supporting this prestigious event.As the world's largest business and economics education organization, JA impacted over 19 million young people globally last year. Locally, Junior Achievement of South Texas reached 85,855 students, a feat made possible by the support of our donors and the dedication of over 2,700 volunteers. Your commitment empowers the next generation to thrive in a global economy.Tonight, we recognize outstanding individuals whose leadership and success embody the American dream. Their contributions strengthen our community and serve as an inspiration for future generations.Join us in honoring the 2026 Laureates: • Blair Labatt • Joe C. McKinneyAnd the 2026 Pathfinder: • Jenna Saucedo-HerreraCongratulations to our honorees and thank you for celebrating this milestone with us!Craig BoyanPast President & Sr. Advisor - H-E-BChairman - JA of South TexasJanie CookPresidentJA of South Texas
2026 Induction CeremonyApril 7, 2026Marriott Rivercenter HotelPresentation of ColorsHolmes High School JROTCGod Bless AmericaEmma Cantu, 5th Grade - Holy Spirit Catholic SchoolLaureate PresentationWelcoming RemarksChris Sherman, Regional President - PNCMistress of CeremoniesTanji Patton, Goodtaste.tvA Word from Junior AchievementCraig Boyan, Past President & Sr. Advisor- H-E-B / Chairman - JA of South TexasJanie Cook, President - JA of South TexasInvocationDiego Gonzalez, 5th Grade - Maverick Elementary SchoolDinnerA Word from a JA EducatorJeanette Zuniga, Kindergarten Teacher - St. Helena’s Episcopal SchoolPathfinder Award PresentationTanji Patton, Goodtaste.tvAutumn Ley, 5th Grade - Kay Franklin Elementary | Jenna Saucedo-HerreraPresentation of LaureatesMei McDonald, 5th Grade - Maverick Elementary | Blair LabattScarlet Perez, 5th Grade - Maverick Elementary | Joe C. McKinneyClosing Musical PerformanceEmma Cantu, 5th Grade - Holy Spirit Catholic School
SaladSTRAWBERRY FIELDS SALADMixed Greens and Romaine with Boursin Herb Cheese,Strawberries and Candied Pecansserved with Honey Mint Balsamic DressingMain CourseHERB ROASTED CHICKEN BREASTserved with Parsnip & Mushroom Risotto,Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Baby CarrotsIn a Truffle Pan JusDessertBITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE and PRALINE GATEAU with Toasted Caramelized Hazelnuts, Baileys Anglaiseand Grand Marnier Macerated StrawberriesMenu
BLAIR LABATTLabatt Food ServiceBlair Labatt is President and CEO of Labatt Food Service, the tenth-largest broadline foodservice distributor in the U.S. and a third-generation family-led company founded in 1910. Labatt Food Service supplies food and related products to customers across Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico from distribution centers in San Antonio, Dallas, Houston, Lubbock, and Albuquerque. Since Blair became President in 1980, the company has grown from 20 to 1,950 employees. He also founded and chaired Foodservice Risk Management, a captive insurance company.Under his leadership, the company has earned major industry honors, including ID Magazine’s Great Distributor Organization Award, IFMA’s inaugural Excellence in Distributor Award, and the Ecumenical Center Ethics in Business Award.Blair is a graduate of Princeton (BA, English, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa), Oxford (First Class Honors), and the University of Virginia (PhD, English). Before joining the company, he taught English at the University of Texas at Austin. He is the author of Faulkner the Storyteller (University of Alabama Press, 2005) and was invited to speak at Oxford in 2015 in memory of his tutor, John Bayley.His civic leadership includes serving as Chairman of San Antonio Academy, Chair of the San Antonio Medical Foundation, and founder of the Wellness Coalition of San Antonio. He is Chair Emeritus of Opera San Antonio, a board member of Houston Grand Opera, an EY Entrepreneur of the Year honoree, and a member of the Philosophical Society of Texas.A San Antonio native, Blair has been married to Barbara Labatt for 55 years and has three children: Annie Labatt, Blair Labatt III, and Grace Parazzoli. 2026 San Antonio Business Hall of Fame Laureate
JOE C. MCKINNEYRetired, Texas Commerce BankJPMorgan Chase, Broadway BankJoe McKinney enjoyed a distinguished 45-year banking career with Texas Commerce Bank/JPMorgan Chase and Broadway Bank. He began at Texas Commerce Bank (TCB) in Houston in 1974, advancing from the training program to Executive Vice President over Commercial Banking. In 1987, CEO Ben Love appointed him Chairman and CEO of Texas Commerce–San Antonio. Over 14 years, McKinney transformed the bank from a relatively unknown institution into one of the city’s premier corporate and commercial banks. He retired from TCB in 2002.That same year, McKinney joined Broadway Bank and Broadway Bancshares as Vice Chairman and Board Member, advising on strategy, expansion, credit, and business development until his retirement in 2020. He was inducted into the Texas Bankers Hall of Fame in 2019.McKinney has served on numerous corporate and family business boards, including Luby’s, Broadway Bank, USAA Real Estate, Morgan’s Wonderland, and several USAA REITs. The National Association of Corporate Directors named him one of the Top 100 Corporate Directors in the U.S. in 2017.A champion for economic development, McKinney chaired the San Antonio Economic Development Foundation (2001–2003), playing an integral role in Toyota’s decision to build its Tundra manufacturing facility in San Antonio—a project that has grown from an $800 million investment to over $4.5 billion and 3,000+ jobs.He continues to serve on the boards of the San Antonio Medical Foundation, Texas Biomedical Research Institute, and the UTSA/UT Health Development Board. McKinney holds degrees from Harvard (A.B. Economics) and Wharton (M.B.A., Finance) and is a U.S. Army veteran. 2026 San Antonio Business Hall of Fame Laureate
Jenna Saucedo-Herrera serves as Head of Corporate Impact at USAA, a Fortune 93 company, where she is spearheading initiatives that strengthen military family resilience and advance community development nationwide. She oversees the USAA Foundation, USAA Educational Foundation, corporate philanthropy, citizenship and belonging, and military advocacy—driving meaningful change through strategic partnerships and employee activation.Prior to joining USAA in 2025, Jenna was President and CEO of the greater:SATX Regional Economic Partnership. She expanded the organization’s footprint to eight counties, launched workforce and air service initiatives, and established six global offices. Under her leadership, the team helped create more than 40,000 high-quality jobs with companies including Guidehouse, JCB, Ernst & Young, Victory Capital, International Motors, and Toyota. In 2025, greater:SATX was named a Top 20 U.S. economic development organization by Site Selection Magazine.With more than 20 years of experience in brand management, corporate responsibility, and global business development, Jenna began her career at CPS Energy, where she became the youngest Vice President in the organization’s history.Her leadership has earned numerous honors, including “40 Under 40: Woman of the Year” and recognition as a “Top 100 Texan” and “South Texas Power Broker.” A San Antonio native, she holds a BBA from St. Mary’s University and is active in several statewide and national organizations. 2026 San Antonio Business Hall of Fame PathfinderJENNA SAUCEDO-HERRERAUSAA
San Antonio Business Hall of Fame(1996 - San Antonio hosted the National Business Hall of Fame | 2021 - cancelled due to the pandemic)Carlos Alvarez (2008)Charlie Amato (2006)Curt Anastasio (2014)Ernesto Ancira, Jr. (2005)Hon. Hope Andrade (2017)Janie Barrera (2015)The Barrios Family (2024)Brad Barron (2020)Sam Barshop (2003)J. Dan Bates (2014)Michael & Louise Beldon (2006)J. Michael Belz (2018)Frank Bennack, Jr. (1997)Tom Benson (2011)Dolph Briscoe (1998)Mary Rose Brown (2022)Phyllis Browning (2005)Charles Butt (1999)Dr. Ronald K. Calgaard (1999)The Cavender Family (2008)Rick Cavender (2024)Col. Charles Cheever, Sr. (1993)Charles Cheever, Jr. (2004)Fully Clingman (2002)Bartlett Cocke, Jr. (2016)Lila Cockrell (2004)Bob W. Coleman (1999)Pete Cortez (2003)The Dawson Family (2009)Tom Dobson (2015)Gary Dudley (2006)Ray Ellison (1991)Walter Embrey, Jr. (2022)Ruben M. Escobedo (2014)Dick Evans (2012)Rev. Buckner Fanning (2002)John W. Feik (2010)Bruce M. Flohr (2005)Tom Frost (1992)Gregory J. Goff (2018)Christopher Goldsbury (1995)Joe Gorder (2019)Bill Greehey (1998)Carl Hilmar Guenther (2001)Henry A. Guerra, Jr. (2000)Gordon Hartman (2012)Harvey P. Hartenstine (2025)The Hasslocher Family (2013)Roger R. Hemminghaus (2000)Peter J. Hennessey (1995)Dr. William Henrich (2023)Gen. Robert T. Herres (2001)Peter Holt (2003)Dr. John P. Howe, III (2001)Jelynne LeBlanc Jamison (2019)Gary L. Joeris (2019)Mark M. Johnson (2024)Clarence J. Kahlig, III (2016)Herb Kelleher (1994)Ed Kelley (2013)Shaun D. Kennedy (2023)Tres Kleberg (2004)Bill Klesse (2012)Rosemary Kowalski (1998)Joseph R. Krier (2010)The Kuper Family (2018)James R. Leininger, M.D. (1995)Jack Lewis, III (2020)Rod R. Lewis (2016)Steve C. Lewis (2020)Robert Luby (1992)Bob Marbut (2009)Lowry Mays (1997)Mayor Walter McAllister (1993)Red McCombs (1992)Gen. Robert McDermott (1991)David P. McGee (2025)Elaine Mendoza (2025)The Miller Family (2007)John T. Montford (2023)Harvey E. Najim (2009)John L. Nau, III (2015)John Peveto, Jr. (2017)Christy Prescott (2020)Jack & Laura Richmond (2006)Joe Robles, Jr. (2013)W. Marvin Rush (2005)Sheryl Sculley (2022)Tom Slick (1991)Bruce A. Smith (2010)Dr. John Smith (1997)Lionel Sosa (1994)Edward Steves (2011)Sam Steves (2011)Jocelyn Levi Straus (2002)Lou Nell & G. J. Sutton (1995)The Turner Family (2007)Marty Wender (2008)Mary Nan West (1994)Graham Weston (2011)Edward E. Whitacre, Jr. (2000)Irene Wischer (1993)Judge Nelson & Tracy Wolff (2007)H.B. Zachry (1991)
TITLE SPONSORV.I.P. RECEPTION SPONSORSponsors
SponsorsGOLD SPONSORSPLATINUM SPONSORSJoe C. McKinneyFamilyThe Malú & CarlosAlvarez FamilyLon & Susan Smith
Amegy Bank of TexasBank of AmericaDeloitte Consulting, LLPKPMG LLPLuby’s Restaurants CorporationHarvey E. NajimLuther King Capital ManagementPescador Public StrategiesPape-Dawson Engineers, Inc.St. Mary’s UniversityAccentureBruce & Janet FlohrC.H. Guenther & Son, Inc.Catholic Life InsuranceAlfonso Martinez-Fonts, Jr.Clifton F. DouglassCredit Human Federal Credit UnionCurtis AnastasioJoe KrierMr. & Mrs. George SpencerMario VazquezTres & Olive Anne KlebergYMCA of Greater San AntonioMichael BeldonPatrick KennedyPhilip PfeifferRoger & Laura Zeller Charitable FoundationThe Phoenix Charitable Foundation - Rex AminiSponsorsLEADERSHIP SPONSORSSTUDENT SPONSORSINDIVIDUAL SEATSDONORSBRONZE SPONSORSFriends of JennaBalous MillerSILVER SPONSORSRSM US LLP
Chosen for its determination and ability to rise above, the eagle signifies a lofty, boundless spirit of freedom. As the eagle soars above the valley with its wings of protection, it demonstrates farsightedness, strength, and courage.Laureate Selection Committee Hall of Fame Laureate AwardUnderwriter SupportAward SponsorAncira EnterprisesPhotographyH-E-B GroceryFloralCharlie AmatoSWBCRick Cavender*Cavender Auto FamilyGary Dudley*SWBCHarvey Hartenstine*Broadway BankJimmy HasslocherFrontier EnterprisesGary Joeris*Joeris ConstructionMark Johnson*Bank of TexasHarvey NajimThe Najim Charitable FoundationElaine MendozaConceptual Mindworks* HOF Planing Committee Member
Junior Achievement of South TexasBoard of DirectorsMr. Craig BoyanPast President & Senior Advisor, H-E-BChairman, Junior Achievement of South TexasApril Bailey Market President, Central TexasAmegy Bank of TexasCynthia Barrera Sr. Tech Practice Builder ExecutiveAccentureChristy Baumann Managing PartnerErnst & Young LLPQuincy BenderQuality Group ManagerToyota Motor Manufacturing, TexasRobby Brown President of South TexasDOCUmationStephen CalhounPartner, San AntonioJackson Walker L.L.P.Raul CantuSan Antonio Market Executive, SVPMidFirst BankGabriela CarmonaVice President of Human CapitalSilver VenturesJoe ChristianSenior Vice PresidentMarsh McLennan AgencyTaylor DawsonSenior Vice PresidentPape-Dawson Engineers, Inc.Gary Dudley President & Co-FounderSWBCJorge Elizondo GVP Communications and InsightsH-E-BPete FeraEVP & CFOVericastMary Forey AVP, Product ManagementUSAAKenny Green Head of Retail, Small Business and CRABroadway BankChristian GuerraPresidentAvanzar Interior TechnologiesSiro Gutierrez, IIISVP/Senior Relations ManagerBank of AmericaStacy GutierrezSVP of OperationsThe HartfordCatherine Gutierrez-Cederqvist PrincipalDeloitte Consulting LLPParker HensleyMarket President - TexasBank of TexasPaul Hensley SVP - Finance, Strategic Financial AdvisorHOLT GroupGreg King, Jr. AttorneyKreager Mitchell, PLLCShawna Krepps Executive Director Cash ManagementValero Energy CorporationErv LesselUSAF - retiredJP Limbaugh II SVP and Chief Commercial OfficerSilver Eagle BeveragesRicky Maldonado San Antonio Market PresidentRegions BankJay McAnelly GVPAmeriprise Financial ServicesJoseph McLauchlan Managing PartnerKPMG LLPNick McNabbFinancial AdvisorThriventLaura MoralesGeneral ManagerEmbassy Suites of LaredoLisa Navarro-GonzalesVice PresidentFormaMary Puente Relationship Bank OfficerFrost BankCyndy Ramos EVP/COORally Credit UnionLouie RubiolaVP Business Planning and AnalysisMarathon Petroleum CorporationDeborah Ruel-SchaefferCareer & Technical Education DirectorNorthside ISDNick ScottGroup Director of Sales, H-E-BCoca-Cola North AmericaChris ShermanRegional PresidentPNCMyEsha Soukup Director of Training and DevelopmentCapital Group CompaniesScott StockdaleSenior Vice PresidentCitiKatherine Tapley PartnerNorton Rose FulbrightMario Vazquez SVP/Chief Philanthropic OfficerYMCA of Greater San AntonioMark WestManaging PartnerPwCRobert WilliamsonSVP - Real Estate & Corporate ServicesSecurity Service Federal Credit UnionJohn WorthenManaging DirectorJLL Corporate Services