Board of Directors

William F Raney Jr. / Chairman

Mr. Raney is a veteran businessman and entrepreneur who has founded and directed companies primarily in the technology sector. With years of experience in the formation and successful operation of enterprises in the highly competitive public sector and government contracting arena, he brings a solid foundation of business knowledge and expertise.

Susan S. Walker / Member

Dr. Walker is very active in health initiatives in Laredo and northern Mexico and serves on the editorial board of the Revista latinoamericana de enfermagem. She received an award for "exemplary public service and community building" from the Texas A&M University system and the Zaffirini Award for leadership and scholarship from Texas A&M International University.

Mercurio Martinez, Jr. / Member

Mr. Martinez is an educator, rancher, and businessman from  Laredo, Texas. From 1991 to 2002, he was the County Judge of Webb County in South Texas. Mercurio is president of Laredo Community College Board of Trustees. He was appointed by President Carter as the Regional Administrator of SBA--Texas New Mexico Oklahoma Arkansas Louisiana. A former banker and college professor, he has been a rancher for his adult life.

Quill R. Ferguson / Member

Gaining a broad range of experience throughout his long military career, Quill was placed in various leadership and management roles while working with US and foreign government inter-agency organizations and industries. Quill served on active duty in the US Army for 30 years in multiple positions requiring mission critical communications and information management solutions.