San Antonio Chapter Board of Directors
Serving on the San Antonio Board of Directors allows more interaction, involvement and voice with our local chapter.
Board Members
Executive Committee:
| James Moore, President | Fully Belly Café + Bar |
| Will Grinnan, III | The Republic of Texas |
| J.D. Littleton | Allison & Thompson Insurance |
| Roland Gaitan | Sysco Central Texas |
| Geoff Bezuidenhout | Picnikins Patio Café |
| Tim McDiarmid | The Good Kind |
| Moris Saide | Costa Pacifica |
| Brenda Weil | Mission Restaurant Supply |
Restaurant Directors:
| Alice "Ma" Harper, Emeritus Member | Ma Harper's Creole Kitchen |
| Allison Balfour | Southerleigh Hospitality Group |
| Blanca Aldaco | Aldaco's Mexican Cuisine |
| Lucille Hooker | Jacala Mexican Restaurant |
| Tony Gradney | Tony G's Soul Food |
Past presidents:
| Arthur Garcia | Nicha's Comida Mexicana |
| Dave Saylor | Acadiana Café |
| David Cortez | La Familia Cortez Restaurants |
| Gary Johnson | Frontier Enterprises |
| Jimmy Hasslocher | Frontier Enterprises |
| Louis Barrios | Los Barrios Restaurant & Catering |
| Pete Cortez | La Familia Cortez Restaurants |
| Randy Stokes | The Barn Door Restaurant |
| Rick Grinnan, Jr. | The Republic of Texas |
| Ruben Sepulveda | Don Pedro Mexican Restaurant |
| Steve Richmond | Pizza Hut of San Antonio |
Educators:
| Patrick Costello | St. Philip's College |
Allied directors:
| Jack Baker, Emeritus Member | Bace Ice Equipment |
| Jesse Holguin | PepsiCo |
| Justin Barbour | Schmoyer Reinhard LLP |
| Paul Richmond | Richmond Advantage |
| Ric Morales | Silver Eagle Beverages |
Liaisons:
| Jerry Trevino | San Antonio Metropolitan Health District |
| Jessica Ruiz | San Antonio Water System (SAWS) |
| Karma Nilsson | CPS Energy |
Committees
The San Antonio Restaurant Association (SARA) committees are made up of experienced member restaurateurs and associate members. Committees meet as needed to plan and discuss important topics relevant to the local restaurant industry. Committees stimulate and provide opportunity for communication between professionals.
- Chili Pepper Golf Classic Committee
- Education Committee
- Government Affairs Committee
- Membership Committee
- Showcase Dinner Committee
Interested in getting involved in a committee? Reach out to San Antonio Restaurant Association staff to let them know what you'd like to be a part of!