Small Business Advisory Commission

Board Description
Board Composition:The commission is composed of 15 members: 10 District-appointed members appointed by their respective Councilmembers, one member appointed by the Mayor, and four at-large citizen members. Members each serve a two-year term of office concurrent with the term of the appointing City Councilmember. The members are appointed as representatives from the following targeted categories: two representatives from small business professional and/or trade organizations, two representatives from nonprofit small business service provider organizations, four small business owners with fewer than 10 employees, four small business owners with 10-50 employees, and three small business owners from specific industries as identified and targeted by the City.
Appointed by:The Mayor and Council each appoint one member with the assigned Council Committee appointing the remaining 4 At-Large members.
District; At-Large; Mayoral Appointment:Eleven District appointments and four (4) At-Large Citizen Member appointments.
Categories:The Small Business Advisory Commission is comprised of 15 Members: 10 District Appointed Members appointed by their respective Councilmembers; one (1) Member appointed by the Mayor; and four (4) At Large Citizen members. Members serve a two-year term of office concurrent with the term of the appointing City Councilmember. The Members are appointed as representatives from the following targeted categories: Two (2) representatives from Small Business Professional and/or Trade Organizations; two (2) representatives from Non-Profit Small Business Service Provider Organizations; four (4) Small Business Owners with less than 10 employees; four (4) Small Business Owners with 10-50 employees; and three (3) Small Business Owners from specific industries as identified and targeted by the City.
Mission/Purpose:The mission of the Small Business Advisory Commission (SBAC) shall be to review upcoming policies, regulations, and issues affecting small businesses, outside of the Small Business Economic Development Advocacy (SBEDA) ordinance. SBAC provides recommendations to City staff, Mayor, and City Council.
Meeting Schedule & Location:Second Tuesday of every month in City Tower, Concourse Room B.
Website Information:Small Business Office https://www.sanantonio.gov/SBO
Ordinance/Articles of Incorporation/By Laws:Creating ordinance 2021-02-18-0119


Liaison: Bear Velazquez - 210-207-7317

NameDistrictAppointed DateDate Expires
Mr. Ruben Arciniega At Large02/15/202405/31/2025
Ms. Jane S. Gonzalez District 302/03/202205/31/2025
Mr. Martin Cuellar Gutierrez Jr.At Large02/15/202405/31/2025
Mrs. Emilie Renee Herrera District 206/06/202405/31/2025
Mr. James Logan Hollerbach District 1006/17/202105/31/2025
Ms. Lindsey Andrea Logan At Large02/15/202405/31/2025
Mrs. Janell Laney Martinez District 708/31/202305/31/2025
Mr. Inayat Momin District 906/15/202305/31/2025
Ms. April Mae Monterrosa District 403/07/202405/31/2025
Ms. Alexandra Alcala Perez Mayoral02/16/202305/31/2025
Ms. Sarah Shakil District 806/17/202105/31/2025
Ms. Kaitlin Sirakos District 103/07/202405/31/2025
Dr. Rick Tamfu District 612/02/202105/31/2023
Mrs. Vickie Amaya Willoughby District 509/30/202105/31/2025
Ms. Yan Yan At Large02/15/202405/31/2025

Total Members for Small Business Advisory Commission: 15 City of San Antonio - Agenda Details Printable Version