IBC Bank’s Eddie Aldrete Named Corporate Executive of the Year

The San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recently announced IBC Bank’s Eddie Aldrete as the organization’s 2009 Corporate Executive of the Year. This award recognizes Aldrete’s accomplishments and work as an advocate for small business issues and immigration reform. Aldrete is a Senior Vice President for IBC Bank, and was honored at the chamber’s annual Business Awards Banquet on September 30 at the Marriott Rivercenter in San Antonio, Texas.

“Leadership isn’t defined by what you say but by what you do, and it is for that reason I am honored and proud to be a part of the Hispanic Chamber, an organization that leads by example,” Aldrete said. “I have had the privilege of working with the chamber for many years and I have seen first-hand the impact an organization like this can make when we work together. It truly is an honor and privilege to work side by side my colleagues on the board, the chamber members and executive staff as we forge ahead to conquer our goals.”

As IBC’s senior vice president in charge of Public Affairs, San Antonio-based Aldrete monitors local and federal legislation that directly impacts the bank, the financial industry as well as a host of other issues including international trade and immigration reform. He also directs the promotion of infrastructure development and economic growth in the communities that IBC Bank serves. Aldrete is the bank’s spokesperson related to border related issues in his role as treasurer of the Texas Border Coalition.

Aldrete has more than 25 years of experience in strategic communications, media relations and political, governmental and public affairs. He works with advocacy groups sharing similar ideas, including the Alliance for Security and Trade (AST), the Texas Border Coalition and Texas Employers for Immigration Reform (TEIR). Prior to joining IBC, Aldrete served as a managing director with Public Strategies, a strategic communications firm, and also spent nearly a decade heading up Aldrete Communications and Aldrete & Terrell. He has also served as an advisor to a variety of corporations including communications firms, hospital management organizations and financial investment firms.

Aldrete currently serves as chair of the government affairs committee of the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and also sits on the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute board of directors, and the board of the Free Trade Alliance. He serves on the Accreditation Board of the US Chamber of Commerce, the only national program that recognizes chambers for effective organizational procedures and outstanding contributions toward positive change in their communities. Aldrete previously served on the board of the San Antonio Symphony, San Antonio Public Library Foundation, and ACCION Texas.

The San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SAHCC) is San Antonio's resource and advocate for Hispanic businesses that develops programs to inspire and foster Hispanic leadership and entrepreneurship. In addition to Aldrete’s award, the SAHCC is honoring five other individuals with recognitions including Business Owner of the Year, Rising Star of the Year, Community Service Award, Economic Empowerment Award and Lifetime Achievement Award.

“Eddie has been a valuable member of our growing organization for many years, and his hard work and dedication are evident in this well-deserved recognition," President and CEO of the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Ramiro Cavazos said. "He is committed to seeing San Antonio and the Hispanic community succeed, and we are excited to see how he and other members of our organization will continue adding to the growth and success of our great city."

International Bancshares Corporation (NASDAQ: IBOC) is an $11.5 billion multi-bank financial holding company headquartered in Laredo, Texas, with more than 275 facilities and more than 435 ATMs serving 104 communities in Texas and Oklahoma.

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