DAVID E. MARQUEZ
Executive Director

(210) 335-2271
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David Marquez serves as the Executive Director for Bexar County. In this position, he directs the County's efforts to develop and improve the local economy. This is achieved through domestic and international business development programs, the Tax Phase-In Incentive program, and various other initiatives. Mr. Marquez most often works as a team member with the other economic development agencies around the community.

Since 2000, Mr. Marquez has also been the County's manager for the negotiation, construction and on-going operations of the AT&T Center, home to the NBA Champion San Antonio Spurs, and to the annual San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo. The project also includes several other planning and development components for the area in and immediately surrounding the Arena site.
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MELISSA SHANNON
Manager

(210) 335-2271
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Melissa Shannon has been with Bexar County since March 2006, where she started in Economic Development & Special Programs as Economic Development Coordinator. While serving as Coordinator, Shannon managed Bexar County's economic development programs and initiatives that are designed to identify, develop and implement existing and potential business opportunities.
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Melissa Shannon, Manager
JENNIFER T. MARTINEZ
Manager
Strategic Initiatives Division
(210) 335-0892
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Jen T. Martinez is the Manager of the Economic Development Department's Strategic Initiatives Division that is responsible for the creation and implementation of collaborative projects that create economic and social impact. Current projects include the Texas-Mexico Automotive SuperCluster (TMASC) strategy that is designed to preserve and grow the vehicle manufacturing industry in the region. Strategy facets include binational branding, external affairs, corporate recruitment, industry analysis, and robust public/private sector partnership development.
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Jennifer T. Martinez
Photography by Liz Garza Williams