By Meredith Kay | Photography by Al Rendon There is no greater honor for an artist than to have his life’s work featured in a prestigious gallery or museum as a stand-alone exhibition. For San Antonio native Al Rendón, it is the culmination of a career spanning 50...
Guy to Know: Jack Tsai
Dean of UT Health Houston School of Public Health, San Antonio It’s hard to imagine a more challenging month in recent memory for a leader to take over a public health campus than March of 2020, but that’s exactly what Dr. Jack Tsai did when he became dean of UTHealth...
Guy to Know – Marc Anderson, President & CEO of Visit San Antonio
By Antonio Gutierrez | Photography by David Teran During May 20-24, it was "all hands on deck" for Marc Anderson and his talented team at Visit San Antonio. They were caught up in a flurry of activity while San Antonio played host to the U.S. Travel Association's IPW,...
Guy to Know: Charles “CJ” Drago
President of Monarch Trophy Studio By Antonio Gutierrez | Photography by David Teran With Fiesta set to kick off April 20-30, Charles “CJ” Drago and his intrepid team at Monarch Trophy Studio have long been prepared to make sure Fiesta revelers will have their prized...
Guy to Know: Ed Howie
By Bonny Osterhage BTY Creative founder Ed Howie is known for his big, booming voice and even bigger personality. Both are dwarfed, however, by his seemingly boundless zest for life. Whether he's helping his clients define their brands or leading riders on one...
Guy to Know: Mayor Ron Nirenberg
Rocking to Joan Jett, Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard, and Poison at the Alamodome? Cruising down the highway while Heart’s “Barracuda” blares from the speakers? Watching the AC/DC website for long-awaited concert news? That’s probably not the image that most people have of San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg
GUY TO KNOW: Coach Jeff Traylor
Jeff Traylor UTSA Head Football Coach By Antonio Gutierrez Photography by David Teran What does UTSA head football coach Jeff Traylor have in common with Don Henley of the Eagles and platinum record seller Johnny Mathis? They all have their roots in small-town Gilmer,...
Guy to Know : David Fonseca
David Fonseca: CEO of Velocity TX is Committed to Fostering Entrepreneurship Worldwide By Antonio Gutierrez David Fonseca has a word of warning to would-be visitors to his beloved Colombia. "There is only one risk associated. If you go, you'll only want to stay, so be...
GUY TO KNOW: David Mongeau
David Mongeau Committed to Putting San Antonio on the National Map for Data Science. By Antonio Gutierrez Photography by David Teran When David Mongeau was tapped to lead the UTSA School of Data Science in May 2021, the university could not have selected a better...
Guy to Know: Teddy Liang
Teddy Liang Humble Chef Finds the Recipe for Industry Success By Lea Thompson Photography By Natalia Sun Chef Teddy Liang doesn't have a problem with the spotlight. But he feels most in his element when he's in the kitchen, working his terms. "I'd rather be like...
Guy to Know: Tim Roberts
Tim Roberts CEO & President of Materials Marketing Tile and Stone Company Opens for Business in '09's Most Iconic Structure By Antonio Gutierrez Photography by David Teran At age 18, Tim Roberts already had his future mapped out, although it was in stark contrast...
Guy to Know: Doc Watkins
Doc Watkins San Antonio's Resident Jazz Musician is Bringing Holiday Cheer This Season By Antonio Gutierrez Photography by David Teran When notable jazz pianist Doc Watkins rattles off the list of music he likes other than jazz – such as rock, classical, and blues –...
Guy to Know: Jaime Wesolowski
Jaime Wesolowski Serving Humanity by Ensuring the Uninsured Receive Quality Health Care By Rudy Arispe Photography by Nina A. Padilla Jaime Wesolowski was shaving one day when his razor glided over a big lump in his throat. He knew it wasn't normal. So he canceled his...
Guy to Know: Stephen Lucke
Stephen Lucke CEO & Founder, Gardopia Gardens A healthier community, a healthier planet. By Taylor Lane Photography by Nina A. Padilla Travel down N New Braunfels on the East side of San Antonio, and you might catch Stephen Lucke working in the urban...
Guy to Know: Kevin G. Saunders
Some photographers take a picture. Kevin G. Saunders makes a portrait. “The word ‘take’ is an important distinction,” says the Amarillo-raised artist. “I create a likeness of somebody that they would choose to represent them.”
GUY TO KNOW: Sam O’Krent
Sam O'Krent: A Man with Heart By Bonny Osterhage Photography by Nina Padilla After losing both his grandfather and father to heart disease Sam O'Krent not only devoted himself to the family's flooring business, but he also devoted his time and resources to the...
GUY TO KNOW: Marcus Baskerville
From Brewer to Activist Marcus Baskerville is changing the world one pour at a time. By Christie Cuthbert When Marcus Baskerville, 35, moved to San Antonio from Sacramento in 2013 for a new job with Citibank, he got terribly lost on the freeway system for the first...
GUY TO KNOW: Marcus Baskerville
From Brewer to Activist Marcus Baskerville is changing the world one pour at a time.By Christie Cuthbert When Marcus Baskerville, 35, moved to San Antonio from Sacramento in 2013 for a new job with Citibank, he got terribly lost on the freeway system for the first six...