FORMER PRESIDENTS

Fiesta® San Antonio Former Presidents

Fiesta® Former Presidents are essential to the success of Fiesta®!

The Fiesta® San Antonio Commission honors the leadership and vision of its Former Presidents, whose dedication has helped shape the celebration into the world-class event it is today. Each Former President has played a vital role in guiding the Commission, supporting local nonprofits, and preserving the cultural traditions that make Fiesta unique.

This page recognizes the many men and women who have served as Fiesta® San Antonio Commission Presidents throughout the years. Their service and commitment continue to inspire today’s leaders and ensure that Fiesta® remains a treasured tradition for generations to come.

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DAVID CHRISTIAN

Former Presidents

RICHARD SPARR

Former Presidents

JOHN MEYER

Former Presidents

JOHN FRISTOE

Former Presidents

BALTAZAR (WALTER) SERNA JR.

Former Presidents

JEANIE TRAVIS

Former Presidents

Byron LeFlore, Jr. | 2019
William (Bill) Mitchell | 2018
Erwin J. De Luna | 2017
Vonzetta Hickman | 2016
Fernando Reyes | 2015
Jack C. Hebdon, Jr. | 2014
Marilyn Eldridge* | 2013
Evangelina Flores | 2012
Sam Bell Steves | 2011
Mary Begia | 2010
Charles Barrett | 2009
John Steen Jr. | 2008
Jorge Gonzalez* | 2007
Mary West Traylor | 2006
Larry Kurth | 2005
Edward Steves | 2004
Irma Flores | 2003
Robert D. Reed* | 2002
Gloria L. Ray | 2001
Marshall T. Clegg | 2000

Carlos R. Montemayor* | 1999
Thad W. Ziegler | 1998
Nick Garza | 1997
Don Moyé* | 1996
Naomi Russell-Wolfman* | 1995
Jack Saunders* | 1994
Pete R. Martinez | 1993
Robert W. Carlson* | 1992
Barbara Wenger | 1991
Inell Schooler* | 1990
Roger Flores* | 1989
Carol Canty | 1988
Bryon L. LeFlore* | 1987
Agnes B. Harwood* | 1986
William F. Grinnan Jr. | 1985
Joanna Parrish | 1984
Louis J. Sanchez | 1983
Wilbur F. Littleton Jr.* | 1982
Louise Thomas | 1981
Thad M. Ziegler* | 1980

Joe B. Martinez Jr.* | 1979
Weir Labatt III | 1978
Jerome K. Harris Jr.* | 1977
Amanda Ochse* | 1976
James W. Gorman* | 1975
Robert H. Seal* | 1974
Charles G. Orsinger* | 1973
John T. Steen* | 1972
Ralph E. Lehr* | 1971
Stewart Johnson* | 1970
Donald W. Garrett* | 1969
Peter J. Hennessey Jr.* | 1968
Hallie Spice* | 1967
John H. Morse* | 1966
Orval A. Slater* | 1965
Jerome K. Harris Sr.* | 1964
Ames Gill Sr.* | 1963
Harry D. Jersig* | 1962
Tom Powell Sr.* | 1961

*Deceased