President and CEO of Brooks Development Authority
Leo Gomez is the president and CEO of the Brooks Development Authority and Brooks Gives Back, leading the transformation of the former Brooks Air Force Base into a thriving mixed-use community in San Antonio since 2013. His diverse career includes tenures as president and CEO of the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, vice president at the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, and executive roles with the San Antonio Spurs and Toyota’s San Antonio plant. Gomez has been instrumental in redefining redevelopment strategies for Brooks, focusing on placemaking, job creation, and community-driven growth on San Antonio’s south side. He holds a political science degree from Pan American University (now UTRGV) and a graduate degree from UT Austin.