WE ARE OP-10.33
Bringing needed change to Cameron County
What is OP 10.33?
Our project is named OP 10.33, and it’s short for Cameron County becoming the “land of opportunity by October 2033” — twenty years after Brownsville was named as “the poorest city in America” by the Houston Chronicle.
Our Mission
OP10.33 is committed to supporting any well-organized effort to educate every child in our community beyond a high school diploma. Our plan is to implement coordinated degree plans at high schools, community colleges and universities, while also providing aid for high-tech training programs and non-profit trade schools.
To assist any organized effort that effectively increases private sector business growth.
Social Services
At OP10.33 we promise that everything will be done in a Faith based manner. We will to provide the following: Legal assistance, Food for the hungry in Cameron County, Healthcare alternatives for people in need. Wi-Fi, computers, phones and safe places for people to access and utilize them. Improved healthcare options for Cameron County by working with the private sector to provide services and insurance companies and providers.
Board of Directors
CEO: George Gavito
Executive Secretary: Yulianna Noyola
Board Members:
Dale Robertson
David Betancourt
Rene Capistran
Elizabeth Holzman
Carmelita Alvear
Juan Manuel Meme Garza
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Mike Hernandez
Title: Founder/Director
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Education:
Graduated from Texas A&M in 1983, B.S. in Industrial Distribution
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Applicable Experience:
Started working for an automobile leasing company in D/FW in 1984. He bought into the company in 1990 and purchased the remaining portion by 2005.
He expanded business interests into finance, insurance, real estate, advertising, oil and gas and cattle ranching.
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Accomplishment/ Awards:
Beginning in 2011, Mike has committed to spend more of his time on philanthropy – the majority of which is done in Cameron and Starr Counties due to their socioeconomic data. He also owns a residence in both.
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Resides:
DFW, Cameron County and Starr County.
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Carlos Marin
Title: Job Development Director
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Education:
Ph.D., Systems Engineering, Harvard University March 1983
S.M., Environmental Engineering, Harvard University, June 1980
M.S. Environmental Engineering, Rice University, June 1978
B.S. Civil/ Environmental Engineering, Rice University, June 1976
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Accomplishment/ Awards:
Author of numerous publications and invited presentations, served on numerous professional and business boards, and was named the U.S. SBA Small Business person of the year for Region 6 in 1997. He is currently the chair of the Tropical Texas Emerging Technology Fund Regional Center for Innovation and Commercialization whose mission is to create opportunities for sustainable entrepreneurship in South Texas.
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Resides: Brownsville
Our Founder
