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Eliot Garza
Entrepreneur
Digital Marketing Specialist
Philanthropist
Eliot Garza is a San Antonio–based entrepreneur, digital marketing strategist, and philanthropist recognized for building businesses, leveraging technology, and creating meaningful community impact. With a career rooted in media, marketing, and workforce solutions, he has helped organizations grow through innovative digital strategies, AI integration, and human capital optimization.
Raised in Alice, Texas, Eliot relocated to San Antonio where he began a successful career in media sales. His early exposure to business development and relationship‑driven sales led him to expand into digital marketing and later into the HR and PEO brokerage space. Through this evolution, he built a strong professional network across business, medical, and entrepreneurial communities, becoming known for connecting people, opportunities, and resources.
Eliot specializes in helping businesses scale by implementing advanced CRM systems, AI‑powered marketing tools, and streamlined HR solutions. His approach focuses on efficiency, automation, and sustainable growth, allowing business owners to save time while increasing revenue and operational clarity.
Beyond business, Eliot is deeply committed to giving back. He founded the Athletes Unlimited Foundation to provide underprivileged youth with access to sports, education support, and mentorship. The foundation covers participation fees, equipment, and tutoring, while promoting discipline, leadership, and healthy habits through athletics. Through events, partnerships, and fundraising initiatives, Eliot has helped raise over $1.2 million for local schools, youth programs, and nonprofit organizations.
Driven by a belief in hard work, mentorship, and surrounding oneself with knowledge, Eliot achieved financial success early in his career and continues to invest that success into others. His mission centers on empowering businesses to grow, equipping young people to succeed, and strengthening the San Antonio community through collaboration and service.
Nicole Davis
Educational Leader
Youth Fitness specialist
Nicole is an accomplished professional with a robust background in educational leadership and youth fitness. She holds a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership and is passionate about facilitating large-scale educational programming and community events.
With extensive experience in writing grants and managing grant-funded projects, Nicole has dedicated her career to serving communities with low socioeconomic status.
Her comprehensive background involves working collaboratively with students, families, and the community, driving positive change within educational settings.
Nicole’s commitment to enhancing educational opportunities is evident in her work, making her a valuable asset to any initiative focused on empowerment and growth.
Celda Borchardt
Mental Performance Coach
Celda Borchardt is a dedicated and passionate Mental Performance Coach, renowned for guiding individuals and groups towards unlocking their highest potential. With a unique approach that combines self-discovery, growth, and empowerment, Celda specializes in enhancing the lives of individuals, sports teams, coaches, school districts, and business professionals.
As a Mental Performance Coach and Team-Building Coach, Celda focuses specifically on teams and athletes, emphasizing team-building and mindset transformation. She is committed to cultivating positive team dynamics and fostering a supportive culture through proven practices like connection, effective communication, and leading with love. Believing in the power of each individual to initiate profound change, Celda employs a holistic coaching philosophy that emphasizes self-awareness, mindset transformation, and mental resilience.
Through Celda’s transformative coaching, clients gain invaluable tools to optimize performance, transform mindsets, and overcome past obstacles. Her focus on imagination, energy, and resilience aids clients in conquering challenges like imposter syndrome, viewing failure as a stepping stone to success, and navigating life’s hurdles with grace.
More than just a coach, Celda inspires others to foster trust, support, and authentic connections, becoming catalysts for positive change within their teams and communities. Leading with love and empathy, she empowers others to create a lasting legacy of greatness.
Celda invites you to embark on a journey of transformation, where breaking barriers and shattering limitations become achievable through her guidance. The time for change is now, and Celda is ready to support you on this remarkable path toward a life of purpose, abundance, and fulfillment.
Robert Rodriguez
Entrepreneur
Meet Robert Gabriel Rodriguez, a devoted husband of 25 years and proud father of two sons who have both played college baseball. Currently, he is an account manager for Morreale Relocation Services and an active member of Mission Concepcion Catholic Church. A native of Alice, Texas, Robert is passionate about cycling with the 210 Cycle Riderz bicycle club and playing golf.
Growing up in a humble yet loving family, Robert was actively involved in sports, participating in AAU track and field, soccer, and league baseball. In high school, he excelled as an All-State Receiver and District Leading Receiver in football, a four-year All-District soccer player, and achieved success in track and field as a district champion.
With scholarship offers in both football and track and field, Robert chose to attend Texas A&M University, becoming an All-American in the 400-meter hurdles and the 400-meter relay. His sporting achievements continued as he coached YMCA soccer, tee-ball, CYO baseball, basketball, and select baseball for his sons. He even founded SA Gameday baseball select teams and served as Athletic Booster Club President at William H. Taft High School.
Robert’s sons, Christopher and Daniel, followed in his footsteps, playing baseball at Schreiner University and Morningside University, with Daniel recently transferring to Schreiner University to finish his collegiate career.
Michael Chartier
media correspondent/ Financial Services Professional
Tess Jackovich
Co-Founder, CEO
Tess Jackovich is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience in promoting, launching, and growing start-up technology companies. She has played a pivotal role in the early stages of companies, successfully securing investments and funding, guiding product development, and advancing products into the marketplace. Committed to the democratization of private security, Tess leads initiatives that utilize a Community Approach through technology.
With a blend of business acumen and extensive clinical experience, Tess excels in promoting and growing businesses by introducing innovative products in both emerging and mature markets. Her strong interpersonal and communication skills have helped her forge impactful partnerships and client relationships, fostering customer trust, loyalty, and a robust referral business. Tess continues to be a driving force in the technology sector, championing the growth and success of entrepreneurial ventures.
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