West Section
Location
The West Texas Section includes the following counties: El Paso, Hudspeth, Culbertson, Jeff Davis, Presidio, and Brewster.
Officers
| Director | Luis Zamora, AICP, CNU-A | City of El Paso |
|---|---|---|
| Director-Elect | Anna Mesa-Zendt, AICP | City of El Paso |
| Secretary | Cristina Burns, AICP | Clear Channel Outdoor |
| Treasurer | Lorrine Quimiro, AICP | City of Socorro |
| Immediate Past Director | Michael McElroy, AICP | El Paso County |
| Communications Coordinator | Vacant | |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Development Officer | Andrew Giraldi, AICP, CNU-A | City of El Paso |
| Emerging Planners Leader Representative | Santiago Vallejo-Gutierrez, AICP | LOI Engineers |
Events
AICP Workshop - August 15, 2026
West Section Holiday Mixer December 2025
West Section Lunch and Learn September 2025
APA Texas Chapter West Section Roadshow 2025
West Section Mixer June 19, 2025
Newsletters
Volunteering
The West Section is tentatively looking for volunteering opportunities within our section and welcomes any suggestions.
The West Section has the ability to create a committee if a need is found to further our reach.
Currently, there is a vacancy for the Communications Coordinator. The Communications Coordinator informs Section members about upcoming events and maintains all communication channels, including the website, newsletter, and social media. Additionally, they fulfill any other duties required by the bylaws or assigned by the Director.
Communication
To be informed of any events or meetings of the West Section, please sign up to our emailing list here: West Section Sign Up
To communicate directly with the West Section, please email us: