User:RolandoPablos

Rolando Pablos is CEO of the Borderplex Alliance. A bi-national economic development organization committed to promoting economic cooperation between the US and Mexico and amongst the states of Texas, Chihuahua and New Mexico. Prior to his arrival at the Borderplex Alliance, Mr. Pablos served as Commissioner at the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT). The PUCT regulates the state’s electric and telecommunication utilities and has primary jurisdiction over activities conducted by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT).

Early in his career, Mr. Pablos served as general counsel to Francois-Charles Oberthur, a multinational firm specializing in high-security printing. As chief legal officer, Mr. Pablos administered the legal, legislative and regulatory affairs for Oberthur’s U.S. and Latin American operations. Most recently, he was senior advisor to the global law firm of SNR Denton, where he provided public policy and strategic business advisory services to domestic and international clients. Mr. Pablos has extensive practical experience in economic development and trade promotion. His bicultural and bilingual background has enabled him to work extensively in U.S. and foreign business environments.

In 2009, the ambassador of Spain to the U.S., the Honorable Jorge Dezcallar de Mazarredo, appointed Mr. Pablos honorary consul to Spain. As honorary consul, Mr. Pablos plays a key role in facilitating two-way trade and investment opportunities between Spain and the U.S. His main emphasis is in ensuring the formation and development of business and diplomatic relationships between the two countries. Mr. Pablos’ substantial public service has afforded him the opportunity to serve in various roles ranging from serving as chairman of the Texas Racing Commission; chairman of The Free Trade Alliance and chairman of the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Pablos sits on various boards, including the Bank of San Antonio; the Nature Conservancy and the Alamo Public Telecommunications Council. After obtaining his Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Mary's University, Mr. Pablos earned a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio and a Master of Hospitality Management degree from the University of Houston’s Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel & Restaurant Management. Mr. Pablos earned his Juris Doctor degree from St. Mary's University School of Law. Mr. Pablos and his wife, Dr. Laura San Martin, have four children – Cristina Elizabeth, David Alan, Mia Noelle and Andrea Nicole.