Carlos Alvarez
Secretary - Treasurer

A Senior Vice President, Metro Bank of Houston, Texas, Carlos is an experienced commercial banker who has a keen knowledge of the East End and its residents. A financier with over 20 years' experience in Hispanic/Latino business markets, Carlos has made invaluable contributions to the CDC. On the Board since 1990, he currently serves as Secretary - Treasurer. Mr. Alvarez is also active with the East End Chamber of Commerce and his presence in the community makes possible many CRA lending opportunities through Metro Bank. A native of Mexico City, he received his B.A. degree from The National University of Mexico. He came to the U.S. in 1976 and received his MBA from Texas Southern University. He and his wife Maria and his son, Carlos, live in the Clear Lake area. 

Carmen Orta

An experienced business woman in the communications industry, she is also very active in the Hispanic community through her affiliations with community-based non-profit organizations, especially the Houston Minority Business Council. She is also a Past Chair of the AAMA, Inc. Board. Over 25 years ago, she formed her own company, American Communications Systems (ACS), which is now a family run corporation.

A native Houstonian, Mrs. Orta's business roots were set in childhood from her father's entrepreneurial spirit as sole proprietor in the furniture and grocery businesses. In these areas she quickly learned how to do business with a diverse clientele through marketing, sales, inventory, and in developing assets. She is very active in the public sector and in community affairs, currently serving a new appointment to the Houston Metro Board of Directors and she was formerly on the Board of the Houston Housing Authority. In addition to the AAMA-CDC she also serves as Board member of La Rosa, Inc., and has developed strong linkages with corporate Houston through the American Leadership Forum and the East End Chamber of Commerce.

Mary Margaret Hansen

President and CEO of the East End Management District, Ms. Hansen is very familiar with economic development issues in the Greater East End of Houston. She brings a unique knowledge to the CDC, especially in our agency's empowerment initiatives in the Harrisburg-Wayside areas. She is an enthusiastic support of development in the East End, especially as a stimulant to greater capital formation in this part of Houston.

She currently resides in the Idyllwood neighborhood of the East End. She was previously CEO of the East End Chamber of Commerce, which she led and helped enhance for over 10 years. She is a graduate of Cornell University, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree. Active in the community for many years, Ms. Hansen has served on the Gulfgate TIRZ Board and took part in Class VII of the American Leadership Forum. She is a member of St. Phillip Presbyterian Church.

Scott Hunsaker
Legal Counsel

Scott Hunsaker has been Legal Counsel to the AAMA-CDC since 1992. He is a Partner in the distinguished firm Locke, Liddell & Sapp, and his experience, in real estate and corporate transactions involves many aspects of the development field. This knowledge and experience has helped strengthen of our CDC’s ability to undertake major development projects that benefit the community.

A practicing attorney since 1977, Scott Hunsaker received his Juris Doctor degree, Magna Cum Laude, that same year from the University Of Texas Law School. He received a B. A. degree, also Magna Cum Laude, from Texas Tech University in 1974. Scott Hunsaker holds several professional affiliations, among them: Member of the Houston Bar and State of Texas Bar Associations, Director , Texas Association of Bank Counsel, Member, Council of Real Estate Section of the Houston Bar.

A native of El Paso, Texas he is involved in several civic activities. In addition to his work with AAMA-CDC these include: General Counsel – Houston Hispanic Chamber, Board of Directors – The Curtis and Doris Hankamer Foundation, and Legal Counsel – The Santos Foundation For Education Initiatives.

A native Houstonian Mr. Garcia has long been active in the East End, having served on several boards including: the East End Chamber of Commerce, the Community Advisory Board of Laredo National Bank, the Magnolia Merchants Association, the City of Houston's Convention Center Hotel Advisory Group, and numerous others. He also serves on the board of St. Augustine Catholic School and is Founding Chairman of the Bishop Fiorenza Fund.