Our Staff

Come and knock on our door. The staff at the Laredo Convention and Visitors Bureau is ready to suit your needs.

Blasita J. Lopez – Director  – 956.795.2200
A product of Texas and IH35, began career as a journalist, ran a campaign, now a public administrator promoting Laredo. Longhorn 4 life!

Aileen Ramos – Marketing Manager - 956.794.1711
Reader, baker, hockey fan, sometimes runner, loves dogs! Leads the CVB marketing team and promotes Laredo as a convention destination.

Joel Vazquez – Tourism Sales Manager – 956.794.1713
Enjoys spending time with family. Cowboys fanatic! Loves exploring Texas, meeting people and promoting Laredo.

Selina Villarreal – U.S. Marketing Assistant  – 956.794.1717
Media buyer for the U.S. & Mx Markets. Amateur in-house graphic designer. Social media aficionado. Loves Texas! Survives on Redbull and The Beatles.

Veronica Gamboa – Sales Assistant – 956.794.1712

Monica Andrade – Administrative Secretary – 956.794.1714
Veteran of the team. Knows the ins and outs and the ups and downs of daily operations. A bit on the OCD side and is a Denny Hamlin fan.

Nora Bertrani – Information Counselor  – 956.794.1716
You can find me at the airport ready to provide tourism information in a moment’s notice! I invite you to Visit Laredo and soak up the sun!

Maria Del Carmen Garcia – Information Counselor  – 956.795.2200
You’ve got questions, I’ve got answers. Phones, services, greeter, administrative support. I do it all. Ready to help in any way I can.

Janie E. Flores – Information Counselor- 956.795.2200
Learning the ropes of the CVB. Mastered the art of working on special requests that come our way and I’m always eager to help.

Blas Jasso – Messenger – 956.795.2200
Mr. Fix it and messenger all in one. Family man who enjoys his job, fishing and watching the Mexican Soccer League’s El America team win!

Casa Laredo - (From US dial 011.52.81) 8369-6555
(International office in Monterrey, Mexico)

Selene Rodriguez - Executive Coordinator  
Can help you on both sides of the bridge. My life is Monterrey, Mexico to Laredo, Texas – back and forth. Foodie at heart and my Labrador is my baby.

Samuel Jimenez – Administrative Assistant
Electronic gadgets geek, bolero music lover, likes running and promoting the City of Laredo and all it has to offer in La Sultana del Norte.