Gilbert Castro

gc11@txstate.edu | 512-245-2601

I have been employed at Texas State University for almost twelve years. I work at Print and Mail Services. I am an offset pressman and operate various other types of printing equipment. Being a member of this committee which promotes diversity and awareness to the University communitywill be a rewarding and learning experience for me.

Jerry DeLeon
Co-Chair

jd18@txstate.edu | 512-245-2145

I have been an employee for thirteen years.  I am currently a head electrician in Facilities Operations.  I love working with electricity and love my job. Initially I was a replacement for another employee. Soon after, I discovered what diversity is and how important the awareness of diversity is to this establishment and to the community. I hope to spread the awareness of diversity throughout the FSS division.

Evette Hernandez

eh17@txstate.edu | 512-245-3616

I am the Administrative Assistant III for the Department of Environmental Health, Safety and Risk Management. I have been with Texas State University for almost 4 years. I am a native of Houston, but have grown up in San Marcos since the age of 8. I have seen San Marcos change into a more diverse community and have been pleased with how the community has handled the change. Working at Texas State has given me the great opportunity of working with many more different cultures and ethnicity's. I am very pleased to be a part of a committee that welcomes diversity on our campus, and hope that we can make a difference on our campus to accept everyone for who they are.

Joe Piazza

jp10@txstate.edu | 512-245-8042

I have been with the university for fifteen years.  I am the training specialist for the Facilities Department. I want to encourage inclusiveness not exclusiveness. I am here because I want to make a difference.

Patricia Prado
Co-Chair

pp03@txstate.edu | 512-245-2244

I am the Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Finance and Support Services. I have been with the University for 19 years. I earned my Bachelor degree in Applied Sociology in 1993. I have served on the FSS Diversity committee, since 2003.

Monica Saenz

ms63@txstate.edu | 512-245-2749

I am a Payroll Service Assistant for the Office of Payroll & Tax Compliance. I have been with Texas State University for almost 3 years. I became a member of the FSS Diversity Committee in October, 2008.

Charlie Salas

cs33@txstate.edu | 245-1614

I currently serve at the Associate Director for Operations for the LBJ Student Center. I just recently served as the Chair of the Diversity Committee for the National Association of College Auxiliary Services (NACAS). I have been active in many multicultural activities, programs and services. I am currently working as the 2009 Chair for the NACAS International Conference. I volunteer for the Boy Scouts of America and have served in numerous official positions for several national organizations.

Selma Selvera

ss24@txstate.edu | 245-2736

I am currently a Human Resources Representative in the HR Benefits Office where my primary functions are leave administration and employee benefits. I have been employed by Texas State University since January 1998. I look forward to serving on the FSS Diversity Committee because I want to make a difference and be part of something great.

Yolanda Strey

ys12@txstate.edu | 512-245-2523

I am the HUB Specialist for the university. I have been with Texas State for 2 years. My role as the HUB Specialist is focused on educating staff and minority businesses on diversity when it pertains to procurement. I personally believe that by creating awareness and educating our fellow FSS colleagues on diversity will be the key to the university's success. I became a member of the FSS Diversity Committee in 2008.

Fermin Torrez

ft13@txstate.edu | 512-245-2181

I joined the university in June 2007 and currently serve as the Custodial Supervisor for Custodial Operations. Prior to coming to Texas State I had the wonderful opportunity to travel and live in many different parts of the United State, Europe, and Southeast Asia as a member of the United States Air Force. My years in the service were very valuable and provided me with a rich learning experience, some quite different from those I had encountered growing up in Nordheim, Texas with a population of 406. After leaving the Air Force I entered the Hospitality Industry and again was given the opportunity to travel, meet and work with many different people throughout the United States. Later, as a franchisee in the industry, I continued this experience.

Diversity can be defined as the differences in values, attitudes, cultural perspective, beliefs, ethnic background, sexual orientation, skills, knowledge and life experiences of each individual in any group of people. The opportunities I have had throughout the past 35+ years certainly have broadened the vision and understanding of a small town South Texas kid who grew up on the ranch!

I have never met a person who did not have a contribution to make and I will always look at every person I meet as an opportunity to learn, share and grow.

Victoria Verney

I currently work in the Training Office at the Physical Plant. I joined the Diversity Committee in September of 2009, and am excited about the opportunities the Diversity Committee provides to expand our knowledge of the other cultures and raise our awareness of diveristy in our community.