Board Members
Carol de Cardenas, Executive Director
Carol serves as Executive Director for ASPVA. She has 20 years of teaching and administrative experience
in elementary and secondary education, and undergraduate studies. From 1999-2001, Carol served as
Board Director and Public Relations Chair for the Lake Travis Education Foundation. During this time she
also established the Hip Hopper Jump Rope Team and served 65 children. Carol earned a B.S. in
Elementary Education with a specialization in Reading from Texas A&M in 1986 and she received a M. Ed.
and Certification in Mid-Management from the University of Houston in 1991, graduating Kappa Delta Pi;
an honor society in education. She has also received ESL and GT certifications.
Carol serves as Executive Director for ASPVA. She has 20 years of teaching and administrative experience
in elementary and secondary education, and undergraduate studies. From 1999-2001, Carol served as
Board Director and Public Relations Chair for the Lake Travis Education Foundation. During this time she
also established the Hip Hopper Jump Rope Team and served 65 children. Carol earned a B.S. in
Elementary Education with a specialization in Reading from Texas A&M in 1986 and she received a M. Ed.
and Certification in Mid-Management from the University of Houston in 1991, graduating Kappa Delta Pi;
an honor society in education. She has also received ESL and GT certifications.
Jorge de Cardenas, President
Jorge de Cardenas serves as Senior Vice President of Information Technology at American Campus
Communities, Inc.. Prior to joining American Campus, he served as Director of Product Management for
Emerging Technologies at Visa. Jorge began his career developing software for NASA at Lockheed
Engineering and Science. From 1991 to 1994, he was co-founder and principal consultant of Everest
Technologies, Inc., an Oil & Gas IT consulting firm which was sold to SAIC, Inc. Between 1994 and 2000,
he served in various capacities at technology startup companies. He received a B.S. in Computer Science
with specializations in Mathematics and Management from Texas A&M University.
Jorge de Cardenas serves as Senior Vice President of Information Technology at American Campus
Communities, Inc.. Prior to joining American Campus, he served as Director of Product Management for
Emerging Technologies at Visa. Jorge began his career developing software for NASA at Lockheed
Engineering and Science. From 1991 to 1994, he was co-founder and principal consultant of Everest
Technologies, Inc., an Oil & Gas IT consulting firm which was sold to SAIC, Inc. Between 1994 and 2000,
he served in various capacities at technology startup companies. He received a B.S. in Computer Science
with specializations in Mathematics and Management from Texas A&M University.
Ane Urquiola , Secretary
Ane Urquiola currently serves as Assistant Vice President of Private Banking for Frost National Bank. She
is a General Securities Representative with Financial Industry Regulatory Authority licenses (Series 7 and
Series 66) and Group 1 licensed Insurance Agent. Ane is a graduate of The University of Texas where
she earned a B.A. in Economics with a minor in Finance an Accounting. She also serves on the board for
the Financial Planning Association of Austin, is an active volunteer for GENaustin (the Girls Empowerment
Network), and an Austin Young Chamber member. .
Ane Urquiola currently serves as Assistant Vice President of Private Banking for Frost National Bank. She
is a General Securities Representative with Financial Industry Regulatory Authority licenses (Series 7 and
Series 66) and Group 1 licensed Insurance Agent. Ane is a graduate of The University of Texas where
she earned a B.A. in Economics with a minor in Finance an Accounting. She also serves on the board for
the Financial Planning Association of Austin, is an active volunteer for GENaustin (the Girls Empowerment
Network), and an Austin Young Chamber member. .
Harvey R. Corn , CPA, Treasurer
Harvey Corn serves as a Partner of Corn & Corn, LLP, a public accounting practice. Harvey leads the
firms' Litigation, Valuation and Mergers and Acquisitions practices. Prior to Corn & Corn, he was Partner-
in-charge of Litigation Services Group for Coopers & Lybrand. Mr. Corn is a 1970 Graduate of the
University of Texas at Austin. He became a Certified Public Accountant in 1975 and is a member of the
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, the
Austin Chapter of the TSCPA and the Institute of Business Appraisers.
Harvey Corn serves as a Partner of Corn & Corn, LLP, a public accounting practice. Harvey leads the
firms' Litigation, Valuation and Mergers and Acquisitions practices. Prior to Corn & Corn, he was Partner-
in-charge of Litigation Services Group for Coopers & Lybrand. Mr. Corn is a 1970 Graduate of the
University of Texas at Austin. He became a Certified Public Accountant in 1975 and is a member of the
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, the
Austin Chapter of the TSCPA and the Institute of Business Appraisers.
Juanita Budd, Director
Juanita Budd, has more than 18 years of non- profit experience in various roles including, volunteers,
board member, and staff. Currently serving as a Consultant for TANO (Texas Association for Non-Profit
Organizations), where she provides training on Standard Operating Procedures and HR issues.
Previously, Juanita served as a Human Resources Director, Administrative & Operations Director, Chief
Operations Officer and Vice President of Program Pathways for GS of Central TX. Her experience
includes knowledge in strategic planning, project management, conflict resolution, budgets and
training. Juanita holds a B.A. from Bucknell University; Human Resources Management Certification –
LBJ of Public Administration; a Mediator-, trained by the Dispute Resolution Center of Austin; and is
currently pursuing an MBA from American- InterContinental University.
Juanita Budd, has more than 18 years of non- profit experience in various roles including, volunteers,
board member, and staff. Currently serving as a Consultant for TANO (Texas Association for Non-Profit
Organizations), where she provides training on Standard Operating Procedures and HR issues.
Previously, Juanita served as a Human Resources Director, Administrative & Operations Director, Chief
Operations Officer and Vice President of Program Pathways for GS of Central TX. Her experience
includes knowledge in strategic planning, project management, conflict resolution, budgets and
training. Juanita holds a B.A. from Bucknell University; Human Resources Management Certification –
LBJ of Public Administration; a Mediator-, trained by the Dispute Resolution Center of Austin; and is
currently pursuing an MBA from American- InterContinental University.
Trey Gillespie, Director
Trey Gillespie serves as the Senior Workers Compensation Director for Property Casualty Insurers.
Prior to PCI, Trey served as Staff Counsel for the Austin Regional Office of Zenith Insurance Company.
For twenty-five years, he was a litigator in the private practice of law representing employers and
insurance carriers throughout the State of Texas. He was board certified in administrative law from
1994-2004 by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He achieved an AV rating from his peers in the
Martindale-Hubbell directory of Texas attorneys which represents the highest rating for legal skills and
ethics. Trey Gillespie received a B.A. from Rice University in 1974 and a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree
from the University of Texas in 1977.
Trey Gillespie serves as the Senior Workers Compensation Director for Property Casualty Insurers.
Prior to PCI, Trey served as Staff Counsel for the Austin Regional Office of Zenith Insurance Company.
For twenty-five years, he was a litigator in the private practice of law representing employers and
insurance carriers throughout the State of Texas. He was board certified in administrative law from
1994-2004 by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He achieved an AV rating from his peers in the
Martindale-Hubbell directory of Texas attorneys which represents the highest rating for legal skills and
ethics. Trey Gillespie received a B.A. from Rice University in 1974 and a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree
from the University of Texas in 1977.
Nathaniel Mayfield, Director
Native Austinite Nathaniel Mayfield is the founder and Executive Director of The Austin Brass Center.
He serves as Director of Music for ASPVA. He earned a Presidential Scholarship in the Arts which
included a solo performance at the Kennedy Center for President Clinton. Nathaniel was accepted into
Columbia University and The Juilliard School in 1994, and attended both schools until receiving his B.A.
in History from Columbia University in 1997. He was awarded a 1998 Fulbright Scholarship, and
studied for two years at the Staatliche Hochschule fuer Musik in Karlsruhe, Germany. Prior to higher
education, Nathaniel received his High School Diploma from Interlochen Arts Academy in Interlochen,
MI, after having attended the academy for four years. An active performer in Austin, he has performed
with the Austin Symphony, Austin Lyric Opera, Ballet Austin, as well as many other notable local
ensembles such as Chorus Austin, La Follia, Texas Consort and Conspirare.
Native Austinite Nathaniel Mayfield is the founder and Executive Director of The Austin Brass Center.
He serves as Director of Music for ASPVA. He earned a Presidential Scholarship in the Arts which
included a solo performance at the Kennedy Center for President Clinton. Nathaniel was accepted into
Columbia University and The Juilliard School in 1994, and attended both schools until receiving his B.A.
in History from Columbia University in 1997. He was awarded a 1998 Fulbright Scholarship, and
studied for two years at the Staatliche Hochschule fuer Musik in Karlsruhe, Germany. Prior to higher
education, Nathaniel received his High School Diploma from Interlochen Arts Academy in Interlochen,
MI, after having attended the academy for four years. An active performer in Austin, he has performed
with the Austin Symphony, Austin Lyric Opera, Ballet Austin, as well as many other notable local
ensembles such as Chorus Austin, La Follia, Texas Consort and Conspirare.
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