Alamo Trust, Inc. Names Hope Andrade President and CEO

The Board of Directors of Alamo Trust, Inc. has named Former Secretary of State Hope Andrade the organization’s next President and CEO. The action follows the resignation of Kate Rogers effective immediately. Andrade will step down from her volunteer positions on the Alamo Trust, Inc. (ATI) and Remember the Alamo Foundation (RTAF) Boards to assume this position overseeing a staff of over 200.
 
Andrade’s appointment is welcomed by those who have dedicated years to the Alamo project. She has served on the ATI and RTAF Boards since 2015 and has worked closely with state and local leaders throughout the development of the Alamo Plan, including the architectural design phase and the execution of construction. Andrade, a devout economic development champion, knows the value of the Alamo as a historical landmark and as our state’s most treasured Shrine of Texas Liberty and as a San Antonio institution known around the world.
 
“The Board's unanimous vote in naming Hope as our next leader is no surprise,” said ATI Board Chair Welcome Wilson, Jr. “She is a steady hand, knows what needs to be done, and has the confidence of our benefactors, donors, and local and state leadership involved in the project,” he said. “As someone who has served with her during her entire tenure on these Boards, I have always known of her strong leadership, her ability to bring people together to get a job done, and I couldn’t be more proud that she accepted this role,” he said.

“The ATI Board would like to thank Kate for her leadership and service to both Alamo Trust, Inc. and Remember the Alamo Foundation. We wish Kate success in her future endeavors,” Wilson said.
 
Andrade, a well-known business and civic leader, has served on a variety of local, regional and state boards. At the state level, she has served as Texas Secretary of State, Chair of the Texas Transportation Commission and as Texas Workforce Commissioner.
 
Andrade begins her new duties immediately.

About Alamo Trust, Inc. | Alamo Trust, Inc. (ATI) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that oversees the daily operations at the Alamo and the implementation of the Alamo Plan. Located in the heart of San Antonio, the Alamo stands as the Shrine of Texas Liberty. More than 1.6 million visitors travel to the site each year, making it the #1 most visited destination in the State of Texas. The 300-year history of the Alamo is world-renowned and represents the core of Texas’ identity today. In 1960, the Alamo was designated a United States National Historic Landmark, and in 2015, it became part of the Lone Star State's only UNESCO World Heritage Site. Witness living history, experience authentic artifacts, and explore an iconic landmark that shaped the country. Visit theAlamo.org.