Board & Staff

Officers
Jerry Morales
President
Jerry Morales
Gerardo's Casita and Mulberry Cafe
Owner
Austin Nelson
Secretary
Austin Nelson
American Momentum Bank
Commercial Portfolio Manager III VP
Eric Westphal
Treasurer
Eric Westphal
Frost Bank
Senior Vice President
Board Members
Gilbert Abila
Gilbert Abila
Prosperity Bank
Midland Market President
Brenda Cordero
Brenda Cordero
Cotton, Bledsoe, Tighe & Dawson, P.C.
Legal Secretary
David Diaz
David Diaz
Midessa Construction
Owner
CJ Edgmon
CJ Edgmon
West Texas National Bank
Chief Financial Officer
Billy Gibbs
Billy Gibbs
Artorious Investment Group, LLC
Manager
Griselda Leyva
Griselda Leyva
Community National Bank
Bank Officer, Loan Servicing Manager
Mayra Navarrete
Mayra Navarrete
Fathom Realty
Real Estate Agent
Staff
Jorge Lopez
Jorge Lopez
Construction Specialist

Jorge became the Construction Specialist at Midland CDC in October 2022, bringing with him extensive experience in the construction industry.

Alivia Taylor
Alivia Taylor
Administrative Assistant/Intake Specialist

Alivia joined Midland CDC in June 2024, bringing her experience in the mortgage field. She previously assisted a mortgage broker with document gathering and loan processing. Growing up in a family with limited resources, she developed a passion for connecting people from all demographics to the resources needed for purchasing a home.

Sandra Torres
Sandra Torres
Executive Director
Credentials/Certifications:Broker Owner, ABR®, HFR, GRI, TAHS at Tres Torres Realty, LLC

Sandra joined Midland CDC as a Housing Counselor in October 2012. Her first home was built by Midland Community Housing Development Organization, MCDC’s sister company. With MCDC’s guidance, she achieved her dream of homeownership. Understanding the positive impact homeownership has on families and communities, Sandra is dedicated to ensuring Midland CDC remains a resourceful place for educating and equipping homebuyers for a successful home purchase.

Maria Ybanez
Maria Ybanez
HUD-Certified Housing Counselor (Home Pre-Purchase Consultant)

Maria joined Midland CDC in June 2024 as a Housing Counselor/Home Pre-Purchase Consultant. She earned her HUD Certification in August 2024. With a background in Real Estate and Transaction Coordination, Maria brings invaluable experience to her role in housing advocacy. She specializes in helping individuals and families navigate the complexities of home purchasing, as well as providing budget and credit counseling. Her work in Real Estate made her aware of the critical need for education, resources, and tools to assist with home purchasing.