Trustee
Term Expires 2026
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Gabe Garza, a Rio Grande Valley native from Mission, Texas, and his wife Danica Schlegel Garza reside in Manvel with their two children. He and his wife are proud graduates of Texas Tech University, where he earned his degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management (Go Red Raiders!). Gabe is in his 13th year with Marriott International, working remotely, as a Senior Sales Executive for the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
As a strong believer that civic involvement is the best way to serve others, give back, and enrich your life, Gabe has rooted himself as a very active and engaged citizen. He has served, or is currently serving, on various boards and committees within the Houston Hospitality Industry, the City of Manvel, Alvin ISD, and his church home, Redeemer Manvel. In Alvin ISD, Gabe is a YET Mentor and prior to being elected to the School Board, served on the School Boundary Advisory Committee, School District Strategic Planning Committee, and the Alvin ISD Education Foundation. He also served as the Alvin ISD Representative on the Shadow Creek Ranch Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) No. 2 Board.
Gabe has lived a life surrounded by public educators. He is a grandson, son, son-in-law, nephew, and husband of current and retired teachers and administrators. His wife, Danica, an Alvin High School alumnus, has 16 years of service in the district. Their daughter is also a current student in Alvin ISD.
Gabe is a proud man of God, has a passion for people, building relationships, and service to others. As a strong supporter of public education, Gabe leverages the experience he has gained through active civic involvement, along with his business acumen, to serve the Alvin ISD community he loves.