Board of Directors
Cindy Barrera is a Vice President of Business Development with Frost Wealth Advisors. She joined Frost in 2016 and has been in the financial industry for 26 years. Cindy has earned the Certified Wealth Strategist designation and the Certified Trust and Financial Advisor designation. She also holds her Texas General Lines for Life, Accident, Health and HMO and Property and Casualty insurance licenses. Cindy uses over 25 years of experience and expertise in asset and portfolio management, financial planning, family governance, business succession planning and other wealth management issues to advise and serve her clients. She also has a passion for providing financial literacy and ongoing financial education to clients, students at local schools and universities, as well as professional groups at local, state, and national meetings and conferences.
In addition to her work at Frost, Cindy is committed to serving the community where she has grown up. Currently, she is the Chair Elect for the United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce. She 2024, she was appointed to the Board of the Pink Connection and to the American Cancer Society Central South Texas Area Board (currently the only representative on the board from South Texas). Cindy also served as a 2024 Co-Chair for Cattle Barons Ball “Viva La Cure” benefiting the American Cancer Society, raising almost $900,000. One of her favorite recent accomplishments is serving as the Committee Chair for Lemonade Day of the Coastal Bend where over five hundred students in the Coastal Bend took part in Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurial lessons and hosted Lemonade Stands throughout the community. She is also an active volunteer for the Triumph Over Kid Cancer Foundation.
Cindy has previously served as the Chairwoman of the Nueces County Development Commission, appointed by former Nueces County Judge, Barbara Canales. In 2023, she was Chairwoman of the United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce Diversity and Inclusion Committee. She has also had previous appointments to the Corpus Christi Independent School District Advisory Council, CCISD’s District of Innovation Committee and the Corpus Christ Police Department Reorganization Team. She has previously served on Corpus Christi Education Foundation Executive Board, Veterans Memorial HS Volleyball Booster Club Board, Del Mar College Foundation Board, Corpus Christi Chapter of the Hispanic Women’s Network of Texas Board, Robert Wilson PTA Board and Kaffie Middle School PTA Board, Cindy has also previously chaired committees for the Texas State Aquarium and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. She has been a longtime volunteer for the American Cancer Society.
Awards Include:
American Heart Association Woman of Impact in 2022
Citgo Latino Leader in 2019
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce 40 Under 40 in 2007
Hispanic Women’s Network of Texas Estrella Award for Business in 2002
Cindy’s proudest accomplishment is being a mother to her two children, Ashleigh (24) who is a Community Representative for Frost Bank in San Antonio and Luke (12) who is a 7th grader at Kaffie Middle School and a member of the Golf Team. She is also a dog mom to her two Golden Retrievers, Luna, and Rey. Her second proudest accomplishment is being a 16-year cancer survivor, an annual milestone that she always looks forward to celebrating.
Lisa Flores
Born and raised in Corpus Christi, Lisa Flores is deeply rooted in the community she proudly serves. With over 15 years of experience in the real estate industry, Lisa Flores is a dedicated, knowledgeable, and passionate Realtor proudly serving the Corpus Christi and surrounding areas. Specializing in residential real estate, Lisa takes pride in helping buyers and sellers achieve their goals, whether it’s finding the perfect home, maximizing the value of a property, or navigating the complexities of the market.
As a Corpus Christi local, she understands the unique charm and vibrant community of our area. She takes pride in helping her clients discover not just a house, but a home where they can build memories for years to come. She values honesty, hard work, and communication, and strives to ensure every client feels informed, confident, and supported throughout the entire process.
Lisa is not only a successful real estate professional but also a proud wife, mom of four, and entrepreneur. Her ability to balance her personal and professional life while excelling in both speaks to her drive, resilience, and strong work ethic.
When she’s not helping clients achieve their real estate dreams, you can find her spending time with her family, exploring our beautiful Texas coast, or giving back to the community which she loves so much.
Sabrina Gutierrez
Sabrina Gutierrez, a proud Corpus Christi native, is a devoted wife, mother and licensed Realtor with Mirabal Montalvo & Associates. Sabrina discovered her passion for the real estate industry in 2017 while investing in properties alongside her husband. She then earned her real estate license in 2019 and has since dedicated herself to helping buyers, sellers, and investors achieve their goals. Sabrina values community involvement, supports various local organizations and initiatives, and enjoys collaboration with others to promote positive change. She is also an active member of her church, where she humbly serves. She loves cheering for her children at their sporting events and embraces sun-filled days by the water. Sabrina’s passion for her faith, family and community is central to all that she does.
Celina Lopez Leon
Celina Lopez Leon is an attorney, wife, mom, and native Corpus Christian. Celina and her husband Rob Leon run their own firm, LEON LAW, PLLC. where they focus on Criminal Defense (State and Federal), Personal Injury, and Title Closings. They are proud to work and help in the community where they grew up while raising 4 beautiful children. Celina is a selected member of the Texas Bar Foundation and has been recognized as a top attorney in the Coastal Bend for a number of years by the Bend Magazine. Her firm has been highlighted as a Caller Times Community Choice top 3 Best of the Best Law Firms for the last three years, and Celina was recognized as a top attorney under 40 by the Hispanic National Bar Association in 2023, a Corpus Christi Under 40 recipient in 2022, and a 2024 American Heart Association Woman of Impact Nominee. In additions to the Pink Connection where she serves as secretary, Celina also serves on several other community boards to include the the Coastal Bend Women Lawyers (Vice President), the YMCA of the Coastal Bend (Secretary), Hispanic Women’s Network of Texas-Corpus Christi (Parliamentarian), London Education Foundation (Secretary), Esperanza de Tejas, and the London Business Association. Celina is so excited to serve on the Pink Connection board and help make a difference in the lives of our local residents!
Analissa Montalvo
Analissa Montalvo is a native of Corpus Christi, Texas, and a graduate of Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi. She is a dedicated real estate professional with over a decade of experience in the industry. Today, Analissa operates Montalvo Appraisals LLC, as a licensed Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser where she is the sole proprietor. She is also a licensed REALTOR affiliated with Mirabal Montalvo & Associates, a family-run brokerage where her husband, Gino Montalvo, is also a licensed REALTOR.
As a designated member of several esteemed appraisal organizations, including the Association of Texas Appraisers and the National Association of Appraisers, Analissa is committed to continual learning to serve her clients effectively. Her passion for community service is evident in her role as a board member of the Pink Connection, a compassionate nonprofit organization dedicated to providing emergency funds to those affected by breast cancer in her community. When she is not immersed in her professional or community service roles, Analissa cherishes creating lasting memories with her husband, their two children, Giana and Gino, and friends.
Kim Zill
Kim is originally from East Tennessee and resided in Phoenix, Arizona over 20 years before moving to Corpus Christi in 2019. She and her husband, David have loved making Padre Island their home. She is an alumnus of The University of Tennessee, Knoxville with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Health Promotion & Health Education. Her career has primarily focused on Maternal and Child Health. Served as grants administration, program management, and implementation at state non-profits such as the Arizona and East Tennesee Chapters of The March of Dimes, Arizona American Academy of Pediatrics, Arizona Association of Community Health Centers, Arizona Office of Problem Gambling/ 1-800-NEXT-STEP, Arizona Inter-Tribal Council, and Arizona Alliance of Rural Women’s Health Networks. Real estate became Kim’s passion in 2020 upon moving to The Coastal Bend. She joined the brokerage of Coldwell Banker Pacesetter Steel. Was awarded Rookie of The Year in 2022 and Multi-Million Dollar Top Producer in subsequent years. Volunteering, supporting, and giving back through The Pink Connection to breast cancer patients is paramount.