Board of Commissioners
Sandy Azcona, Chair
Gabriel Williams, Vice-Chair
Gabriel Williams, Vice-Chair
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Sandy Azcona is a licensed Senior Mortgage Loan Originator in both Texas and New Mexico. She works hard to provide her clients with the highest level of customer service. Sandy has over 25 years in leadership, project management, and financial planning. Her strengths are her resourcefulness and drive to get things done. Sandy holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Liberal Arts from of the University of Texas at El Paso. Sandy’s love for her community has pushed her to be an active leader in the El Paso Community. She has served on several civic and private boards, as well as volunteered with several organizations. These to include the El Paso Hispanic Education Foundation, Greater El Paso Football Showcase, National Hispanic Real Estate Professionals, El Paso Hotel Motel Association, Woman’s Council of Real Estate Professionals, El Paso Fighting Hunger, Susan G Komen Foundation, and the Fathers Hearth Hermitage.
Gabriel Williams, Vice-Chair
Gabriel Williams, Vice-Chair
Gabriel Williams, Vice-Chair
Gabriel Williams is the President and Founder of Border Construct, LLC, specializing in modular construction and affordable housing solutions. Since October 2019, he has focused on creating low-income housing in El Paso, collaborating with local organizations like Project Vida and HACEP. Gabriel previously founded Custom Containers 915, managing projects that converted shipping containers into homes and commercial buildings. He also established Sprayco915, LLC, which specializes in insulation. Appointment by: El Paso County Commissioner Precinct 4.
Cristian Botello
Gabriel Williams, Vice-Chair
Cristian Botello
Cristian Botello is a high education leader with expertise in small business and corporate engagement. He serves as Assistant Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations at The University of Texas at El Paso, where he leads efforts to connect alumni-owned businesses and corporate partners with the university’s priorities. His background includes work with startups, manufacturers, and the life sciences industry in the region through roles at the Medical Center of the Americas Foundation and BIO El Paso–Juárez. Cristian also serves on the City of El Paso Public Service Board Selection Committee and as the Eastside Planning Area Representative for the El Paso Neighborhood Coalition. He is a proud UTEP alumnus with a Master of Public Administration and a Bachelor’s in Sociology. Appointed May 2025 to the El Paso County Housing Authority board by Commissioner Precinct 1.
Marty Reyes
Marlene Salas, Resident Commissioner
Cristian Botello
Marty Reyes is very passionate when it comes to serving her community and creating opportunities that improve the quality of life.
She is a former Board of Trustee of Ysleta Independent School District and has spent several decades serving on various committees and foundations. Appointed by County Commissioner Precinct 3.
Marlene Salas, Resident Commissioner
Marlene Salas, Resident Commissioner
Marlene Salas, Resident Commissioner
Marlene Salas current resident of the El Paso county housing authorities. Has worked for 7 years as a substitute teacher at Fabens ISD. As of July 28, 2024 working as a teacher assistant with the sped unit. Appointed by County Commissioner Precinct 2.