Summary of Professional Experience

Peter C. Morales served two years on the Institute for Economic Development Strategic Planning Committee, which enhanced his leadership skills and developed a long-term perspective to immediate challenges. As a board member of the National Society of Hispanic MBAs, he became knowledgeable about parliamentary procedure and learned the importance of quality participation as being a critical element of being an effective board member. As a member of the International Affairs Department for the City of San Antonio, he will bring an international perspective to SACU, which is particularly important with the increasing relationship that the financial community has with Mexico.

Recent Significant Accomplishments

Completed the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 2006 Alex Briseño Leadership Development Program.

Educational Background

Master of Business Administration, The University of Texas at San Antonio, 2004
Bachelor of Administration, concentration in International Business, The University of Texas at San Antonio, 1997

Professional and Life Experience

International Affairs Specialist, City of San Antonio - International Affairs Department, September 2006 - present. Project manager for bi-lateral trade missions coordinating business opportunities with the San Antonio foreign trade office in Mexico City. Facilitate the coordination of visits by foreign dignitaries.
Business & Economics Research Associate II, The UTSA Institute for Economic Development, San Antonio, TX, April 2005 - September 2006, Monitored quality control of research prepared for Small Business Development Center Advisors. Administered and implemented subcontract awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide training and enhance the technical capacity of nonprofits in a nine county rural area of South West Texas.
Business & Economics Research Associate I, The UTSA Institute for Economic Development, San Antonio, TX, May 2000 - March 2005, Conducted research for new and emerging businesses. Provided training and information assistance to research staff.
Library Assistant III, The UTSA Institute for Economic Development, San Antonio, TX, May 1999 - April 2000, Maintained specialized business library collection. Developed marketing strategy to promote national services.

Community Involvement and Professional Affiliations

The University of Texas at San Antonio: Business Scholars Program, Mentor, 2006
Hispanic Heritage Foundation, 2006 Youth Awards Selection Committee, 2006
Sierra Club, Member, 2006
The United Way of San Antonio Stewardship Review Committee, Member, 2006
The National Society of Hispanic MBAs - San Antonio Chapter
Finance Officer, 2006
Executive Vice President, 2005
The University of Texas at San Antonio: College of Business Alumni Network, Member, 2005
The University of Texas at San Antonio Alumni Association, Member, 2006
The MBA Association at UTSA, President Emeritus, 2004