About
Board of Directors
Josh Rubin
Chairman, representing INDEX Nogales
Josh Rubin is the Vice President of Business Development at Javid LLC, a shelter company that helps manufactures diversify their global supply chain operations. Josh is a Board Member of INDEX, which is the Association of Manufacturing Industry in Mexico. He was a Commissioned Officer in the US Army, serving over 8 years with 1 deployment in direct support of Operation Enduring Freedom in 2015-2016. Joshua received a Bachelor of Science in Cultural Anthropology from Vanguard University in Costa Mesa, CA, and a minor in Military Science from Cal-State University Fullerton, CA.
Guillermo Valencia
Vice Chair, representing Nogales US Custom Brokers Association
Guillermo G. Valencia is President and Co-owner of Valencia International, Inc., in Nogales, Arizona, providing expertise in customs brokerage, shipping, storage, inventory, distribution, freight and logistics solutions to its clients along the Mexico-United States border. Guillermo is currently a commissioner on the Board of the Santa Cruz County Planning Zoning Commission, Board Member Santa Cruz Center Educational Foundation and Vice President of the Nogales Customs Brokers Association. He is a 1974 graduate of Nogales High School, where he volunteered as coach for the varsity basketball and golf teams for over 30 years.
Jaime Chamberlain
Secretary and Treasurer, representing Nogales-Santa Cruz County Economic Development Foundation
Jaime S. Chamberlain has been in the produce business in Nogales for 30+ years. He is the current President/Owner of Chamberlain Distributing Inc., a 52-year-old company established by his family in 1971. He also serves on the Board of Tucson-based SUN CORRIDOR Inc, Past Chairman of the BOD of the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas, and Chairman Emeritus of St. Andrews Children’s Clinic. He is also a board member of Southern Arizona Leadership Council and the Arizona Commission on Appellate Court Appointments. Jaime serves on the board of the Arizona-Mexico Commission and is Co-Chair of the Ports, Transportation, and Infrastructure Committee.
John Fanning, Representing Santa Cruz County
John dedicated over 35 years to education in Santa Cruz County, serving in roles from teacher and coach to Principal and District Outreach Coordinator in the Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District No. 35. His career highlights include the 2024 AZ19 Most Influential People Award and coaching the RRHS 2004 Basketball State Champions.
A passionate advocate for local families, John’s commitment extends beyond education, with active involvement in organizations like Rio Rico Rotary and Santa Cruz County United Way, always prioritizing service to his community.
Matt Mandel
Member, representing Fresh Produce Association of the Americas
Matt Mandel grew up in and around the produce industry, beginning his career repacking product after school in the early days of SunFed. He has held multiple roles at SunFed since 2007, most recently as VP of Finance & Legal. He is the Past Chairman of the FPAA and sits on its Executive Committee, is a member of the International Fresh Produce Associations Grower/Shipper Council and the Board of Directors of Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Cruz County. He previously served on AZ Governor’s Rural Business Development Advisory Council. Matt holds a BS in Business Administration from NAU and an MBA from the University of Arizona. He is happily married with two amazing & feisty children, an even feistier blue heeler and a little fat mutt.
Mayor Jorge Maldonado
Member, representing City of Nogales
Jorge Maldonado was sworn into office as Mayor of Nogales in 2023. He had previously served a term as a member of the Nogales City Council. He has lived in Nogales for close to 40 years and is a graduate of Nogales High School. He is a produce importer and broker for the past 30+ years, most recently with Arizona Mixers Fresh Produce. He is an active member of the local Boys and Girls Club and is a strong advocate for Little League Baseball.
Scott Vandervoet
Member, representing Nogales Community Development Corporation
Scott Vandervoet has been a board member of Nogales Community Development since 2022. He is keenly interested in the economic and social vitality of Nogales, Arizona.
Scott grew up in Santa Cruz County and attended public schools in Tubac, Rio Rico, and Nogales. He has undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Arizona.
Scott is employed in the local fresh produce industry and in his free time coaches youth soccer.
Pat Risner
Member, representing Santa Cruz County Mining Cluster
Pat Risner studied Mining Engineering at the University of Missouri and came to South32 from BHP, where he held the position of Group Health, Safety and Environment Officer. He is an experienced mining operator, having worked in technical, planning and operational roles in both the United States and Australia. With strong leadership experience in mining health, safety, and environment, he is regarded as an industry expert in complex project planning and development.
Ex Officio Members
Olivia Ainza-Kramer
Ex Officio, representing Nogales-Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce
Olivia Ainza-Kramer is a distinguished native of Ambos Nogales, boasting 30 years of extensive experience in finance and business development. Her educational background, which spans both Mexico and the United States, has instilled in her a profound understanding of biculturalism and the importance of fostering strong international relations between the two countries. Olivia has held significant roles, including her tenure as a former Vice President at Bank of America, where she provided invaluable support to numerous businesses across Nogales-Santa Cruz County and Mexico. Her comprehensive expertise in business and financial relations made her an ideal fit for leadership positions within the Nogales-Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce. Olivia joined the Chamber's Board of Directors in 2006 and has served as its President for the past decade. Her extensive board-level experience extends to various community and economic development organizations, including the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Santa Cruz County Local Workforce Development Board, Hermosa Advisory Panel at South32, Southern Arizona Chamber Association, Santa Cruz Family Guidance, AZ19 Tourism Alliance, Binational Tourism Commission and the Santa Cruz County Collaborative Group Through her diverse roles, Olivia has consistently demonstrated her commitment to enhancing economic vitality and fostering community growth in the region.
Edgar Guillaumin Ex Officio, Representing constellation Brands
Edgar Guillaumin received his BA in law and a postgraduate degree in Business Administration from the University of Calgary, and a master’s degree in Corporate Law and a Ph.D. in Strategic Planning and Public Policy from Anahuac University.
Edgar has experience in the public sector having served as Director of Promotion and Investment Attraction with the Trust for Industrial Development at the State of Michoacán, where he collaborated in developing the Free Trade Zone at the port of Lazaro Cárdenas.
In the private sector, Edgar has worked with DHL International, Kansas City Southern, the Mexican Beer Institute, and currently serves as Vice President Public Affairs for Constellation Brands based in Washington, D.C.
He is a member of the Advisory Board for the Mexico Institute at the Wilson Center, and serves on multiple boards, including Border Trade Alliance, US – Mexico Foundation Advisory Council, and the Mexican Water Advisory Council.
He has published and participated as a political analyst in several media platforms including Expansión and CNN International.
Roberto Guevara
Ex Officio, Representing UniSource Energy Services
Roberto Guevara is the Senior Director for UNS Energy subsidiary UniSource Energy Services, overseeing UNS Electric and UNS Gas. He has been with UNS since 2003, where he has held various leadership roles, including Electric and Gas Planner, Transmission and Distribution Supervisor, Santa Cruz Gas and Electric District Manager, Director of Operational Excellence for UNSE/UNSG, and Director of Operations for UNSE.
Before joining UNS, Roberto served as the Manager of Engineering for an industrial, commercial, and residential development company in Mexico. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Instituto Tecnologico de Nogales in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico.
Alba Quijano
Ex Officio, Representing First Interstate Bank
Alba Quijano is a Commercial Lender, VP at First Interstate Bank with over 27 years experience in the banking industry, 26 of those years were specifically in Commercial Lending holding various positions. Alba is a current board member of the Rotary Club of Nogales and past President, is a member of the FPAA, CREW Tucson (Commercial Real Estate Women), Tucson Hispanic Chamber, and prior board member of the Risk Management Association. Alba received a BS in Business/Accounting, an MBA, and completed Commercial Lending Credit College at Bank of the West. Alba has three adult children, two of which are in college, and one is father to her very active three-year-old grandson. Other members of the family include a 6-year-old Mastiff and a 14-year-old bulldog mixed rescue.
