Rey Feo Royal Court

Fabian Castillo, Sr.

Fabian Castillo, Sr.

Rey Feo 76

Fabian's Bio

Fabian Castillo, Sr., a proud native of San Antonio, hails from the city’s vibrant West side where he spent his formative years. Growing up as one of five children raised by a single mother, Fabian learned the value of hard work and perseverance from an early age. 

Fabian Castillo, Sr. attended Thomas Jefferson High School but found himself on a different path when he married in the 11th grade and became a father, prompting him to complete his high school education through night school, receiving his diploma in 1982. Without encouragement to pursue college, Fabian entered the workforce as a painter after high school. In 1986, he ventured into entrepreneurship and established his own successful business, initially as Fabian’s Painting, later transitioning into the construction industry. 

Despite not having the opportunity to pursue higher education himself, Fabian is a staunch advocate for the transformative power of education. His passion for learning and personal growth led him to become deeply involved in the Rey Feo Consejo organization, where he served on the court for Ken Flores, gaining invaluable insights into the foundation’s mission and impact. 

As a devoted family man and community leader, Fabian is committed to giving back to his city and supporting the next generation of students in their educational pursuits. With a heart full of gratitude and a desire to empower others, he and his wife, Vicki Castillo, embrace the opportunity to make a difference through the Rey Feo Scholarship Fund.

Javier Oliva

Javier Oliva

Prime Minister

Javier's Bio

Javier Oliva is a graduate of Antonian College Prep, the University of Notre Dame, St. Mary’s University Graduate School and St. Mary’s University School of Law School. He has been a partner of the law firm of Oliva, Saks, Garcia & Curiel PLLC for over 32 years and a professor of instruction at UTSA teaching in the area of politics and law for over three decades.  

Previous community involvement includes elected city alderman of Castle Hills, and service on the Catholic Charities board, Antonian College Prep School Council, Sendero Ranch HOA board, San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and San Antonio Symphony board. Javier is an active member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church where he serves as a Stephen Minister Leader and attends That Man is You prayer group meetings. 

Javier is married to his high school sweetheart, Suzanne Dapra Oliva, and they have four sons and two grandsons. The Oliva family has a deep history with the Rey Feo Scholarship Foundation. Javier’s father, Dr. Damaso Oliva Sr., was Rey Feo 45 and Javier’s brother, Dr. Damaso Oliva Jr., will be Rey Feo 77. Javier is equally excited to raise funds for scholarships to further the education of children in our community.

Marty Gonzalez

Marty Gonzalez

Executive Minister

Marty's Bio

Marty was born and raised in Alice, Texas, where she graduated from Alice High and is a graduate of Regis University in Denver, Co. with a BS in Business Administration. Marty moved to San Antonio in 1985 with the corporate move of H-E-B Grocery Co. where she served as Advertising Account Manager until 2005. Currently she is employed by The Prestigious Mark and co-owns, Brand & Stich, Ink (since 1999).

Marty has been involved with the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo since 1987 first, through the H-E-B sponsorship and then, by serving on the Raffle Committee supporting the youth livestock show and auction and currently serves as Director Emeritus.

She is a newly appointed member of Daisy Cares, a program with the San Antonio Food Bank that collaborates to create a designated pet food program, designed to provide struggling families and individuals with pet food assistance for their four-legged family members. Cat and dog food is sourced through food drives, retail sites, and manufacturers/distributors. She is also a member of Les Dames d’Escoffier since 2005, a philanthropic group of women leaders in the fields of food, nutrition, wine, beverages, hospitality, arts of the table, agriculture, and other fields as they relate to these disciplines.

She has been a member of Beethoven Damenchor for the last 15 years but has been going to the Halle since 1986, Prost! Marty has also served three 3-year terms in the role of Elected Commissioner for the Fiesta San Antonio Commission.

And, while serving on the Alamo Community College Foundation Board of Directors for 9 Years, she was part of the team along with LULAC Council No. 2 that launched and started The Tom Sandoval LULAC Rey Feo Parent Child Scholarship Program.

Marty has served in the following roles for El Rey Feo: Prime Minister to Rey Feo 55 Dr. Leonel Reyes Jr., Special Events Minister to Rey Feo 59 Brian Weiner and, Executive Minister to Rey Feo 65 Larry Benson, Sr.She also served as a member of King Anchovy 46’s entourage for Cornyation.

Marty’s interests include traveling with friends, her dog George Strait, the Catholic church, going to her family ranch in Ben Bolt, Texas and, ALL THINGS FIESTA…VIVA!!

Suzanne Oliva

Suzanne Oliva

Finance Minister

Suzanne's Bio

Suzanne Oliva, LL.M., J.D., CPA, Assistant Professor of Business Law, joined the Greehey School of Business faculty at St. Mary’s University in 2003. She teaches Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Business and Professional Ethics, and Legal Environment of Business. She also occasionally teaches Property Law, Insurance Law, Federal Income Taxation and Accounting for Lawyers at St. Mary’s University School of Law. In addition, she was Director of the Greehey Scholars Program for over seven years.

Prior to earning a J.D., Oliva was an auditor with the Big Four accounting firm, EY. After graduation from law school, she joined the law firm of Oliva, Saks, Garcia & Curiel LLC, and primarily concentrated her legal practice in the areas of wills, probate, estate planning, family law, personal injury law and corporate law.

She is past president of the Bexar County Women’s Bar Association and Foundation and was awarded the Belva Lockwood Outstanding Attorney of the Year award in 2017. Oliva is an active member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and enjoys live theater, concerts, sporting events and world travel with her husband, Javier, and four sons. Being in academia and seeing firsthand how a scholarship can change a student’s life, she is excited to work with Fabian Castillio and the entire Rey Feo 76 Court to raise money for the Rey Feo Foundation.

Jefferson Moore

Jefferson Moore

Military Minister

Jefferson's Bio

Jefferson Moore, former district judge for the State of Texas, continues to serve as a sitting judge on an assigned basis throughout the region.

A resident of San Antonio since 1997, when the Army assigned him to Fort Sam Houston, Jefferson has a legacy of service to our Nation and State. After graduating from the ROTC program at Tulane University with a degree in business management, Jefferson served in the US Army Corps of Engineers as a member of the National Guard while attending law school at Loyola University of New Orleans. Following a stint as an assistant district attorney in Louisiana, Jefferson joined the US Army JAG Corps as a military lawyer. He served assignments in Panama, Bolivia, Egypt, Korea, Japan, Germany, Bulgaria, Romania, and Honduras. He is also a paratrooper and a graduate of the US Army Air Assault School. He retired as a major.

After over a decade in private practice, Jefferson served as the presiding judge for the 186th District Court in Bexar County for two terms, handling felony criminal matters. As a trial attorney, Jefferson has participated in 150 trials as a lawyer and 100 trials as a judge. He is now a mediator in private practice.

Jefferson is married to Aida Rojas Moore, an attorney who runs her law firm focusing on family law matters. They attend Holy Trinity Catholic Church and serve as trainers for parents baptizing their children. An avid outdoorsman, Jefferson also enjoys reading histories and biographies.

John Carriedo

John Carriedo

Night Minister

John's Bio

John is a dedicated Nuclear Medicine Technologist with over 22 years of experience at Methodist Hospital. He received his education from Texas Tech University and the University of the Incarnate Word, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree.

Outside of work, John’s focus shifts to his loving family. He has been happily married to Jennifer for 25 years. They are the proud parents of three children: Kasey, a staff accountant, Ethan, in his second year at St Mary’s Law School, and Isabella, a senior at Incarnate Word High School. John also enjoys spending time with their two adorable grandchildren, Alejandra and Genevieve, who bring joy and laughter to their lives.

With a successful career and a fulfilling family life, John embodies a balanced approach to professional excellence and personal happiness. He enjoys Fiesta and all it incorporates. As a first-generation college graduate, he knows the importance of a higher education and encourages the pursuit of a college degree. He was accepted into the Rey Feo Consejo membership in 2019 and this is his first Royal Court position as Night Minister.

Amir Rahimi

Amir Rahimi

Transportation Minister

Amir's Bio

Amir Rahimi was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. He is a devoted family man, a dedicated business owner, and an advocate for community service. Amir is well-known as the owner of “Roofs Over Texas.” With a strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence, Amir has built a thriving business that serves the roofing needs of Texans with the upmost quality, and professionalism.

Happily married and the proud father of two, Amir cherishes family time and actively participates in his children’s lives. He enjoys cheering on his sons at their baseball games, family dinners, attending concerts, community events, and traveling with his family, creating lasting memories. 

A man of strong faith, Amir’s religious beliefs guide his actions both personally and professionally. His devotion to his faith is matched by his passion for giving back to the community. Amir frequently volunteers his time and resources to support local causes, demonstrating his commitment to making a positive impact. 

In all aspects of his life, Amir Rahimi exemplifies dedication, hard work, and a deep love for his family.

Sandra Laurel Ford

Sandra Laurel Ford

Sponsorship Minister

Sandra's Bio

Sandra Laurel Ford was born and raised in Laredo , Texas and is a proud Laredoan with deep family roots there. She has lived in San Antonio since attending college when she fell in love with this city. She attended St. Mary’s University receiving an undergraduate degree in Business Finance and then attended St. Mary’s Law School receiving her J.D. She has practiced law in the San Antonio area and has had her own firm for many years but is now working of Counsel at CarabinShaw as a Litigator.

Sandra has two children who she is very proud of , Jarvis Ford and Zach Ford. Her kids bring her the greatest joy.

Sandra is involved in many legal organizations that include the American Board of Trial Advocates, which is an invitation member only organization of only 7,300 experience trial lawyers nationwide. At the current time she is a National Representative for this organization for the San Antono Chapter. In addition, she believes in giving back to the community and is a current board member of AugustHeart. She is a past board member of the San Antonio Zoo, Any Baby Can and the Susan G. Komen ( San Antonio Affiliate) among others.

Sandra is honored to be on Fabian Castillo’s Court and to support this incredible organization.

In her spare time she enjoys traveling and skeet shooting and spending time with her family and friends.

Lisa Wong

Lisa Wong

Event Minister

Lisa's Bio

San Antonio Entrepreneur, Restaurateur and Visionary, Lisa Wong is best known for her legendary restaurant Rosario’s. She has nearly 40 years of experience in the food service industry and is the founder of numerous successful restaurant concepts in San Antonio.

Lisa was born and raised in San Antonio and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. Born of Mexican and Chinese descent to Isabel Sanchez and Samuel Wong, she embraced the best of both cultures, especially Grandpa Gow Wong’s entrepreneurial spirit. As a restaurateur, he prepared the finest Chinese and American food in the kitchen of Sung Lee Café while her abuelita Mama Luisa prepared incredible Mexican food in her kitchen for their family every Sunday. The memories created in these two kitchens from two distinct cultures produced a young visionary in Lisa, whose character and ambitious drive have been the cornerstone in building her successful restaurant career that spans four decades.

Lisa’s restaurant legacy began with Lisa’s Mexican Restaurant (1981-1997), which she opened at age 18 with $7,000 of her college money, and later included Rosario’s Mexican Café y Cantina in Southtown (since 1992); Rey Willy’s Hamburgers y Más (2000-2001); ChinaLatina (2002-2010); Rosario’s at the San Antonio International Airport (since 2003) and Ácenar on the River Walk (since 2005). In 2019, Lisa purchased the El Mirador property on South Saint Mary’s Street with a vision to build a new structure designed to expand guest experience options with indoor and outdoor dining areas, a rooftop terrace, and private dining. This site is now Rosario’s forever home.

Beyond her culinary contributions to our city, Lisa and her partners, Go Rio San Antonio, were awarded a 10-year, $100 million city contract in May 2017 to operate the barges and concessions on the historic San Antonio River Walk, making Lisa one of the first Latinas in the city’s history to own and operate this significant contract.

As an active community leader, Lisa has served on the board of many worthwhile organizations and causes, including the YWCA West Side Branch, Southtown Urban Main Street Program, The Children’s Shelter, the San Antonio Express- News Community Advisory Board and the San Antonio River Walk Expansion Committee. Lisa is an alumna of Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas and is a member of the San Antonio Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier. Her philanthropic contributions locally are numerous, including in-kind or monetary donations to organizations that support women or children such as The Children’s Shelter and Say Sí.

Joe Gonzalez

Joe Gonzalez

Justice Minister

Joe's Bio

Joe is District Attorney for Bexar County, having first been elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. He has been an attorney for over 35 years and has dedicated his practice entirely to criminal law. He began his career as an assistant district attorney with both the Bexar County and Harris County District Attorney’s offices before entering private practice in 1998. Immediately before being elected district attorney, Joe was the owner of the Law offices of Joe D. Gonzales and Associates for over 22 years and was recognized as a “best lawyer in San Antonio” from 2009 to 2017.

Joe graduated with honors with a B.A. degree from St. Mary’s University and holds a JD degree from St. Mary’s School of law. He is a member of several professional and community service boards.

Joe is the 2024 recipient of the Pat Maloney, Sr. Public Service Award and is a frequent speaker to high school and college students.

Having been born and raised on the westside of San Antonio, Joe was raised by a single mother who instilled in him the importance of a good education.

Joe is married to the love of his life and his college sweetheart, Municpal Court Judge Yvonne M. Gomez. They are the proud parents of a daughter, Marisa. She is an honors graduate of New York University and is an aspiring actress currently living in New York City.

Joe has been a member of the Rey Feo Consejo Organization since 2020. He is honored to serve with Rey Feo 76 Fabian Castillo as his Justice Minister and looks forward to a busy and rewarding reign in the coming year.

Elaine De Los Santos

Elaine De Los Santos

Media Minister

Elaine's Bio

Elaine De Los Santos was born in Austin, Texas and moved to San Antonio with her family at a very young age. She attended Thomas Jefferson High School and returned to Austin to play volleyball after receiving a four- year athletic scholarship to attend St. Edward’s University. She earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Management.

Elaine has worked in the insurance industry her entire career and is currently employed at USAA as a Casualty Examiner.

Elaine is passionate about giving back to her community and stays active at St. Luke Catholic Church as a core member of the Women of the Well ministry and was a past ACTS director.

Believing that education is the key to success and that every child should have access to a higher education, Elaine presently serves on the SAISD Foundation Board and is involved with the United Way of San Antonio & Bexar County Women United affinity group, whose key focus is to provide childcare scholarships to parents wanting to attend college.

Elaine previously served on the Healy Murphy Center board for several years, in addition to serving on Rey Feo 73, Augustine Cortez’s Royal court as the Administrator Minister.

In her spare time, Elaine enjoys biking, playing with CoCo & Chanel, her two fur babies, spending time with family and friends, and traveling the world.

Scott Esquivel

Scott Esquivel

Day Minister

Scott's Bio

Scott Esquivel, a San Antonio native, exemplifies dedication to his community and professional pursuits. A Highlands High School graduate, Scott enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, embodying discipline and service.

As a part-owner of Bexar Towing and Creswell’s Wrecker, Scott has been pivotal in providing essential towing services and boosting the local economy. He also drives innovation as the founder of Parqking Solutions, a software company leading in the parking industry as well as DEST, a downtown electric vehicle company.

Scott is deeply committed to education and community involvement. He has donated and sponsored events for the Rey Feo Organization, and supported St. Gregory The Great, Incarnate Word High School, and Antonian College Prep, fostering educational opportunities and preserving cultural traditions.

Married for 26 years to Stephanie Morales, Scott values family deeply. Their children, Emily and Derek, are graduates of Texas State University and St. Mary’s University respectively, reflecting the family’s emphasis on higher education.

Scott Esquivel’s blend of business acumen, service dedication, and community support continues to inspire and positively impact San Antonio. His journey is a testament to vision, determination, and community engagement.

Chris Carmona

Chris Carmona

Education Minister

Chris' Bio

Christopher (Chris) M. Carmona, CPA, is a co-founder at Schriver, Carmona & Company, with over two decades of experience in public accounting. Spearheading the audit department, Chris brings a specialized focus to serving the nonprofit sector, aligning closely with the firm’s ethos encapsulated in the mission: “To serve others in their journey to fulfill their mission (as long as it doesn’t send us to jail or hell!).”

Beyond his professional pursuits, Chris embodies this mission on a personal level, evident through his multifaceted involvement with numerous local nonprofit organizations. Currently, he holds pivotal roles such as Chair of the San Antonio regional board of KIPP Texas Public Schools, Board Member of Eva’s Heroes, Board Member of The San Antonio Medical Foundation, and a member of Founding Board of Governors of the Centre Club (formerly the Plaza Club). Chris is an alum of Leadership San Antonio Class 46, and actively participates in C12 Group: Leon Springs CEO Peer Business Forum and Social Venture Partners of San Antonio.

Chris’s dedication extends further as he has previously served as Treasurer for The Nonprofit Council and chaired the finance council at his parish, St. Matthew Catholic Church. At St. Matthew, he led initiatives such as the Annual Archbishop’s Appeal and played a pivotal role in the Archdiocesan Capital Campaign. Additionally, he served as the Education Minister for Rey Feo LXX, Ken Flores.

Chris holds a BBA in Accounting from the University of Texas at San Antonio (GO RUNNERS!) and maintains active memberships in professional bodies such as the American Institute of CPAs and the Texas Society of CPAs.

Chris finds profound fulfillment in his family life, sharing over 20 years of marriage with his wife, Ana. Together, they are blessed with three children: Sophia, Daniel, and Michael.

Ivy Weron

Ivy Weron

Administrative Minister

Ivy's Bio

Ivy Weron was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. It was her father’s military service in the USAF that eventually brought their family to Texas. It didn’t take long for them to fall in love with San Antonio and make it their permanent home. 

Ivy is a graduate of the University of Texas at San Antonio. She has over 20 years of experience in managing corporate human resources and has earned a reputation for being meticulous in strategy, extremely organized, and “culturally aware”.

She is a 24-year breast cancer survivor who supports the Race for the Cure and Cancer Therapy Research Center in San Antonio. Ivy is grateful every day for the forward moving advancement of medicine and treatment for cancer, all of which was made possible by the drive for knowledge and education.

Ivy is honored to serve as Administrative Minister for Rey Feo 76. She believes that education not only leads to betterment of the world, but it can also change lives and fulfill dreams. She is thankful for the opportunity to give back to the community she loves, and she will proudly do so by encouraging San Antonio’s youth to pursue higher education through the Rey Feo Scholarship Foundation alongside Fabian Castillo and all the members of his royal court.

Ivy is a proud mother to Jack, a senior at Purdue University in Indianapolis, pursuing his dream of designing race cars. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, skiing, and traveling with family and friends.

JR Reichl

JR Reichl

Communication Minister

JR's Bio

JR is an Executive Leader with extensive marketing communications, operations, and management career with Fortune 500 and privately held companies. This experience has included executive positions with well-known firms and brands, including, USAA, Verizon, Vimeo, Pocket, Xcite Interactive, NewTek and currently owns TXi Studios.

After spending nearly 25 plus years working as an executive (marketing and operations) for multimillion-dollar brands and startups, JR knows what truly drives conversions to grow memberships and consumers, and it’s not mastering the marketing flavor of the week but delivering the full experience. It’s how well you connect with the hearts and minds of the people you’re trying to help and communicate your understanding back to them. He received a BSBA, MBA from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville.

JR is an avid sports and live entertainment fanatic who has helped develop innovative interactive technology that engages all types of supporters. JR finds profound fulfillment in his family life, sharing over 22 years of marriage with his wife and much better half, Andrea, together they have 2 beautiful puppies they rescued.  In their spare time they enjoy traveling and spending time with family and friends. Plus, they haven’t met a concert they haven’t enjoyed. (except for…)

Beyond his professional pursuits, JR embodies Rey Feo’s mission on a personal level, evident through his multifaceted involvement with numerous local nonprofit organizations. He is a member of the American Marketing Association, Sports Marketing Association and currently sits on several non-profit boards. 

JR is honored to be on Fabian Castillo’s Court to support Rey Feo’s incredible mission and an organization that he has been involved with since 2009.

Father Carlos Velazquez

Father Carlos Velazquez

Spiritual Minister

Fr. Carlos' Bio

Fr. Carlos B. Velázquez is a Catholic priest in the Archdiocese of San Antonio. In his 33 years of priestly ministry, he has served in various capacities throughout San Antonio.

Fr. Carlos currently serves the Archdiocese of San Antonio as the Rector of San Fernando Cathedral, appointed by Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller on July 1, 2021.

As Rector, Fr. Carlos has been entrusted with the care of the Cathedral. In addition to the administration of the property and its maintenance, Fr. Carlos celebrates Mass, administers Sacraments and serves as the spiritual leader of the community, accompanying the faithful in their journey to Christ.

After his ordination in 1990, Fr. Carlos began his ministry as Parochial Vicar in the Catholic Communities of Gonzalez and Waelder and later at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church. In 1992, Fr. Carlos led the Office of Vocations, first as Associate Director then as Director. From 2000 to 2021, he served as Pastor of various Catholic churches including St. John Berchmans, the Church of the Holy Spirit, Sts. Peter and Paul, and St. Thomas the Apostle.

In addition to his priestly ministry, Fr. Carlos is involved in many Catholic and civic organizations throughout San Antonio and the archdiocese. As founding Pastor of the LoveStrong Marriage Ministry, he is passionate about promoting, supporting and encouraging the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony leading couples to a clearer understanding of their relationship with each other and with God.

Fr. Carlos is an avid traveler and enjoys reading and spending time with his friends and family.

Erica LaHood

Erica LaHood

Reina Linda XI

Erica's Bio

Erica was born and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas and spent much of her free time competing in equestrian riding and playing soccer. Erica was homeschooled at a young age and her family instilled in her the importance of education and hard work. 

After graduating from Tuloso-Midway High School at 16 years old, Erica used the early graduate scholarship to attend St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. Erica became pregnant with her first child at 19 and moved back to Corpus Christi to finish her Bachelor Degree in Business Administration from A&M Corpus Christi. Erica quickly learned she did not want to work for someone else and she and her brother Ryan started their first business in the Oilfield in 2012. 

Erica met her husband Marc LaHood in 2015 and quickly added three beautiful babies to their family. Their children are Emily 17, Zeke 6, Adara 4, and Myla 2. Erica enjoys giving back to the community and most recently she was elected as vice-chair of the San Antonio Transportation Advisory Board. She has found the balance of work hard, love hard and she is excited to put her passion and hard work to raise money in efforts to help new generations begin their journey in higher education.

London Powell

London Powell

Reina de la Feria de las Flores

London's Bio

London Powell is a vibrant 16-year-old with a passion for golf and giving back to her community. Born to proud parents Charles V Powell II and Kristal Powell, London is the eldest of the Powell family, with a loving sister named Berkley Powell and a caring brother named Tres Powell.

London’s journey began at Cornerstone Christian School, where she not only excels academically but also thrives in her extracurricular pursuits. With a natural talent for golf, London spends much of her time on the green, honing her skills and mastering the intricacies of the sport. Her dedication and hard work on the golf course have earned her admiration among her peers and coaches alike.

Beyond her love for golf, London possesses a heart for service and giving back to others. She actively seeks out opportunities to volunteer in her community, whether it’s organizing fundraisers for local charities or participating in outreach programs to support those in need. London’s compassionate spirit and willingness to lend a helping hand make her a true asset to any cause she supports.

As she navigates through her teenage years, London remains grounded in her faith and values, guided by the principles instilled in her by her family and school community. With a bright future ahead, London is poised to make a positive impact wherever life takes her, both on and off the golf course.

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