Commissioner Perez Appoints Miguel Fernandez to UMC Board of Managers
On April 2, 2015 Commissioner Perez announced that Miguel Fernandez will be his nominee to the University Medical Center Board of Managers. Today the full Commissioners Court approved his nominee. Appointing members to the UMC Board of Managers is one of the most important responsibilities of the County Judge and Commissioners. The board oversees an annual operating budget of nearly $530 million. Local property tax payers contribute approximately $85 million to fund University Medical Center (approximately 16% of the hospital’s operating budget). Board members receive no financial compensation for their service and serve three-year terms and may be reappointed.
Mr. Fernandez is a native El Pasoan and for nearly 15 years has served as President and CEO of Transtelco, a binational telecommunications carrier. In 2006, he also founded a real estate company dedicated to developing and revitalizing properties in the El Paso community. In 2009, he was inducted in to the El Paso Chamber Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Technology Hall of Fame, which recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the technology field in El Paso. He earned his degree in business administration with a concentration in finance from the University of Texas at El Paso.
“Mr. Fernandez’s experience in business, finance and project development will be a tremendous asset to the University Medical Center Board of Managers,” Perez said. “He is a successful and innovative entrepreneur, who is passionate about our region’s future and understands the vital role of public health care in our community. He has invested his time, energy, and resources to making El Paso a better place. I appreciate his willingness to serve the community in this capacity.”
Mr. Fernandez has an extensive background in serving the region through various leadership positions. In 2011, Mr. Fernandez began serving on the Medical Center of the Americans Board of Directors, an organization dedicated to the advancement and development of the MCA campus and the Paso del Norte Region’s biomedical initiatives. He also previously served on the City of El Paso Planning Commission.
Commissioner Perez to Nominate Businessman Miguel Fernandez to UMC Board (EP Times)
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