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About
TXMPA is an organization focused on bringing together automotive industry professionals to create informed content highlighting various facets of the industry in ways that connect with a Texas-based audience and beyond.
We welcome automotive industry journalists that cover cars, trucks, SUVs, ATVs, and UTVs in a variety of media as well as professionals that represent corporate interests in the automotive community.
TXMPA members represent the best of the automotive industry. Media members have engaged, interested, enthusiastic, and influential audiences that span the media landscape. We are as diverse in coverage and membership as the state itself.
Board of Directors
Jesus Garcia
Events Chairman = Vice-President
Founder of Jesus Behind The Wheel and contributor to the Houston Chronicle, Imbolden, Xpel, and countless other publications. Jesus is also the creator of the Bootz automotive cartoon series. Jesus currently resides in San Antonio and enjoys spending his free time restoring classic vehicles.
Michael Herzing
Secretary / Treasurer
A former AMA professional motorcycle road racer, and has been an automotive technology instructor since 2013. He is the host of the nationally syndicated Let's Talk Wheels radio show, an ASE Certified Master Automotive and Medium Duty Diesel Technician.
Alan Gell
Administrator = President
Alan has a lengthy history in automotive journalism, beginning when he was Editor of the Ellis County Chronicle and the Italy News-Herald newspapers. For several years, he served as an Automotive contributor for the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. In addition, he has provided a 'Cruisin' With Alan' radio broadcast for stations in the Dallas market area and in East Texas.
Michael Satterfield
Chairman, Social media
Founder of The Gentleman Racer® an award-winning quarterly automotive lifestyle print magazine and website. Michael is also the automotive editor for Society Texas Magazine and contributes to several publications across the country.
Mike is a Past President of TxMPA.
April Mae Monterrosa
Board Member-at-Large
Award-winning journalist and broadcaster, April is the publisher of San Antonio's 'Live From The South Side' and radio host at KLMO 98.9 FM.
April was honored as Small Business of the Year, 2024 by The Pink Berets for her contributions and dedication to the military and veteran communities. She has served on their board for over ten years.