Our Board of Directors

Maria Bonilla

President

María Bonilla is a successful real estate professional with more than 15 years in the real estate industry. Maria has extensive experience as a loan originator and as a real estate agent.

Vianney del Castillo

Vice-president

Josie Anderson

Past- President / Sponsorship Director

Josie Anderson is the Regional Vice President of Business Development for Valero Title, Inc. Ms. Anderson has been in the Mortgage/Title industry since 2005 and it was in this industry where she discovered her enjoyment of helping families realize their dream of home ownership. While working for Prado Mortgage, she was first introduced to the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP).

Marcelo Granillo

Vice-president

Gina Castillo

Treasurer

A real estate professional with more than 5 years of experience in buying and selling properties in the Houston area. An avid negotiator who is not satisfied until she reaches the best price for her client. “It is my passion to help any hard-working person achieve their dream of home ownership. There is no greater joy for me than seeing a family that has been renting for years become homeowners.

Maurice Tilman

Membership

With more than 20 years of experience, Maurice is THE authority on mortgage lending.  He sees things that other industry professionals may overlook, allowing him to help hundreds of homeowners purchase and refinance homes.  Maurice is passionate about finding creative solutions for his clients, no matter how complex.

Yaneth Benavides

Membership

I am a dedicated bilingual real estate agent passionate about guiding first-time home buyers through the every step of the process, leveraging the best lenders and grant opportunities to make homeownership accessible and seamless, making dreams come true!

David Vasquez

Event Director

VP Community Development, Cadence Bank David Vasquez is a hands-on banking professional with over 18 years of operational experience. David’s roster of community affiliations spans well across the Houston footprint of underserved communities. His keen eye for identifying and prioritizing community needs will help him do so. His support and participation with community-based, charitable, and non-profit organizations on behalf of Cadence Bank are unparalleled. His expansive knowledge of all aspects of the financial institution platform makes it easy for him to collaborate with various team members and organizations to provide leadership and engagement opportunities.

Maria Gallo

Social Media Director

Maria Gallo Blanco is a dedicated Senior Executive Assistant with a passion for supporting leaders and helping businesses flourish. Known for her proactive approach, Maria brings a blend of organization, strategic thinking, and people skills to every role she takes on. Her journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Texas A&M University, and since then, she has gained valuable experience across the real estate industry.

Jenny Correa

Events

Jenny Correa has established herself and her services on a foundation of integrity, she is a highly passionate real estate Broker at LPT Realty who is dedicated to making transactions seamless, positive, and cordial for everyone involved.
As a result of her dedication, she has been awarded 4 times NAHREP TOP 250 and is currently serving a second year on the board of directors for the Houston Chapter.

Marie Berdugo

Membership

Marie Berdugo , is a passionate and dedicated real estate agent who views her work as more than a career—it’s her calling. With a heart for serving others and a belief in seeing the best in people, she strives to help individuals and families find not just a house but a place they can truly call home. Her clients aren’t just transactions; they quickly become lifelong relationships and, more often than not, family.