Previous Board President's

Dr. Dennis D. Cantu ~ May 2002 - May 2006
Carmen Ramos-Trevino ~ May 2000 - May 2002
Sharyn Jordan ~ May 1998 - May 2000
Armando X. Lopez ~ January 1997 - May 1998
Dr. Dennis D. Cantu ~ January 1995 - January 1997
Rogelio G. Rios, Jr. ~ February 1993 - January 1995
Roque Vela ~ February 1991 - January 1993
Abraham Rodriguez, Jr. ~ February 1989 - January 1991
Amber M. Yeary ~ January 1987 - February 1989
Lydia S. Linares ~ April 1985 - January 1987
Dr. Joaquin G. Cigarroa ~ April 1977 - April 1985
Mercurio Martinez ~ June 1973 - March 1977

George M. Beckelhymer - District 4, Trustee

George Martin Beckelhymer was elected to the Laredo ISD Board of Trustees in May 2002.

Part owner of L. Bufalo Pawn Shops in Laredo, Mr. Beckelhymer earned a bachelor’s degree in Radio, Television, and Film from the University of Texas at Austin. He served seven years as a member of the Citizens Environmental Advisory Committee with the City of Laredo, five of those years as chairman.

Mr. Beckelhymer has two children, Daniela Ali and Martin Edward.

“Academics alone are not enough. Students need to be exposed to athletics, fine arts, healthy lifestyles, well-balanced nutrition, and other key quality of life components crucial for the development of the whole child.”

Mr. Beckelhymer is the school board trustee for District 4 which includes Alma Pierce Elementary School, Sanchez/Ochoa Elementary School, Tarver Elementary School, and J.W. Nixon High School.