Jose D. Riojas has been a director since 2018. Brigadier General (U.S. Army, Retired) Riojas is the owner of Jose D. Riojas, LLC, a consultancy company formed in 2015, specializing in executive coaching and organizational strategic development. Before that, he served as the Chief of Staff and Assistant Secretary of Operations at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Prior to joining VA, he served as the Vice President for Strategic Initiatives at the University of Texas at El Paso after completing his final military assignment as the Commanding General of Joint Task Force North, a multi-agency organization. His experience in leadership development, strategic planning, and risk management provides valuable perspective to the Board.