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Who We Are.
  1. Cecilia G. Garcia | President

    "We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give."

TPG was founded by Cecilia in 1989 and specializes in the redevelopment of existing commercial properties primarily located in the inner city. Cecilia is responsible for securing and analyzing potential properties for purchase, conception of the design development strategies, overseeing and supervising the construction phase, handling the day to day management of the property including property management and marketing. Some of TPG's redevelopment projects include the acquisition and renovation of the Kallison Family office properties in downtown San Antonio, Shopper's City Retail/Office Center on the Southside and Windows on Main in historic Monte Vista. Prior to founding TPG, Cecilia was Vice President of Marketing and Leasing for Barshop Enterprises, Inc., a San Antonio based, family-owned, real estate developer. During her tenure with Barhsop Enterprises, Cecilia oversaw the marketing and leasing of master planned developments such as Alamo Downs Business Park, I-35 Business Park and Binz-Engleman Business Park. Cecilia began her career in commercial real estate as a leasing agent for Quincy Lee Companies in 1980. Cecilia was the first woman hired as an industrial leasing agent at Quincy Lee Companies (and San Antonio). Cecilia was one of a handful of women specializing in industrial real estate in the country at the time.

Affiliations & Memberships:

  • Licensed Texas Real Estate Salesman
  • Certified Society of Office & Industrial Real Estate Courses I & II (SIOR)
  • Past Board Member Downtown YMCA
  • Past YMCA Mentor - Mark Twain Middle School
  • Past Board Member Northwest Tax Force Greater S.A. Chamber of Commerce
  • Southside Chamber of Commerce, Member
  • The Real Estate Council of San Antonio, Past Executive Committee and Education Chair
  • Japanese Tea Garden, Past Executive Committee Member
  • Friends of the Park - Executive Board - Master Plan Committee
  • Landa Gardens Conservancy, Past Executive Board Member
  • Voelker Park Conservancy - Executive Board Member- Secretary
  • City of San Antonio Planning Commission - 2003 to 2009 - Chairman 2009
  • City of San Antonio - Technical Advisory Committee to Planning Commission - 2004 to 2008 - Chairman 2007 & 2008
  • San Antonio Public Library Foundation Board Member

Cecilia attended San Antonio College and The University of Texas at San Antonio - School of Architecture.

 
    1. Tom Woodley | Accountant

      "Live life with no regrets."

Tom is a former practicing public accountant and college professor of accounting at Trinity University , Tom retired from these endeavors to pursue a management career in the family agriculture and livestock business for sixteen years. After the sale of this business in 2006 he now works as a controller and financial officer to a small number of clients. His responsibilities at The Priority Group Inc. are principally overseeing the financial and accounting operations.

Affiliations & Memberships:

  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Texas Real Estate Broker
  • Registered S.E.C. Investment Advisor
  • NASD Securities Broker/Dealer
  • Licensed Insurance Agent

Tom Woodley is a University of Texas , Austin Alumnus with a Master's in Professional Accounting.

 

Palmiro Quirino | Landscaping & Maintenance

Palmiro and his crew have been with The Priority Group for over 15 years. Palmiro attends to the landscaping and cleaning of all our properties to assure the impeccable appearance of our grounds.

 

Sonia L. Hernandez | Bookkeeper / Office Manager

University of Texas - San Antonio - Master of Science, Finance
University of The Incarnate Word - Bachelor of Business Administration

 

Marcello Rivero | Porter

Marcello has over 14 years in experience in building maintenance.  Originally from Uraguay, Marcello moved to Texas after a brief stay in New York.  Marcello is a "people" person and is a real talent in asset management.  His up beat approach to life and work is testament to the power of positive attitude.  Marcello is on-site at Huntington West Office Building & Pond Hill Retail Center, and is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the property.  He interacts with tenants and contractors on a daily basis.