Executives from the communications, financial and tech investment sectors comprise the new slate for the San Antonio Area Foundation 2026 Board of Directors.
Seymour Battle III, Senior Vice President for Communications, Public Relations & Engagement at Valero Energy Corporation, Jorge A. del Alamo III, formerly Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer and Controller at NuStar Energy and Cat Dizon, Co-Founder & Partner at Active Capital, will join the board in January.
“Strong boards bring together people who are deeply invested in their community and willing to lend their experience in service of something bigger,” said Sarah Harte, Chair of the Area Foundation’s Board of Directors. “Seymour, Jorge, and Cat each bring an insightful, dedicated approach to leadership and we’re excited to welcome them to the board.”
Battle has held various leadership roles during his 20-year career at Valero, including Vice President of Accounting Systems. His current position involves responsibility for the company’s philanthropic investments. His community involvement is also extensive – from participant and Steering Committee member of Leadership San Antonio to serving on the boards of KLRN, MetroSA Chamber of Commerce, San Antonio Food Bank and Tobin Center for the Performing Arts.
“I am honored to join the Area Foundation Board because of its long, proven history of uplifting our community and investing in the people who call San Antonio home,” Battle said. “At a time when our city faces complex challenges — from economic mobility to equitable access to opportunity — I believe in the Area Foundation’s ability to bring partners together, strengthen local nonprofits and create lasting impact. It is an honor to support an organization so deeply committed to building a stronger, more compassionate San Antonio for all.”
Jorge del Alamo worked for nearly two decades at NuStar before retiring, holding multiple positions in financial planning, reporting and analysis. Previously, he worked at Valero, Fuego, Inc., iLife Systems, Inc., and Ernst & Young. He is a past participant in Leadership San Antonio, serves on the board of the San Antonio Museum of Art and he’s a member of the United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County’s Tocqueville Society.
“I have known about the Area Foundation for many years, including a time in which I had a small fund,” del Alamo said. “I have consistently been impressed with the impact it has on the community in supporting important nonprofit initiatives. As I’ve gotten to know some of the staff, I have become even more impressed. I am greatly honored to have been elected to serve on the board and look forward to helping the Area Foundation execute on its strategic objectives in the upcoming years.”
Prior to founding her venture capital firm in San Antonio, Cat Dizon served as Executive Director of Alamo Angels. She also worked for 11 years at Rackspace as Director of Corporate Strategy & Development. Her community involvement includes serving on the boards of Geekdom, the Mind Science Foundation and Girls Inc. of San Antonio. Dizon is a member of the Texas Women’s Forum and SA100.
“The Area Foundation is highly regarded for its substantial contributions to the local community,” Dizon said. “Their dedication to service motivates me to get more involved with their mission. There are plenty of ways to help our community, and I believe the Area Foundation will keep leading creative initiatives that promote kindness and progress in San Antonio.”
