Roberto Montoya ’70 is an entrepreneur and defense technology leader. He is currently President of Defense Support Solutions, Owner/Manager of Interoperable Communications and is also CEO of VRC Corporation. His business ventures often focus on serving military/government systems as it pertains to testing prior to field deployment and/or technology security. This all came after Montoya served 22 years in the U.S. Army where he grew his skills in international relations, security and data. Prior to his service, Montoya earned a bachelor’s in business administration from Texas A&I University as well as a master’s from Army Command & General Staff College, a master’s in political science-international relations from University of Kansas and a master’s degree in information systems from University of Southern California.

 

Montoya’s roots began in Corpus Christi and now range across the globe through his travels and work in Germany, Latin America and Spain to name a few. His significant work in defense is highlighted by negotiations and management of international contracts with government leaders that are US allies, while also supporting the US Department of Defense through his work with VRC. Beyond his service to country and our world, Montoya serves a number of organizations including the Texas A&M University-Kingsville Foundation and the College of Business Administration Advisory Board at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. He is also founding member of Military Ministry at his church in Selma while also maintaining a long list of professional affiliations from the US Army Armor Association to the International Test and Evaluation Association.

 

Click on the names below of the honorees to read their respective bio:

 

Carmen Lomas Garza '72

David Allex '58

Donna Shaver '84

Jose Luis Cortez '60, '61

Angelica Barrera '00, '01

 

Robert Ray Molina, Jr. '17