The Association of Continuity Professionals (ACP) - Alamo Chapter is a non-profit trade association dedicated to fostering continued professional growth and development in effective business continuity planning across the San Antonio and South Central Texas region. ACP is the recognized premier international networking and information exchange organization in the business continuity industry.

Our Mission: The Alamo Chapter of the Association of Continuity Professionals is committed to advancing organizational resilience by equipping members with the knowledge, tools, and support needed to navigate and thrive through disruption. Through expertise, integrity, innovation, and collaboration, we promote best practices in business continuity that safeguard lives, protect critical operations, and strengthen long-term stability. Our mission is to be a trusted resource and strategic partner in building a more resilient future for our communities and the organizations we serve.

NEXT EVENT

Join us for the upcoming Alamo Chapter meeting!

The Alamo Chapter will be hosting our next member meeting at Security Service Federal Credit Union (SSFCU) Headquarters on November 5, 2025 (8:30 - 10:00 am). Our guest speaker is Mr. Jason Runyen, Senior Forecaster with the National Weather Service - Austin/San Antonio, who will discuss winter weather long-range forecasts, what goes on "behind the scenes" at the NWS, and more! Light refreshments will be served.

Join us to expand your network and stay on top of industry best practices. For current members, please RSVP by navigating to the Alamo Chapter LinkedIn page. Interested in joining the Alamo Chapter, please contact our Membership Director at AlamoTX@acp-international.com.

We hope to see you soon! 

2025 Holiday Social

The Alamo Board of Directors cordially invites you to our holiday social event on Thursday, December 11th, 2025, at Top Golf. This holiday social is a wonderful opportunity for current paid Alamo ACP members and one guest to enjoy an evening of socializing with golf games, drinks, and appetizers.

When: Thursday December 11th, 2025

Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Location: Top Golf - 5539 N Loop 1604 W, San Antonio, TX 78249

We will have games and prizes. Feel free to come in your holiday attire (i.e., fun sweater, shirt, elf ears, etc.)! Kindly RSVP to the calendar invitation by 12/1/25 to let us know if you and a guest will be able to attend.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the Board of Directors. We look forward to celebrating with you at the holiday social!

Best,

Alamo ACP Board of Directors

Andy, Nico, Marva, Michelle, and Lorenzo

Interested in joining the Alamo Chapter, please contact our Membership Director at: AlamoTX@acp-international.com. We invite you to attend our next meeting!

Join us on LinkedIn for upcoming meetings, mixers, and other events - let's connect! 

President: Mr. Andy Lapierre, Frost Bank

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Andy Lapierre is Senior Vice President and Manager of Enterprise Business Continuity Services at Frost Bank, where he oversees business continuity, crisis management, disaster recovery, and life safety for the organization. With over 25 years of experience spanning firefighting, emergency preparedness, and the financial industry, he has led responses to major crises including hurricanes, floods, wildfires, pandemics, and the Austin serial bomber. A Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) and Associate Risk Management Professional (ARMP), Andy is also active in professional associations and community safety initiatives in San Antonio, TX.

Vice President: Mr. Nico Ramirez, USAA

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Nico Ramirez is a Senior Business Continuation Advisor at USAA, where he leads enterprise-wide continuity programs, crisis response initiatives, and risk mitigation strategies to strengthen organizational resilience. With a background in program management, regulatory compliance, and multi-agency emergency preparedness, he has successfully guided teams through complex operational and regulatory challenges. Holding an MPH and certifications including CBCP, ABCP, ACRP, and HSEEP, Nico brings deep expertise in safeguarding operations against a wide range of risks.

Treasurer: Mrs. Michelle Vickers, Security Service

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Michelle Vickers is a Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) with extensive financial industry experience in continuity planning, incident management, and real-world event response. She has also led physical security operations across multiple states, overseeing 24/7 monitoring, access control, and safety systems for more than 70 locations. In addition, Michelle brings expertise in records management and vendor oversight, holding a Certified Regulatory Vendor Program Manager (CRVPM) credential.

Secretary: Mrs. Marva Frey, USAA

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Marva Frey is a Certified Business Continuity Professional with over 20 years of experience in the financial industry and additional expertise in the medical devices and services sector. She specializes in business continuity management, disaster recovery planning, IT audit, and risk management, with a strong focus on driving operational excellence and process improvement. Known for fostering collaboration and motivating teams, Marva leverages her leadership and technical skills to strengthen organizational resilience and performance.

Programs Director: Dr. Lorenzo Sanchez, Trinity University

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Dr. Lorenzo Sanchez is a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) and Master Business Continuity Professional (MBCP) with extensive experience leading emergency management, safety, and business continuity programs in government, financial services, and higher education. His professional expertise includes organizational resilience, recovery strategies, incident command, and emergency planning, training, and exercises. Academically, he specializes in social vulnerability to disasters, societal risk factors, crisis communications, and international disaster management.

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