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Alamo Chapter - San Antonio, TX |
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Welcome
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.
Alamo ACP Meetings
NEXT EVENT
Join us for the upcoming Alamo Chapter meeting!
The Alamo Chapter will be hosting our next member meeting at USAA Headquarters on September 18, 2025 (8:30 - 10:30 am). Meeting details are in the planning process, but we have great presentations lined up, including a tour of the USAA Unified Command Center for global operations. 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, Rosie Ybarra: mybarra2014@gmail.com.
We hope to see you soon!
Alamo Member Spotlight
Upcoming events
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17 Sep 2025 11:00 AMZoom
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18 Sep 2025 8:30 AMUSAA Headquarters, 9800 Fredericksburg Rd, San Antonio, TX 78288
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18 Sep 2025 1:00 PMZoom
Membership Information
Interested in joining the Alamo Chapter, please contact our Membership Director, Rosie Ybarra: mybarra2014@gmail.com. We invite you to attend our next meeting!
Join us on LinkedIn for upcoming meetings, mixers, and other events - let's connect!
Alamo ACP - Board of Directors
President: Mr. Andy Lapierre, Frost Bank
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
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
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
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
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.
Membership Director: Mrs. Rosie Ybarra, RBFCU
Rosie Ybarra brings a strong background in emergency management and business continuity while expanding her expertise into cybersecurity to address today’s evolving digital threats. She focuses on aligning business objectives with cyber risk mitigation, governance frameworks, and incident response strategies to strengthen organizational resilience. With skills in cyber risk assessment, compliance, and security awareness, Rosie is passionate about bridging the gap between business continuity and cybersecurity.
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