Hope Andrade Named New Alamo Trust CEO Following Rogers’ Resignation

Following the resignation of Kate Rogers as president and CEO of the Alamo Trust, the board announced that former Texas Secretary of State, Hope Andrade will assume the role, effective immediately.

Board Chair Welcome Wilson Jr. described Andrade as “a steady hand” with “the confidence of our benefactors, donors, and local and state leadership involved in the project.” He added, “As someone who has served with her during her entire tenure on these Boards, I have always known of her strong leadership, her ability to bring people together to get a job done, and I couldn’t be more proud that she accepted this role.”

Beyond Andrade’s role as Texas Secretary of State from 2008 to 2012, she has served as Texas Workforce Commissioner, chair of VIA Metropolitan Transit, treasurer of the Renew SA political action committee, and most recently as a volunteer board member for the Alamo Trust and the Remember the Alamo Foundation.

Rogers stepped down amid political pressure, after Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick asked for her resignation. In a statement to The Associated Press, she said, “It became evident through recent events that it was time for me to move on.”

“We wish Kate success in her future endeavors,” Wilson finalized.

The Alamo Trust is now moving forward under Andrade’s leadership as the $550 million redevelopment project continues, including major new museum and education facilities set to open in the coming years.