San Antonio Hospitality Foundation
Annette Champion Flores is a native of San Antonio, born and raised on the city’s south side where the San Antonio River was her backyard. She is a third generation Flamenco dancer born into the legendary family of Teresa and Willie “El Curro” Champion. Annette continues her family’s legacy as both the artistic director and instructor at Teresa Champion Dance Academy. She is also a dance educator and the International Baccalaureate dance instructor at KIPP Texas University Prep High School. Prior to teaching at Uprep High School, she was an adjunct professor at San Antonio College where she helped strengthen the dance program. Annette holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Dance from Texas State University and a Master of Fine Arts from Jacksonville University in Choreography.
Annette is no stranger to the San Antonio River Walk. As a child performer with her grandparents’ company, Los Flamencos de San Antonio, she grew up performing at Las Canarias inside the historical La Mansion del Rio. However, her most memorable performances happened alongside her family on the stage of the Arneson River Theater, which she considered her summer home in the 90s.
She is a mother of three and a grandmother to four beautiful granddaughters. The love for her city and the River Walk brings her to reside in downtown San Antonio where the River Walk is her front yard. She enjoys running along the riverbanks and taking walks with her children and granddaughters.
As a proud candidate for River Walk Royalty, she is honored to continue to Preserve, Promote, and Protect the San Antonio River Walk and support the hospitality industry that keeps our city's lifeline vibrant.
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Brenda Lee Treviño is passionate about promoting the beauty and history of the River Walk because it’s her home. Her special connection to River Walk started the day she was born at the Nix Hospital in downtown San Antonio. Her roots are deep in the culture of the beautiful city by growing up near Southtown, close to San Antonio’s most treasured landmarks like Mission Concepcion, Roosevelt Park, and the San Antonio River.
Family is very important to Brenda. Her commitment to service started early on with her parents showing her how to work hard and stay determined. She and her husband pass on their love for service, hospitality, and the beautiful city to their three loving children.
Brenda started her career in hospitality at the front desk of the Hyatt Place Riverwalk. During her tenure at the Hyatt, she combined her extensive knowledge of the River Walk and excellent customer service skills to serve tourists and locals alike. Her commitment to hospitality through hard work and continued education led her to becoming an award-winning Director of Sales at the Wyndham Garden Riverwalk.
She understands that pride in her community calls for action, and that’s why she volunteers. She is also the Community co-chair for the SA Greater Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors Committee and is also a Board Member for the SA Hotel & Lodging Association.
Brenda has a true passion for the travel and hospitality industry and hopes you will donate to her campaign as the funds raised will be donated to the San Antonio Hospitality Foundation.
Jennifer Monserrat Hinojosa Quintero is a vibrant, dedicated individual who cherishes family, community, and entrepreneurship. Born in Monterrey, Mexico, she settled in San Antonio two decades ago. With an enduring marriage of 20 years, Jennifer is a proud mother of three wonderful children, finding immense joy in nurturing their growth. As the esteemed owner of G5signs, a flourishing sign company, Jennifer exemplifies her entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to delivering exceptional craftsmanship to her clients. She possesses a keen eye for design and takes pride in creating visually captivating signage that leaves a lasting impact.
Jennifer's aspirations extend beyond her own ventures, as she dreams of becoming the Queen of the River Walk, a cherished San Antonio tradition, to play a significant role in promoting the city's rich culture and time-honored traditions. With her infectious enthusiasm and dedication, she aims to showcase the beauty of San Antonio, attracting tourists and locals alike to immerse themselves in its vibrant heritage. Through her multifaceted roles as a business owner, devoted mother, local food advocate, and aspiring cultural ambassador, Jennifer radiates a spirit of community, entrepreneurialism, and a deep-rooted love for her adopted city.
Kristi Waters has been performing for over 17 years in the art form of drag! She is currently the show director of Paramour at the Phipps and host of the number 1 drag brunch in San Antonio! She will be the first Drag Queen to run for River Walk Royalty!
She has been named Best Drag Performer in San Antonio consecutively for three years and is nominated for a fourth year. She has also been awarded numerous accolades from the city of San Antonio and beyond! Kristi hopes by winning River Walk Queen she will inspire the LGBTQIA+ community to continue being visible in the face of adversity. Also, with her love of the River Walk and its beauty, she hopes to help continue with LGBTQIA+ events throughout the city and especially on the River Walk!
Lucio “Bo” Vasquez is a San Antonio native who was born and raised in the Westside of San Antonio by his loving parents Lucio & Julia Vasquez. His ties to the River Walk are due to the many days and nights he would spend there as a child with his family. Whether it be dinner on the River Walk before a Spurs game at the old Hemisfair arena or a River Walk parade, he has always deemed the River Walk to be the heartbeat of San Antonio. He was also born at the NIX Hospital which was located on the San Antonio River Walk.
A Holy Cross of San Antonio graduate and of Texas A&M San Antonio, both have helped him develop deep ties throughout the city due to their strong Alumni base and afforded him many opportunities and paved the way for his mindset, to always give back.
His heart of service has helped him to propel himself to a career in real estate and leader of Bexar Realty Group within the greater San Antonio area. He serves on the Builder Relations Committee for the San Antonio Board of Realtors. He is also a member of the Rey Feo Consejo Educational Foundation where he serves on committees that help raise yearly scholarships for students wishing to further their education.
Father to his children, Emma and Beau, it is his hope that with his representation as the potential River Walk King he can lead the next generation of individuals who believe in giving back. As River Walk Royalty, he will use his voice to serve as an ambassador for the San Antonio Riverwalk to raise money for scholarships.
Chris Griffin is a San Antonio native and is honored to be a part of the 2024 San Antonio River Walk Royalty campaign running for King of the River Walk. He is counting on the love and support from the San Antonio community to reach fundraising goals to represent the River Walk and community to the best of his ability. Chris graduated from Antonian College Prep where he proudly served on the Alumni Board for the past 3 years. Antonian afforded him many great contacts and opportunities, and he loves being able to give back to his alma mater.
Chris also served in the U.S. Navy, serving during 9/11 and was deployed numerous times during his service. He received multiple medals for his combat service. Chris is proud of his military service and gives back to his military community by volunteering with multiple veteran organizations where he can.
Chris has been a part of the Human Rights Campaign and has served as their co-chair for their annual fundraising dinner. Along with his husband, there is nothing he enjoys more than giving back to the community that has given them so much. Representing as San Antonio River Walk Royalty is just another way to show his love and appreciation for the city.
Daniel was born and raised on the Westside of San Antonio and takes pride in the history and diverse culture of his beloved hometown. He is currently a fundraiser and event planner for Air Force Villages Charitable Foundation and Blue Skies of Texas where he coordinates and hosts an annual golf tournament that raises money for Freedom House, their Alzheimer’s Care and Research Center.
Daniel considers the River Walk the “Crown Jewel” of San Antonio that needs to be preserved and promoted for the enjoyment of locals and tourists alike. There is only one River Walk and Daniel believes that we must maintain the history of it while creating an environment that is inviting and entertaining. Serving as Royalty would allow Daniel to continue with his passion of fundraising for a common cause that will help individuals working towards a career in the hotel and hospitality industry attain their goal.
Daniel is married to Emilio and has two daughters, Lauren and Bella, as well as a granddaughter, Alyssandra. He has previously served as Development Director for Senior Resources, a non-profit in South Carolina, where he raised money to support their Meals on Wheels program. He’s a current member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, and an Ambassador with The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce.
Victor M. Garcia was born and raised in San Antonio Texas in the southside by his beloved grandmother Nina Garcia, and he has always taken pride in San Antonio and what it has to offer to our locals and visitors. Victor moved to the westside with his lifetime partner and now husband John David Ramirez Garcia to open a hair studio in District 5 in 2001, JD and Victor's Hair Studio.
For many years, JD and Victor's Hair Studio was home to citizens in District 5 to just come and gather and drink a cold beverage on the front porch without having to even get a haircut. It was also home and the main location for the Prospect Hill neighborhood watch that was created by Tinker Mass Schultz and Ray Schultz. Having the opportunity to create more businesses, Victor created Christmas Holiday and Party Decorating Services that has been open for well over 16 years to decorate elaborate homes in San Antonio, Austin, Dallas, Del Rio, El Paso, and Houston for the holiday Christmas season. He has also been featured and invited on SA Live more than once for his Christmas decorating and wedding planner services.
Victor along with his partner, have always been advocates in saving or trying to rehome stray animals. They have six dogs, four ducks, two cats, a 55-gallon aquarium and two birds.
