Ernie Gonzalez is a 25-plus year veteran in the government and nonprofit sector. He has served as a public relations director, executive and chief operating officer for the Boy Scouts of America. His professional experiences have included positions in the Rio Grande Valley, Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia, El Paso, Southern New Mexico, and the greater San Antonio metro area. He worked as a senior legislative aid for Congressman Solomon P. Ortiz of the 27th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington, DC. While with the U.S. Congress, Ernie covered education, special projects, judicial nominations, veteran affairs, law enforcement and executive branch relations. His congressional work also included working with cities, counties, and school districts to secure federal funding to support local operations and special projects. Ernie has also worked in leadership positions in several local, state, and national political campaigns.
State and Federal lobbyist
Certified Grant Writer
Chief Operating Officer, Boy Scouts of America, San Antonio, El Paso, and RGV
Government Relations & Development Director, Boy Scouts, Washington, DC
Public Policy Director, J & E Government Relations Consultants, Washington, DC
Special Projects & Grants Director, U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC
Public Relations Director, Boy Scouts of America, Rio Grande Valley, TX
Deputy District Clerk In‐Charge of Juries, Cameron County, Brownsville, TX
Government Relations Intern, City Manager’s Office, Brownsville, TX
Issues: Border Affairs, Business Development, Economic Development, Defense, Healthcare, Homeland Security, Housing, Infrastructure, Military Affairs, Public Safety, Quality of Life, Trade and Commerce, Transportation, and Workforce for Development
