Leadership

 
Mellisa Aguillon

Melissa Aguillon, MPA

Marketing Maven
Realtor
President/CEO

Melissa Aguillon’s roots run deep in San Antonio! With over 20 years of experience in marketing and public affairs — and more than 11 years leading her own firm — she has built a reputation as a strong, dedicated Latina who gives her clients personal time, attention, and results. She knows how to get things done as an entrepreneur, Realtor, mom, and community advocate. In addition to leading her award-winning marketing and public affairs firm, Melissa is also a licensed Realtor, where she brings her expertise in strategy, communications, and relationship-building to help families and businesses as they thrive and grow.

Melissa holds both a BA and a master’s in public administration from the University of Texas at San Antonio. A proud Roadrunner, she has served on the UTSA Alumni Board and currently serves on the San Pedro Playhouse Board. She has also previously served on the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Catholic Charities Board of Directors, and the SAISD Foundation Board and the Launch SA Board.

Her leadership and impact have been recognized with various awards, including the Women of Distinction Award from the Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce (2018), the Rising Star Award from the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (2014), and the Marketing Award at the La Prensa Foundation Diamond Awards Gala (2013). She is also a proud graduate of LSA Class 32, a Steering Committee member for LSA Class 39, a member of the Latina Leadership Institute’s inaugural class, and a graduate of the Alexander Briseño Leadership Development Program.

Melissa and her husband, Thomas Aguillon, Director of Government Relations for Charter/Spectrum, have two children, Benjamin (21) and Karina (17). Together, they have raised over half a million dollars through the Rey Feo Scholarship Foundation. Their efforts supported scholarships and Thomas reign as Rey Feo LXXII during Fiesta 2020 & 2021. Today, Melissa is proudly raising funds to support her daughter Karina Aguillon, who will serve as Reina de la Feria de las Flores 2026.

Outside of her professional and community work, Melissa enjoys San Antonio’s vibrant culinary scene, tending her garden, walking her dogs, reading magazines, listening to audiobooks, and following the exciting growth and development of her beloved city.