Deborah Gray Marino

Deborah Gray Marino joined SWBC in 2006 and serves as the senior vice president of corporate relations, leading strategies that advocate robust economic stability, foster corporate expansion, encourage philanthropic involvement, and drive community service initiatives.

Marino manages SWBC’s external relationships with diverse stakeholders, to include key aspects on behalf of SWBC, including stakeholder engagement, strategic partnerships, government and regulatory affairs, investor relations, and community brand management and engagement.

Marino serves on multiple prestigious boards and committees, including the Witte Museum Board, United Way of Bexar County Advisory Board, San Antonio Leadership Development Committee for the American Heart Association, Remember the Alamo Foundation Advisory Board, and greater:SATX Executive Board. She also serves as deputy advisor to the Texas Business Leadership Council.

Prior to SWBC, Marino served as a public policy consultant, lobbyist, nonprofit fundraiser, and event strategist, orchestrating successful campaigns, events, and initiatives across various sectors.

Marino earned a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Texas A&M University and graduated from the United States Olympic Gold (USOG) Leadership Program. She holds her General Lines Agent licenses for Life, Accident, Health, HMO, Real Estate, and Property and Casualty.

Commissioner Marino was appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott in November 2019 with a term set to expire on Nov. 15, 2025.