El Paso Chamber Appoints Jorge Ojeda As Chairman
The construction executive now leads the board, shaping the advocacy agenda for local operators.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in People
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The El Paso Chamber has appointed Jorge Ojeda as the new chairman of its Board of Directors. Ojeda, the founder of HAWK Construction, replaces outgoing chair Shawn Ollis in the leadership role.
Why it matters
Local business leaders oversee the Chamber's regional advocacy and policy agenda, making the chair a central figure in influencing the city's economic environment. New leadership shifts can signal changes in the organization's focus on infrastructure, workforce development, or business regulation.
Jorge Ojeda brings 18 years of membership to the role, having served on the Board of Directors since 2022. The appointment marks a transition from outgoing chair Shawn Ollis, the former market VP of Nusenda Federal Credit Union.
The players
Jorge Ojeda
The new chairman of the El Paso Chamber and founder and president of HAWK Construction.
El Paso Chamber
A regional business advocacy organization that promotes economic growth and policy development.
Shawn Ollis
The outgoing board chairman and former market VP of Nusenda Federal Credit Union.
The details
As chairman, Ojeda will lead the board responsible for guiding the El Paso Chamber's strategy and representing the interests of the local business community. His background as the founder and president of HAWK Construction provides him with perspective on the regional building and development sector, which frequently intersects with the Chamber's advocacy for city infrastructure projects and regulatory environments.
Timeline
2022: Ojeda joined the El Paso Chamber Board of Directors.
October 27, 2026: Ojeda assumed the role of chairman.
Market Landscape
This transition aligns with the regular governance rotation typical of regional business chambers. It follows the established leadership cycle intended to bring rotating sector expertise to the organization's strategic oversight.
Operators in El Paso should monitor the Chamber's upcoming policy statements to identify potential shifts in local business priorities. Tracking these leadership transitions helps firms anticipate changes in regional advocacy that could affect construction, permitting, or city-wide economic incentives.
The takeaway
Board leadership changes are key indicators of which sectors the local Chamber will prioritize in upcoming legislative sessions. Owners should review the Chamber's current strategic plan to see how their operations align with the new chairman's background in construction and development.
Further reading
For more updates on leadership shifts within the city, view the El Paso People section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KTSM 9 News.
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