BROWNSVILLE, Texas – Gilberto Salinas, then president and CEO of the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation, was recognized as part of Texas 100: Influential Pros to Know for 2026, a list compiled by business journals in Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio.
The recognition highlighted leaders from a range of fields who were identified as people to watch during 2026. The organization said Salinas was recognized for his work on Brownsville’s economic-development strategy, investment recruitment, job creation and regional partnerships.
Salinas previously was named among North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers and received Development Counsellors International’s inaugural 40 Under 40 Rising Stars in Economic Development recognition, according to the release.
GBIC has since transitioned to the Greater Brownsville EDC name.
