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Hector Santillan

Treasurer · American Friends of Promotora De Las Bellas Artes Ac

Treasurer at American Friends of Promotora De Las Bellas Artes Ac. Listed as an officer, director, or key employee across 1 organization on the Form 990 record.

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Reported as Treasurer of American Friends of Promotora De Las Bellas Artes Ac, based in San Diego, CA.
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Biography Web-sourced

Hector Santillan serves as the Treasurer for American Friends of Promotora de las Bellas Artes AC, a San Diego-based nonprofit dedicated to fostering arts and cultural programs for children and youth in Tijuana, Mexico. He is a highly respected and long-standing businessman in Tijuana, with a career spanning over seven decades in the commerce and tourism sectors.

Santillan Muñoz has been recognized for his significant contributions to the economic development of Tijuana, holding leadership positions in various prominent business and civic organizations. His involvement with the American Friends of Promotora de las Bellas Artes AC highlights his commitment to cross-border cultural initiatives and community enrichment through the arts.

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Career & tenure

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Tenure here
joined 2016
Earlier career
  • Businessman in Tijuana, Mexico (over 70 years)
  • Administrator of an artisan and jewelry store in downtown Tijuana (started 73 years ago as a worker)
  • Representative of the business sector
  • Held leadership positions in Cámara Nacional de Comercio (Canaco)
  • Held leadership positions in Comité de Turismo y Convenciones (Cotuco)
  • Held leadership positions in Confederación Patronal de la República Mexicana (Coparmex)
  • Held leadership positions in Grupo Madrugadores de Tijuana
  • Advocated for the establishment of a tourism school in Baja California

Standing

Recognition & press

"Forjador del Año 2025" (Builder of the Year 2025) by Grupo Madrugadores de TijuanaRecognized for contributions to Tijuana's economic development

Affiliations

Organizations

American Friends of Promotora De Las Bellas Artes Ac Treasurer · $232K revenue · San Diego, CAStrengthen the life skills of girls boys and adolescents who live in priority attention areas of the municipality of Tijuana, through the…Filed FY2025, FY2024, FY2023 · Source: Form 990, Part VII

Disambiguation

Other people named Hector Santillan

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Hector Santillan 1 organization · Russellville, ARCity Corporation

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