Michael Weiss, Chairman
Michael Weiss was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. He is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, where he received his Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Real Estate. Additionally, he attended Oxford University where he studied International Real Estate Finance and the European Common Market.
In July of 1983, Michael joined 4M Properties, Inc. as Vice President and in 1998 was promoted to President. Michael also serves as a Director and owner of 4M Realty Company their brokerage entity.
Michael served as a member of the School Board of Antonian High School. He served as an Executive Director of the San Antonio Board of Realtors and served as the Chairman of The Board of Governors of the Commercial Investment Division now Realtors Commercial Alliance as well as a Director of the Texas Association of Realtors. He currently serves as a Board Chairman for Adopt A Needy Family a 501 C3 not for profit.
“I have been fortunate to be involved with the Adopt A Needy Family organization since it was formed in 1999. Prior to obtaining our 501 (C) 3 status the program was run by a generous caring individual Father James Hubert. Father was my religious teacher in grade school at Mount Sacred Heart School in San Antonio. Father achieved much of his passion for assisting the needy through his introduction to Mother Theresa in 1967. Since that time Father James always sought out the most needy families and found ways to provide both counseling and financial assistance to them. It is with that spirit and his example of serving the poor, through his “Adopt A Needy Family” program, that we continue his legacy of touching those in need.” —Michael Weiss
Alejandro Calderon, Executive Director
Alejandro Calderon owns and operates Alejandro Calderon Consulting, a Marketing and Business Solutions Company, and Earth, Beans, and Fire Coffee Company.
Alejandro earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in International Business and a Masters in Communications from the University of the Incarnate Word. During his free time, Alejandro prefers to be outdoors. Alejandro, will always be dedicated to helping others and leaving this world a better place.
Judy Pfeifer
A professional school counselor for 23 years and clinician in private practice for the past 3 years Ms. Pfeifer has been involved with Adopt A Needy Family since 1989. Judy’s best experiences are the years when she worked directly with Fr. James Hubert, the founder of the AANF. I am honored to serve as a board member for the cause of serving the poor.
Irene Herrera, Administration Community Liaison
Administrative Assistant to the President for 4M Properties and all of its affiliates for over 27 years. Irene has also been the administrative liaison for Adopt A Needy Family for 19 years and also handles numerous administrative duties for Rwanda Shines and Star School a 501 C3 non or profit entity.
Jennifer Montes LMSW, Social Worker Coordinator Harlandale ISD
School social worker with Harlandale ISD since 2003. Employed previously as a Juvenile Probation Officer in the Residential Unit at Bexar County Juvenile Probation 1999-2003, and as a Case Manager for the 2nd Chance Program at the George Gervin Youth Center 1996-1999. Jennifer has a B.S. in Psychology & Sociology 1996, Trinity University, San Antonio and Masters in Social Work 2000, Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio.
Joyce Segundo and Ana Guerra, social worker coordinators for SAN antonio ISD
Between Ana Guerra and Joyce Segundo, they have over 20 years of serving San Antonio Independance School District in the Disability Services. “We have worked many years with AANF and we are very fortunate to be able to link families with donors.” Joyce Segundo