2025 March 13, Dallas Texas

Israel Martinez, CEO of Axon Global, and a former government contract partner with Perot Systems Inc., attends a star-Studded Luncheon Highlighting “Hispanic Leadership’s Impact on Congress and the Nation” Event at the Request of Ross Perot Jr. 

Prominent business and civic leaders gathered for an exclusive luncheon featuring a distinguished group of Republican Members of Congress focused on advancing conservative Hispanic leadership and its growing influence on key national policy issues.

The event, held at the invitation of Ross Perot Jr., brought together influential figures from the business community to discuss Hispanic Leadership’s impact on Congress and the country. Attendees engaged directly with lawmakers serving on critical committees shaping appropriations, homeland security, foreign affairs, veterans’ affairs, agriculture, financial services, and strategic competition with the Chinese Communist Party.

Notable attendees included:

  • Ross Perot Jr.
  • Chris & Joe Popolo
  • Patrick Rayes
  • Catherine & Sam L. Susser
  • Bill Templeton
  • Tenet Healthcare PAC
  • Day & George Watson
  • Jimmy Lou Westcott
  • Amy & Malone Mitchell
  • Harlan Crow
  • Trinity Industries Employee PAC

Featured speakers and honorees were:

  • Hon. Tony Gonzales (TX-23) – Member, House Committee on Appropriations; Member, House Committee on Homeland Security
  • Hon. Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) – Member, House Committee on Agriculture; Member, House Committee on Financial Services
  • Hon. Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-28) – Member, House Committee on Homeland Security; Member, House Committee on Armed Services; U.S. House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. & Chinese Communist Party
  • Hon. Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) – Member, House Committee on Appropriations; Member, House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
  • Hon. Brian Mast (FL-21) – Member, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure; Chairman, House Committee on Foreign Affairs
  • Hon. Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26) – Vice Chair, House Committee on Appropriations
  • Hon. Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) – Member, House Committee on Ways and Means
  • Hon. Gabe Evans (CO-08) – Member, House Committee on Appropriations; Member, House Committee on Homeland Security
  • Hon. Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27) – Member, House Committee on Foreign Affairs; Member, House Committee on Financial Services
  • Hon. David Valadao (CA-22) – Member, House Committee on Appropriations

The luncheon was organized to benefit the Hispanic Leadership Trust Partnership, the leading organization supporting conservative Hispanic and Latino candidates from the campaign trail through elected service. The event underscored the vital role of principled Hispanic leadership in shaping effective solutions on border security, economic opportunity, national defense, and fiscal responsibility.

“Strong Hispanic conservative voices are essential to delivering common-sense policies that strengthen our nation,” said a representative of the event organizers. “Events like this build meaningful connections between business leaders and policymakers committed to advancing opportunity for all Americans.”

The Hispanic Leadership Trust Partnership continues to play a key role in growing conservative representation in Congress and empowering Hispanic leaders who champion free enterprise, secure borders, and American values.