USHBC names Massey Villarreal co-chair of advisory board

The United States Hispanic Business Council added Precision Task Group CEO Massey Villarreal to its advisory board as co-chair, bringing a longtime Hispanic business advocate into a national small-business policy role. USHBC said Villarreal’s experience running a technology firm and leading major chambers of commerce will help shape its strategy and advocacy.

Why it matters: - USHBC is adding a leader with deep experience in small-business advocacy, economic development and Hispanic business organizations. - Villarreal’s background in both company leadership and policy boards gives USHBC another voice on issues tied to access to capital, procurement and opportunity. - The appointment strengthens USHBC’s advisory bench as the group pushes its small-business agenda in the national dialogue.

What happened: - USHBC President and CEO Javier Palomarez welcomed Massey Villarreal as co-chair of the USHBC Advisory Board. - Villarreal is president and CEO of Precision Task Group, a technical systems integration firm serving public- and private-sector clients. - The announcement was made Aug. 17, 2026.

The details: - Villarreal has led the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce and the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. - He also chaired both the Texas Association of Business Foundation and the Texas Association of Business Board. - Villarreal currently serves on the board of directors of the Greater Houston Partnership. - Hispanic Business Magazine named Villarreal one of the 100 Most Influential Hispanics in the U.S. - Newsweek named Villarreal one of the 100 Most Influential Hispanic Republicans. - Palomarez said Villarreal has worked at the intersection of enterprise and public service and has chaired organizations at the local, state and national levels. - Palomarez said Villarreal understands challenges facing small business owners, including payroll, contract competition and growth without the scale advantages of larger firms. - Palomarez said Villarreal has used positions on boards and commissions to press for small firms to be considered in decisions about capital, procurement and economic opportunity.

Between the lines: - The appointment signals that USHBC wants advisory leadership with direct experience navigating both business operations and public-policy channels. - Villarreal’s background suggests USHBC is prioritizing a leader who can speak to Hispanic-owned firms as well as broader small-business concerns.

What's next: - USHBC said it will continue using its advisory board to inform decisions, strategy and operations. - The organization directed readers to more information, its Facebook page, its X account and membership information.