Board of Directors

Alfonso Robalin: Resident since 2020 – Alfonso was elected as a THCA President in 2023.  Alfonso has been a resident of San Antonio since 2001 and has lived in Stone Oak, The Deco District and Alamo Heights previously.  Alfonso and family moved to Tobin Hill once the kids were out of high school to refurbish and occupy one of their properties that was previously a multi-unit rental. The Robalin’s also own and manage a short-term rental in Tobin Hill. Both of the Tobin Hill properties have been in Alfonso’s family for over 70 years. Alfonso and Lisa enjoy their daily walks to The Pearl with their German Shepard Elsa and proximity to so many diverse areas such as Brackenridge Park, and the downtown area.

Alfonso graduated from St. Mary’s University and most recently from University of the Incarnate Word.  Alfonso has worked in Human Resources for various companies in various industries in the US and in Mexico.  He currently works for a government contractor as a Human Resources & IT Director. 

In the past, Alfonso has volunteered as a coach in various sports for Our Lady of Grace/St. Anthony’s CYO, Board member for Our Lady of Grace/St. Anthony’s CYO, United Way Company Campaign Manager, Volunteer – Employer Panel for leftrightstep.org and a Student Mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas.  Alfonso joined THCA in order to give back to his community, including residents, businesses and visitors.      

THCA's President is elected on a yearly basis and is allowed to serve up to four (4) consecutive terms.  

Paula Starnes: Resident since 1983 – Paula was elected to the THCA Board in 2021. Paula is a native of San Antonio and grew up on the southside. She bought a house on East Magnolia 30 years ago after renting for 8 years in Tobin Hill. She graduated from Texas State University with a BA in management. She currently serves on the board for the Tri Point YMCA and the zoning committee for the Tobin Hill Community Association. She is an active member of the League of Women Voters.

Paula has been active in women’s organizations in San Antonio and at the state level for over 40 years. In addition to being the previous President of the San Antonio NOW (National Organization for Women) chapter and founding member of the Rape Crisis Center, she worked in IT for most of her career and spent the last 15 years working for a local financial real estate firm which buys mortgage notes, makes investor loans and manages real estate.

Eric Treviño: Business Owner, Singhs Vietnamese – Eric was elected to the THCA Board in February 2022. Eric was born in San Antonio, TX to a migrant, Filipino Mom and Hispanic Dad.  He completed  his undergrad at St. Edward’s University in Austin, and came back home to San Antonio to earn his master’s degree from UTSA.  He went on to work at AT&T in Marketing for 12 years, eventually leaving the corporate world to immerse himself as a restauranter.  As a husband, father, and co-owner of Singhs, he strives to connect people to their local community through genuine relationships and a focus on culture. 

Rick Schell: Resident since 2014 – Rick was elected to the THCA Board in 2022. He attended all of the Midtown Regional Plan meetings to advocate for the Neighborhood Plan being included in the new Midtown Plan, and has advocated for both the St. Mary's Bond project, as well as changes with the city's master bicycle plan. Rick has been the chairperson of the Zoning and Development Committee for THCA since 2017. In 2021, he also worked with many other neighborhoods through the Tier One Neighborhood Coalition to ensure UDC amendments (building code updates) for neighborhoods were included in the UDC updates proposed by the city, updates which occur every 5 years. Rick grew up in Denver, Colorado, and moved to San Antonio as quickly as he could.

Lisa McCorquodale Robalin: Business Owner, Cinq Ventures, LLC – Lisa was elected to the THCA Board in 2023. Lisa is proud to call San Antonio home for the last 20 years. She and her husband, Alfonso, raised three boys in the area. Together they restored and live in a 107-year-old home in historic Tobin Hill that has been in their family for over 70 years. She also restored a second family home in the neighborhood which they currently run as a short-term rental.

Lisa is an active real estate agent based in Tobin Hill. She is a Historic Home Specialist, certified by the San Antonio Office of Historic Preservation and the local San Antonio Board of Realtors.

Lisa is passionate about real estate and historic homes. She is an active participant and volunteer at various FIESTA San Antonio events, a board member and Treasurer of the San Antonio Hermann Sons Home Association, President of Louise Schuetze Hermann Sons lodge, and has been an active member of Tobin Hill Community Association. Lisa and Alfonso enjoy walking their German Shepherd in the neighborhood. She loves calling Tobin Hill their home and is passionate about keeping the neighborhood relevant, safe, and prosperous.

Laura Wills: Resident since 2022 - Laura was elected to the THCA Board in 2023. Laura recently moved into Tobin Hill and has been excited to join the local neighborhood. THCA has been a great resource for information, involvement, and community building, something she hopes to continue and further bolster. Living in Tobin Hill and working just outside of it with Overland Partners, Laura has a strong interest in the fulfillment of the neighborhood development plan and how implementation of that plan continues to benefit our community. As an architect, her perspective on architecture and urban development is an asset to the community. Laura’s work includes project design and management as well as an extensive list of software proficiencies.

Diane Redin: Resident since 2022 - Diane was elected to the THCA Board in 2023. When Diane and her husband became new empty nesters, they had the opportunity to move anywhere in San Antonio, but Tobin Hill caught their attention because of its history, landmarks and historic homes. They now live in the heart of this vibrant and energy filled community. Diane’s experience is working in non-profit development, planning, and coordinating events, volunteer management and database management. She was an at-home mom for many years volunteering with my children’s activities including PTA, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and various booster clubs. She also served as the head of the Missions Committee as well as the Marketing and Outreach Committee for our church. Diane currently works as a commercial property manager for a small family-owned business. The opportunity to give back to their community is something Diane feels strongly about and is something they hope to accomplish while serving on the Board. With years of experience planning events and coordinating volunteers Diane is an asset as the Board continues to grow and thrive. Benefiting from this opportunity, Diane’s dependability and follow through ensures both the Board and Community Association are well represented at all events.

THCA Board members are elected for two-year terms and are staggered so that half are elected or re-elected in even-numbered years and half are elected or re-elected in odd-numbered years. No member may serve more than four (4) consecutive years on the Board.