125. The Man Behind Brooks: How Leo Gomez Reimagined the Southside
This week on bigcitysmalltown, we examine the transformation underway at Brooks—formerly Brooks City Base—on San Antonio’s Southeast Side. Over the past decade, Brooks has shifted from a dormant military installation to a growing center for business, education, healthcare, and residential developm…
127. What If We Replaced Every Lawn in San Antonio?
This week on bigcitysmalltown, we examine how San Antonio residents are rethinking their relationship with nature—starting in their own front yards. Guest host Cory Ames interviews Monika Maeckle, author, naturalist, and founder of the Texas Butterfly Ranch and the Monarch Butterfly and Pollinator…
136. San Antonio’s Aerospace Past Is Powering Its Future
This week on bigcitysmalltown, we revisit a pivotal chapter in San Antonio’s history: the closure of Kelly Air Force Base and its transformation into Port San Antonio, as the city prepares for the upcoming San Antonio Aviation and Aerospace Hall of Fame luncheon. Host Bob Rivard is joined by Chris…
144. Building the South Side — How JCB Is Bringing 1,500 Jobs to San Antonio
This week on bigcitysmalltown, we examine one of the most significant recent developments in San Antonio’s advanced manufacturing and economic landscape: the arrival of JCB Texas. British construction equipment manufacturer JCB broke ground on a new plant on the city’s south side in 2023—an invest…
Ep. 43 - Industry Rant
In this episode, Ryan Wardak and Leo Gomez discuss the current state of Lucasfilm and Marvel, exploring the challenges both franchises face in the film industry. They delve into Disney's monopolistic tendencies, the struggles of Star Wars, particularly with The Mandalorian and upcoming films, and …
The People Playbook - Leo Gomez with Brooks (4-11-26)
This week on The People Playbook, Coach Cora sits down with San Antonio leader Leo Gomez, CEO of Brooks City Base and San Antonio Legend Award winner, to discuss how great partnerships create momentum, belief, and shared success. Their conversation explores how leaders can build support for their …
Building Southeast San Antonio: Leo Gomez on the Brooks Development Story
When Brooks Air Force Base closed, the neighborhoods surrounding it carried a poverty rate above 20% and a cloud of uncertainty over what would come next. That was 2012. Leo Gomez and his team had other plans.
In this episode, Jeff Webster sits down with his 30-year friend and Brooks Development A…
Why Learning is an Action, Not a Finished Product - Leo Gomez
"That which seems like a false step is just the next step. What if it wasn't the wrong step? What if it was simply necessary? The path is not something you already know. The path is something that starts to appear because you just keep walking."
In this special episode of our entrepreneur series,…
From the Spurs Arena to Brooks: Leo Gomez on Why San Antonio Needs to Think Bigger | Ep. 15
Leo Gomez has spent his career building things San Antonio said couldn't be built, twice, from a downtown arena the Spurs weren't supposed to be able to afford, to a former Air Force base most people still think is off-limits to civilians.
In this episode, Leo traces his path from a childhood in M…
What you need to know about plans for future of Brooks with CEO Leo Gomez | ENside Politics
Brooks Development Authority CEO Leo Gomez talks with the ENside Politics team about what it took to land Industrial Electric Manufacturer, a utility equipment maker that will build a $200 million plant at the former Air Force base and hire 3,000 workers. Gomez also details plans to continue expan…
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