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San Antonio
Downtown San Antonio
Real Estate
Real Estate Development
Port San Antonio
San Antonio, United States
Condalia
Pape Dawson Engineers
River Camp Lofts
Southstar
Affordable Housing
Richard Perez
River North
Sunset Station
Seaworld San Antonio
Orlando
Aerospace & Defense Industry
Hemisfair Park Redevelopment Corporation
Hemisfair
Recsa

Breaking Ground SA is a podcast where we dig into real estate deals, developments, and decision-makers shaping San Antonio. Hosted by Stephanie Reyes, President and CEO of RECSA, and local policy expert Rob Killen, each episode explores the stories behind the city's transformation—from downtown revitalization and major developments to the people and passion driving San Antonio's growth. Whether it... more

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Paul Basaldua won a regional Golden Gloves title, landed a Chamber of Commerce internship because of a newspaper clipping, and never stopped saying yes to the work. The founder of VersaTerra Development traces his path from survey and pipe-laying cre... more

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Richard Perez says every job he's held was the best one he ever had, and after this conversation it's easy to see why. The president of the San Antonio Medical Foundation traces his path from a family landscaping business on the South Side to Laredo,... more

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Sarah Carabias Rush, President and CEO of greater:SATX, just closed her best year yet: 7,000 new jobs, a goal exceeded for the first time since she took the role, and 59 active projects worth nearly $19 billion in the pipeline. In this episode, Sarah... more

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George Peck almost missed the phone call that started his entire San Antonio career, an old cassette-tape answering machine message he didn't hear for a week. Nearly four decades later, he's a former RECSA president, one of the longest-serving member... more

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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.

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Debra Guerrero has spent almost thirty years in the rooms where San Antonio's biggest decisions get made, first as the only woman on City Council in 1997, then on the SAISD Board during one of the district's most difficult stretches, and now as a sen... more

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Melissa Robinson didn't set out to run Hemisfair. She started as a board member who took a chance meeting at a Christmas party seriously, then spent years learning the project from the inside before stepping into the CEO seat as only the second perso... more

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Hope Andrade has been a bus girl, a tortilla factory worker, an IBM word processor, a healthcare entrepreneur, a TxDOT commissioner, and Texas' first Latina and longest-serving Secretary of State. Now she's leading the Alamo Trust as President and CE... more

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Recent Guests

Paul Basaldua
Founder of VersaTerra Development and chair of the Metro SA Chamber
VersaTerra Development
Episode: From Boxing Ring to Boardroom: Paul Basaldua on Condalia and the Chamber Merger | Ep. 19
Richard Perez
President of the San Antonio Medical Foundation and former Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce president
San Antonio Medical Foundation
Episode: How Richard Perez Went from Landscaping to City Hall to Leading the Medical Foundation | Ep. 18
Sarah Carabias Rush
President and CEO of Greater SATX
Greater SATX
Episode: Why Companies Are Choosing San Antonio with greater:SATX CEO Sarah Carabias Rush | Ep. 17
George Peck
Engineer, long-time commercial real estate leader, Planning Commission member
KCI Technologies
Episode: Inside San Antonio's Planning Commission with 14-Year Commissioner George Peck | Ep. 16
Leo Gomez
President and CEO of Brooks
Brooks
Episode: From the Spurs Arena to Brooks: Leo Gomez on Why San Antonio Needs to Think Bigger | Ep. 15
Debra Guerrero
Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Government Affairs for the NRP Group
NRP Group
Episode: Debra Guerrero on Affordable Housing, City Hall, and Why San Antonio Needs to Think Bigger | Ep. 14
Melissa Robinson
CEO of Hemisphere Park Redevelopment Corporation
Hemisphere Park Redevelopment Corporation
Episode: Melissa Robinson's Path to Leading Hemisfair Into Its Next Era | Ep. 13
Hope Andrade
Business owner, longtime public sector leader, former Secretary of State of Texas
Alamo Trust / Texas government
Episode: Hope Andrade on Business, Texas Politics, and Leading The Alamo's $700M Rebuild | Ep. 12
Jim Perschbach
President and CEO, Port San Antonio
Port San Antonio
Episode: How Port San Antonio Became a $20 Billion Economic Engine with Jim Perschbach | Ep. 11

Hosts

Stephanie Reyes
Host of Breaking Ground SA, President and CEO of RECSA
Rob Killen
Co-host, local policy expert

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

From Boxing Ring to Boardroom: Paul Basaldua on Condalia and the Chamber Merger | Ep. 19
Q: What are some of the challenges to development and how are you tackling them for your big project?
Basaldua says developers must assess land and project risks with engineering and environmental studies, plan financing for years of upfront costs, and coordinate infrastructure such as water, sewer, roads, and power. Condalia required about a year and a half to secure major entitlements, followed by design and construction before revenue could arrive.
From Boxing Ring to Boardroom: Paul Basaldua on Condalia and the Chamber Merger | Ep. 19
Q: So what made you finally take the leap and open up your own shop?
After gaining experience at Mosaic Development and learning zoning, financing, and development, Basaldua decided he did not want to reach age 60 without starting his own company. He launched VersaTerra in December 2019, then found that the uncertain market made land purchases easier to negotiate.
How Richard Perez Went from Landscaping to City Hall to Leading the Medical Foundation | Ep. 18
Q: What are your thoughts on the Sports and Entertainment District?
Perez supports pursuing an arena and Sports and Entertainment District, arguing that it can help retain the Spurs, attract visitors and potentially make San Antonio more appealing to another professional team, provided the plan makes sense for the community.
How Richard Perez Went from Landscaping to City Hall to Leading the Medical Foundation | Ep. 18
Q: So for the young business leaders, why is it important for business professionals to get involved civically?
Perez says civic involvement gives business leaders a voice in decisions affecting the community and brings useful professional knowledge to public and organizational boards.
Inside San Antonio's Planning Commission with 14-Year Commissioner George Peck | Ep. 16
Q: What one memory stands out from your Recsa leadership experience?
Being encouraged by Martha to chair the DPTF and eventually lead Recsa as president, a role that felt like a culmination of years of service and collaboration with industry peers.

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What is Breaking Ground SA about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on San Antonio's development scene, pairing host-led discussions with high-profile guests from real estate, urban planning, and public service to unpack how downtowns, riverfronts, and major projects come to life. Episodes explore financing tools, governance, community engagement, and the balance between preserving history and driving growth, often tying local deals to broader regional implications. A standout feature is the deep-dive, story-driven approach that connects personal journeys with city-building, offering practical takeaways for developers, policymakers, and investors who want to understand the mechanics behind transformative projects and how to navigate public-private collaboration.

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