Guy to Know Archives - San Antonio Woman https://sawoman.com/category/features/guy-to-know/ San Antonio Magazine For Women to Connect, Inspire and Encourage the Women of San Antonio Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:29:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://sawoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/cropped-woman-ico-32x32.jpg Guy to Know Archives - San Antonio Woman https://sawoman.com/category/features/guy-to-know/ 32 32 Guy to Know – Beto Altamirano https://sawoman.com/2026/01/guy-to-know-beto-altamirano/ https://sawoman.com/2026/01/guy-to-know-beto-altamirano/#respond Thu, 01 Jan 2026 19:36:11 +0000 https://sawoman.com/?p=29719     Beto Altamirano CEO of TechBloc By Rudy Arispe  |  Photography by David Teran   At 17, Beto Altamirano’s life was upended when his father was deported from the Rio Grande Valley back to Mexico. Although the profound experience left him shaken and uncertain about his family’s future, it would lead to his foray […]

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]]> https://sawoman.com/2026/01/guy-to-know-beto-altamirano/feed/ 0 Guy to Know – Erik Darmstetter https://sawoman.com/2025/11/guy-to-know-erik-darmstetter/ https://sawoman.com/2025/11/guy-to-know-erik-darmstetter/#respond Sun, 16 Nov 2025 23:10:30 +0000 https://sawoman.com/?p=29514     Erik Darmstetter CEO of Office Furniture Liquidations By Rudy Arispe  |  Photography by David Teran     Inside the 90,000-square-foot warehouse, showroom and a planned distribution center at Office Furniture Liquidations, you’ll find everything you can possibly need to furnish your home or corporate office “except the office politics,” as CEO Erik Darmstetter […]

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]]> https://sawoman.com/2025/11/guy-to-know-erik-darmstetter/feed/ 0 Guy to Know – Chris Maitre https://sawoman.com/2025/09/guy-to-know-chris-maitre/ https://sawoman.com/2025/09/guy-to-know-chris-maitre/#respond Mon, 01 Sep 2025 18:49:01 +0000 https://sawoman.com/?p=29317   Nature, Legacy, and Leadership By Michelle Vasquez  |  Photography by David Teran   Chris Maitre, a native New Orleanian, spent most of his adult life being raised by his maternal grandfather, George Ruiz. Ruiz was originally from San Antonio and a descendant of the Canary Islands. The two bonded deeply as Ruiz taught Maitre […]

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]]> https://sawoman.com/2025/09/guy-to-know-chris-maitre/feed/ 0 Guy to Know – Suhail Arastu https://sawoman.com/2025/05/guy-to-know-suhail-arastu/ https://sawoman.com/2025/05/guy-to-know-suhail-arastu/#comments Fri, 02 May 2025 00:55:31 +0000 https://sawoman.com/?p=28970     Connecting The World Through Music By Michelle Vasquez | Photography by David Teran   Suhail Arastu is Director of Advancement at Musical Bridges Around the World, a nonprofit that celebrates global arts and fosters cultural understanding through free programs. With a background in neuroscience, classical studies, nonprofit work, and the arts, Arastu brings […]

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]]> https://sawoman.com/2025/05/guy-to-know-suhail-arastu/feed/ 1 Guy to Know – Devin Brown https://sawoman.com/2025/03/guy-to-know-devin-brown/ https://sawoman.com/2025/03/guy-to-know-devin-brown/#respond Sat, 01 Mar 2025 17:52:53 +0000 https://sawoman.com/?p=28801   An NBA Champion for the Community By Michelle Vasquez | Photography by David Teran   From shooting hoops on San Antonio’s southwest side to sharing a locker room with NBA legends, Devin Brown embodies what it means to focus on the end goal. He inspires others with his athletic talent, humility, intelligence, and unwavering […]

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]]> https://sawoman.com/2025/03/guy-to-know-devin-brown/feed/ 0 Guy to Know – Shokare Nakpodia https://sawoman.com/2025/01/guy-to-know-shokare-nakpodia/ https://sawoman.com/2025/01/guy-to-know-shokare-nakpodia/#respond Wed, 01 Jan 2025 19:23:00 +0000 https://sawoman.com/?p=28625   Inspiration Through Hardship By Michelle Vasquez | Photography by David Teran   Shokare (Sho) Nakpodia has lived a life filled with exploring the world, from Lagos to London to New York City and now San Antonio. His life reflects a deep commitment to fostering understanding and collaboration through his brainchild, DreamWeek San Antonio.   […]

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]]> https://sawoman.com/2025/01/guy-to-know-shokare-nakpodia/feed/ 0 Guy to Know Pastor Ed Newton https://sawoman.com/2024/11/guy-to-know-pastor-ed-newton/ https://sawoman.com/2024/11/guy-to-know-pastor-ed-newton/#comments Sat, 02 Nov 2024 17:40:59 +0000 https://sawoman.com/?p=28421   By Michelle Vasquez | Photography by David Teran   Pastor Ed’s journey is deeply rooted in his unique upbringing—an experience that shaped his worldview and calling to serve others. Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, to two deaf parents, Ed was thrust into the role of being their voice and ears, navigating a world where […]

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]]> https://sawoman.com/2024/11/guy-to-know-pastor-ed-newton/feed/ 3 Power Couple https://sawoman.com/2024/11/power-couple/ https://sawoman.com/2024/11/power-couple/#comments Fri, 01 Nov 2024 20:52:59 +0000 https://sawoman.com/?p=28540   By Michelle Vasquez | Photography by David Teran   Ed and Stephanie Newton pour their hearts into leading Community Bible Church (CBC) in San Antonio, profoundly impacting our community. Ed’s passionate sermons inspire countless individuals, while Stephanie’s hands-on support in ministry helps create a warm, inclusive atmosphere. Together, they’ve cultivated a space where faith, […]

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]]> https://sawoman.com/2024/11/power-couple/feed/ 2 Guy to Know – Brian Strange https://sawoman.com/2024/09/guy-to-know-brian-strange/ https://sawoman.com/2024/09/guy-to-know-brian-strange/#respond Sun, 01 Sep 2024 22:26:17 +0000 https://sawoman.com/?p=28214   Balancing Life, Family, and the Pursuit of Happiness By Michelle Vasquez | Photography by David Teran   When you talk to Brian Strange, you can’t help but marvel at his balance between family, work, civic engagement, health and fitness, and musicianship and songwriting. While managing all these dimensions might seem exhausting, it’s just a […]

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]]> https://sawoman.com/2024/09/guy-to-know-brian-strange/feed/ 0 Guy to Know – Dean Hendrix https://sawoman.com/2024/07/guy-to-know-dean-hendrix/ https://sawoman.com/2024/07/guy-to-know-dean-hendrix/#respond Tue, 02 Jul 2024 00:22:17 +0000 https://sawoman.com/?p=27976   Dean Hendrix Vice Provost of Libraries and Museums at the University of Texas at San Antonio   By Michelle Vasquez | Photography by David Teran   Dean Hendrix, a proud San Antonio native, is dedicated to giving back to his community through his role as Vice Provost of Libraries and Museums at the University […]

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