Deborah Gray Marino

Deborah Gray Marino joined SWBC in 2006 and serves as the senior vice president of corporate relations, leading strategies that advocate robust economic stability, foster corporate expansion, encourage philanthropic involvement, and drive community service initiatives.

Under her leadership, she manages SWBC’s external relationships with diverse stakeholders, including key aspects such as stakeholder engagement, strategic partnerships, government and regulatory affairs, investor relations, and community brand management and engagement.

Marino has served on multiple boards and committees, including the Witte Museum Board of Trustees, United Way of Bexar County Advisory Board, Women United Advisory Board, American Heart Association San Antonio Leadership Development Committee, Remember the Alamo Foundation Advisory Board, and greater:SATX Executive Board. She also holds the esteemed position of deputy advisor to the Texas Business Leadership Council and has served as a gubernatorial appointee to the Texas Commission on the Arts and Texas Health Services Authority.

Marino was presented with the 2024 Community Service Award by the Chabad Center and 2022 Women’s Leadership Award by the San Antonio Business Journal. 

She earned a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Texas A&M University and graduated from the U.S. Olympic Gold (USOG) Leadership Program. She holds her general lines agent licenses for life, accident, health, HMO, real estate, and property and casualty.

Marino and her husband Charlie were married in 2002. They have two children, Michael and Faith, and care for their two rescued pups, Annie and Gracie.

Commissioner Marino was appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott in November 2019 with a term set to expire on Nov. 15, 2025.