What does the Eastside Tigers Board of Directors do? The purpose of this board is to focus on the high-level strategy, oversight, and accountability of the organization.
Freddy Gutierrez
Co-Founder
Board President
Director of Operations
Freddy Co-Founded the Eastside Tigers organization in 2019 and has helped the organization grow ever since. Freddy's responsibility as President of the Board is to be the head of the Eastside Tigers. He supervises all of the business affairs of the board and acts as the primary contact for the Eastside Tigers. As the Director of Operations, Freddy manages the organization's senior-level management, ensuring day-to-day operations run smoothly. Along with being the Board President and Director of Operations, Freddy has also been the Head Coach of multiple different age group teams within the organization. Freddy is a true El Pasoan, having been born and raised in El Paso. He is an U.S. Army Combat Veteran, having served from 2004-2014. During his military service Freddy received The Purple Heart, along with other awards and decorations. Freddy graduated from Sul Ross State University Police Academy and is a former law enforcement officer. He is also a former volunteer fire fighter. Freddy regularly volunteers his time working with the Military Order of the Purple Heart Organization, previously having been the Commander from 2020-2024. His experience and leadership skills from a career of selfless service has granted Freddy the knowledge and expertise to lead the Eastside Tigers.
Email: gucci@eastsidetigers.org
Omar Guzman
Board Vice President (VP)
Director of Coaching & Player Development
Omar's position as the Vice President is to provide support to the Board President. Omar also fills the role of President in the absence of the Board President. Along with being the Board Vice President, Omar is the Director of Coaching & Player Development and a head coach. Omar oversees the correct implementation of the organization's baseball fundamentals. While many know him as Omar, most know him as Coach Guzman. Omar has played baseball and has had the opportunity to coach baseball at multiple different age groups. Omar is a lifelong El Paso, Texas resident, having graduated Ysleta High School in 2002. Currently Omar works for the City of El Paso.
"The best opportunity that I have, coaching with the Tigers, is to work with players. I have players ranging from no experience to very experienced. Showing them the fundamentals of baseball and the next steps into how to make it to a school team. Showing them what a school team coach will be expecting of them." - Coach Guzman
Email: omarguzman@eastsidetigers.org
Christina Gutierrez
Co-Founder
Board Treasurer
Chief Finance Officer (CFO)
Christina Co-Founded the Eastside Tigers organization in 2019 and has helped the organization grow ever since. As The Board Treasurer, Christina is responsible for managing the Eastside Tigers organization's finances. For her duties as the Chief Finance Officer, Christina is entrusted with the organizations financial strength, overseeing all the financial functions of the organization. Christina holds a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Management from Sul Ross State University and a CPC from AAPC. Christina was the Head Coach for the Eastside Tigers T-Ball from 2019-2022. She has also been the Head Coach for our 8U and 12U teams. Christina has worked for the Department of Defense (DOD) for 13 years, with the Department of Veterans Affairs and as a DOD Contractor. Christina still finds time to be involved in the community. Christina regularly volunteers her services working with the Military Order of the Purple Heart Organization. Recently, Christina was a board member for the Southwest Youth Alliance League for Spring 2024.
Email: christinagutierrez@eastsidetigers.org
Michael R. Gibson
Board Secretary
Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
Michael's position as Secretary is to provide administrative support to the Board. Along with being the Board Secretary, Michael has also been a Head Coach for multiple different age groups and is the Chief Administrative Officer, managing the daily administrative functions for the Eastside Tigers organization. Originally from Michigan, Michael now considers himself a true El Pasoan, moving here in 2012. He is an U.S. Army Combat Veteran, having served from 2005-2014. He received his Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Management from the University of Texas at El Paso, with a focus on Human Resources Management. He also received an Associate of Arts with a focus in Accounting, Business, & Economics from El Paso Community College. Although not currently a practicing Reverend, Michael also has an Honorary Doctor of Divinity from Universal Life Church. Michael is in the process of earning his Associates of Arts Degree in Kinesiology and a Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician at El Paso Community College. He is a local business owner, opening his car detailing business, Clean Concepts Auto Detailing, in May 2019. Michael joined the Eastside Tigers organization in January 2023.
Email: michaelgibson@eastsidetigers.org
Melissa Guzman
Board Secretary
Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)
Melissa's position as Secretary is to provide administrative support to the Board. Along with being the Board Secretary, Melissa is The Chief Compliance Officer. She is responsible for overseeing and managing regulatory compliance issues within for the Eastside Tigers organization. Melissa ensures the smooth and effective functioning of the Board and its members while helping to manage the day-to-day operations of the organization. Melissa has also been an assistant coach for the 12U team and is often floating around between all the other age groups, providing coaching support. Although Melissa does not have a lot of coaching experience, she loves to help out the players with what she does know. Melissa has been with the Eastside Tigers organization for over two years. Having graduated Ysleta High School in 2002, Melissa has worked for The Hospital of Providence. Melissa's dedication and support is one of the reasons that the Eastside Tigers organization continues to grow and thrive.
Email: melguzman@eastsidetigers.org