Your FEWA Staff

Scott Evans
President

As the founding President of the Federation of Employers and Workers of America, Scott Evans has led FEWA’s evolution to becoming the internationally recognized H-2B and H-2A community leader that exists today. 

Under his direction, and through coordination with other National, Regional and State stakeholder organizations, FEWA takes pride in its legislative leadership role, unparalleled governmental agency advocacy for all stakeholders, critical stakeholder information distribution, and ethical stewardship of the H-2A/H-2B programs to the benefit of the greater communities. 

Mr. Evans has continually strived to insure that all FEWA staff members treat every worker and every employer with the individual attention only afforded by a nonprofit association of employers and workers banding together for the mutual benefit of all.  In short Mr. Evans acknowledges that all the members of FEWA are the employers of the entire FEWA staff including himself; and that the members are the owners of all the assets of the non-profit organization including the FEWA building.

He has tirelessly worked for the greater good of the entire H-2A/H-2B community since 1995; and is considered throughout the H-2A/H-2B community to be a “pioneer”. 

Mr. Evans says his sincere hope is that 100 years from now workers and employers will still benefit from this first not for profit organization of its kind that clearly recognizes the employer and the workers must collectively unite to make any business or employment opportunity successful.

Mr. Evans is a fluent Spanish speaker.

Education: BS Horticulture– Texas A & M University (Cum Laude)

Arnulfo Hinojosa
Vice President

Arnulfo Hinojosa is the Vice President for the Federation of Employers and Workers of America. Mr. Hinojosa has managed the processing of over 42,000 H2B workers from 2200 different US companies in 45 states at the United States Consulates worldwide.

He is bilingual (English/Spanish) and his Hispanic heritage and culture gives him a unique insight to the Hispanic work force in today’s America. Arnulfo grew up in a small South Texas town where his grandfather immigrated from Mexico.

He is a graduate of Madison University with a BS in Business.

Jarrod Sharp
Member Services Director

Jarrod Sharp oversees scheduling for FEWA members at the various U.S. Consulates throughout the world. Jarrod is also managing operations at the Monterrey and Nogales FEWA offices, and operations at all remote office locations as well. Jarrod has over 8 years experience in service industries, and has been in various training/leadership positions throughout his career.

Jarrod graduated summa cum laude from the University of Houston with a BBA in Marketing and a minor in Spanish. He was also a member of Beta Gamma Sigma and Phi Kappa Phi honor societies. Jarrod is concurrently in law school at the University of Houston.

April Mckinney

Business Manager

Bringing over 10 years experience in accounting and customer service, April joined the FEWA team as the in-house accountant to coordinate with FEWA’s CPA’s and Auditors.  April also manages Human Resources, Employee Benefits, and Insurance policies. 

Education: Wharton County Junior College & University of Houston and is a member of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society.

Hobbies: photography and scrapbooking.

Rita Romero
Office Manager

Rita Romero has successfully coordinated more H-2B employers than any person or group in the entire history of the H-2B program.  Since 1997, Mrs. Romero has developed strong working relationships throughout the federal government agencies responsible for the H-2A and H-2B programs.  Over the years, the governmental agencies themselves have often asked Rita H-2B technical questions due to her depth of knowledge and experience.

Rita’s husband Javier Romero is an immigrant that owns and operates a successful trucking company.  They have two daughters and a son.

Rita is a fluent Spanish speaker and writer.

Jake McLeod

Worker Member Services Specialist

Jake has worked as an intern at FEWA throughout his college career and now joins FEWA full time.  Jake’s technical computer skills and education helps take FEWA successfully into the information age.

Jake Mcleod brings his family’s long agriculture and ranching background experience to FEWA to help all the agricultural employers and workers.  Jake is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science at Texas A&M University.

Brandi Riha

FEWA Guide

Brandi guides members through the H-2 application process.  She has successfully helped employers from across America in 18 states.

Education: Associate Degree in Criminal Justice – Wharton Junior College

Hobbies: Reading, fishing, cooking, dancing and spending time with family and friends.