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.

Rosie Rodriguez
Senior Vice President of Operations

Rosie Rodriguez is Senior Vice President of Operations at FEWA. Rosie not only oversees all offical required applicant recruitment for FEWA members participating in the H-2B program, but daily operations, training and management of FEWA Guides who work closely with each member.

Prior to joining the FEWA team, Rosie worked for more than 20 years in commercial banking operations and her portfolio included management of various public fund entities.  She brings to FEWA her management skills that include: human resources, internal audit functions, corporate training and staff development.She has served as a banking operations officer and held officer positions in civic organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce, Pilot Club International, Community Education Advisory Council and American Red Cross.  Rosie is also a licensed insurance agent in general lines.

She is fluent in Spanish enabling her to communicate well with Spanish speaking FEWA members.

Education:  Bachelor of Business Administration – University of Houston

Jarrod Sharp
Worker 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 F.E.W.A. team as the in-house accountant to coordinate with F.E.W.A.’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.

Natalie Galvan
Senior Member Guide/ Worker Member Services Specialist

Natalie has worked for the FEWA members since the first day FEWA was organized five years ago.  She has extensive experience with the H-2B program and with the US government agencies world wide.  Her many years of front line experience and hard work led to her promotion to the FEWA Senior management team in 2007. Natalie is married and has two children.

Education: Bachelor of Business Administration - University of Houston

Natalie's hobbies include being a mom.

Kyle Freeman
Database Administrator

Kyle Freeman is the database administrator for FEWA which allows FEWA members to have the fastest possible service.  He also works on various IT assignments to ensure that FEWA staff are able to efficiently assist all FEWA members. Kyle worked with the USDOL on many aspects of the new regulations to help FEWA members and the DOL streamline the process. Before joining the FEWA team, Kyle taught high school mathematics in the Rio Grande Valley for three years as part of the Teach for America program. 

Kyle graduated from Rice University with dual degrees in Computational and Applied Mathematics and Economics

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.

Nancy Rodriguez
Elite Member Guide

Nancy has worked for the FEWA members since the first day FEWA was organized five years ago.  She has extensive experience with the H-2B program and with the Spanish speaking worker members of FEWA world wide.  Her many years of front line experience and hard work led to her promotion to the FEWA Elite Member Guide position where she work under the direction of staff attorneys.

Nancy is married and enjoys shopping, dancing, and spending time with her daughter and family

Nancy immigrated to the US from Mexico therefore, Nancy is fluent in Spanish and reads and writes Spanish at a very high level. As a child, Nancy only spoke spanish.

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.  As a student, Jake was an Agricultural leader throughout his education.

Stacy Loose

FEWA Guide

Stacey guides members through the H-2 application process.  She has successfully helped employers from across America in 18 states.  She looks forward to a great 2008 H2 season.  Stacy has been married for 21 years and has raised two great kids. 

Hobbies: outdoor activities of boating, beach going, camping, and BBQ’ing.

Brandi Riha

FEWA Guide

Brandi guides members through the H-2 application process.  She has successfully help 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.

Rosa Lopez

FEWA Guide

Rosa guides members through the H-2 application process.  Rosa is fluent in Spanish and often helps Spanish only speaking worker members with question related to their H2 visas.  Rosa grew up in Brentwood California.

Education: Brazosport College

Hobbies:  Rosa enjoys movie, books, travel, shopping and cooking.  She also volunteers with children reading projects.