DALLAS, April 1, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) announced today that Manuel Gonzalez has resigned as CEO but will continue to serve on the Board of Directors. The Board has appointed board member Thomas Savino as interim CEO, and a special committee of the board will immediately begin the search for a permanent CEO.

“We want to thank Manny for his five years of service to NSHMBA,” said Stuart Jara, Chairman of the Board. “Also, we are very pleased that he agreed to stay engaged with the organization. Our interim CEO Thomas is a capable leader with deep roots in our organization. I’m confident that he will successfully lead us through this transition.”

Mr. Savino, a NSHMBA Board member and former chapter leader, is currently the Managing Director of TMS Consulting. Previously, he was a management consultant with McKinsey & Company. He holds an MBA in finance from Fordham University and a B.S. in public relations from Boston University.

“I’m excited about the future of the organization,” Mr. Savino said. “The Board of Directors and the executive leadership team remain committed to our goal of becoming the leading catalyst for Hispanic achievement by 2025.”

About the National Society of Hispanic MBAs

Founded in 1988, the National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) is a national 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting educational excellence, economic and social opportunities for Hispanics. With a national network of 40 local chapters and 30,000 members, NSHMBA represents the Hispanic community in the United States and Puerto Rico. For more information, please visit www.nshmba.org.