Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025

April Ancira

Vice President

Ancira Auto Group

Location:  Witte Museum, Dawson Family Hall

Registration, Breakfast and Networking - 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.

Program - 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Ancira, which she stepped into in January 2004. It was during her time at the NADA Dealer Academy in 2005 that she met her husband, Jason Thomson, who joined her in both life and business as the Vice President of Operations.
April’s dedication to professional growth didn’t stop there. She pursued advanced finance training and remains committed to her education through NADA and TADA. Her leadership skills quickly became apparent as she took on significant roles, serving as chairman of the local San Antonio Dealer Association twice and leading the Texas Automotive Board in 2021. Her influence extended to the Texas Automobile Dealers Association, where she was Chairman Elect, and she played key roles on various boards, including legislative committees and strategic development.
But April's impact isn't limited to the automotive world. She actively participates on 10 to 12 non-profit and civic boards, tirelessly fundraising and contributing to the San Antonio community. Her dedication has earned her numerous awards and recognition from both educational institutions and civic organizations.
At home, April is a devoted mother to two children, Hope and Gunnar, who attend TMI Middle and High School. She shares her life with Jason, a fourth-generation dealer, and their two spirited dogs.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, April thrives on adventure and challenges. She holds a pilot’s license, dabbles in stand-up comedy, and while she once faced a hilarious mishap singing the national anthem at a baseball game, she took it all in stride. Not to mention, she has conquered 13 full Ironman races, including the prestigious World Championship in Hawaii.
April Ancira's life is a testament to perseverance, passion, and the pursuit of excellence, inspiring those around her.

Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025

Linda Ratner RN MBA CEPA

President

Ratner Consulting

Location:  Witte Museum, Dawson Family Hall

Registration, Breakfast and Networking - 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.

Program - 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Linda Ratner is an accomplished business owner, master coach, and sought-after speaker. She is a trusted advisor across the service, professional, industrial, and technology industries. Her client roster includes companies in legal, engineering, HVAC, trucking, healthcare, insurance, pest control, accounting, wealth management, construction, non-profits, IT, and manufacturing. Executives leverage her vast business experience to navigate disruption and change. With her strong financial acumen, she enables business owners to drive productivity, growth, and long-term success - no matter the business climate. 

Linda holds a broad range of certifications, including, but not limited to: 

• MBA
• Registered Nurse
• Value Builder Coach
• The Predictive Index
• Native Spanish Speaker
• Scaling Up Certified Coach
• Value Builder Coach’s Coach
• 60 Minute CFO Certified Coach
• Former Certified TAB facilitator
• Stakeholder Centered Coaching
• Former Certified EOS implementer
• Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA)
• John Maxwell Certified Leadership Coach
• Cash Flow Financial Analysis & Forecasting

Unlike other coaches with similar credentials, Linda is an actual business owner. She’s successfully built and sold her own company, Impact Urgent Care Clinics. She currently leads Ratner Consulting and 541 Investments.

As a registered nurse, Linda has a heart for helping others. Specifically, her emergency room experience allows her clients to rely on her cool, calm approach. She’s able to ask the right questions, prioritize, and triage to drive fast results for her customers. As a business leader, executives harness her acute eye for detail and problem-solving skills to reach their goals. Whether scaling operations or rightsizing, Linda helps business leaders navigate today’s business environment through financial clarity, effective execution, and sustainable growth. 

When not helping business owners grow and adapt, Linda enjoys tennis, traveling, and her three children Jacob, Bailey, and Aaron. She resides in San Antonio Texas with her husband, Evan, and her two dogs, Roxy and Mac.