The Board of Directors
Mr. Antonio V. Echavez – Chairman/ CEO
In his over 35 years of experience in the real estate industry, Tony has millions of dollars’ worth of transactions under his belt involving commercial and residential properties; his expertise is in property acquisitions and financial services. Tony was born in the Philippine Islands, grew up in Los Angeles California. He was involved in his family’s real estate business since childhood.
He pioneered Internet applications (video streaming) and owned a software development company from 1992 to 2001, thereafter became a Mortgage Banker and real estate investor during the lucrative property boom in the USA. In his current role as the CEO, Tony spends his time working on property research and acquisitions and development plans for projects in the Philippine Islands.
Ms. Grace Tolentino – President
Grace Tolentino is the Founder and CEO of Boracay Beach Inc. (BBI Group of Companies) a globally recognized brand and one of the leading respected business groups in the Philippines. A fully-fledged commercial institution engaged in consumer and wholesale businesses in Property developments, Travel and Tourism and Finance. She is the active President of Akamai Holdings Inc. (AHI) a multinational Financial and Real Estate company. AHI Group was the pioneer of streaming media and medical billing software.
She is currently an Ambassador of the Philippines for Investments and Tourism appointed by International Group- United Nations Economic and Social Affairs, Asia Tourism Organisation, Maharlika International Association, SPMUDA International Group affiliated to the European Commission, Friends of the Commonwealth acknowledged by numerous prestigious international group with its diplomatic mission, royal chivalric order that aims unity, goodwill, and development in (193) countries.
A highly sought after Investment and Tourism Builder, the most recognized young woman entrepreneur currently the subject of multiple documentary series highlighting what is like to be a modern-day CEO and public figure in today’s digital world, as well as desired inspirational Contributor in top global news and international business publishing companies such as Forbes, Lady Boss Asia, Business Insider, Entrepreneur, CNN. She is the only Filipino recognized and current Top Boardroom Contributor for LinkedIn Business 2018-2019, Leadership Influencer project, invited as GoNegosyo Mentor, a Philippine Center For Entrepreneurship. She holds a degree in Business and Tourism Management at the University of the East and Masters in Entrepreneurship, Business Management in Emerging Economy at Harvard Business School. She supports various international organization namely Zonta International, Rotary International, Elks Club, SKAL International with advocacy in tourism, humanity, women, youth and indigenous people.
She received recognition from Philippine Top Choice, TripAdvisor, Asia Best Brand, World Women Leaders, Netizen’s Best Choice Award, Philippine Social Media Awards, Elite Business Awards, Finance Global Awards, Tourism Leadership Awards, Global Filipino Executive, Young CEO of the Year awards in excellence in Investments, Real Estate and Tourism.
Mr. Joe Starr – Chief Operating Officer
Joe began his career as a laborer working his way through the ranks to achieving his goal as a licensed building contractor in California specializing in Concrete, Masonry, and Framing. His firm was involved in such projects as Olympic headquarters at the ABC Studio lots, numerous custom million dollar estates in lavish Fairbanks Ranch and several commercial projects in San Diego and Riverside counties. Joe also has a license of Concrete Inspector having taken the required certification courses in San Diego County, California.
After serving as the chief estimator for Jensen Concrete in Las Vegas, Joe turned his attention to the flourishing Exhibit Industry. By invitation, he became involved in all facets of the industry including design, sales, estimation, labor supervision and Custom building of elaborate modular exhibits up to 15,000 sq. T. These exhibits had to be transported in crates and built at convention venues in a matter of days. Everything hinged on proper materials, time-sensitive execution along with supervision and leadership of Union labor crews up to 120 workers at a time.
In the last year, Joe has been trained in the “fast track building” techniques shown to him by an associate in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is one of a handful of men who are qualified to teach builders around the globe on the techniques to apply the interior and exterior coatings of Gigacrete Inc. fast track products.
Joe’s over 30 years of experience in the building & construction industries in California and Nevada plus other related works that deal with modular components, coordination, and labor supervision and fast track building knowledge are of tremendous value to the Ecolux team.
Mr. William Grimes – Consultant / Urban Planner
Mr. Grimes has 24 years of project management experience in both the public and private sectors. Before founding Studio Cascade, he directed the planning division of a large Southern California Planning and Engineering firm, specializing in the management of interdisciplinary policy development and physical planning projects. Mr. Grimes is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners, holds a master’s degree in urban and regional planning and has won several awards for his achievements. He is also a member of Eastern Washington University’s adjunct faculty, teaching courses in Spokane and Liverpool (United Kingdom) on land development and the evolution of cities.
Engr. Homer T. Fabreag Jr. – VP / Business Development
He started working as a Marketing & Sales Manager in Mainland China for Chongqing ADEDORO Trading Co., Ltd., an EDUARDO MIROLGIO & TENUTA CARRETTA Group of companies, a world award-winning wine manufacturer from Europe. He develops his career in China for fifteen years in the field of Engineering-Procurement-Construction Management, Business Administration and Management, Business Development and Financing, involving and specializing in Real Estate Investments, Commodities, Bank Debentures, and other Bank Instruments.
He puts his own Consultancy firm Solutions Cascade and Design, Engineering, Procurement & Construction Management firm DLV Construction in the Philippines, a well-versed International Standard Project Management & Consultancy company.