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SAN ANTONIO BCMS
MEDICINE SPOTLIGHT

The Bexar County Medical Society

Names Monica Jones as its New BCMS Spotlight:

Chief Operating Officer Phil Hornbeak, Auto Program Director

Phil Hornbeak came to the BCMS Auto Program from a career never pestering you
in Finance and Automotive management. In his early career, he like the service noted
learned to floorplan for dealerships and make bulk purchases of ac- above.
counts receivable to gain new customers for the retail side of lend-
ing. He progressed into managing multi-franchise dealer groups to You can join the
include inventory control, personnel and sales management. It was thousands of very satis-
as though all of his previous experience prepared him for the job of fied BCMS Auto Pro-
BCMS Auto Program Director in 2004. gram users by going to
Since the inception of the BCMS Auto Program in 1983, thou- www.bcms.org and
sands of physicians, their families and staff have used our service. clicking on the Auto
Program where you
What is the BCMS Auto Program? can request a vehicle
The BCMS Auto Program is a benefit of BCMS membership. It and apply for financing
Meet Monica Jones, the new Chief Op- team to the first-ever Regional Emergency Christopher, who is disabled (autistic,
is a free “concierge” service for locating and pricing vehicles. You pre-approval. You can
erating Officer of Bexar County Medical Healthcare Systems Conference held at the epileptic and nonverbal). Monica and her
don’t have to do anything other than tell us what you want. We do also call (210) 301-
Society. Monica is excited to be working Alamodome in 2011. Monica also played a husband Michael Sr. have been married for
the legwork to find the make, model, color and equipment that 4367 to speak to Phil
with such a strong group of professionals big role in the first-ever Regional Medical 14 years. She notes that Mike (a University
suits you. Hornbeak or email phil@bcms.org.
with such diverse backgrounds. Monica Operations Center (RMOC) activation of Texas Football Alum) has always been by
Our participating dealers support the program by ensuring you
adds perspective and benefit to the organi- and was involved in many Hurricane de- her side during tough situations and is ex-
get the best price on the car or truck of your dreams. In turn, we
zation from her more than 25 years of in- ployments such as Katrina, Rita, Gustav cited about her opportunity with BCMS.
support the dealers with our business. We have many dealers to assist Another fun member benefit and
volvement in primarily nonprofit and Ike, not to mention the H1N1 RMOC Monica states one of her greatest gifts is
our program without taking up your precious time, invading your part of the Auto Program is the
organizations. activation and monitoring. “STRAC will her team player mentality. Monica was a
privacy or space. Currently we have financing as low as 1.65% up to
Born at a naval base in Pensacola, Florida, always be part of my heart as they continue college athlete, playing basketball for the BCMS Auto Show,
60 months with approved credit. We can have your loan pre-ap-
Monica’s family are native San Antonians. to be a leader in the Texas Trauma System.” University of Dallas. “I bring my love of the which is held the third Thursday
proved, so all you have to do is sign the title forms at the dealership
She attended Catholic school throughout After STRAC, Monica went back to her game into my day-to-day work environ- in October every year.
and drive away.
her academic education, earned a Business Alma Mater, Providence Catholic School, ment. You can depend on me as a team
As a comparison, we tested a popular online vehicle “buying serv-
Administration degree from Our Lady of the as the Director of Admissions. “It was time player, and I look forward to working
ice,” and here is what we found. Your name, phone number, email This year is our 35th Annual Auto Show.
Lake University and holds a certification in to give back to the community that sup- closely and successfully with each of you. I
and any other data given is shared with dealers and salespeople. We
Mediation. ported me as a young woman.” Under her am most excited to be working alongside It will be held at the BCMS
tested the service by going online and completing an inquiry form.
Before BCMS, Monica was the director leadership, Providence increased enroll- Melody Newsom. We first met back in headquarters on October 21, 2021.
We received six phone calls and four text messages. The salespeople
of Human Resources and Administration ment and once again proved to be a leader 2003 during my days at STRAC. We have
on the other end refused to provide any pricing information unless
at the Southwest Texas Regional Advisory in private school education, leading all stayed connected all these years. I am so
we went to a dealership. We also went to a dealership to test that as This is a fun family outing with a wide
Council for Trauma (STRAC) for thirteen other catholic schools in college scholar- proud of her accomplishments here at
well, and wasted over two hours before somebody gave a price. It variety of beautiful vehicles, live music,
years. Monica states working with Eric ships earned. BCMS and look forward to learning from
was higher than the posted internet price for the same unit! and free food and drink. You don’t want
Epley, Dr. Ronny Stewart and the dynamic When COVID-19 hit, Monica took the her. I have big shoes to fill!”
If you want to window shop and test drive various vehicles,
team at STRAC was one of the most chal- health and well-being of her family seriously, to miss it, so save the date!
BCMS will connect you with a sales representative who understands
lenging positions in her career, but the most taking a break from the workforce to care
our program and will make sure you get the best price the first time,
rewarding and educational. Monica led the for her two sons: Michael Carter and
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