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Phil Hornbeak Celebrates “The Masks We Wear”

20 Years with BCMS

By Melody Newsom, BCMS CEO/Executive Director

Phil Hornbeak, Auto Program Director for Bexar County Medical
Society (BCMS), recently celebrated his 20th anniversary with the orga-
nization. I sat down with Phil to gain some insight into his long-standing
service to BCMS along with his professional and personal growth over
the last 20 years.

Describe the different offices/buildings you have been in
the past 20 years.
When I started, BCMS was at the building on W French Place, which
was a little “long of tooth,” needing repair and lacking elbow room. Then
we moved to the IH-10 office building while a search for a new location
was done, and eventually, our current building was built; it worked well
for the time we leased the space. The final move was to our new build-
ing at 4334 N Loop 1604 W, which was built from the ground up, is an
absolutely beautiful building and a great space. The current building is
purpose-built with every space accounted for. It even has lights built into
the sides, specifically for the annual BCMS Auto Shows; its unbelievable.

How has BCMS changed in the last 20 years?
As the world has changed to a digital format, so has BCMS. Gone
are the expensive mail campaigns. Gone is expensive fax usage. We talk
through the internet face-to-face, which is an amazing advancement in Phil Hornbeak, Auto
a 20-year time period. Program Director,
BCMS, and Melody
Why have you stayed for 20 years? Newsom, CEO/Executive
I had always worked in the automotive and financial industry, but Director, BCMS
learned about BCMS through my brother, who was the CEO of the Harris counties have been installed into the Auto Program. Over the
Methodist Healthcare System at the time. I had recently moved to Texas past few months, I’ve worked diligently on revitalizing the program and Catherine Xie
and ultimately stayed at BCMS because it is “Home.” I also enjoy the am really looking forward to seeing it all come together.
“big city, small town” feel that San Antonio offers. Class of 2026
What do you like most about BCMS? Long School of Medicine
How has your life changed in the past 20 years? Overall, there has been seamless leadership for the entirety of my UT Health San Antonio
There have been more life-changing events in 20 years than I had ever time here. It is as it should be — honest, fair and balanced. Do your job
expected: loved ones and co-workers passing, massive changes to the and help the team to the best of your abilities. There is truly a sense of
city, and new challenges each day. It has been “Life” with a capital “L.” trust, respect and kindness among the staff.

Tell us about the BCMS Auto Show. What are your favorite memories from your time here thus far?
I have managed the BCMS Auto Show for the last 20 years and enjoy The employees at BCMS. Great friends, lunch buddies and family
the fellowship with our members. The auto dealers that participate in the members!
BCMS Auto Program bring vehicles to display around the BCMS build-
ing for the attendees’ viewing pleasure. This year is the 38th annual Auto How would you describe our company’s culture?
Show which, as always, will have 100+ new automobiles of all makes and The culture is at a professional level that is expected due to the high
models, live music and food. It truly is a must-attend event, and if you standards of our physicians. BCMS adjusts to the needs of its members
attend, you’ll see our special lighting. quickly and with the care to uphold standards.

Do you have any favorite projects you’ve worked on during
your time here? Melody Newsom is the CEO/Executive Director for the Bexar
My favorite projects have been the Auto Show and adding Travis and County Medical Society. She has been with the company for 24 Watercolor and color pencil.
Harris counties to the Auto Program. By agreement, both Travis and years.

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