Dallas Fed names Arturo Barrio regional executive for El Paso

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Dallas Fed names Arturo Barrio regional executive for El Paso

May 18, 2026

DALLAS-The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas named Arturo Barrio as vice president and regional executive for El Paso, effective May 18.

Barrio, who was assistant vice president for international relations at the University of Texas at El Paso, will focus on building relationships with local businesses and community groups to gain greater insight into the surrounding economy, which includes West Texas and southern New Mexico.

As regional executive for the only Federal Reserve bank branch on the U.S.-Mexico border, Barrio will also be responsible for deepening the Dallas Fed's connections with border economy leaders and experts. The El Paso branch is uniquely positioned in the Eleventh District, which covers about three-quarters of the U.S.-Mexico border and includes Texas, the top state for exports.

"Arturo brings a wealth of relationships in El Paso and knowledge about the region. I look forward to his contributions to our work of listening to community leaders to gain real-time insight on the state of the regional economy," said Dallas Fed President and Chief Executive Lorie Logan. "This grassroots work informs the Federal Reserve's views on monetary policy, and I'm happy to welcome him to our trusted team of regional executives."

A University of Texas at El Paso alumnus, Barrio fostered regional partnerships and expanded the university's international profile in his previous role. He also served as senior adviser to the UTEP president on Mexico and Latin America.

"El Paso's economy is driven by flows of trade and people along our southern border, making the kinds of relationships and connections Arturo will bring in his new role critical to our understanding of a transforming region," said Roberto Coronado, Dallas Fed senior vice president and senior economist. "I look forward to him joining our effort to strengthen our ties with communities and businesses across the district."

Barrio previously worked for Mexico's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, overseeing economic and cooperation affairs for Mexico at the Organization of American States. He also chaired the City of El Paso's Committee on Border Relations from 2018 to 2021.

Barrio serves on the Texas Advisory Committee of the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition. Last year he joined the Council on Foreign Relations and was selected as a Presidential Leadership Scholar.

For more information, visit the regional executives page.

Media contacts:
Victoria Rosengarten
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
Phone: 816-881-2308
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Jon Prior
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
Phone: 214-922-6857
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