Zaira Lujan

Operations Manager

B.A in Health Policy and English Literature | University of Rochester, Rochester NY

M.S. in Statistics and Data Science. University of Texas at El Paso.

Zaira was drawn to Dawco for its commitment to “health housing” through business innovations. A recent graduate with high distinction and honors in English Literature, Zaira brings to the table a zeal for research, data analysis, and content creation. Prior to Dawco, she served on various policy-driven public health organizations like GlobeMed and the University of Rochester Student Health Association Committee where she successfully managed several projects, committees, and budgets. She has also served as a Congressional staffer, and a political researcher in both Texas and New York.

B.B.A. in Finance | University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, TX

Art spent over 13 years in banking serving as a V.P. of both Commercial and Consumer Lending. His dedication to helping people and businesses alike has brought him to Dawco, as it embraces an innovative and easy way of lending. Since his start in Consumer Lending at Transpecos Banks of Pecos, Texas, Art has successfully opened and managed new branches for Transpecos Banks in Alpine, Texas, and Pioneer Banks of Roswell here in El Paso. He has also had success assisting people with their mortgages while helping to manage the Wells Fargo and Pioneer Banks Mortgage Divisions. Art brings his knowledge of Commercial Lending to Dawco from his extensive work with both small business owners and ranchers alike while handling commercial lending for Transpecos Banks, Pioneer Banks and First National Banks of Fabens. 

Business Administration | University of Texas at El Paso

Arturo, one of the original cofounders of Dawco has over 20 years of experience working in real estate within the El Paso/Las Cruces area, as well as conducting business in Odessa, Midland and San Antonio. He has worked consistently in residential, commercial, new construction, foreclosures and HUD properties under Miner Real Estate, as well as owning and operating Permian Credit Repair Advisors. He was recognized from the Texas Senate as one of the Top 20 Realtors in El Paso TX; a Multi-Million Dollar Producer; and was a key member of a 10 million dollar grant (Neighbor Stabilization Program) from Washington DC HUD Housing Department to rehabilitate and sell foreclosure properties in 2010. He is always looking for new ways to innovate and create opportunities to serve the needs of the residential and commercial market.