Coastal Bend LNG presenting $25,000 to Del Mar College Foundation

Del Mar College

CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS (News Release) - Nick Flores understands the financial challenges youth growing up in small San Patricio County towns face when they’re ready to pursue college. The chief executive officer of Coastal Bend LNG, a privately held energy infrastructure development company focused on redefining liquefied natural gas in Ingleside, grew up down the road in Portland.

“I have a deep appreciation for this area, our students and our community,” Flores said. “I’ve seen firsthand the potential that exists here and the capabilities of our youth, and I want to be part of opening doors for them.”

Already, eight recent Ingleside High School graduates have received a scholarship for this fall semester with some attending the event on Thursday. And among these students, who have selected a pathway, their studies include majoring in business administration, nursing, psychology, respiratory therapy and social work.

Flores noted, “For years, Ingleside and the Coastal Bend have exported their talent, but I want to invest in that talent locally by creating financial opportunities for our students to build successful futures right here in their hometown. Now that I’ve found success in my own career, it’s time to do my part and support students who were once just like me, looking for the opportunity to do something meaningful with the talent they have.”

By partnering with Del Mar College, Coastal Bend LNG recognizes that Ingleside High School students have the desire, drive and ability to pursue higher education. However, financial barriers can stand in their way. The scholarship will help remove this challenge and give students greater access to higher education and pathways to successfully reach their goals.

“This is a truly meaningful gift, especially during a year when the Del Mar College Foundation received a record number of scholarship applications,” said Matthew Busby, DMC’s vice president of development & donor advising and the Foundation’s executive director. “Coastal Bend LNG’s generosity will provide significant financial support to these eight students as they pursue their education. It’s a great example of how partnerships can open doors and turn college dreams into achievable goals.”

To access the DMC Foundation’s donor profile for Coastal Bend LNG, visit dmcfoundation.awardspring.com/AS/home/donor/CoastalBendLNG