Quintin Garza - Elevator to Success

Welcome Quintin Garza of STROS Elevators USA, a UTRGV alumnus and mechanical engineer whose career has taken him around the world.Quintin’s story is a great example of how a technical education can open doors far beyond where the journey begins. Mechanical engineering is one of the broadest engineering disciplines, preparing graduates to work across industries involving design, energy, controls, manufacturing, transportation, and complex mechanical systems. UTRGV’s program emphasizes hands-on problem solving and real-world application, which is exactly the type of foundation that can translate into opportunities across industries and countries.In this episode, Quintin talks about how his engineering career has exposed him to projects and experiences all over the world, what it takes to solve problems in high-pressure technical environments, and how engineering can turn a local education into a global career.But one of the most meaningful parts of the conversation is where he gives credit.Despite the places his career has taken him, Quintin continues to point back to UTRGV as a major part of the foundation for his success. We talk about the professors, education, opportunities, and experiences that helped prepare him for the professional world, and why he believes the university deserves more recognition for the talent it produces.The conversation also explores what young engineering students should understand about entering the workforce, why adaptability matters, and how a willingness to keep learning can create opportunities that are impossible to predict when you are first sitting in a college classroom.From the Rio Grande Valley to projects around the world, Quintin’s story is a reminder that where you start does not determine how far you can go.------Follow G IG / @gghoops Follow Matt IG / @ptwist610 Welcome to **The Saddle Up Podcast**, the unscripted RGV show where real stories, sports, culture, community, and Vaquero pride all meet at the same table.Hosted by **G Garza and Matt Palmquist**, Saddle Up brings you conversations with former athletes, coaches, alumni, community leaders, entertainers, business owners, and difference-makers connected to **UTPA, UTB, UTRGV, and the Rio Grande Valley**. Every episode is built around honest conversation, good laughs, untold stories, and the people who continue to shape the Valley’s past, present, and future.