Special to the AdvanceMISSION — The Mission Economic Development Corporation welcomed a local, state and national champion of workforce and business development to its Board of Directors on Wednesday.Julian Alvarez III, a former Texas Workforce Commissioner, brings experience to the organization, Mission EDC CEO Teclo J. Garcia said following Alvarez’s swearing- in ceremony during a special-called meeting on Wednesday.“It’s an honor to have someone of his caliber on our board,” Garcia said. “His business acumen and vast public service align seamlessly with our mission.”Alvarez, who currently serves as the Executive Vice President-Director of Community Relations at Lone Star National Bank,