Almon "Chico" Bargas began his career with American Desk Manufacturing Company in 1958.  Over the next twenty years, he traveled South and West Texas as a Direct Sales Representative setting a standard of quality for educational furnishings. In May of 1997, American Desk was sold compelling Chico to establish A. Bargas & Associates. Hollie Bargas, Chico's daughter, joined the team in 2001 and became a partner in 2007, when the company was restructured to a Limited Liability Corporation. Over the years, we have expanded our staff to include customer service and sales representatives.

A. Bargas & Associates LLC has a reputation for providing Texas School Districts the highest quality furniture at the fairest prices. We demonstrate extraordinary service long after completing projects well beyond our customer's expectations. We strongly support Texas educational initiatives and are recognized sponsors of the Equity Center and the Texas Association of Community Schools (TACS).

A. Bargas & Associates LLC is a proud member of these fine organizations:

• TASBO - Texas Association of School Business Offi cials
• TASA - Texas Association of School Administrators
• TASSP - Texas Association of Secondary School Principals
• VASBO - Valley Association of School Board Offi cials
• TSB - Texas School Business
• TLA - Texas Library Association
• SMSDC - Southwest Minority Supplier Development Council

Look for A. Bargas & Associates LLC as an approved vendor on the following purchasing cooperatives:

• BuyBoard (www.buyboard.com)
• TIPS - Th e Interlocal Purchasing System (www.tips-usa.com)
• Multi-Regional Purchasing Cooperative (www.mrpctexas.com)
• Education Service Center (ESC) Regional Catalog Bids (1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 16, 18)

A. Bargas & Associates LLC is a certified HUB and Minority Business Enterprise. Please feel free to contact us at our home office in San Antonio for more information or if you would like the name of the representative in your area. We look forward to serving you!