Latino Leaders January/February 2024 by Latino Leaders

JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2024 Vol. 25 No. 1 www.latinoleaders.com

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Latino Leaders presents the largest Latino-owned companies. We celebrate Latino entrepreneurs trailblazing in all industries! Also on this edition: BEST COMPANIES FOR LATINOS TO WORK:

Congratulations to those companies working to make sure Latinos are heard and represented.

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CONTENTS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS: • Index 500 2024: Latino leaders presents the 500 largest Latino owned companies in the United States Page 14 • HUSCO: Do not miss out on the interview sharing their story Page 45

• MasTec: Jose Mas shares his views on life and business Page 48 • Vanir: A conversation with Dorene Dominguez Page 60 • Best Companies for Latinos to Work 2024: Congratulations! Page 78

• Granite: An interview with Jorge Quezada Page 81

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COMERICA CORNER

EXPERT CLIMATE CONTROL

ALWAYS ON THE CLIMB Jesus E. Gonzalez, COO Expert Climate Control

Courtesy of Luis Panameño (Insta: @lpana59)

How was growing up for you? JG: I am the youngest of 6 kids from Monterrey, Mexico. Born from the two hardest working individuals I’ve known. I arrived in the US when I was six years old, right before starting 1st grade, and went through the challenges of learning a new language and adjusting to a new environment. My parents instilled in us that anything achieved had to be earned. As a result, opportunities have presented themselves to reach the American Dream they wanted for us. I graduated from the University of Houston with an Information Technology degree and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of St. Thomas School of Business. Whatever challenges I’ve faced haven’t been insurmountable, especially with the support of family and friends. What were your core family values? JG: God, family, education, hard work, community. Our parents always reminded us that we should strive to become a better version of ourselves. They would liken life as if we were climbing a mountain. As we climbed upwards, it was our responsibility to help others with their climb and push our kids to continue upwards to higher levels.

AS A SMALL COMPANY, FUNDING HAS ALWAYS BEEN CHALLENGING. THERE ARE MANY MOVING PIECES What led you to your current business? JG: I started my career in corporate while one of my WHEN IT COMES brothers worked his way into Expert Climate Control (ECC). He worked with the original ECC owners TO FINANCES, AND and helped them continue establishing the company's ANY DISTURBANCE foundation. In 2018, I was given an offer to help on the administrative side while my brother handled the HAS A RIPPLE operation side. Within a couple of years, the opportu- EFFECT THAT CAN BE nity presented itself to take ownership of the company and continue building upon it. At that time, we had set DETRIMENTAL. goals to increase our market share and try to reach financial goals that hadn't been accomplished before. A new business model was born, and we are positioning the company to continue growing.

What has been your biggest challenge, and how did you face it? JG: We constantly must prove to ourselves that we deserve what has been accomplished and more. As a small company, funding has always presented a challenge. There are many moving pieces when it comes to finances, and any disturbance has a ripple effect that can be detrimental. As with any business,

coordination between getting paid for services/material rendered and paying vendors is a constant juggle. We've established a working relationship with Josh at Comerica Bank to use the programs available to demonstrate that financial backing. What are your short- and long-term goals in your current position? JG: In the short term, we want to build on our clientele to have a constant flow of projects being awarded. At the same time, the long-term goals would be to diversify our services and pursue opportunities that will continue to help the company grow. What advice would you give to the new generation of Latin professionals? JG: Learn as much as possible, share that knowledge with the community, and build relationships. So many opportunities and resources are available by sharing your experiences with others. I'm a big believer in the concept of "paying it forward," which is why I'm a proponent of supporting other Latin professionals and their businesses. I've been given a chance; I’m still getting chances and would like to extend chances to others as much as possible.

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DE LA VEGA ON LEADERSHIP

THE IMPORTANCE OF VOTING: A KEY PILLAR OF DEMOCRACY Ralph de la Vega

THE RIGHT to vote is a key pillar of democratic principles. A recent Pew Research Center1 study estimates that 36.2 million Latinos are eligible2 to vote in 2024, up from 32.3 million in 2020. This makes Hispanics3 the largest eligible voting minority group4 in the U.S. and represents 50% of the total growth in eligible voters during this time. However, not all eligible voters register to vote, and in presidential elections, turnout rates among Hispanic Americans have typically been lower than those of other groups5. In a democratic society, the power to shape the future rests with its citizens, with voting being the most direct form of participation. For minority groups, registering and voting are critical tools for advocating their rights, interests, and the issues that disproportionately affect them. Representation in government at all levels, local, state, and federal, is crucial. Elected officials decide on various issues, from education and healthcare to immigration and the economy. When minority voices are underrepresented in the electoral process, their needs and concerns may not be addressed. By registering and voting, minority communities can elect representatives who reflect their demographics and understand their unique experiences and challenges.

Policies and legislation have different impacts on demographic groups. Decisions made by those in power can either perpetuate existing policies, which create disparities, or work towards rectifying them. Latino voters can influence policy directions by supporting candidates that address issues like the cost of living, jobs, healthcare, crime, and housing affordability, which are important issues to them based on a recent study by UnidosUS. Latinos also strongly favor a path6 to citizenship for long-term immigrants. For democracy to reflect the people's will, it must include the diverse voices of all its citizens, especially those from minority communities. Registering to vote and participating in elections is a powerful way for these individuals to influence decisions that affect their lives. It is not just a right; it is a vital component of active citizenship and a healthier democracy. Latinos, with an estimated 36 million eligible voters, can significantly impact the 2024 elections at the local, state, and federal levels. We must change the past trends of low turnout rates during presidential elections. Representation matters. Register, vote, and make your voices heard like never before. In doing so, you will reinforce a key pillar of our democracy.

Pew Research Center “Key facts about Hispanic eligible voters in 2024”, January 10, 2024.

2 Eligible voters are U.S. citizens aged 18 or older. 3

Hispanics are of any race.

Based on the Pew Research Center estimate: Hispanics eligible voters 36.2M, Black 34.5M, Asian 15.0M in 2024.

5 University of Florida Election Lab. 6 UnidosUS Latino voter survey December, 2023.

Ralph de la Vega is the former vice-chairman of AT&T Inc. He is the author of the best-selling book “Obstacles Welcome: Turn Adversity to Advantage in Business and Life.” He is also a LinkedIn Influencer, posting regularly on leadership and innovation. JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2024 LATINO LEADERS 3

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LEADERS HUB WITH JOE

THE MISSING LINK:

COACHING IN AI-POWERED TALENT OPTIMIZATION The rise of AI-powered talent optimization platforms in performance management is undeniable. These platforms crunch data, spitting out reports, insights, and even suggested paths for employee development. But among the complex algorithms and automated recommendations, a critical element for achieving true performance excellence is often missing: coaching.

The following case studies highlight the diverse ways Fortune 500 companies are leveraging AI-powered talent optimization platforms and coaching to unlock individual and organizational potential: Adobe: A creative software leader, implemented their AI-powered platform, "Talent Amplifier," paired with a continuous feedback and coaching model. Utilizing the platform's data insights, managers and coaches provide regular, actionable feedback throughout the year, empowering employees to identify strengths, address weaknesses, and continuously improve. The results were impressive: Employees demonstrated a 35% faster acquisition of new skills compared to traditional performance management methods and a 12% increase in overall team performance within the first year, credited to improved communication, collaboration, and effective skill development.

HERE'S WHY COACHING is the missing link that unlocks the full potential of AI-powered talent optimization:

Decoding the Data: AI excels at crunching numbers, but it lacks the human touch needed to understand the "why" behind performance metrics. A skilled coach, armed with AI insights, can delve deeper, uncover the motivations and challenges behind data points, and tailor support accordingly. Did Mary miss her sales target? Is it a lack of skill, knowledge, or motivation? A coach can identify the root cause and design interventions that address it directly.

Personalizing the Journey: AI algorithms might suggest generic learning paths or development goals, but they cannot cater to individual needs and preferences. A coach brings human nuance to the equation. They understand Mary's learning style, career aspirations, and personal circumstances, crafting a unique roadmap for growth that goes beyond pre-packaged solutions. This leads to higher engagement, better retention, and stronger performance.

Building Trust and Accountability: AI can feel impersonal and cold, potentially creating a sense of distance between employees and the platform. A coach injects humanity into the mix. They build trust through open communication, celebrate successes with genuine praise, and offer empathetic support during challenges. This fosters a sense of accountability and ownership, driving intrinsic motivation for improvement and development.

Unlocking Hidden Potential: Data might expose weaknesses, but a coach helps turn them into strengths. Through effective coaching techniques, Mary can overcome limiting beliefs, develop coping mechanisms, and unlock her full potential. This not only benefits Mary but also boosts team performance and fuels innovation within the organization.

ABOUT JOE Joe Bacigalupo, MBA, MPEC, ACPEC is a Managing Partner and an Executive Advisor at AlliancesHub International, LLC. AlliancesHub offers Change Management and Strategy Consulting, Talent Optimization and Analytics, Leadership Development, and Executive/ Leadership Coaching services.

info@allianceshub.com 469-287-2086 www.allianceshub.com

Johnson & Johnson: A global healthcare leader, recognized the need to nurture its diverse talent pool for maximum impact. They implemented their AI-powered platform, "Catalyst," alongside a coaching program focused on individual strengths and development gaps. Coaches, trained in cultural sensitivity and inclusive practices, partnered with employees to create personalized learning journeys aligned with individual career aspirations and the company's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) goals. This program resulted in a 15% rise in representation of women and minorities in leadership positions within three years, demonstrating the effectiveness of coaching in closing the leadership gap, and a 20% reduction in unconscious bias incidents, indicative of the positive influence of coaching on fostering a more inclusive work environment. By embracing the power of coaching alongside AI, organizations can unlock a new era of performance management, one that is data-driven, personalized, and transformative for both individuals and organizations. If you want to learn more about Coaching and AI-Powered Talent Optimization, contact AlliancesHub for more information.

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LATINO ART LEADERSHIP WHAT WE NEED TO LEARN FROM IT

By William Hanhausen

Courtesy of Vania Leporowski

Carlos Cuevas

TRAVERSING THE UNKNOWN HYPERMEDIA ART OF

VANIA LEPOROWSKI

he hypermedia work described as "Cold Wax" by Guatemalan artist Vania Leporowski encapsulates the essence of artistry, reflecting a profound understanding of the power of visual expression of emotions and mindsets. Her skills showcase a versatility that transcends conventional boundaries, giving birth to a new body of work employing the cold wax medium. Emphasizing composition as a vehicle for her creative endeavors, the artist underscores the intentionality and thoughtfulness that define her artistic approach. Leporowski views art not only as a form of personal expression but as a means of transmitting energy and emotions, terms she uses to name all of her works. The acknowledgment of vitality coursing through her work implies a life force that breathes energy into the themes she tackles, creating a profound and engaging artistic experience for those who witness her creations. Vania’s chaotic compositions use a cacophony of cold wax textures and shining oil colors to depict fluid romanticisms that defy prescribed shapes. In her mixed-media, premeditated assembled work, a green manicured stroke reaches out irrationally from a painterly sweep of purple. The artist’s recognition of the symbolic and vibrational aspects of strokes, color wavelengths, and shapes speaks to a deep awareness of the subtleties inherent in visual language. By acknowledging the importance of the mental space surrounding her artwork, Leporowski demonstrates an understanding of the dynamic relationship between art and its environment. Furthermore, her creative process delves into the notion that the meaning of artwork extends beyond its immediate composition. Instead, it encompasses the specific structure of each piece, inviting viewers to discern not only the presented subject matter but also the inherent beauty that serves as a source of harmony and balance. In essence, it is a vibrant exploration of her own culture and human experience.

Growing up in Guatemala, Vania was immersed in the land’s rich artistic history dating back to pre-Columbian times by the Mayans. This influence shaped her as a teenager, instilling a love for art where mindfulness becomes a tool for understanding the complex relationships between individuals and the world around them. The inspiration for her work stems from the feelings running throughout her veins when she is working, drawing from the native Guatemala colors of greens and reds, inspired by the seasonal traditional “Candelas.”

“My inspiration comes from the beauty of the Guatemalan folklore. I create unique & beautiful art from mediums deeply rooted in my home land culture.”-VL Vania’s ability to navigate and seamlessly integrate traditional and modern techniques with cold encaustic wax positions her as a dynamic and forward-thinking creative force in the art world. The contemplation of Vania Leporowski's artwork is not merely an exercise in deciphering notations and marks; it is an invitation to experience each piece as a living entity. Rather than reducing the art to a puzzle to be solved, it advocates for a more profound and enjoyable engagement with each piece, fostering a rich and dynamic viewing experience.

Born in Guatemala, Vania Leporowski has lived in Barcelona, Buffalo N.Y., and moved to Houston in 1985, where she continues to develop her new technique of self-expression through colors, textures, and shapes. Early influences on her technique include works by Carlos Mérida, Ramirez Amaya, Roberto González Goyri, and others of the “Generación del 40.” This led her to study at the renowned “Institucion Artistica De Enseñanza (IADE)” in Barcelona, Spain. During her time in Barcelona, Leporowski’s artistic expression led to several shows, with private collectors taking notice and acquiring her paintings. Upon returning to Guatemala, Leporowski studied under the guidance of the wellknown muralist Marie Andree Bartlett and also collaborated with the Margarita Tejada Parra Down Syndrome Fundación. Among Leporowski's latest major exhibitions are: “Splash of Color” at Monterroso Gallery, Houston, Texas in 2022; “Festival de Arte” at the Rozas-Botran Contemporary Museum, Guatemala City, Guatemala in 2021, and “Primavera“ at Galleria Regina, Houston, Texas in 2016.

“Art is greater than science because the later proceeds from laborious accumulations and caution reasoning, while the former reaches it goal at one by intuition and presentation.” -Schopenhauer At the core of the mysteriousness inherent in each work lies a psychic residue, a product of the ineffable distance between conscious reality and the unconscious processes involved in capturing the beauty of the artist’s painterly application. 2024 LATINO LEADERS 5

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LATINO LEADERS ACTUM

FROM WRITING AND ACTIVISM TO STRATEGIC CONSULTANCY: HOW FABIAN NUÑEZ PAVED HIS WAY TO SUPPORT PEOPLE THROUGHOUT HIS CAREER Fabian Nuñez, the founder and managing partner of Actum, has lived a life shaped by a deep sense of purpose and a passionate commitment to change. His journey from a humble background in San Diego to becoming a pivotal figure in strategic consultancy for government agencies embodies resilience, determination, and a passion for making a difference. Luisana Rodriguez

Armando Arorizo, The Perfect Exposure

BORN IN the mid-60s in San Diego, Fabian's family later moved to Tijuana, where his parents worked hard to make ends meet. At age 6, he was back to the U.S. with a desire to keep the Spanish language knowledge as his first tongue. Growing up in Logan Heights in San Diego and constantly visiting La Jolla due to his parents' work, he realized about the dichotomy they lived in: “In La Jolla, you would see families, people walking down the street, libraries, and nice views to the beach. Whereas in my neighborhood, I lived right by the bay, but my views were the smokestacks of a shipbuilding company. For me, all these things created a real sense of purpose from a very young age,” he reflects.

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him to engage as an activist in Los Angeles in the late '80s, advocating for undocumented immigrants' rights. His activism unveiled the harsh realities of exploitation faced by these individuals in various industries. When he started working to help undocumented immigrants, he realized how tough their lives were. But he also saw how much they sacrificed for their kids, which touched him deeply. Transitioning into the political arena after involvement in defeating an anti-immigrant initiative, Fabian's career grew. He was elected to the state legislature and later becoming Speaker of the State Assembly, he faced challenges that tested his ideological values. However, this journey provided profound insights into the economy and the interplay between social programs and a robust economy.

“I FELT LIKE MY REASON FOR BEING IN THE WORLD “THE MOST CHALLENGING THING FOR ME WAS TO BE IS TO DO SOMETHING ABLE TO UNDERSTAND MY ABOUT THAT. TO RIGHT OWN SENSE OF VALUES, MY THE WRONGS.” Eventually he would decide his academic journey VIEWS, MY IDEOLOGICAL at UC San Diego with a focus on literature, drawn to the power of language and the written word as a means VIEWS AND LEARNING WHEN of expression. This passion for writing evolved into a deeper understanding of politics and history, leading TO SET ASIDE IDEOLOGY." 6 LATINO LEADERS JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2024

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ANTONIO VILLARAIGOSA PARTNER & CO-CHAIR

FABIAN NUNEZ FOUNDER & MANAGING PARTNER

PETER VILLEGAS CO-CHAIR

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LATINO LEADERS ACTUM

ACTUM Actum is a global consulting firm, built to deliver highly meaningful and measurable outcomes for our clients around the world. Their capabilities in strategy, management, execution, communications, government relations, storytelling and narrative development, digital and social media, advocacy mobilization, special groups, political consulting, public opinion research and data, are all best in class, because their people are best in class.

After leaving politics, Fabian ventured into consultancy, leveraging his experience and insights first at Mercury Public Affairs to co-found Actum with his 15 year business partner Kirill Goncherenko. In a few short years, Actum has blossomed into a thriving consultancy firm with a global footprint, focusing on diverse sectors from startups to Fortune 100 companies. Now, they've been in business for two years, have over 100 employees, and their offices range from New York, Washington, Los Angeles, Sacramento, London, and soon to be growing in Europe, with a diversified client profile that requests their help.

When asked about how his Mexican background adds value to his work, he shares a thoughtful metaphor: “When you're a kid and you open the refrigerator and there's not a lot of food. Knowing your parents work non-stop, you become extremely practical. That pragmatism ultimately sort of drives inside of you a lot of the decision making of how you evaluate things around you in the world that you live in. So, my clients get the benefit of having my deep thinking on these kinds of issues.” The core of Fabian's success lies in his authenticity and unrelenting work ethic. His advice for budding entrepreneurs echoes these qualities that support a successful business. As Actum continues its journey, Fabian envisions it becoming the epitome of excellence in the consultancy realm, aiming for a billion-dollar valuation. In a world navigating technological advancements and evolving social norms, Fabian's experience offers a unique perspective, aiding clients in navigating the complexities of change. He underscores the practicality ingrained in his background, shaping his strategic advice and guiding Actum's approach to client solutions. Nuñez's story is one of determination, leveraging his experiences and values to create a legacy of impact, innovation, and authenticity in the consultancy space.

“THERE’S NO SUBSTITUTE FOR AUTHENTICITY AND HARD WORK.” 8 LATINO LEADERS JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2024

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INDEX 500

INDEX 500 OF THE LARGEST LATINO-OWNED COMPANIES

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THE LARGEST LATINO OWNED COMPANIES 2024 Powered by

This Index is a snapshot of the power of the Latino business owners in the United States. This is the compilation of the largest latino-owned companies in the United States. To qualify the company-owner/control of operations must come from Latino origin and it has to be headquartered in the United States. Companies are ranked according to revenue size, either estimated or confirmed from 2023. The array of companies displays the diversity of industries at which Latino business acumen is growing and setting the standard for future generations. As we go forward and receive updated information, we will include it in all our print and digital platforms.

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ut who are these business owners? Where are they? How much revenue do they generate? In what industries are their businesses? Where are their companies based? These answers are challenging to find. Over the years, there has been a need for more information and organized data on the full size and relevance of all these businesses, which, according to the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, are more than 5 million and growing. In this situation, assessing these businesses' relevance and impact on local and national economies and industries is hard. Not only that, but it isn't easy to know what industries they are more relevant to, how many jobs they create, and what those regions are in which they flourish. If we could have a tool that could show even some basic and general information on the questions above, this tool would be phenomenal for banks and financial institutions; they would know who and where their potential clients are. For local and federal agencies, it

We all know that the Latino community is the most entrepreneurial in America. Either by necessity or by opportunity, Latino business owners have been creating businesses, employing people, creating wealth, investing in opportunities, and contributing to growing the economy faster than any other ethnic group in the U.S. Their contribution to the economy is astonishing. They have fantastic stories of leadership, resilience, innovation, and business creation. would mean a fantastic picture of where the Latino entrepreneurship and business community is going. It would be a great way to identify potential suppliers and contractors for Corporate America. For all these Latino-owned businesses, it could mean a sense of community that could give them power for representation and muscle to grow and expand as a group and not just as separate individual businesses. That is precisely our objective with the Index500. It is the start of this database of Latino-owned (and/or controlled) companies based in the U.S. The result of this edition is research from our journalist team, advisors, partners, and allies to create this list and keep it updated over time. The job has been challenging, starting with knowing where to find them and who to look for and confirm their numbers. The numerous individuals involved in the curation of the Index500 come from many avenues with different approaches to the many sources we have identified. Of course, the ultimate source is the company itself, but to get there is even more difficult.

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"The Index platform was born as a collective desire to showcase the most prominent companies in the United States with majority ownership from Latinos according to annual revenue. This exciting journey started in 2023, and it immediately indicated the business power and entrepreneurial spirit of hundreds of successful families and individuals, across multiple generations in many cases, who are proud of their origin and have their headquarters located in any of the 50 states. While the U.S. Latino GDP would rank as the fifth largest economy in the world, other specific state Latino economies in California ($682 billion), Texas ($465 billion), and Florida ($240 billion) are thriving and generating significant shifts as companies look to expand. The California Latino economy alone would rank as the 21st largest in the world. Notably, the total combined revenue of the Index500 is estimated to be over $100 billion, and most of these companies are growing much faster than their competitors and are vital employers nationally. The growth in our economy will continue to be fueled by Latinos and their entrepreneurial spirit!"

Eduardo Tobon BMO and Co-creator of the Index500

Eduardo Tobon y Jorge Ferraez

However, we’re proud of the first cut we publish here on the following pages. As we said, it is the product of a large team and group of people interested in putting this together. For Latino Leaders, having a good and powerful partner was essential to bring this edition to life. We are proud to say that we found it in BMO through Eduardo Tobon, Director of Economic Equity Advisory Group and a visionary banker who helped us to co-create this list and has been a tremendous promoter of the concept. A key ally and a magnificent contributor has been the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. With the support of its leadership, Ramiro Cavazos and his team have been essential allies on this initiative. While many of the companies listed are already members of the USHCC, some others are not; however, the USHCC has been a great support in identifying Latino businesses and introducing the sense of a larger community of Latino Business Owners working together for higher causes and purposes. The USHCC is the largest and most recognized business organization in the Latino community of the U.S.; its vision has been vital to working in the Index500. Our ultimate mission is to keep feeding this Index500 and keep it updated and accurate. According to our estimates, we have only reached some Latino-owned businesses. Our mission is to continue to invite companies, business owners, and executives to participate and become part of this list, which at the same time is the most powerful group of Latinos in America, the business owners. Jorge Ferraez Publisher Latino Leaders Magazine JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2024 LATINO LEADERS 11

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INDEX 500 BMO

BOLDLY EMPOWERING LATINO ENTREPRENEURS: LATINO LEADERS INDEX500 POWERED BY BMO EXECUTIVE FORWARD Courtesy of BMO

WE ARE PLEASED to partner with Latino Leaders to create the Latino Leaders Index500 powered by BMO, which ranks revenue of U.S. companies that are majority Latino-owned. At BMO, we are driven by our purpose, to Boldly Grow the Good, in business and life. We are focused on helping all of our communities make progress, which is why we are thrilled to continue our partnership with Latino Leaders magazine to recognize the significant contributions of Latinos in the business world. Latinos are the largest minority group in the United States, compromising 19 percent of the population, and driving over $3.2 trillion in economic output to the U.S. economy. The growing Latino business community continues to demonstrate that it plays a powerful and integral role to our country’s economic growth. But we also know that access to capital remains an obstacle for Latino entrepreneurs. As the 8th largest bank in North America, BMO understands these unique challenges and is committed to helping expand possibilities for Latino-owned businesses and removing traditional barriers to financial progress by providing better access to capital, better access to education and better access to partnerships. BMO EMpower 2.0 is our more than $40 billion community benefits plan, which is a series of commitments that address key barriers to economic inclusion. As we grow, we are expanding our reach, making new connections, and welcoming new relationships with the communities we serve to better serve them now and in the future. Please join me in congratulating all the companies that make up the Index 500. We know the Index will continue to grow – both in influence and power – and BMO is proud to support and enable your progress. We look forward to having you join us at one of our upcoming events in Dallas, Denver, Chicago, New York City, Miami, Phoenix, and Los Angeles. Warm regards,

Eric Smith

Vice Chair, BMO

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AS THE 8TH LARGEST BANK IN NORTH AMERICA, BMO UNDERSTANDS THESE UNIQUE CHALLENGES AND IS COMMITTED TO HELPING EXPAND POSSIBILITIES FOR LATINO-OWNED BUSINESSES

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USHCC FORWARD

LATINO BUSINESS OWNERS: AMERICA’S ECONOMIC POWERHOUSE RAMIRO A. CAVAZOS UNITED STATES HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESIDENT & CEO

AS PRESIDENT AND CEO of the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, I know there is a direct correlation between economic opportunity for the exchange of business and adding value through our more than five million Hispanic-owned businesses, over 260 Hispanic chambers of commerce and 63.7 million Hispanics in the U.S. Boasting a GDP of $3.2 trillion, Hispanic Americans comprise the world's fifth largest economy and our chamber is committed to building a robust ecosystem to help accelerate this growth and prosperity. The future of America's economy depends on a thriving Latino business community.

At the USHCC, we proudly advocate for small businesses by providing necessary tools and resources to help them thrive. It’s a mission we are celebrating the 45th anniversary of this year. Hispanic-owned enterprises account for 82% of new business in the U.S., opening at three times the national average. Moreover, Latinas create small businesses six times faster than any other group in the U.S. By supporting minority-owned businesses, we fuel this unstoppable momentum. Every day, we serve the needs of our business, chamber, and corporate leaders by focusing on what we call the "Three C's": access to capital, connections and capacity building. We know these pillars enable us to scale their services with Fortune 500 corporations and U.S. government contracts, fostering confidence among our members. Hispanic-owned businesses, many of which grow into Fortune 500 firms themselves, are also leading the U.S. economy in job creation and generational wealth. The numbers speak for themselves— If Latinos' share of employer business ownership aligned with their share of the population, they could contribute 6.6 million new jobs to the U.S. economy. With Latinos projected to reach 28% of the U.S. population by 2060, our influence presents a burgeoning market for Latino-owned businesses and U.S. consumers alike. As proud partners of Latino Leaders Magazine, we understand the economic power of this vibrant community and invite you to participate in our progress. Hundreds of corporations are increasing their diversity and inclusion investments, recognizing the potential growth and influence within the Hispanic-American consumer market. The Index 500, recognized by Jorge Ferraez, showcases these businesses and their positive impact on our communities. The Latino community is positioned to drive the expansion of the world's largest economy for years to come. We are just getting started!

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Engineering / Construction • Engineering construction

Food and Beverage • Beverages distributor

Auto Retail • Multi brand dealerships

MASTEC **

Miami, FL

Dallas, TX

MURGADO AUTOMOTIVE GROUP * Miami, FL

Leadership: Jose Mas Employee count: 33,000 Company website: mastec.com Revenue per year: $12,000,000

Leadership: Jean-Claude Tissot (President) Employee count: 8,700 Company website: cocacolaswb.com Revenue per year: $3,600,000

Leadership: Mario Murgado Employee count: 1351 Company website: murgadoautomotivegroup.com Revenue per year: $1,700,000

Auto Retail • Auto sales

Advertising, Marketing & Media • Broadcasting

Engineering / Construction • Construction

CARVANA *

Phoenix, AZ

TELEVISAUNIVISION *** Miami, FL

CROSSLAND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. * Columbus, KS

Leadership: Ernest Garcia III (CEO) Employee count: 10,001 Company website: carvana.com Revenue per year: $10,771,000

Leadership: Wade Davis (CEO) Employee count: 3,000 Company website: televisaunivision.com Revenue per year: $3,192,000

Leadership: Ivan Crossland, Jr. (CEO) Employee count: 1748 Company website: crossland.com Revenue per year: $1,573,714

Financial Services • Mortgages

Auto Retail • Auto dealerships

Food and Beverage • Hispanic foods

NEW AMERICAN FUNDING * Tustin, CA

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COCA COLA SW BEVERAGES *

GREENWAY AUTOMOTIVE ** Orlando, FL

GOYA **

Jersey City, NJ

Leadership: Rick and Patty Arvielo (Owners) Employee count: 3,774 Company website: newamericanfunding.com Revenue per year: $9,726,000

Leadership: Frank Rodriguez (Chair) Employee count: 3,000 Company website: greenway.com Revenue per year: $2,900,000

Leadership: Roberto Unanue (CEO) Employee count: 3,000 Company website: goya.com Revenue per year: $1,500,000

Engineering / Construction • Construction Management

Engineering / Construction • Real estate

Food and Beverage • Supplies meat to global chains

HENSEL PHELPS CONSTRUCTION CO. ** Greeley, CO

THE RELATED GROUP ** Miami, FL

LOPEZ DORADA FOODS * Oklahoma City, OK

Leadership: Mike Choutka Employee count: 3,000 Company website: henselphelps.com Revenue per year: $5,676,652

Leadership: Jorge Perez (Chair, CEO) Employee count: 3,000 Company website: relatedgroup.com Revenue per year: $2,800,000

Leadership: Francisco Gonzalez (CEO) / Ed Sanchez Employee count: 1,800 Company website: lopezdorada.com Revenue per year: $1,500,000

Food and Beverage • Sugar refining, real estate

Advertising, Marketing & Media • Content producer

Information / Technology • Technology services

FANJUL CORPORATION/FLORIDA CRYSTALS ** West Palm Beach, FL

CISNEROS GROUP ** Miami, FL

GENESIS NETWORK ENTERPRISES *** San Antonio, TX

Leadership: Alfonso Fanjul (CEO) Employee count: 3,000 Company website: floridacrystalscorp.com Revenue per year: $5,261,000

Leadership: Adriana Cisneros, CEO Employee count: 9,700 Company website: cisneros.com Revenue per year: $2,300,000

Leadership: James Goodman (CEO) Employee count: 750 Company website: genesisnet.com Revenue per year: $1,300,000

Food and Beverage • Food distributor

Food Services & Retail • Restaurant franchises

Health Care • Medical and living assistance

QUIRCH FOODS *** Coral Gables, FL

Leadership: Frank Grande Employee count: 3,000 Company website: quirchfoods.com Revenue per year: $3,700,000

SUN HOLDINGS * Dallas, TX

Leadership: Guillermo Perales Employee count: 34,000 Company website: sunholdings.net Revenue per year: $1,990,000

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INDEPENDENT LIVING SYSTEMS, LLC * Miami, FL

Leadership: Nestor Plana (CEO and Owner) Employee count: 1469 Company website: indliving.org Revenue per year: $1,269,000 * Revenue amount confirmed by company ** Revenue amount estimate based on research of public information *** 2022 revenue, no new information was provided All revenues are displayed in thousands of dollars

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Manufacturing • Aluminum, steel sales

Administrative & Managing Services • Security guards

Administrative & Managing Services • Outsourcing

Dearborn, MI

INTER-CON SECURITY *

GROUP O INC. *

Pasadena, CA

Milan, IL

Leadership: Gerald Diez (Chair, CEO) Employee count: 30 Company website: thediezgroup.com Revenue per year: $1,265,000

Leadership: Henry & Rick Hernandez Employee count: 35,000 Company website: icsecurity.com Revenue per year: $910,000

Leadership: Kevin Kotecki/ Gregg Ontiveros Employee count: 1,200 Company website: groupo.com Revenue per year: $750,000

Administrative & Managing Services • HR solutions

Manufacturing • Manufacturer and marketer of apparel

Auto Retail • Auto sales, service

PRIDE GLOBAL *** New York, NY

PERRY ELLIS INTERNATIONAL *

CABLE DAHMER AUTOMOTIVE **

Doral, FL

Kansas City, MO

Leadership: Leo Russell Employee count: 479 Company website: prideglobal.com Revenue per year: $1,000,000

Leadership: George & Oscar Feldenkreis Employee count: 1,700 Company website: pery.com Revenue per year: $900,000

Leadership: Carlos Ledezme Employee count: 750 Company website: cabledahmer.com Revenue per year: $736,000

Food and Beverage • Retail groceries

Manufacturing • Renewable energy equipment

Retail • Grocery Store

NORTHGATE MARKETS *** Anaheim, CA

FORM ENERGY **

CHEDRAUI **

Somerville, MA

Commerce, CA

Leadership: Miguel Gonzalez Employee count: 7,500 Company website: northgatemarket.com Revenue per year: $1,000,000

Leadership: Matteo Jaramillo (CEO/Founder) Employee count: 300 Company website: formenergy.com Revenue per year: $850,007

Leadership: José Antonio Chedraui Eguía Employee count: 10,000 Company website: chedrauiusa.com Revenue per year: $650,000

Financial Services • Real estate, fitness, & media

Food and Beverage • Mexican foods

Engineering / Construction • Construction services

Leadership: Alexander Rodriguez Employee count: 350 Company website: arodcorp.com Revenue per year: $1,000,000

Leadership: Maria Veronica Moreno (CEO) Employee count: 2,000 Company website: olemex.com Revenue per year: $775,000

Leadership: Loren Venegas/Frank Venegas Employee count: 600 Company website: weareideal.com Revenue per year: $606,000

Food and Beverage • Food manufacture

Engineering / Construction • Pipeline construction

Food and Beverage • Retail supermarket chain

Leadership: Kimberly Ruiz Beck Employee count: 3,000 Company website: ruizfoods.com Revenue per year: $960,000

Leadership: Daniel Murphy Employee count: 3,000 Company website: precisionpipelinellc.com Revenue per year: $757,346

Leadership: Guerra and Herran Families Employee count: 3,000 Company website: sedanos.com Revenue per year: $602,000

Auto Retail • Used auto retailer

Miscellaneous • Charter schools

A-ROD CORP **

Coral Gables, FL

RUIZ FOODS ** Dinuba, CA

DRIVETIME AUTOMOTIVE ** Phoenix, AZ

Leadership: Ernie Garcia II Employee count: 3,000 Company website: drivetime.com Revenue per year: $950,000

OLÉ MEXICAN FOODS INC *

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IDEAL GROUP *

Norcross, GA

Detroit, MI

PRECISION PIPELINE LLC **

SEDANO'S SUPERMARKET MANAGEMENT, INC. **

Columbus, OH

Miami, FL

ACADEMICA **

GENUINE HEALTH GROUP *

Health Care • Accountable care organization

Miami, FL

Leadership: Fernando Zulueta (Founder/President) Employee count: 30 Company website: academica.org Revenue per year: $750,000

Leadership: Joseph L. Caruncho, Sr (CEO/Owner) Employee count: 100 Company website: genuinehealthgroup.com Revenue per year: $600,000

* Revenue amount confirmed by company ** Revenue amount estimate based on research of public information *** 2022 revenue, no new information was provided All revenues are displayed in thousands of dollars

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THE DIEZ GROUP **

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Financial Services • AI-powered spend platform

Financial Services • Auto loan servicing

Food and Beverage • Restaurant holding company

BREX **

San Francisco, CA

PALO ALTO, INC. *

Miami, FL

Greenwood Village, CO

Leadership: Henrique Dubugras (Founder/Co-CEO) Employee count: 1,150 Company website: brex.com Revenue per year: $592,900

Leadership: Anthony F. Sierra (CEO/Owner) Employee count: 146 Company website: bmicos.com Revenue per year: $503,900

Leadership: Rob Alvarado (CEO/Owner) Employee count: 4,000 Company website: teamarn.com Revenue per year: $432,204

Financial Services • Lender

Financial Services • Vehicle insurance

Advertising, Marketing & Media • Latin entertainment

OPORTUN **

San Carlos, CA

FRED LOYA INSURANCE **

CARDENAS MARKETING NETWORK **

El Paso, TX

Chicago, IL

Leadership: Raul Vasquez Employee count: 3,000 Company website: oportun.com Revenue per year: $584,000

Leadership: Fred Loya Jr. (Chair) Employee count: 3,000 Company website: fredloya.com Revenue per year: $502,400

Leadership: Henry Cardenas Employee count: 172 Company website: cmnevents.com Revenue per year: $400,000

Food and Beverage • Meat products

Food Services & Retail • Restaurant company

Food and Beverage • Mexican-american foods

AMIGOS MEAT DISTRIBUTORS ** Houston, TX

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BMI FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. *

RAMIREZ HOSPITALITY GROUP **

SIETE FAMILY FOODS *

Centennial, CO

Austin, TX

Leadership: Max Hurtado (President) Employee count: 122 Company website: amigosmeat.com Revenue per year: $565,000

Leadership: Daniel Ramirez (CEO) Employee count: 350 Company website: ramirezhg.com Revenue per year: $480,000

Leadership: Veronica and Miguel Garza (Co-Founders) Employee count: 119 Company website: Sietefoods.com Revenue per year: $400,000

Manufacturing • Electro-hydraulic controls

Food and Beverage • Food distribution

Information / Technology • Computer security

HUSCO INTERNATIONAL, INC. * Waukesha, WI

TAPIA BROTHERS COMPANY *

UNITED DATA TECHNOLOGIES/UDT *

Maywood, CA

Miramar, FL

Leadership: Austin Ramirez (CEO) Employee count: 1,493 Company website: husco.com Revenue per year: $550,000

Leadership: Raul, Ramon, and Francisco Tapia (Owners) Employee count: 400 Company website: tapiabrothers.com Revenue per year: $475,000

Leadership: Henry Fleches and Gerard Amaro (Owners) Employee count: 320 Company website: UDTonline.com Revenue per year: $392,704

Engineering / Construction • Building materials

Auto Retail • Auto dealerships

Administrative & Managing Services • Towing

FOUNDATION BUILDING MATERIALS ** Corpus Christi, TX

ANCIRA ENTERPRISES ** San Antonio, TX

VIERTEL'S TOWING SERVICES ** Los Angeles, CA

Leadership: Ruben Mendoza Employee count: 3,000 Company website: fbmsales.com Revenue per year: $521,300

Leadership: Ernesto Ancira Employee count: 750 Company website: ancira.com Revenue per year: $456,000

Leadership: Art Mercer Employee count: 13 Company website: Revenue per year: $368,969

Engineering / Construction • General contractor

Food and Beverage • Restaurants, food franchises

Advertising, Marketing & Media • Global ad-tech

PEINADO CONSTRUCTION ** Frisco, TX

Leadership: Frank Peinado Employee count: 126 Company website: fapeinado.com Revenue per year: $508,000

TASTY RESTAURANT GROUP, LLC * Plano, TX

Leadership: Robert Rodriguez (CEO) Employee count: 8,000 Company website: tastyrg.com Revenue per year: $450,000

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ENTRAVISION COMMUNICATIONS ** Santa Monica, CA

Leadership: Michael Christenson (CEO) Employee count: 1,200 Company website: entravision.com Revenue per year: $366,630 * Revenue amount confirmed by company ** Revenue amount estimate based on research of public information *** 2022 revenue, no new information was provided All revenues are displayed in thousands of dollars

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Information / Technology • Engineering support

Engineering / Construction • Multi-firm construction

Retail • "El Mexicano" brand owner

COLSA CORP. **

Huntsville, AL

JAG COMPANIES ** Wall, NJ

MARQUEZ BROTHERS INTERNATIONAL, INC. ** San Jose, CA

Leadership: Employee count: 3,000 Company website: colsa.com Revenue per year: $357,800

Leadership: Juan Gutierrez (Principal) Employee count: 30 Company website: jaginc.co Revenue per year: $328,000

Leadership: Victor Marquez (CEO) Employee count: 750 Company website: marquezbrothers.com Revenue per year: $305,767

Engineering / Construction • General Contractor

Manufacturing • Auto and electrical components

Administrative & Managing Services • Product & Technical Support

Davie, FL

E.D.S. MANUFACTURING, INC. ** Nogales, AZ

PAC BIZ CONTACT CENTER OUTSOURCING ** Phoenix, AZ

Leadership: ‘Al’ & Nelson Fernandez, and Alberto Gil Employee count: 104 Company website: anfgroup.com Revenue per year: $355,000

Leadership: Luis Moreno Sr. Employee count: 40 Company website: edsmanufacturing.com Revenue per year: $323,955

Leadership: Eric Mulvin Employee count: 125 Company website: pac-biz.com Revenue per year: $305,000

Information / Technology • Sotware development

Industrial / Building Materials • Petrochemical marketing

Food and Beverage • Franchisee Pizza Hut, Denny's

SOFTTEK *

Dallas, TX

THE PLAZA GROUP ** Houston, TX

EYM GROUP *** Irving, TX

Leadership: Beni Lopez (CEO for USA) Employee count: 7,000 Company website: softtek.com Revenue per year: $345,000

Leadership: Randy Velarde Employee count: 30 Company website: theplazagrp.com Revenue per year: $323,000

Leadership: Eduardo Diaz (CEO, President) Employee count: 7,500 Company website: eymgroup.com Revenue per year: $300,000

Food and Beverage • Specialty foods to restaurants

Retail • Home and care products

DIAZ WHOLESALE & MANUFACTURING ** Atlanta, GA

THE HONEST COMPANY **

LEON MEDICAL CENTERS **

Health Care • Health care clinics

Los Angeles, CA

Miami, FL

Leadership: Rene Diaz (CEO) Employee count: 350 Company website: diazfoods.com Revenue per year: $338,000

Leadership: Jessica Alba Employee count: 350 Company website: honest.com Revenue per year: $319,000

Leadership: Benjamin Leon / Summit Partners Employee count: 3,000 Company website: leonmedicalcenters.com Revenue per year: $300,000

Miscellaneous • Major League Baseball franchise

Auto Retail • Cars, parts, services

Engineering / Construction • Construction contractor

Leadership: Arturo Moreno (Owner) Employee count: 350 Company website: mlb.com Revenue per year: $331,000

Leadership: Rob Elder (President) Employee count: 750 Company website: elderautogroup.com Revenue per year: $319,000

Leadership: Thomas G. Ames Employee count: 312 Company website: sema.inc Revenue per year: $293,360

Administrative & Managing Services • Purchasing solutions

Engineering / Construction • Engineering

Retail • Premium Denim Manufacturing

Leadership: Alex Meruelo (Owner) Employee count: 1,000 Company website: meruelogroup.com Revenue per year: $310,900

Leadership: Enrique Cervantes (President) Employee count: 1,500 Company website: border-apparel.com Revenue per year: $290,000

ANAHEIM ANGELS *** Anaheim, CA

LEADER GLOBAL SOLUTIONS LLC * Miami, FL

Leadership: Jose Antonio Gonzalez (CEO) Employee count: 12 Company website: leaderglobalsolutions.com Revenue per year: $330,000

ELDER AUTO GROUP ** Troy, MI

MERUELO GROUP LLC ** Downey, CA

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ANF GROUP, INC. *

SEMA CONSTRUCTION, INC. **

Burbank, CA

BORDER APPAREL LAUNDRY LTD **

El Paso, TX

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Advertising, Marketing & Media • Spanish-language media

Information / Technology • IT Consulting

Engineering / Construction • Mechanical and plumbing

ESTRELLA MEDIA * Burbank, CA

RK MECHANICAL, INC. **

Salem, NH

Denver, CO

Leadership: José and Lenard Liberman, Miguel Banojian Employee count: 800 Company website: estrellamedia.com Revenue per year: $283,691

Leadership: Belisario Rosas Employee count: 100 Company website: wei.com Revenue per year: $234,000

Leadership: Rick L. Kinning Employee count: 3,000 Company website: rkindustries.com Revenue per year: $214,231

Auto Retail • Auto sales, dealerships

Financial Services • Commercial banking, insurance

Professional Services • Diverse design practice

ALPINE BUICK ** Littleton, CO

OCEAN BANK ***

ALTA ARCHITECTS **

Miami, FL

San Antonio, TX

Leadership: Ivette Dominguez Employee count: 125 Company website: alpinebuickgmc.com Revenue per year: $281,000

Leadership: A. Alfonso Macedo (CEO, President) Employee count: 750 Company website: oceanbank.com Revenue per year: $225,690

Leadership: Geof Edwards (CEO) Employee count: 30 Company website: Alta-architects.com Revenue per year: $214,000

Engineering / Construction • Contractor

Engineering / Construction • Engineering, construction

Information / Technology • Cloud storage

FERREIRA CONSTRUCTION ** Branchburg, NJ

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WORLD EXCHANGE INC. WEI **

BAY CITIES PAVING & GRATING ***

NASUNI **

Concord, CA

Boston, MA

Leadership: Nelson Ferreira, president Employee count: 225 Company website: ferreiraconstruction.com Revenue per year: $273,000

Leadership: Ben Rodriguez Jr. Employee count: 350 Company website: baycities.us Revenue per year: $223,953

Leadership: Andres Rodriguez (CEO) Employee count: 750 Company website: nasuni.com Revenue per year: $213,300

Administrative & Managing Services • Security & admin

Engineering / Construction • General contractor

Engineering / Construction • General Contractor

MVM INC. **

San Antonio, TX

BYRNE CONSTRUCTION **

HERNANDEZ CONSTRUCTION, LLC *

Fort Worth, TX

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Leadership: Dario Marquez, CEO Employee count: 800 Company website: mvminc.com Revenue per year: $272,000

Leadership: Matthew Avila Employee count: 125 Company website: tsbyrne.com Revenue per year: $223,000

Leadership: Alex Hernandez (CEO/Owner) Employee count: 73 Company website: buildwithhernandez.com Revenue per year: $210,994

Transportation • Truck driver recruiting

Administrative & Managing Services • Utilities

Health Care • Digital health, employee benefits

TRANSFORCE *

Alexandria, VA

AGILE SOURCING PARTNERS, INC **

HINGE HEALTH **

Corona, CA

San Francisco, CA

Leadership: Rafael Andres Diaz-Granados Employee count: 2800 Company website: transforce.com Revenue per year: $272,000

Leadership: Luis Ramirez Employee count: 350 Company website: agilesourcingpartners.com Revenue per year: $222,512

Leadership: Daniel Perez Employee count: 3,000 Company website: hingehealth.com Revenue per year: $210,000

Information / Technology • Transformative technologies

Retail • Furniture

Information / Technology • Systems integration

REDAPT INC *

Woodinville, WA

Leadership: Rick Cantu Employee count: 200 Company website: redapt.com Revenue per year: $239,932

EL DORADO FURNITURE CORPORATION * Miami Gardens, FL

Plano, TX

Leadership: Luis E. Capó (CEO) / Capó Family (Owners) Employee count: 807 Company website: eldoradofurniture.com Revenue per year: $219,000

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ARGENT ASSOCIATES **

Leadership: Beatriz Manetta Employee count: 30 Company website: argentassociates.com Revenue per year: $206,000

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Information / Technology • Supply chain solutions

Professional Services • Freight Services

TEAM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. ** Morristown, TN

BLUEGRACE LOGISTICS **

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CINEPOLIS USA *

Miscellaneous • Movie theater chain

Riverview, FL

Dallas, TX

Leadership: Robert Sachs Employee count: 605 Company website: teamtech.com Revenue per year: $203,800

Leadership: Bobby Harris Employee count: 750 Company website: mybluegrace.com Revenue per year: $195,900

Leadership: Luis Olloqui (CEO) Employee count: 1,933 Company website: cinepolisusa.com Revenue per year: $178,000

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Manufacturing • Food/exotic flavors

Engineering / Construction • Developer

Professional Services • Healthcare staffing, recruitment

FUJI FOODS USA *

Santa Fe Springs, CA

TERRA *

Coconut Grove, FL

INGENESIS **

San Antonio, TX

Leadership: Alex Meruelo (Owner) Employee count: 700 Company website: fujifoodsusa.com Revenue per year: $203,277

Leadership: David Martin (CEO) Employee count: 92 Company website: Terragroup.com Revenue per year: $195,540

Leadership: Veronica Muzquiz Edwards (CEO) Employee count: 7,500 Company website: ingenesis.com Revenue per year: $174,000

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Food and Beverage • Packing, distribution of food

Food and Beverage • Specialty produce

Food and Beverage • Beer brewer and distributor

C & F FOODS, INC. ** Industry, CA

MELISSA'S WORLD VARIETY FOODS ** Vernon, CA

THE GAMBRINUS CO. ** San Antonio, TX

Leadership: Manuel G. Fernandez Employee count: 350 Company website: Revenue per year: $201,814

Leadership: John/Sharon Hernandez Founders Employee count: 350 Company website: melissas.com Revenue per year: $194,327

Leadership: Carlos Alvarez Employee count: 125 Company website: gambrinus.com Revenue per year: $170,000

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Food and Beverage • Confectionery. & gourmet

Auto Retail • Dealerships and used car retail

Retail • Manufacturer, importer and distributor

Leadership: Raul Pelaéz (CEO) Employee count: 1200 Company website: kuaus.com Revenue per year: $201,000

Leadership: Anthony H. Blake (President) Employee count: 100 Company website: tysonmotor.com Revenue per year: $189,025

Leadership: Roberto Rodriguez, Gilberto Arias Employee count: 300 Company website: mercadolatinoinc.com Revenue per year: $165,989

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107

Professional Services • Workforce Solutons

Engineering / Construction • Electric contractor

KUA LLC *

Chicago, IL

THE POPULUS GROUP ** Troy, MI

TYSON MOTOR LLC ** Shorewood, IL

LUDVIK ELECTRIC CO. **

MERCADO LATINO INC *

Industry, CA

MARAND BUILDERS *

Engineering / Construction • Light industrial building

Lakewood, CO

Charlotte, NC

Leadership: Bobby Herrera Employee count: 125 Company website: populusgroup.com Revenue per year: $200,000

Leadership: James Ludvik Employee count: 750 Company website: ludvikelectric.com Revenue per year: $184,397

Leadership: Francisco Alvarado (CEO/Owner) Employee count: 168 Company website: marandbuilders.com Revenue per year: $161,000

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108

Information / Technology • Government and enterprise businesses

Albuquerque, NM

Engineering / Construction • Engineering services

Denver, CO

Engineering / Construction • Commercial and Residential

Leadership: Francis Jaramillo Employee count: 40 Company website: wwcpinc.com Revenue per year: $200,000

Leadership: Marco Campos (CEO/Owner) Employee count: 694 Company website: camposepc.com Revenue per year: $178,000

Leadership: Jannie Chiera Employee count: 125 Company website: athenaengineering.com Revenue per year: $160,500

WESTWIND COMPUTER PRODUCTS INC *

CAMPOS *

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ATHENA ENGINEERING **

San Dimas, CA

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115

121

Miscellaneous • Multi-Media Entertainment Company

Engineering / Construction • Hospital & General Contracting

Financial Services • Equipment financing

ESTEFAN ENTERPRISE INC. ** Miami, FL

Rio Rancho, NM

JULES AND ASSOCIATES INC * Los Angeles, CA

Leadership: Emilio Estefan Employee count: 350 Company website: estefan.com Revenue per year: $160,000

Leadership: Phil Casaus Employee count: 750 Company website: brycon.com Revenue per year: $157,000

Leadership: Jules Buenabenta (CEO/Owner) Employee count: 42 Company website: julesandassociates.com Revenue per year: $151,200

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116

122

Industrial / Building Materials • Chemical products distribution

Engineering / Construction • Builder and contractor

Professional Services • Support government services

PACKAGING SERVICE CO., INC./SOLVCHEM ** Pearland, TX

HASELDEN CONSTRUCTION, LLC **

CENTECH GROUP ***

Centennial, CO

Falls Church, VA

Leadership: Gabriel Baizan & Jean-Pierre Baizan Employee count: 300 Company website: packserv.com Revenue per year: $159,485

Leadership: Ed J. Haselden Employee count: 350 Company website: haselden.com Revenue per year: $156,469

Leadership: Michael S. Kelley (CEO) Employee count: 350 Company website: centechgroup.com Revenue per year: $150,000

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117

123

Administrative & Managing Services • Seller productivity

Engineering / Construction • Commercial, general construction

Retail • Wholesale flowers

OUTREACH **

Seattle, WA

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BRYCON CORPORATION **

ALVARADO CONSTRUCTION/COLORADO ROCKIES ** Denver, CO

ELITE FLOWER SERVICE ** Miami, FL

Leadership: Manny Medina Employee count: 1,155 Company website: outreach.io Revenue per year: $158,000

Leadership: Linda Alvarado (CEO) Employee count: 30 Company website: alvaradoconstruction.com Revenue per year: $156,000

Leadership: Juan Carlos Hannaford, CEO Employee count: 120 Company website: eliteflower.com Revenue per year: $150,000

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118

124

Food and Beverage • Ready-to-eat products

Auto Retail • Dealerships

Administrative & Managing Services • Environmental nuclear services

LA TORTILLA FACTORY INC. ** Santa Rosa, CA

MIKE SHAW AUTOMOTIVE **

NAVARRO RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING *

Denver, CO

Oak Ridge, TN

Leadership: Samuel Carlos Tamayo Employee count: 350 Company website: latortillafactory.com Revenue per year: $157,862

Leadership: Mike Shaw (CEO) Employee count: 275 Company website: mike-shaw-automotive-group.automotohr.com Revenue per year: $155,200

Leadership: Susana Navarro, PhD (CEO/Owner) Employee count: 626 Company website: Navarro-inc.com Revenue per year: $148,000

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119

125

Food and Beverage • Hispanic brands import & distribution

Information / Technology • Federal defense contractor

Advertising, Marketing & Media • Media

VILORE FOODS **

San Antonio, TX

MICROTECH *

SPANISH BROADCASTING SYSTEM ***

Tyson, VA

Coconut Grove, FL

Leadership: Marco Mena (Owner/President) Employee count: 350 Company website: vilore.com Revenue per year: $157,800

Leadership: Tony Jimenez (CEO/Owner) Employee count: 125 Company website: microtech.net Revenue per year: $152,100

Leadership: Raul Alarcon (Chair,CEO) Employee count: 357 Company website: spanishbroadcasting.com Revenue per year: $145,770

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120

126

Administrative & Managing Services • HR, outsourcing

Administrative & Managing Services • Facilities and building management

Food and Beverage • Chain of 30-plus restaurants

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ** Fitchburg, MA

Leadership: Reinaldo Lopez (CEO) Employee count: 30 Company website: rmi-solutions.com Revenue per year: $157,000

CARAVAN FACILITIES MANAGEMENT L.L.C. ** Saginaw, MI

Leadership: Brandon J. Bordeaux Employee count: 3,000 Company website: caravanfm.com Revenue per year: $151,236

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JOSE ANDRES GROUP ** Washington, DC

Leadership: Jose Andres (CEO/founder) Employee count: 2000 Company website: joseandres.com Revenue per year: $145,000 * Revenue amount confirmed by company ** Revenue amount estimate based on research of public information *** 2022 revenue, no new information was provided All revenues are displayed in thousands of dollars

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133

139

Miscellaneous • Direct sales of beauty products

Food and Beverage • Food products distribution

Financial Services • Commercial, deposits, loans

MONAT GLOBAL ** Doral, FL

BARTLETT DAIRY ** New York, NY

COMMERCIAL BANK OF CALIFORNIA * Irvine, CA

Leadership: Rayner Urdaneta (CEO) Employee count: 750 Company website: monatglobal.com Revenue per year: $142,300

Leadership: Thomas A. Malave Jr. Employee count: 125 Company website: Bartlettny.com Revenue per year: $135,000

Leadership: Ash Patel (CEO) / Alex Meruelo (Owner) Employee count: 202 Company website: cbcal.com Revenue per year: $127,363

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Manufacturing • Metal products, services

Engineering / Construction • Developer

Financial Services • Community banking

Miami, FL

TELACU INDUSTRIES ** Los Angeles, CA

LONE STAR NATIONAL BANK *** McAllen, TX

Leadership: Orlando Garcia (President) Employee count: 30 Company website: evergladessteel.com Revenue per year: $142,000

Leadership: David Lizarraga (Chair) Employee count: 400 Company website: telacu.com Revenue per year: $135,000

Leadership: Alonzo Cantú (Chair) Employee count: 750 Company website: lonestarnationalbank.com Revenue per year: $127,000

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135

141

Retail • California Fuels & Lubricants

Administrative & Managing Services • Traffic engineering

Miscellaneous • Arizona Coyotes Hockey team

CALIFORNIA FUELS AND LUBRICANTS * Garden Grove, CA

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT, INC. ** Long Beach, CA

ARIZONA COYOTES HOCKEY CLUB ** Phoenix, AZ

Leadership: Efrain Davalos and Jaime Duenas (Owners) Employee count: 95 Company website: cafueling.com Revenue per year: $140,000

Leadership: Christopher H. Spano Employee count: 3,000 Company website: trafficmanagement.com Revenue per year: $134,040

Leadership: Xavier Gutierrez. (CEO) Employee count: 100 Company website: youth.arizonacoyotes.com Revenue per year: $127,000

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Financial Services • Mortgage lending

Engineering / Construction • Concrete product supplier

Financial Services • Insurance

Leadership: Miguel Narvaez Employee count: 750 Company website: panoramamortgagegroup.com Revenue per year: $137,800

Leadership: Bernardo Dias Employee count: 95 Company website: supermix.com Revenue per year: $133,000

Leadership: Ivan Herrera Employee count: 350 Company website: univistainsurance.com Revenue per year: $126,000

131

137

143

Information / Technology • IT outsourcing

Food and Beverage • Diary products, meats

Engineering / Construction • Electrical Services

Leadership: David Segura Employee count: 10,000 Company website: VisionIT.com Revenue per year: $136,100

Leadership: Philip & Gilberto Villaseñor Employee count: 350 Company website: vvsupremo.com Revenue per year: $130,000

Leadership: Danny Espino (Owner/President) Employee count: 350 Company website: cesg.com Revenue per year: $126,000

132

138

144

Financial Services • Loans

Financial Services • Investment bank, brokerage firm

Retail • Fashion and accessories, home products

PANORAMA MORTGAGE GROUP, LLC ** Las Vegas, NV

VISIONIT **

Detroit, MI

PONCE FINANCIAL GROUP/PONCE BANK * Bronx, NY

Leadership: Carlos P. Naudon (CEO/President) Employee count: 246 Company website: poncebank.com Revenue per year: $136,090

CENTRAL CONCRETE SUPERMIX ** Miami, FL

V&V SUPREMO FOODS *** Chicago, IL

GUZMAN & COMPANY ** Coral Gables, FL

Leadership: Leopoldo Guzman (Founder/CEO) Employee count: 540 Company website: guzman.com Revenue per year: $129,000

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EVERGLADES STEEL **

UNIVISTA INSURANCE **

Miami, FL

CRITICAL ELC SYSTEMS GROUP LLC **

Plano, TX

OSCAR DE LA RENTA ** New York, NY

Leadership: Alexander Bolen (CEO) Employee count: 430 Company website: oscardelarenta.com Revenue per year: $123,000 JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2023 LATINO LEADERS 21

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151

157

Financial Services • Property and casualty insurance

Food and Beverage • Latin cuisine

Engineering / Construction • Commercial building

ASCENDANT COMMERCIAL INSURANCE *** Coral Gables, FL

LINK CONSTRUCTION GROUP **

Dallas, TX

Doral, FL

Leadership: Pablo Cejas (CEO) Employee count: 125 Company website: acicompanies.com Revenue per year: $122,000

Leadership: Gloria Fuentes and Jose Fuentes (Owners) Employee count: 1,500 Company website: gloriascuisine.com Revenue per year: $119,973

Leadership: Guillermo Fernandez (President) Employee count: 125 Company website: linkconstructiongroup.net Revenue per year: $116,500

146

152

158

Information / Technology • IT services

Health Care • In-home fitness media company

Financial Services • Insurance solutions

MISSION CRITICAL SOLUTIONS OF FLORIDA ** Tampa, FL

BEACHBODY, LLC **

PROPEL INSURANCE AGENCY LLC *

El Segundo, CA

Tacoma, WA

Leadership: Gilbert Gonzalez (Owner/CEO) Employee count: 200 Company website: missioncriticalsolutions.net Revenue per year: $121,000

Leadership: Carl Daikeler Employee count: 750 Company website: thebeachbodycompany.com Revenue per year: $118,386

Leadership: Michael Ferreira (Exec. Dir.) Employee count: 200 Company website: propelinsurance.com Revenue per year: $115,658

147

153

159

Food Services & Retail • Fast food chain

Engineering / Construction • Utility construction

Food and Beverage • Meat snacks

EL POLLO LOCO **

Costa Mesa, CA

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GLORIA'S LATIN CUISINE *

HERMAN WEISSKER INC *

CHOMPS ***

Riverside, CA

Naples, FL

Leadership: Pancho Ochoa Employee count: 4,900 Company website: elpolloloco.com Revenue per year: $120,400

Leadership: Luis Armona, Alex Meruelo Employee count: 500 Company website: hermanweissker.com Revenue per year: $118,274

Leadership: Pete Maldonado (CEO) Employee count: 30 Company website: chomps.com Revenue per year: $115,000

148

154

160

Engineering / Construction • Full service construction

Engineering / Construction • Residential remodeling

Administrative & Managing Services • Job training

REYTEC CONSTRUCTION RESOURCES, INC. *** Houston, TX

DREAMSTYLE REMODELING **

MELWOOD HORTICULTURAL TRAINING CENTER *

Albuquerque, NM

Upper Marlboro, MD

Leadership: Gregg T. Reyes Employee count: 350 Company website: reytec.net Revenue per year: $120,000

Leadership: Larry Chavez Employee count: 750 Company website: dreamstyleremodeling.com Revenue per year: $118,000

Leadership: Larysa Katz (CEO/President) Employee count: 1600 Company website: melwood.org Revenue per year: $115,000

149

155

161

Information / Technology • Communications

Engineering / Construction • Building materials

Transportation • Transportation service

QUALITY ONE WIRELESS ** Orlando, FL

ISC ACQUISITION CORP. ** Houston, TX

TORNADO BUS ** Dallas, TX

Leadership: Claudia Chiorando (Chairman) Employee count: 160 Company website: q1w.com Revenue per year: $120,000

Leadership: Chicho Flores Employee count: 100 Company website: iscbm.com Revenue per year: $117,105

Leadership: Juan Vazquez Tornado (President/Founder) Employee count: 750 Company website: tornadobus.com Revenue per year: $115,000

150

156

162

Food and Beverage • Imported food distributor

Food and Beverage • Food service supplier

Engineering / Construction • Construction, architecture

TRANSNATIONAL FOODS LLC * Miami, FL

Leadership: Marcelo Young (CEO) Employee count: 45 Company website: transnationalfoods.com Revenue per year: $120,000

TRUJILLO & SONS, INC. ** Miami, FL

Leadership: Ron Trujillo Employee count: 42 Company website: trujilloandsons.com Revenue per year: $117,046

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REFLECTION WINDOW + WALL LLC ** Chicago, IL

Leadership: Rodrigo d'Escoto (President) Employee count: 125 Company website: reflectionwindow.com Revenue per year: $114,196 * Revenue amount confirmed by company ** Revenue amount estimate based on research of public information *** 2022 revenue, no new information was provided All revenues are displayed in thousands of dollars

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163

169

175

Engineering / Construction • Concrete contractor

Information / Technology • IT solutions provider

Administrative & Managing Services • Staffing

Phoenix, AZ

ONESUPPORT **

RESOURCE EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS **

San Marcos, TX

Orlando, FL

Leadership: Elias “Lee” Lopez (CEO/Owner) Employee count: 359 Company website: hrconcrete.com Revenue per year: $112,519

Leadership: Anthony Herrera Employee count: 3,000 Company website: telenetwork.com Revenue per year: $108,443

Leadership: Sam Rossa (CEO) Employee count: 220 Company website: resourceemployment.com Revenue per year: $103,000

164

170

176

Engineering / Construction • Mechanical Contractor

Administrative & Managing Services • Janitorial

Engineering / Construction • Safety

PALACIOS MARINE & INDUSTRIAL ** Port Lavaca, TX

LACOSTA FACILITY SUPPORT **

CHERRY COATINGS **

Wauconda, IL

Carrolton, TX

Leadership: Greg Garcia (Owner and CEO) Employee count: 3,000 Company website: palaciosmarineindustrial.com Revenue per year: $111,600

Leadership: Karla Mota Johnson Employee count: 3,000 Company website: Lacostaservices.com Revenue per year: $108,300

Leadership: Zack Cherry Employee count: 750 Company website: cherrycoatings.com Revenue per year: $102,000

165

171

177

Engineering / Construction • General contractor

Administrative & Managing Services • Staffing

Food and Beverage • Produce industry

Leadership: Thomas Thornton Employee count: 125 Company website: thornton-inc.com Revenue per year: $111,000

Leadership: Gustavo Pena/Eugene Holzer Employee count: 350 Company website: ascendo.com Revenue per year: $106,408

Leadership: Luis Solarte (CEO/Owner) Employee count: 140 Company website: fortunegrowers.com Revenue per year: $102,000

166

172

178

Food Services & Retail • Latino dairy products

Engineering / Construction • Asphalt paving

Professional Services • Accounting Firm

THORNTON CONSTRUCTION CO. ** Opa-locka, FL

TROPICAL CHEESE INDUSTRIES ** Perth Amboy, NJ

ASCENDO RESOURCES ***

FORTUNE GROWERS *

Coral Gables, FL

Elgin, IL

GENERAL ASPHALT **

MBAF **

Miami, FL

Leadership: Rafael Mendez (Founder/CEO) Employee count: 320 Company website: tropicalcheese.com Revenue per year: $110,000

Leadership: Robert A. Lopez Employee count: 40 Company website: generalasphalt.com Revenue per year: $105,000

Leadership: Tony Argiz Employee count: 10,001 Company website: mbafcpa.com Revenue per year: $100,000

167

173

179

Manufacturing • Commercial displays and fixtures

Professional Services • HR services

Professional Services • Advisory consulting firm

UNIVERSAL DISPLAY AND FIXTURES COMPANY * Lewisville TX

BETTERUP **

EVOTEK INC *

Austin, TX

Solana Beach, CA

Leadership: Francisco De Jesus (CEO/Owner) Employee count: 500 Company website: udfc.com Revenue per year: $110,000

Leadership: Alexi Robichaux, Eddie Medina (Co-Founder) Employee count: 750 Company website: betterup.com Revenue per year: $105,000

Leadership: César Enciso Employee count: 60 Company website: evotek.com Revenue per year: $100,000

168

174

180

Financial Services • Community banking

Information / Technology • IT services for government

Information / Technology • Mental fitness

Leadership: Stella Mercado (CEO) Employee count: 14 Company website: mercomcorp.com Revenue per year: $104,900

Leadership: Daniella Pierson Employee count: 30 Company website: wondermind.com Revenue per year: $100,000

U.S. CENTURY BANK ** Miami, FL

Leadership: Luis de la Aguilera (CEO/President) Employee count: 125 Company website: uscentury.com Revenue per year: $109,000

MERCOM INC. **

Pawleys Island, SC

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HARDROCK CONCRETE PLACEMENT CO., INC. *

WONDERMIND **

New York, NY

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181

187

193

Food and Beverage • Grocery distributor

Professional Services • Drilling Fluids

Health Care • Personal assistance

LA GALERA PRODUCE ** Chicago, IL

EN SU CASA CAREGIVERS **

Houston, TX

San Antonio, TX

Leadership: Francisco (Paco Jr.) Vega (Owner) Employee count: 125 Company website: Lagaleraproduce.com Revenue per year: $99,000

Leadership: Rafael Andres Diaz-Granados Employee count: 120 Company website: paragonisg.com Revenue per year: $94,000

Leadership: Laura Ramon (CEO) Employee count: 750 Company website: ensucasacaregivers.com Revenue per year: $88,000

182

188

194

Engineering / Construction • Oil and gas industry

Retail • HVAC distributor

Engineering / Construction • Petrochem Field Services

VORTECH CONTRACTING, INC. * Winnie, TX

INSCO DISTRIBUTING, INC. **

PETROCHEM FIELD SERVICES INC **

San Antonio, TX

Humble, TX

Leadership: Frank Abalos (CEO/Owner) Employee count: 500 Company website: vortechcontracting.com Revenue per year: $98,000

Leadership: Rudy Trevino Employee count: 350 Company website: insco.com Revenue per year: $93,473

Leadership: Sergio Sanchez (President/Co-founder) Employee count: 750 Company website: pfs-us.com Revenue per year: $87,800

183

189

195

Transportation • Shell oil distributor

Information / Technology • Software

Retail • Consumer packaged goods

RAMOS OIL CO., INC. ** Long Beach, CA

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PARAGON ISG *

WILDFLOWER INTERNATIONAL **

MEXILINK INCORPORATED **

Santa Fe, NM

Houston, TX

Leadership: Kent Ramos Employee count: 125 Company website: ramosoil.com Revenue per year: $97,563

Leadership: Kimberly deCastro (CEO, Pres) Employee count: 350 Company website: wildflowerintl.com Revenue per year: $90,300

Leadership: Jesus Salvador Escalona Employee count: 125 Company website: mexilink.com Revenue per year: $87,318

184

190

196

Retail • Wholesale trade of office supply products

Engineering / Construction • Engineering, design

Financial Services • Online, mobile banking

LD PRODUCTS, INC. ** Long Beach, CA

PERIKIN ENTERPRISES LLC **

FALCON INTERNATIONAL BANK **

Albuquerque, NM

Laredo, TX

Leadership: Aaron Leon Employee count: 125 Company website: ldproducts.com Revenue per year: $96,636

Leadership: Frank Garcia Employee count: 125 Company website: perikin.com Revenue per year: $90,000

Leadership: Gilbert Narvaez (CEO/President) Employee count: 350 Company website: falconbank.com Revenue per year: $87,000

185

191

197

Information / Technology • IT/HR solutions

Health Care • Services children with developmental issues

Retail • Refrigeration equipment, supplies

GHG CORP **

Webster, TX

THERACARE OF NEW YORK ** White Plains, NY

REFRICENTER OF MIAMI * Miami, FL

Leadership: Israel Galvan (CEO) Employee count: 350 Company website: ghgcorp.com Revenue per year: $96,000

Leadership: Kelly Kim (CEO/President) Employee count: 730 Company website: Theracare.com Revenue per year: $89,000

Leadership: Jose C. Hernandez (CEO/Owner) Employee count: 130 Company website: refricenter.net Revenue per year: $87,000

186

192

198

Health Care • Solution for errands and everyday needs

Food and Beverage • Mexican foods, cheese

Industrial / Building Materials • Building Materials

PAPA **

Miami, FL

Leadership: Alfredo Vaamonde Employee count: Company website: Revenue per year: $95,400

CACIQUE FOODS ** Monrovia, CA

Leadership: Gil de Cardenas Employee count: 333 Company website: caciquefood.com Revenue per year: $88,600

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ACTION GYPSUM SUPPLY LP ** Houston, TX

Leadership: Lenin Juarez and Terri King (Owners) Employee count: 125 Company website: actiongypsum.com Revenue per year: $86,800 * Revenue amount confirmed by company ** Revenue amount estimate based on research of public information *** 2022 revenue, no new information was provided All revenues are displayed in thousands of dollars

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199

205

211

Miscellaneous • Engineering and technical services

Engineering / Construction • General contractin

Engineering / Construction • Exterior, interior projects

Houston, TX

CONSOLIDATED CONTG SVCS INC * San Clemente, CA

GROUP BUILDERS *** Honolulu, HI

Leadership: Jorge Hernandez (Founder/President) Employee count: 350 Company website: bastiontechnologies.com Revenue per year: $85,600

Leadership: Jose Elias-Calles Employee count: 60 Company website: consolidatedcontracting.com Revenue per year: $84,375

Leadership: Lito Alcantra Employee count: 36 Company website: groupbuilders.net Revenue per year: $80,700

200

206

212

Food and Beverage • Frozen food

Manufacturing • High quality paper products

Manufacturing • Plastic strapping machinery

CAMINO REAL FOODS, INC. ** Vernon, CA

ROSES SOUTHWEST PAPERS INC * Albuquerque, NM

DYNARIC INC. **

Virginia Beach, FL

Leadership: Rob Cross Employee count: 193 Company website: crfoods.com Revenue per year: $85,470

Leadership: Roberto Espat Employee count: 200 Company website: rosessouthwestpapers.com Revenue per year: $84,114

Leadership: Joseph Martinez (President) Employee count: 350 Company website: dynaric.com Revenue per year: $80,600

201

207

213

Engineering / Construction • General contracting

Professional Services • Scientific staffing services

Information / Technology • IT solutions provider

AZTECA-OMEGA GROUP *** Dallas, TX

PRIORITY ONE SERVICES INC ** Alexandria, VA

M2 TECHNOLOGY, INC. ** San Antonio, TX

Leadership: Luis Spinola (CEO/President) Employee count: 125 Company website: Azteca-omega.com Revenue per year: $85,000

Leadership: Jose Figueroa Employee count: 198 Company website: priorityoneservices.com Revenue per year: $83,900

Leadership: Mark Martinez Employee count: 30 Company website: m2ti.com Revenue per year: $80,523

202

208

214

Auto Retail • Car dealership

Engineering / Construction • Facility support

Food and Beverage • Corn products

SUNROAD AUTO HOLDING CORP * San Diego, CA

BRAVO BUILDING SERVICES ** Bridgewater, NJ

R.W. GARCIA CO. INC ** Scotts Vallet, CA

Leadership: Marcelo Andrade (Mexico) Employee count: 400 Company website: sunroadauto.com Revenue per year: $84,847

Leadership: Karen J. Martinez (President) Employee count: 10,001 Company website: bravobuildingservices.com Revenue per year: $83,400

Leadership: Bob Garcia Employee count: 125 Company website: rwgarcia.com Revenue per year: $80,200

203

209

215

Administrative & Managing Services • Supply chain

Engineering / Construction • Project mgmt & real estate

Information / Technology • Mgmt & reporting tools

Leadership: Pilar Berndy Employee count: 125 Company website: berndgroup.com Revenue per year: $84,700

Leadership: Dorene C Dominguez (CEO/Owner) Employee count: 390 Company website: vanir.com Revenue per year: $83,000

Leadership: Ron Alvarado Employee count: 5500 Company website: sbmmanagement.com Revenue per year: $80,052

204

210

216

Engineering / Construction • Electrical construction

Manufacturing • Food manufacturing for restaurants

Professional Services • Facilities and building services

Leadership: Jacqueline Baca Employee count: 400 Company website: buenofoods.com Revenue per year: $82,578

Leadership: Arthur Zayas Miller (CEO/Owner) Employee count: 400 Company website: mzigroup.com Revenue per year: $80,000

THE BERND GROUP ** Dunedin, FL

ENCORE ELECTRIC, INC. ** Lakewood, CO

Leadership: Willis Wiedel Employee count: 750 Company website: encoreelectric.com Revenue per year: $84,476

VANIR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT * Sacramento, CA

EL ENCANTO INC (BUENO FOODS) * Albuquerque, NM

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BASTION TECHNOLOGIES **

SBM SITE SERVICES LLC *

McClellan, CA

MZI GROUP INC. *

Chicago, IL

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217

223

229

Professional Services • Business support

Advertising, Marketing & Media • Advertising

Engineering / Construction • Construction company

MACIAS GINI & O'CONNELL LLP * Sacramento, CA

Dallas, TX

SHAW CONSTRUCTION LLC ** Colorado Springs, CO

Leadership: Ken Macías Employee count: 700 Company website: mgocpa.com Revenue per year: $78,525

Leadership: Tony Dieste (Founder) Employee count: 125 Company website: dieste.com Revenue per year: $76,800

Leadership: Steve Meyer Employee count: 125 Company website: shawconstruction.net Revenue per year: $75,522

218

224

230

Administrative & Managing Services • HR & staffing

Manufacturing • Diverse manufacturing

Administrative & Managing Services • Staffing

FUTURE FORCE PERSONNEL *** Miami, FL

BAE INDUSTRIES, INC. * Warren, MI

DELTA PERSONNEL, INC. ** Somerset, NJ

Leadership: Adela Gonzalez (Founder/CEO) Employee count: 290 Company website: futureforcepersonnel.com Revenue per year: $78,000

Leadership: Jesse Lopez (CEO/Owner) Employee count: 350 Company website: baeind.com Revenue per year: $76,597

Leadership: Teresa Lawrence Employee count: Company website: deltapersonnel.com Revenue per year: $75,500

219

225

231

Engineering / Construction • Doors & frames

Food and Beverage • Food service distributor

Professional Services • Remediation

STAR HARDWARE INC * Ontario, CA

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DIESTE INC. **

NOVAMEX **

El Paso, TX

CHARTER CONTRACTING ** Boston, MA

Leadership: Sherry Reynoso Employee count: 100 Company website: Revenue per year: $78,000

Leadership: Luis Fernandez (CEO) Employee count: 350 Company website: novamex.com Revenue per year: $76,400

Leadership: Robert Delhome Employee count: 125 Company website: charter.us Revenue per year: $75,400

220

226

232

Food and Beverage • Budweiser wholesaler

Information / Technology • Computer equipment

Administrative & Managing Services • Cleaning

L&F DISTRIBUTORS ** McAllen, TX

DHE COMPUTER SYSTEMS LLC * Centennial, CO

A&A MAINTENANCE ENTERPRISE ** Yonkers, NY

Leadership: Tony LaMantia Employee count: 1500 Company website: lnfdistributors.com Revenue per year: $77,300

Leadership: Elena Hammack Employee count: 50 Company website: dhecs.com Revenue per year: $76,331

Leadership: Armando Rodriguez Jr. (CEO) Employee count: 3000 Company website: aamaintenance.com Revenue per year: $75,300

221

227

233

Engineering / Construction • Utility relocations

Manufacturing • Metal & plastic parts auto industry

Engineering / Construction • Electrical contractor

VALVERDE CONSTRUCTION INC * Santa Fe Springs, CA

DIXIEN LLC **

Lake City, GA

DP ELECTRIC ** Tempe, AZ

Leadership: Joe Valverde Employee count: 218 Company website: valverde.webflow.io Revenue per year: $77,087

Leadership: Juan Garcia (CEO) Employee count: 40 Company website: dixien.com Revenue per year: $76,000

Leadership: Dan Puente Employee count: 350 Company website: dpelectric.com Revenue per year: $75,000

222

228

234

Administrative & Managing Services • Staffing

Industrial / Building Materials • Process metals

Transportation • Commercial space flight services

RM PERSONNEL ** El Paso, TX

Leadership: Ceci Miles Mulvihill (President/CEO/Founder) Employee count: 30 Company website: rmpersonnel.com Revenue per year: $76,800

TOTAL METAL RECYCLING, INC. ** Granite City, IL

Leadership: Toben Suarez Employee count: 30 Company website: tmrusa.com Revenue per year: $75,575

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AEGIS AEROSPACE ** Houston, TX

Leadership: Mark Gittleman (CEO/President) Employee count: 350 Company website: aegisaero.com Revenue per year: $75,000 * Revenue amount confirmed by company ** Revenue amount estimate based on research of public information *** 2022 revenue, no new information was provided All revenues are displayed in thousands of dollars

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241

Professional Services • Security guard services

Financial Services • Investment bank, insurance

ASSET PROTECTION AND SECURITY SERVICE ** Corpus Christi, TX

247

SAMUEL A. RAMIREZ & CO. **

ZTEX CONSTRUCTION INC **

Engineering / Construction • Civil construction

New York, NY

El Paso, TX

Leadership: Charles Scott Mandel Employee count: 77 Company website: asset-security-pro.com Revenue per year: $75,000

Leadership: Samuel A. Ramirez Sr. (CEO/President) Employee count: 125 Company website: ramirezco.com Revenue per year: $73,300

Leadership: Richard Ortiz (Founder) Employee count: 350 Company website: ztexconstruction.com Revenue per year: $71,900

236

242

248

Information / Technology • IT & comms

Information / Technology • Workforce solutions

Information / Technology • Identity verification software

Leadership: Cynthia "Cindy" Mason Employee count: 30 Company website: cynergy.pro Revenue per year: $75,000

Leadership: Frank Gonzalez (CEO/Co-Founder) Employee count: 350 Company website: mytsp.net Revenue per year: $73,100

Leadership: Rodrigo Amper Employee count: 350 Company website: incode.com Revenue per year: $71,450

237

243

249

Food and Beverage • Hispanic foods grocer

Engineering / Construction • Construction contractors

Manufacturing • Metals, industrial products

Leadership: Ernesto Villareal Employee count: 750 Company website: elreyfoods.com Revenue per year: $74,000

Leadership: Rosbel Ramos Employee count: 268 Company website: serconstruction.nett Revenue per year: $72,828

Leadership: Misael Rosario (CEO) Employee count: 125 Company website: centurymetals.com Revenue per year: $71,300

238

244

250

Manufacturing • Automation leader

Food and Beverage • Gourmet coffees

Information / Technology • Spacesubsystems

Leadership: Steven Edgar Deas Employee count: 70 Company website: eandm.com Revenue per year: $73,726

Leadership: Pedro Gavina Employee count: 350 Company website: Gavina.com Revenue per year: $72,600

Leadership: Anthony Tenovo Employee count: 477 Company website: atacorp.com Revenue per year: $70,200

239

245

251

Engineering / Construction • Government projects

Manufacturing • Manufacturing, packing

Manufacturing • Multi-industry automation

CYNERGY PROF SYSTEMS LLC * Laguna Hills, CA

EL REY MEXICAN PRODUCTS **

Milwaukee, WI/Wichita, KS

E & M ELECTRIC AND MCHY INC * Healdsburg, CA

REYES CONSTRUCTION ** Pomona, CA

TSP **

INCODE TECHNOLOGIES **

Richardson, TX

San Francisco, CA

SER CONSTRUCTION PARTNERS, LLC **

CENTURY METALS AND SUPPLIES **

Pasadena, CA

Miami Gardens, FL

F. GAVINA & SONS **

APPLIED TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATES **

Vernon, CA

Albuquerque, NM

BAY CORRUGATED CONTAINER, INC. **

GONZALEZ DESIGN GROUP **

Anaheim, CA

Madison Heights, MI

Leadership: Ricardo Reyes (President) Employee count: 125 Company website: reyesconstruction.com Revenue per year: $73,700

Leadership: Connie Reuther Employee count: 350 Company website: baycorr.com Revenue per year: $72,376

Leadership: Gary Gonzalez (CEO) Employee count: 750 Company website: gonzalez-group.com Revenue per year: $70,000

240

246

252

Engineering / Construction • General contractors

Advertising, Marketing & Media • Digital streaming

Professional Services • Staffing, talent management

HEATING AND PLUMBING ENGINEERS, INC. ** Monroe, CT

Leadership: William T. Eustace (CEO) Employee count: 350 Company website: hpeinc.com Revenue per year: $73,385

CANELA MEDIA *

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NEXTGEN INFORMATION SERVICES ***

New York, NY

St. Louis, MO

Leadership: Isabel Rafferty Zavala (Founder/CEO) Employee count: 151 Company website: canelamedia.com Revenue per year: $72,000

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235

Leadership: Maria del Carmen Jacob Employee count: 350 Company website: nextgen-is.com Revenue per year: $70,000

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253

259

265

Manufacturing • Vegan and cruelty free make-up

Manufacturing • Manufacturing, material handling

Professional Services • Staffing

RARE BEAUTY **

El Segundo, CA

ATR INTERNATIONAL, INC. *

Buena Park, CA

Santa Clara, CA

Leadership: Selena Gomez Employee count: 200 Company website: rarebeauty.com Revenue per year: $70,000

Leadership: Matthew Cordova Employee count: 30 Company website: cordovabolt.com Revenue per year: $67,906

Leadership: Andrea Brenholz (President/CEO) Employee count: 45 Company website: atrinternational.com Revenue per year: $65,000

254

260

266

Manufacturing • Floor and roof trusses

Engineering / Construction • Concrete mix and delivery

Manufacturing • Tier 1 Toyota Automotive

MADERA COMPONENT SYSTEMS ** Phoenix, AZ

ADONEL CONCRETE **

REYES AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, LLC **

Miami, FL

San Antonio, TX

Leadership: Bobby Singh (CEO/Owner) Employee count: 125 Company website: maderacomponents.com Revenue per year: $70,000

Leadership: Luis Garcia Employee count: 350 Company website: adonelconcrete.com Revenue per year: $67,700

Leadership: Fernando Reyes Employee count: 350 Company website: reyesautomotivegroup.com Revenue per year: $64,989

255

261

267

Transportation • Trucking company

Engineering / Construction • Railroad contractors

Engineering / Construction • Electrical construction

SPIRIT TRUCK LINES LLC ** San Juan, TX

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CORDOVA BOLT, INC. **

GONZALEZ & SONS EQUIPMENT, INC. **

MARK ONE ELECTRIC CO., INC. **

Hialeah, FL

Kansas City, MO

Leadership: Joh, Raul, David, Ramiro & Leonel Garza Employee count: 350 Company website: spirittrucklines.comindex.php Revenue per year: $68,800

Leadership: Arnie Gonzalez (Founder) Employee count: 350 Company website: gonzalezandsons.net Revenue per year: $67,686

Leadership: Rosana Privitera Biondo Employee count: 125 Company website: markone.com Revenue per year: $64,205

256

262

268

Food and Beverage • Fresh produce

Engineering / Construction • Remediation

Retail • Mobil Mobil Oil Lubricants Distributor

HOUSTON AVOCADO COMPANY, INC. ** Houston, TX

CAPE ENVIRONMENTAL MGT. ***

SILVAS OIL COMPANY INC *

Norcross, GA

Fresno, CA

Leadership: Alex Flores Employee count: 125 Company website: houstonavocadocompany.com Revenue per year: $68,659

Leadership: Fernando Rios (CEO) Employee count: 125 Company website: cape-inc.com Revenue per year: $66,000

Leadership: Charles Silvas Employee count: 90 Company website: silvasoilcoinc.com Revenue per year: $63,986

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263

269

Food and Beverage • Produce

Engineering / Construction • Structural steel contractor

Professional Services • Residential management

RIVER CITY PRODUCE COMPANY, INC. ** San Antonio, TX

OWEN STEEL **

ALLIED ORION GROUP **

Columbia, SC

Houston, TX

Leadership: Gonzalez Family Employee count: 125 Company website: rivercityproduce.com Revenue per year: $68,463

Leadership: Anny Zalesne (CEO) Employee count: 140 Company website: owensteel.com Revenue per year: $66,000

Leadership: Ricardo Rivas Employee count: 750 Company website: aogliving.com Revenue per year: $63,600

258

264

270

Engineering / Construction • General contracting

Manufacturing • Automotive, aerospace, defense, electronics

Retail • Office products, furniture and space planning

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES OF TAMPA ** Tampa, FL

Leadership: Fred Lay (Founder/President) Employee count: 15 Company website: csioftampa.com Revenue per year: $68,000

GONZALEZ ** Pontiac, MI

Leadership: Ric and Gary Gonzalez (Owners) Employee count: 750 Company website: gonzalez-group.com Revenue per year: $65,200

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OFFICE SOLUTIONS BUS PDTS SVCS IN * Yorba Linda, CA

Leadership: Robert and Cindy Mairena Employee count: 50 Company website: officesolutions.com Revenue per year: $63,027 * Revenue amount confirmed by company ** Revenue amount estimate based on research of public information *** 2022 revenue, no new information was provided All revenues are displayed in thousands of dollars

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277

283

Manufacturing • Vitamins, supplements, herbal foods

Food and Beverage • Spices, flavorings

Professional Services • Supply chain management

Leadership: Jose Tabacinic (President) Employee count: 350 Company website: arnetusa.com Revenue per year: $63,000

Leadership: Joseph Badia (Owner) Employee count: 750 Company website: badiaspices.com Revenue per year: $60,380

Leadership: Richard Sanchez Employee count: 30 Company website: oesglobal.com Revenue per year: $59,136

272

278

284

Manufacturing • Printing

Professional Services • Event security, management

Davie, FL

MONARCH LITHO INC * Montebello, CA

BADIA SPICES ** Doral, FL

MONTERREY SECURITY *

OPTECH ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS, LLC **

San Antonio, TX

GSE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC *

Engineering / Construction • Water and wastewater infrastructure

Chicago, IL

Livermore, CA

Leadership: Robert Lopez Employee count: 300 Company website: monarchlitho.com Revenue per year: $62,312

Leadership: Juan Gaytan, Jr. (CEO, President) Employee count: 4,400 Company website: monterreysecurity.com Revenue per year: $60,000

Leadership: Orlando Gutierrez (Founder) Employee count: 100 Company website: gseconstruction.com Revenue per year: $58,787

273

279

285

Auto Retail • Vehicle dealers

Information / Technology • Software solutions

Professional Services • Vegetation management

GREEN BROOK BUICK GMC ** Green Brook, NJ

INFORMATION & COMPUTING SERVICES INC (RF SMART) ** Jacksonville, FL

ABC PROFESSIONAL TREE SERVICES ** Webster, TX

Leadership: Green Brook Buick GMC (CEO) Employee count: 75 Company website: greenbrookauto.com Revenue per year: $62,000

Leadership: Michael Morales Employee count: 350 Company website: rfsmart.com Revenue per year: $60,000

Leadership: Martin Arriola (CEO) Employee count: 3,000 Company website: abctree.com Revenue per year: $58,200

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280

286

Information / Technology • Software applications

Retail • Wholesale trade

Manufacturing • Mexican and Central American foods

ENSEO **

Plano, TX

CB DISTRIBUTORS, INC. ** Beloit, WI

RIZO LOPEZ FOODS INC * Modesto, CA

Leadership: Vanessa Ogle Employee count: 125 Company website: enseo.com Revenue per year: $61,000

Leadership: Carlos J. Bengoa Employee count: 30 Company website: cbprices.com Revenue per year: $59,484

Leadership: Ivan and Edwin Rizo Employee count: 300 Company website: rizolopez.com Revenue per year: $58,007

275

281

287

Engineering / Construction • Architectural, engineering

Manufacturing • Precision machined components

Information / Technology • Healthcare IT services

BAKER BARRIOS ARCHITECTS ** Orlando, FL

JCM ENGINEERING CORP * Ontario, CA

INDEX 500

ARNET PHARMACEUTICAL **

ECCO SELECT CORPORATION * N. Kansas City, MO

Leadership: Timothy Baker (CEO) Employee count: 180 Company website: bakerbarrios.com Revenue per year: $61,000

Leadership: José and Carlo Moyano Employee count: 80 Company website: jcmcorp.com Revenue per year: $59,397

Leadership: Jeanette Hernandez Prenger (CEO/Owner) Employee count: 305 Company website: eccoselect.com Revenue per year: $58,000

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282

288

Food and Beverage • Juices, smoothies and bowls

Manufacturing • Electric equipment manufacturing

Engineering / Construction • General contracting

Leadership: Fermin Adames Employee count: 350 Company website: tempco.com Revenue per year: $59,209

Leadership: Rene Capistran Employee count: 125 Company website: nobletx.com Revenue per year: $58,000

JUICE GENERATION ** New York, NY

Leadership: Salma Hayeck Employee count: 350 Company website: juicegeneration.com Revenue per year: $60,600

TEMPCO ELECTRIC HEATER CORPORATION ** Wood Dale, IL

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NOBLE TEXAS BUILDERS **

La Feria, TX

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295

301

Transportation • Transportation projects

Manufacturing • Metal fabricator

Retail • Office products, furniture

KISINGER CAMPO & ASSOCIATES ** Tampa, FL

Wichita, KS

APEX OFFICE PRODUCTS ** Tampa, FL

Leadership: Paul Foley (President/CEO) Employee count: 350 Company website: kisingercampo.com Revenue per year: $57,000

Leadership: Patricia Koehler Employee count: 200 Company website: jrcmp.com Revenue per year: $55,300

Leadership: Aurelio Llaurente Jr. (President) Employee count: 50 Company website: apexofficeproducts.com Revenue per year: $54,000

290

296

302

Engineering / Construction • General contractor

Manufacturing • Manufacturer of textile and polymer

Information / Technology • IT for health care

PINKARD CONSTRUCTION CO. ** Lakewood, CO

VINYL TECHNOLOGY INC * Monrovia, CA

PAGER **

New York, NY

Leadership: James W. Pinkard Jr. Employee count: 125 Company website: pinkardbuilds.com Revenue per year: $56,816

Leadership: Carlos Mollura Employee count: 200 Company website: vinyltechnology.com Revenue per year: $55,237

Leadership: Walter Jin (Chairman/CEO) Employee count: 150 Company website: pager.com Revenue per year: $53,000

291

297

303

Administrative & Managing Services • Maintenance

Professional Services • Translation & staffing

Professional Services • Global management consulting

ACP FACILITY SERVICES ** Woburn, MA

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JR CUSTOM METAL PRODUCTS INC. *

AKORBI *

Plano, TX

VICTRIX GLOBAL **

West Conshohocken, PA

Leadership: Miguel Suarez Employee count: 3,000 Company website: acpfacility.com Revenue per year: $56,800

Leadership: Claudia Mirza (CEO/Owner) Employee count: 239 Company website: akorbi.com Revenue per year: $55,105

Leadership: Araceli Guenther (Executive principal) Employee count: 50 Company website: victrixglobal.com Revenue per year: $53,000

292

298

304

Transportation • International transportation industry

Information / Technology • Enterprise IT solutions

Manufacturing • Automotive components

SUPER TRANSPORT INTERNATIONAL LTD. ** Laredo, TX

VALDEZ INTERNATIONAL CORP * Colorado Springs, CO

VISTECH MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS LLC * Modesto, CA

Leadership: Ernesto Gaytan (President) Employee count: 750 Company website: sti-laredo.com Revenue per year: $56,800

Leadership: Christine Valdez Employee count: 200 Company website: valdezicorp.com Revenue per year: $54,561

Leadership: John Jacinto Employee count: 60 Company website: vistechmfg.com Revenue per year: $52,477

293

299

305

Engineering / Construction • Materials contractor

Engineering / Construction • General construction

Manufacturing • Wooden pallets

INSULATION SPECIALISTS OF TULSA, INC. ** Tulsa, OK

SCHWOB ENERGY SERVICES ** Dallas, TX

COMMERCIAL LUMBER & PALLET CO INC * Industry, CA

Leadership: Jaime Barraza Employee count: 750 Company website: istips.com Revenue per year: $56,433

Leadership: Andre Rodriguez (President) Employee count: 750 Company website: schwobenergy.com Revenue per year: $54,500

Leadership: Raymond Gutierrez Employee count: 300 Company website: clcpallets.com Revenue per year: $51,881

294

300

306

Retail • Measuring instruments, electric meters

Engineering / Construction • Construction partner

Food and Beverage • Quality food & vegetables

ALTEK ELECTRONICS ** Torrington, CT

Leadership: Steven Altschuler (Chairman) Employee count: 170 Company website: altekelectronics.com Revenue per year: $56,000

NEAL ELECTRIC CORP * Vista, CA

Leadership: Alex Meruelo (Owner) Employee count: 300 Company website: nealelectric.com Revenue per year: $54,455

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CAL FRESCO LLC * Anaheim, CA

Leadership: Fernando Vargas Employee count: 100 Company website: calfresco.com Revenue per year: $51,811 * Revenue amount confirmed by company ** Revenue amount estimate based on research of public information *** 2022 revenue, no new information was provided All revenues are displayed in thousands of dollars

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313

319

Professional Services • IT, healthcare & financial

Professional Services • Health & safety consulting

Food Services & Retail • Food service & distribution

OPTECH CORPORATION ** San Antonio, TX

ADVANCED ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP LLC * Irvine, CA

NORSAN GROUP ** Duluth, GA

Leadership: Max Navarro Employee count: Company website: otcorp.com Revenue per year: $51,400

Leadership: Ruben Garcia Employee count: 20 Company website: aegconsultants.com Revenue per year: $50,000

Leadership: Noberto Sanchez Employee count: 750 Company website: norsan.net Revenue per year: $49,200

308

314

320

Financial Services • Credit union

Manufacturing • Packaging for produce

Information / Technology • Software, tech consulting, supplies

BANESCO USA ** Miami, FL

AGRI-PACKING SUPPLY INC * Nogales, AZ

HIGHPOINT SOLUTIONS ** Sparta, NJ

Leadership: Calixto Garcia-Velez (CEO/president) Employee count: 300 Company website: banescousa.com Revenue per year: $51,000

Leadership: Omar Cabrera Employee count: 20 Company website: agripacking.neten Revenue per year: $50,000

Leadership: Mike Mendiburu (President/Founder) Employee count: 140 Company website: highpoint.com Revenue per year: $49,000

309

315

321

Engineering / Construction • Furniture & interior solutions

Food and Beverage • Chips

Financial Services • Credit union

Leadership: Ricardo Lopez Employee count: 90 Company website: teamral.com Revenue per year: $50,507

Leadership: Ricardo Alvarez Employee count: 400 Company website: anitasmfc.com Revenue per year: $50,000

Leadership: Vicky Garcia (CEO) Employee count: 100 Company website: latinoccu.org Revenue per year: $48,000

310

316

322

Manufacturing • Hand sanitizer, skin care

Miscellaneous • Oil & Energy company

Information / Technology • Emerging retail technologies

Leadership: Andrea Lisbona (Founder/CEO) Employee count: 50 Company website: touchland.com Revenue per year: $50,000

Leadership: Janet Brewster Employee count: 18 Company website: brewsterprocurement.com Revenue per year: $50,000

Leadership: Christina Dills Employee count: 30 Company website: smartedgetech.io Revenue per year: $47,100

311

317

323

Engineering / Construction • Commercial & residential

Professional Services • Personal security services

Food Services & Retail • Marketing, distributor of specialty foods

San Diego, CA

TOUCHLAND ** Miami, FL

T&G CONSTRUCTION ** Orlando, FL

ANITA'S FOODS *

San Bernardino, CA

BREWSTER PROCUREMENT GROUP ** Lafayette, LA

ADC LTD NM *

Albuquerque, NM

LATINO COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION *

Durham, NC

SMART EDGE TECHNOLOGIES **

Tampa, FL

DIAZ FOODS ** Atlanta, GA

Leadership: Rick Gonzalez (President) Employee count: 150 Company website: t-and-g.com Revenue per year: $50,000

Leadership: Arthur Cordova (CEO) Employee count: 362 Company website: adcltdnm.com Revenue per year: $49,508

Leadership: Rene M. Diaz (CEO/President) Employee count: 180 Company website: diazfoods.com Revenue per year: $47,000

312

318

324

Information / Technology • Communication technology solutions

Miscellaneous • Oil filtration machine

Engineering / Construction • Commercial, residential

MCA COMMUNICATIONS INC ** Houston, TX

Leadership: Rick Cortez (Founder) Employee count: 350 Company website: mcacom.com Revenue per year: $50,000

RENUOIL OF AMERICA INC * Las Vegas, NV

Leadership: Isabell Yssassi-Godinez Employee count: 100 Company website: gogreenwithrenuoil.com Revenue per year: $49,431

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RAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION *

NICHOLSON CORP. ** Charlotte, NC

Leadership: Cynthia Nicholson (CEO) Employee count: 450 Company website: auroragrocery.com Revenue per year: $46,000 JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2023 LATINO LEADERS 31

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331

337

Transportation • Warehouse space

Retail • Supplier of metal

Professional Services • Custodial, cleaning services

BIG CHUY & SONS DISTRIBUTORS CO INC * Nogales, AZ

Los Angeles, CA

MODERN FACILITIES SERVICES ** Hackettstown, NJ

Leadership: Jesus Lopez Employee count: 10 Company website: bigchuy.com Revenue per year: $45,390

Leadership: Ismael Ramirez Employee count: 100 Company website: ramcaststeel.net Revenue per year: $43,156

Leadership: Sergio Benevuto (President/CEO) Employee count: 50 Company website: modernclean.com Revenue per year: $42,000

326

332

338

Information / Technology • Hardware & software integration

Engineering / Construction • Construction services

Engineering / Construction • Construction & remediation

GC MICRO CORPORATION * Petaluma, CA

RICHLEN PARTITION COMPANY * Pacheco, CA

ALAMO 1 **

San Antonio, TX

Leadership: Belinda Guadarrama Employee count: 40 Company website: gcmicro.com Revenue per year: $44,182

Leadership: David Zavala Employee count: 30 Company website: richlen.comabout-us Revenue per year: $42,930

Leadership: Alex Salas (CEO/Owner) Employee count: 350 Company website: alamo1.com Revenue per year: $42,000

327

333

339

Administrative & Managing Services • Staffing & packaging

Food Services & Retail • Mexican eatery/bar

Professional Services • Landscape services

MS IL STAFFING & PACKAGING * Indianapolis, IN

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RAMCAST ORNAMENTAL SUP CO INC *

LUNA MEXICAN KITCHEN ** Pikesville, MA

VILLA PARK LANDSCAPE ** Orange, CA

Leadership: Leticia Snoddy (Owner) / Elias Serrano (CEO) Employee count: 48 Company website: ms-il.com Revenue per year: $44,000

Leadership: Jo Lerma-Lopez Employee count: Company website: Revenue per year: $42,200

Leadership: Valerie Hernandez Employee count: 350 Company website: villaparklandscape.com Revenue per year: $42,000

328

334

340

Transportation • Transportation, logistics & storage

Engineering / Construction • Land use planning

Transportation • Transportation service

HERO LOGISTICS ** San Antonio, TX

MOUNTAIN G ENTERPRISES INC * Folsom, CA

GUSTAVO JIMENEZ INC. (SOUTHWEST FREIGHTLINES) ** El Paso, TX

Leadership: Raymond Romero Employee count: Company website: Revenue per year: $44,000

Leadership: Marcos Gomez Employee count: 300 Company website: mgeinc.com Revenue per year: $42,017

Leadership: Gustavo Jimenez (President) Employee count: 750 Company website: swflines.com Revenue per year: $41,400

329

335

341

Professional Services • Landscape maintenance

Manufacturing • Munitions, equipment

Engineering / Construction • General contractor

MARIPOSA LANDSCAPES INC * Irwindale, CA

GLOBAL ORDNANCE ** Tampa, FL

THE KEYSTONE PLUS CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION * Washington, DC

Leadership: Terry Noriega Employee count: 300 Company website: mariposa-ca.com Revenue per year: $43,743

Leadership: Marc Morales (CEO/President) Employee count: 50 Company website: global-ordnance.com Revenue per year: $42,000

Leadership: Carlos Eduardo Perdomo (CEO/Owner) Employee count: 90 Company website: ketstonedc.com Revenue per year: $41,000

330

336

342

Transportation • Logistics for cross-border

Engineering / Construction • Electronic installation

Engineering / Construction • General Construction

TBM CARRIERS INC ** San Antonio, TX

Leadership: Jose Villareal (CEO/President) Employee count: 350 Company website: tbmcarriers.com Revenue per year: $43,600

ALLRAN ELECTRIC ** New York, NY

Leadership: Selim (Sal) Rusi (CEO) Employee count: 70 Company website: nyallran.com Revenue per year: $42,000

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VENEGAS ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION, INC. ** El Paso, TX

Leadership: Oscar Venegas (President) Employee count: 350 Company website: vemac.us Revenue per year: $40,200 * Revenue amount confirmed by company ** Revenue amount estimate based on research of public information *** 2022 revenue, no new information was provided All revenues are displayed in thousands of dollars

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349

Engineering / Construction • Civil & commercial

Professional Services • Project Management

E-Z BEL CONSTRUCTION LLC ** San Antonio, TX

355

POSSIBLE MISSIONS **

TINCO SHEET METAL INC *

Engineering / Construction • Exterior cladding

Houston, TX

Los Angeles, CA

Leadership: Michael Rodriguez (President/CEO) Employee count: 125 Company website: ezbelconstruction.com Revenue per year: $40,100

Leadership: Paula Mendoza (CEO/Founder) Employee count: 30 Company website: possiblemissions.com Revenue per year: $39,700

Leadership: Michael Nevarez Employee count: 300 Company website: tincosheetmetal.com Revenue per year: $38,000

344

350

PROMO SHOP INC *

356

FARMERS BEST INTERNATIONAL LLC * Food and Beverage • Fresh produce

Professional Services • Promotional merchandise

Food and Beverage • Hispanic food products

Leadership: Leonardo Tarriba Employee count: 70 Company website: farmersbest.com.mxen Revenue per year: $40,012

Leadership: Guillermo Kahan Employee count: 100 Company website: promoshopinc.com Revenue per year: $39,631

Leadership: Berenice Tenorio (President/Founder) Employee count: 30 Company website: nuestracocinabrands.com Revenue per year: $37,600

345

351

357

Advertising, Marketing & Media • Production company

Food and Beverage • Fully-cooked foods

Engineering / Construction • Landscape contractor

Nogales, AZ

NUYORICAN PRODUCTIONS ** Los Angeles, CA

NUESTRA COCINA **

Los Angeles, CA

Elk Grove Village, IL

GOODHEART BRAND **

MALDONADO NURSERY & LANDSCAPING INC. **

San Antonio, TX

Leadership: Jennifer Lopez Employee count: 125 Company website: Revenue per year: $40,000

Leadership: Amalia and Florencia Palmaz (Founders) Employee count: 350 Company website: goodheart.com Revenue per year: $39,400

Leadership: Jerry Maldonado (Owner) Employee count: 350 Company website: mnlsa.com Revenue per year: $37,600

346

352

358

Advertising, Marketing & Media • Media company

Administrative & Managing Services • Project management

Food Services & Retail • Produce distribution

THE NEWSETTE ** New York, NY

VALDES ARCHITECTURE & ENGINEERING ** Lombard, IL

FAMILY TREE PRODUCE INC * Anaheim, CA

Leadership: Daniella Pierson Employee count: 30 Company website: thenewsette.com Revenue per year: $40,000

Leadership: Robert Valdes (President/Founder) Employee count: 350 Company website: valdeseng.com Revenue per year: $38,900

Leadership: Fidel Guzman (Owner) Employee count: 100 Company website: familytreeproduce.com Revenue per year: $37,413

347

353

359

Transportation • 3PL company

Retail • Gasoline & lubricant distribution

Professional Services • Consultation for cybersecurity, IT

ILS COMPANY LLC * Tucson, AZ

ARGUINDEGUI OIL COMPANY ** Laredo, TX

TRI STAR ENGINEERING ** Bloomington, IN

Leadership: Luis Seldner Employee count: 200 Company website: ilscompany.com Revenue per year: $39,871

Leadership: Alfonso Arguindegui (President/CEO) Employee count: 350 Company website: argpetro.com Revenue per year: $38,800

Leadership: Vince Carlos Gaitani (President/CEO) Employee count: 350 Company website: star3.com Revenue per year: $37,300

348

354

360

Information / Technology • Track & report emergency calls

Retail • Glass manufacturing

Engineering / Construction • General Contractor

DIRECT TECHNOLOGY * Roseville, CA

Leadership: Fred Michanie (Founder) Employee count: 200 Company website: directtechnology.com Revenue per year: $39,729

LIBERTY GLASS FABRICATORS ** Corona, CA

Leadership: Mario Landeros (CEO) Employee count: 200 Company website: libertyglassfabricators.com Revenue per year: $38,800

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H&B BUILDERS LLC * Goodyear, AZ

Leadership: Erik Hernandez Employee count: 20 Company website: linkedin.comcompanyhbbuilders Revenue per year: $37,169 JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2023 LATINO LEADERS 33

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367

373

Manufacturing • Traditional Mexican Foods

Retail • Airport-based retail and culinary operations

Industrial / Building Materials • Metallic honeycomb seals

DEL REAL LLC * Loma, CA

HI TECH HONEYCOMB INC *

Gardena, CA

San Diego, CA

Leadership: Jesús Cárdenas Employee count: 100 Company website: delrealfoods.com Revenue per year: $37,054

Leadership: Javier Vega Employee count: 200 Company website: gopacificgateway.com Revenue per year: $36,665

Leadership: Joao Costa Employee count: 100 Company website: hitechhoneycomb.com Revenue per year: $36,121

362

368

374

Professional Services • Environmental remediation

Information / Technology • IT Services public sector

Advertising, Marketing & Media • Marketing

CABRERA SERVICES * East Hartford, CT

V3GATE, LLC *

LERMA *

Colorado Springs, CO

Dallas, TX

Leadership: Lorenzo Cabrera (Owner) Employee count: 100 Company website: cabreraservices.com Revenue per year: $37,000

Leadership: Oscar Valdez (CEO) Employee count: 61 Company website: v3gate.com Revenue per year: $36,628

Leadership: Pedro Lerma Jr. (CEO and Founder) Employee count: 137 Company website: lermaagency.com Revenue per year: $36,000

363

369

375

Engineering / Construction • Home builder

Advertising, Marketing & Media • Children's entertainment

Professional Services • Food & safety

CENTURY HOMEBUILDERS ** Coral Gables, FL

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PACIFIC GATEWAY CONCESSIONS LLC *

ENCANTOS **

New York, NY

KEMRON ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ** Atlanta, GA

Leadership: Sergio Pino (President/Founder) Employee count: 50 Company website: centuryhomebuilders.com Revenue per year: $37,000

Leadership: Susie Jaramillo Employee count: 30 Company website: encantosworld.com Revenue per year: $36,600

Leadership: Juan Gutierrez (CEO) Employee count: 170 Company website: kemron.com Revenue per year: $36,000

364

370

376

Engineering / Construction • Construction contractor

Retail • Dealerships and auto dealers

Engineering / Construction • Engineering, Construction

CMS CORPORATION ** Maumee, OH

SUNNYVALE FORD INC *

AGUIRRE RODEN INC. **

Sunnyvale, CA

Dallas, TX

Leadership: Mercedes Enrique Employee count: 125 Company website: cmscorp.com Revenue per year: $37,000

Leadership: Steve Fuentes Employee count: 100 Company website: sunnyvaleford.com Revenue per year: $36,433

Leadership: Pedro Aguirre (CEO/Founder) Employee count: 125 Company website: aguirreroden.com Revenue per year: $36,000

365

371

377

Manufacturing • Promotional merchandise

Engineering / Construction • Architecture firm

Engineering / Construction • Industrial & residential

Y-NOT DESIGN & MANUFACTURING ** Hialeah, FL

GSR ANDRADE ARCHITECTS **

MARTIN BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION *

Dallas, TX

Sacramento, CA

Leadership: Angelina Garcia Employee count: 61 Company website: y-not.com Revenue per year: $37,000

Leadership: Fernando Andrade (President/CEO) Employee count: 30 Company website: gsr-andrade.com Revenue per year: $36,400

Leadership: Felipe Martin Employee count: 100 Company website: martinbrothers.netindex.htm Revenue per year: $36,000

366

372

378

Food and Beverage • Mexican homemade flavors

Industrial / Building Materials • Duct work and sheet metal products

Manufacturing • Jojoba oil producer

JUANITA'S FOODS * Wilmington, CA

Leadership: Aaron De La Torre Employee count: 100 Company website: juanitas.com Revenue per year: $36,702

SUPERIOR DUCT FABRICATION INC * Pomona, CA

Leadership: Mike Hilgert Employee count: 100 Company website: sdfab.com Revenue per year: $36,220

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DESERT KING INTERNATIONAL LLC * Chula Vista, CA

Leadership: Paul Hiley, Rodrigo Otero Employee count: 20 Company website: desertking.com Revenue per year: $36,000 * Revenue amount confirmed by company ** Revenue amount estimate based on research of public information *** 2022 revenue, no new information was provided All revenues are displayed in thousands of dollars

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379

385

391

Manufacturing • Sustainable furniture

Professional Services • Exterior facilities maintenance

Advertising, Marketing & Media • Radio stations

Pasadena, CA

TOVAR SNOW PROFESSIONALS **

THE VOICE RADIO NETWORK **

Elgin, IL

Georgetown, DE

Leadership: Francisco Pinedo (DECEASED) Employee count: 200 Company website: ciscohome.net Revenue per year: $35,874

Leadership: Jeff Tovar (Owner) Employee count: 3000 Company website: tovarsnow.com Revenue per year: $34,200

Leadership: Kevin Andrade (CEO/President) Employee count: 30 Company website: thevoiceradionetwork.com Revenue per year: $33,000

380

386

392

Industrial / Building Materials • Plumbing,refrigeration and HVAC

Retail • Graphic arts materials

Manufacturing • Components for manufacturers

AMI MECHANICAL INC * Thornton, CO

INTERMARKET GROUP **

DIXIEN LLC **

Miami, FL

Lake City, GA

Leadership: Manuel Gonzales Employee count: 300 Company website: amilasvegas.com Revenue per year: $35,809

Leadership: Manuel A. Alvarez (Founder/CEO) Employee count: 300 Company website: Intermarketinc.com Revenue per year: $34,000

Leadership: Juan Garcia (Founder) Employee count: 40 Company website: dixien.com Revenue per year: $33,000

381

387

393

Engineering / Construction • Construction manager

Financial Services • Private equity firm

PERERA CONSTRUCTION * Ontario, CA

PALLADIUM EQUITY PARTNERS *

THOMPSON TRADERS **

Manufacturing • Hand-hammered metaitems

New York, NY

Greensboro, NC

Leadership: Henry Perera Employee count: 40 Company website: pererainc.com Revenue per year: $35,159

Leadership: Marcos Rodriguez (Founder/CEO, Chairman) Employee count: 70 Company website: palladiumequity.com Revenue per year: $34,000

Leadership: Alejandra Ochoa de Thompson (Founder) Employee count: 180 Company website: thompsontraders.com Revenue per year: $33,000

382

388

394

Food and Beverage • Tortilla products

Information / Technology • Software development

Financial Services • Payment processor

CATALLIA MEXICAN FOODS ** Eagan, MN

MAS GLOBAL CONSULTING ** Reston, VA

FINIX **

San Francisco, CA

Leadership: Cathy Cruz Gooch (Founder) Employee count: 125 Company website: catallia.com Revenue per year: $35,000

Leadership: Monica Hernandez Employee count: 350 Company website: masglobalconsulting.com Revenue per year: $33,500

Leadership: Richie Serna Employee count: 125 Company website: finix.com Revenue per year: $32,800

383

389

395

Transportation • Travel service provider and charter operator

Retail • Family-centric winery

Industrial / Building Materials • Steel storage tanks

CUBAZUL AIR CHARTER * Hialeah, FL

GUARACHI WINE PARTNERS INC * Woodland Hills, CA

SUPERIOR TANK CO INC * Cucamonga, CA

Leadership: Monica perez (CEO/Owner) Employee count: 22 Company website: cubazulaircharter.com Revenue per year: $35,000

Leadership: Alejandro Guarachi Employee count: 80 Company website: guarachifamilywines.com Revenue per year: $33,377

Leadership: Jesus Marquez Employee count: 80 Company website: superiortank.com Revenue per year: $32,774

384

390

396

Food Services & Retail • Mexican grocery store

Engineering / Construction • Construction

BERBER FOOD MANUFACTURING (MI RANCHO) * Elk Grove, CA

Leadership: Manuel Berber Employee count: 200 Company website: mirancho.com Revenue per year: $34,788

A M ORTEGA CONSTRUCTION INC *

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EARTHQUAKE PROTECTION SYSTEMS *

Engineering / Construction • Construction after earthquake

Lakeside, CA

Vallejo, CA

Leadership: Archie Ortega Employee count: 200 Company website: amortega.com Revenue per year: $33,207

Leadership: Victor Zayas Employee count: 50 Company website: earthquakeprotection.com Revenue per year: $32,400

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CISCO BROS CORP *

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397

403

409

Engineering / Construction • Development company

Information / Technology • IT solutions

Transportation • Logistics/redistribution

ELITE CONSTRUCTION & DEV LLC * Pasco, WA

THAYER DISTRIBUTION **

Albuquerque, NM

Aston, PA

Leadership: Trinidad Garibay Employee count: 50 Company website: elitecnd.com Revenue per year: $32,014

Leadership: Andrew Baca Employee count: 50 Company website: abbatech.com Revenue per year: $31,000

Leadership: Diego Gallicchio (President) Employee count: 40 Company website: thayerdistribution.com Revenue per year: $30,000

398

404

410

Auto Retail • New and used vehicle sales

Professional Services • Help reduce projecedt risk

Auto Retail • Motor vehicles and parts

LOU SOBH HONDA ** Cumming, GA

NOR-CAL CONTROLS ES INC *

ALLAN VIGIL FORD LINCOLN **

El Dorado Hills, CA

Morrow, GA

Leadership: Michael Sobh, president Employee count: 60 Company website: lousobh.com Revenue per year: $32,000

Leadership: Rob Lopez Employee count: 90 Company website: norcalcontrols.net Revenue per year: $31,000

Leadership: Allan Vigil (Dealer/Principal) Employee count: 250 Company website: allanvigilford.net Revenue per year: $30,000

399

405

411

Miscellaneous • Defense & space technology

Professional Services • Innovative manufacturing solutions

Manufacturing • Printing, packaging

ENGINEERING SERVICES NETWORK ** Woodbridge, VA

INDEX 500

ABBA TECHNOLOGIES INC *

GOLDEN STATE ASSEMBLY INC * Fremont, CA

CLASSIC LABELS PACKAGING GROUP ** New York, NY

Leadership: Raymond Lopez Jr. (CEO) Employee count: 70 Company website: esncc.com Revenue per year: $32,000

Leadership: Cesar Madrueno Employee count: 200 Company website: gsassembly.com Revenue per year: $30,998

Leadership: Steven Ayala (President) Employee count: 110 Company website: classiclabelspkg.com Revenue per year: $30,000

400

406

412

Engineering / Construction • Subcontractor commercial/industrial

Retail • Furniture/fixtures equipment

Financial Services • Financial services firm

MARTINEZ STEEL CORPORATION * Ontario, CA

CORONADO DISTRIBUTION CO INC * National City, CA

PENSERRA FINANCIAL VENTURES LLC * Chicago, IL

Leadership: Joe Martínez Employee count: 200 Company website: martinezsteel.com Revenue per year: $31,960

Leadership: Carlos Flores Employee count: 40 Company website: coronadodc.com Revenue per year: $30,963

Leadership: Jorge Madrigal (CEO) Employee count: 65 Company website: penserra.com Revenue per year: $30,000

401

407

413

Engineering / Construction • Contractor

Auto Retail • Car dealership

Professional Services • Press items

MACRO-Z-TECHNOLOGY COMPANY * Santa Ana, CA

EUROPEAN MOTOR CARS LITTLETON * Littleton, CO

COLONIAL PRESS ** Miami, FL

Leadership: Bryan Zatica Employee count: 100 Company website: mztco.com Revenue per year: $31,358

Leadership: Greg Romano Employee count: 70 Company website: mercedesoflittleton.com Revenue per year: $30,667

Leadership: Jorge Gomez Employee count: 125 Company website: colonialpressintl.com Revenue per year: $30,000

402

408

414

Engineering / Construction • Contractor petrochemical

Professional Services • Landscape

Professional Services • Janitorial

JAMES AND LUTHER INC * Sunland Park, NM

Leadership: Rick Chavez Employee count: 40 Company website: jamesandluther.com Revenue per year: $31,049

AZTEC LANDSCAPING INC * Lemon Grove, CA

Leadership: Genaro Garcia Employee count: 200 Company website: azteclandscaping.com Revenue per year: $30,148

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GLOBAL BUILDING SERVICES INC * Valencia, CA

Leadership: Julio Belloso Employee count: 1100 Company website: globalbuildingservices.com Revenue per year: $29,980 * Revenue amount confirmed by company ** Revenue amount estimate based on research of public information *** 2022 revenue, no new information was provided All revenues are displayed in thousands of dollars

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415

421

427

Engineering / Construction • Commercial construction

Information / Technology • Payment processing

Professional Services • Integrated system provider

DTL BUILDERS INC * Riverton, UT

INFORMATIX INC *

Sacramento, CA

COMPA INDUSTRIES INC * Los Alamos, NM

Leadership: Dolores Bergdorf Employee count: 20 Company website: dtlbuilders.com Revenue per year: $29,127

Leadership: Raul Ocazionez Employee count: 200 Company website: informatixinc.com Revenue per year: $28,667

Leadership: Edna Lopez Employee count: 300 Company website: compa.com Revenue per year: $28,118

416

422

428

Engineering / Construction • Electrical Subcontractor

Information / Technology • IBM supplier

Transportation • Freight

Leadership: Joann Ornelas-Bauer (CEO/Co-founder) Employee count: 97 Company website: dynamicusllc.com Revenue per year: $29,000

Leadership: Douglas De La Garza Employee count: 20 Company website: delaco.com Revenue per year: $28,626

Leadership: Rosa Isela Marin (President/CEO/Owner) Employee count: 125 Company website: russelltransport.com Revenue per year: $28,000

417

423

429

Food Services & Retail • Iconic foods, gifts

Auto Retail • Car dealership

Engineering / Construction • Builder

Carol Stream, IL

GOLDBELLY **

New York, NY

DE LA CORPORATION * San Clemente, CA

LAS CRUCES AUTO GROUP INC * Las Cruces, NM

RUSSELL TRANSPORT **

El Paso, TX

ADC CONSTRUCTION MGT INC * San Jose, CA

Leadership: Joe Ariel Employee count: 20 Company website: goldbelly.com Revenue per year: $29,000

Leadership: Raymond Palacios Employee count: 100 Company website: bravolascruces.com Revenue per year: $28,537

Leadership: Lorenzo Rios Employee count: 20 Company website: adccm.com Revenue per year: $28,000

418

424

430

Engineering / Construction • Contractor

Retail • Natural stone/metal paneling

Industrial / Building Materials • Pipes, valves

ESCOBEDO GROUP ** Buda, TX

CARRARA MARBLE CO. AMER INC * Industry, CA

CMF GLOBAL INC * Chula Vista, CA

Leadership: Kathy Employee count: 125 Company website: escobedogroup.com Revenue per year: $29,000

Leadership: William Cordova Employee count: 200 Company website: carrara.com Revenue per year: $28,315

Leadership: Joseph Fernandez Employee count: 20 Company website: cmfglobal.com Revenue per year: $28,000

419

425

431

Retail • Engineering and manufacturing solutions

Food and Beverage • Produce /Diairy

Professional Services • Commercial cleaning

Leadership: Larry and Tom Martínez Employee count: 100 Company website: mandtinc.com Revenue per year: $28,939

Leadership: Owen Torres (President) Employee count: 125 Company website: chefsproduce.com Revenue per year: $28,200

Leadership: Joel Sanchez Employee count: 6 Company website: premiercleaningcompany.com Revenue per year: $28,000

420

426

432

Engineering / Construction • Construction

Manufacturing • Steel manufacturing

Professional Services • Recycling and asset recovery

MARTINEZ AND TUREK INC * Rialto, CA

WESTCOR CONSTRUCTION (SOUTHWEST GLAZING) * Las Vegas, NV

Leadership: Michael Coronado Employee count: 200 Company website: westcorcompanies.com Revenue per year: $28,709

CHEFS PRODUCE HOUSTON INC ** Houston, TX

AGATE STEEL INC * Scottsdale, AZ

Leadership: Rick Nichols Employee count: 100 Company website: agatesteel.com Revenue per year: $28,193

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DYNAMIC UTILITY SOLUTIONS *

PREMIER CLEANING SERVICES **

Washington, DC

CALI RESOURCES INC * San Diego, CA

Leadership: Carlos Kelvin Employee count: 50 Company website: caliresources.com Revenue per year: $27,969 JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2023 LATINO LEADERS 37

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433

439

445

Manufacturing • Printed material for packaging

Engineering / Construction • Contractor

Engineering / Construction • Construction services

CAPTIVA GROUP INC (ALBUQUERQUE PRINTING COMPANY) * Albuquerque, NM

AMERICAN INTEGRATED SVCS INC *

Henderson, NV

Wilmington, CA

Leadership: Pedro Fernandez Employee count: 70 Company website: thecaptivagroup.com Revenue per year: $27,461

Leadership: Jose Ledon Employee count: 100 Company website: bravounderground.com Revenue per year: $26,661

Leadership: Paul Herrera Employee count: 50 Company website: americanintegrated.com Revenue per year: $26,285

434

440

446

Food and Beverage • Tortilla products

Engineering / Construction • Construction/demolition

Transportation • Warehouse facilities

LA TAPATIA TORTILLERIA INC * Fresno, CA

GRANCOR ENTERPRISES INC *

HURLEN CORPORATION *

Albuquerque, NM

Santa Fe Springs, CA

Leadership: Helen Chavez-Hansen Employee count: 200 Company website: tortillas4u.com Revenue per year: $27,309

Leadership: Maria Cornay Employee count: 100 Company website: linkedin.comcompanygrancor-enterprises Revenue per year: $26,469

Leadership: Jay Hurtado Employee count: 50 Company website: hurlen-kenig.com Revenue per year: $26,280

435

441

447

Information / Technology • Cyber systems

Transportation • Passenger transportation

Professional Services • Storm and wastewater management

CNF TECHNOLOGIES ** San Antonio, TX

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BRAVO UNDERGROUND INC *

EMPIRE TRANSPORTATION INC *

ENVIRO WASTE SERVICES **

Bellflower, CA

Palmetto Bay, FL

Leadership: Fred Ramirez Employee count: 125 Company website: cnftech.com Revenue per year: $27,300

Leadership: Miguel Oliver Employee count: 400 Company website: emptransportation.comEmpireHome.html Revenue per year: $26,392

Leadership: Jim Long (CEO) Employee count: 80 Company website: ewsg.com Revenue per year: $26,000

436

442

448

Information / Technology • IT, BI, devices, logistics

Engineering / Construction • Underground utilities,

Engineering / Construction • General contractor a

WYNNDALCO ENTERPRISES LLC. * Addison, IL

SPEEDY GONZALEZ CNSTR INC *

SEABAY BUILDING GROUP LLC *

Glendale, AZ

Seattle, WA

Leadership: David R. Andalcio (Founder/CEO) Employee count: 74 Company website: wynndalco.com Revenue per year: $27,000

Leadership: Salvador Gonzalez Employee count: 100 Company website: linkedin.comcompanyspeedy-gonzalez-construction Revenue per year: $26,384

Leadership: J. Armando Martínez Employee count: 30 Company website: seabay-group.com Revenue per year: $25,812

437

443

449

Engineering / Construction • Construction company

Professional Services • Dumpster rental

Engineering / Construction • R&D

CANTU CONSTRUCTION ** McAllen, TX

LUNAS CONSTRUCTION INC * Las Vegas, NV

DEP ENGINEERING - DIVERSIFIED ENGINEERING & PLASTICS, LLC ** Jackson, MI

Leadership: Alonzo Cantu Employee count: Company website: cantuconstruction.com Revenue per year: $27,000

Leadership: Manuel and Norberto Madrigal Employee count: 100 Company website: lunasinc.com Revenue per year: $26,316

Leadership: Anita-María Quillen Employee count: 125 Company website: deplastics.com Revenue per year: $25,800

438

444

450

Food and Beverage • Mexican food

Professional Services • High-quality water treatment

Manufacturing • Custom metal stampin

SOMOS FOODS ** Austin, TX

Leadership: Miguel Leal Employee count: 6 Company website: eatsomos.com Revenue per year: $26,700

ABCANA INDUSTRIES INC (HASA POOL INC.) * Saugus, CA

Leadership: Christopher Brink (CEO) Employee count: 40 Company website: abcanaindustries.com Revenue per year: $26,305

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ARANDA TOOLING ** Chino, CA

Leadership: Pedro Aranda Employee count: 125 Company website: arandatooling.com Revenue per year: $25,600 * Revenue amount confirmed by company ** Revenue amount estimate based on research of public information *** 2022 revenue, no new information was provided All revenues are displayed in thousands of dollars

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457

Engineering / Construction • General contractor

Financial Services • Access financing

PHILLIPS MAY CORPORATION ** Dallas, TX

463

CAPCHASE **

LOGISTICORP GROUP **

Transportation • Fleet Services

New York, NY

Irving, TX

Leadership: Gilbert May Employee count: 125 Company website: pinnacle1.com Revenue per year: $25,500

Leadership: Miguel Larrea (CEO) Employee count: 120 Company website: capchase.com Revenue per year: $25,000

Leadership: Garry Castro Employee count: 125 Company website: logisticorpgroup.com Revenue per year: $24,300

452

458

464

Information / Technology • Audio visual systems

Information / Technology • IT modernization

SOLUTIONZ VIDEOCONFERENCING INC * Pacific Palisades, CA

CITIZANT **

QUALITY METALS **

Engineering / Construction • Architectural metal panels

Chantilly, VA

San Antonio, TX

Leadership: Kirk Fernandez Employee count: 60 Company website: solutionzinc.com Revenue per year: $25,299

Leadership: Alba Aleman (CEO) Employee count: 180 Company website: citizant.com Revenue per year: $25,000

Leadership: Mauricio Albo Employee count: 350 Company website: saqualitymetals.com Revenue per year: $24,200

453

459

465

Retail • Jewelry repair services

Engineering / Construction • Contractor

M & G JEWELERS, INC **

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

RHA BUILDERS INC *

VINCOR CONSTRUCTION **

Engineering / Construction • General contractor

Rohnert Park, CA

Brea, CA

Leadership: Juan Guevara (President) Employee count: 101 Company website: mandgjewelers.com Revenue per year: $25,100

Leadership: Rick Arteaga Employee count: 30 Company website: rhabuilders.com Revenue per year: $25,000

Leadership: Vincent Cortes (President/Founder) Employee count: 37 Company website: vincorinc.com Revenue per year: $24,100

454

460

466

Miscellaneous • Hotels & resorts

Professional Services • Personal injury law firm

Transportation • Cross Border Logistics Solutions

HERITAGE HOTELS & RESORTS INC * Albuquerque, NM

THE DOMINGUEZ FIRM *

INDEX 500

451

SPACE BORDER LOGISTICS **

Los Angeles, CA

El Paso, TX

Leadership: Adrian Perez Employee count: 200 Company website: hhandr.com Revenue per year: $25,024

Leadership: Juan Domínguez Employee count: 200 Company website: dominguezfirm.com Revenue per year: $25,000

Leadership: Lucio Ibarra (Owner) Employee count: 125 Company website: sblogistics.com Revenue per year: $23,700

455

461

467

Financial Services • Insurance broker

Engineering / Construction • Infrastructure engineering and scientific

Engineering / Construction • Interior Design

Leadership: Chris Fernandez (CEO/Owner) Employee count: 12 Company website: affordableamericaninsurance.com Revenue per year: $25,000

Leadership: Guillermo Garcia (President/Co-founder) Employee count: 125 Company website: gsg-consultants.com Revenue per year: $24,400

Leadership: Carol (Espinosa) Sokolenko (Owner and CEO) Employee count: 22 Company website: fre3dom.net Revenue per year: $23,300

456

462

468

Food and Beverage • Mexican Food

Food Services & Retail • Food retail

Engineering / Construction • Heavy/highway construction

Leadership: Enrique González Employee count: 8,000 Company website: vallartasupermarkets.comen Revenue per year: $24,400

Leadership: Oscar T. Trevino (President) Employee count: 125 Company website: otconst.com Revenue per year: $23,200

AFFORDABLE AMERICAN INSURANCE, INC * Westminster, CO

TACOTOTE *

El Paso, TX

Leadership: Pacifico Heras (CEO/Owner) Employee count: 197 Company website: tacotote.com Revenue per year: $25,000

GSG CONSULTANTS INC. ** Schaumburg, IL

VALLARTA SUPERMARKETS ** Los Angeles, CA

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FRE3DOM INTERIORS *

Kansas City, MO

O. TREVINO CONSTRUCTION **

North Richland Hills, TX

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469

475

481

Miscellaneous • Aerospace and defense contractor

Industrial / Building Materials • Custom bathroom pods

Professional Services • IT consulting, recruitment

FIORE INDUSTRIES ** Albuquerque, NM

New Braunfels, TX

DONNELLY & MOORE ** New City, NY

Leadership: Bill Miera Employee count: 350 Company website: fiore-ind.com Revenue per year: $23,200

Leadership: Juan Bermudez, Chuck Ermer Employee count: 100 Company website: neopodsystems.com Revenue per year: $23,000

Leadership: Eileen Guzzo Employee count: 30 Company website: donmor.com Revenue per year: $22,000

470

476

482

Food and Beverage • Frozen bread and puff pastries

Professional Services • Executive advancement company

Auto Retail • Car dealership

CIDRINES **

Fort Laurderdale, FL

GUERRERO MEDIA ** Chicago, IL

METRO FORD INC. **

Independence, MO

Leadership: Maria Cidre Employee count: 125 Company website: cidrines.com Revenue per year: $23,100

Leadership: Pedro A. Guerrero (Founder) Employee count: 125 Company website: guerrero.co Revenue per year: $22,800

Leadership: Mario Lombardo Perez Employee count: 85 Company website: metrofordindependence.com Revenue per year: $21,900

471

477

483

Food Services & Retail • Beer and wine internationally

Food Services & Retail • Mexican food

Information / Technology • Cyber security

PAMPA BEVERAGES * Miami, FL

INDEX 500

NEOPOD SYSTEMS *

POLLO REGIO **

DEVO **

Grand Prairie, TX

Boston, MA

Leadership: Juan Reynal (CEO) Employee count: 15 Company website: pampabev.com Revenue per year: $23,000

Leadership: Juan Jorge Bazaldua Employee count: 3000 Company website: polloregio.com Revenue per year: $22,700

Leadership: Walter Scott (CEO) Employee count: 400 Company website: devo.com Revenue per year: $21,400

472

478

484

Auto Retail • Automotive sales, parts, repairs

Professional Services • Engineering and IT Project Management

Engineering / Construction • General Contracting

METRO FORD ** Miami, FL

BEPC INCORPORATED * San Angelo, TX

TRINIDAD CONSTRUCTION ** Mokena, IL

Leadership: Lombardo Perez (President) Employee count: 80 Company website: metrofordmiami.com Revenue per year: $23,000

Leadership: Oscar Casillas, Camelia Casillas (Owners) Employee count: 214 Company website: bepcinc.com Revenue per year: $22,600

Leadership: Brian Ortiz (Founder/CEO) Employee count: 125 Company website: trinidadllc.com Revenue per year: $21,300

473

479

485

Transportation • Transportation company

Miscellaneous • Fuel management,energy products

Transportation • Facility for produce

PAN AMERICAN EXPRESS, INC. ** Laredo, TX

PS ENERGY GROUP ** Dunwoody, GA

CADECO INDUSTRIES INC. ** Houston, TX

Leadership: Ric Guardado (Owner/CEO) Employee count: 125 Company website: panamex-zero.com Revenue per year: $23,000

Leadership: Livia Whisenhunt (Founder/CEO) Employee count: 40 Company website: psenergy.com Revenue per year: $22,000

Leadership: Carlos De Aldecoa (President) Employee count: 125 Company website: cadeco.cc Revenue per year: $21,300

474

480

486

Information / Technology • Audio/Video

Retail • Roses

Advertising, Marketing & Media • Media

QUESADILLA GORILLA ** Grand Prairie, TX

Leadership: Hiram Lopez and Rick Lopez (Owners) Employee count: 125 Company website: ablecomm.net Revenue per year: $23,000

PASSION GROWERS ** Miami, FL

Leadership: Jaime Peisach (Managing Member) Employee count: 100 Company website: passiongrowers.com Revenue per year: $22,000

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REMEZCLA **

Brooklyn, NY

Leadership: Andrew Herrera (CEO/Founder) Employee count: 70 Company website: remezcla.com Revenue per year: $21,000 * Revenue amount confirmed by company ** Revenue amount estimate based on research of public information *** 2022 revenue, no new information was provided All revenues are displayed in thousands of dollars

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487

492

497

Food Services & Retail • Grocery stores

Health Care • In-house dementia care

Information / Technology • Broadcasting software

Woodbridge, VA

BIENVIVIR ALL-INCLUSIVE SENIOR HEALTH ** El Paso, TX

BLU DIGITAL GROUP * Burbank, CA

Leadership: Carlos Castro (CEO/Founder) Employee count: 200 Company website: todossupermarket.com Revenue per year: $21,000

Leadership: Rosemary Castillo (Founder/CEO) Employee count: 750 Company website: https://www.bienvivir.org/ Revenue per year: $21,000

Leadership: Paulette Pantoja (CEO/Owner) Employee count: 150 Company website: https://bludigitalgroup.com/ Revenue per year: $20,000

488

493

498

Information / Technology • IT services government

Retail • Period care products

MERLIN CYBER ** Tyson, VA

SAALT **

ALBU & ASSOCIATES, INC. **

Engineering / Construction • Industrial projects

Boise, ID

Winter Park, FL

Leadership: David Phelps (Founder/Chair/CEO) Employee count: 200 Company website: merlincyber.com Revenue per year: $21,000

Leadership: Cherie Hoegoer Employee count: 30 Company website: https://saalt.com Revenue per year: $20,600

Leadership: Jason Albu Employee count: 30 Company website: https://albu.biz Revenue per year: $20,000

489

494

499

Manufacturing • Stainless steel and waterfall

Advertising, Marketing & Media • Media

Information / Technology • IT upgrades

EMJAC INDUSTRIES ** Hialeah, FL

REPUBLICA HAVAS ** Miami, FL

GREENTEK SOLUTIONS ** Stafford, TX

Leadership: David Dorta (President) Employee count: 40 Company website: emjacindustries.com Revenue per year: $21,000

Leadership: Jorge Plasencia (CEO/Chairman) Employee count: 180 Company website: republicahavas.com Revenue per year: $20,000

Leadership: Anuar Garcia Employee count: 30 Company website: https://www.greenteksolutionsllc.com Revenue per year: $20,000

490

495

500

Administrative & Managing Services • Procurement, outsourcing global workforcet

Retail • Consumer electronics, computers

Engineering / Construction • Commercial/residential

Leadership: Carmen Castillo (Founder/President) Employee count: 100 Company website: sdintl.com Revenue per year: $21,000

Leadership: Brian Diaz (President) Employee count: 80 Company website: falconelec.com Revenue per year: $20,000

Leadership: Socorro Vazquez Employee count: 125 Company website: https://www.toroconstructioncorp.com/ Revenue per year: $20,000

491

496

Professional Services • Personal injury, immigration, criminal law

Engineering / Construction • Exterior, commercial roofing

SUPERIOR DESIGN INTERNATIONAL (SDI) ** Boca Raton, FL

GARCES, GRABLER & LEBROCQ ** Hackensack, NJ

Leadership: William J. Garces (Founder/Partner) Employee count: 110 Company website: garcesgrabler.com Revenue per year: $21,000

FALCON ELECTRONICS ** Commack, NY

TORO CONSTRUCTION CORP. **

Orland Park, IL

INDEX 500

TODOS SUPERMARKETS **

TITAN ROOFING ** Springfield, MA

Leadership: Fred Pazmino (CEO) Employee count: 130 Company website: titanroofing.com Revenue per year: $20,000

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INDEX 500 STATISTICS

OVERALL REVENUE OF THE 500 LARGEST LATINO OWNED Company name

Accumulated revenue (in thousands of dollars)

Florida

46,176,418

California

24,738,747

Texas

18,061,472

Arizona

13,001,493

Colorado

8,389,963

Michigan

2,914,933

llinois

2,633,505

New Jersey

2,543,900

New York

2,216,890

Kansas

1,629,014

• TOTAL REVENUE PER INDUSTRY

449

,65

Ove rall num ber com of emp lo pan ies yees i n th liste d e

500

INDEX 200

• TOP 10 STATES WITH THE MOST ACCUMULATED REVENUE

134,315,973, 000

Industry

Sum of Revenue per year

Engineering / Construction

33,576,622

Food and Beverage

25,257,532

Auto Retail

18,770,176

Financial Services

14,822,101

Advertising, Marketing & Media

7,063,491

Manufacturing

6,372,627

Information / Technology

6,133,027

Administrative & Managing Services

5,890,465

Retail

3,460,828

Professional Services

3,140,482

Food Services & Retail

3,031,101

Health Care

2,790,786

Miscellaneous

1,975,555

Transportation

1,194,396

Industrial / Building Materials

836,784

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THE LARGEST LATINO OWNED COMPANIES 2024

1. Arizona 2. California 3. Colorado 4. Connecticut 5. Delaware 6. District of Columbia 7. Florida 8. Georgia 9. Hawaii 10. Idaho 11. Illinois 12. Indiana 13. Kansas 14. Maryland 15. Massachusetts 16. Michigan 17. Minnesota 18. Missouri 19. Nevada 20. New Hampshire 21. New Jersey 22. New Mexico 23. New York 24. North Carolina 25. Ohio 26. Oklahoma 27. Pennsylvania 28. South Carolina 29. Tennessee 30. Texas 31. Utah 32. Virginia 33. Washington 34. Wisconsin

Industry

State

Number of companies

Administrative & Managing Services

Florida

Advertising, Marketing & Media

Florida

Auto Retail

Colorado

Engineering / Construction

California

Financial Services

Florida

Food Services & Retail

California

Food and Beverage

Texas

Health Care

Florida

Industrial / Building Materials

California

Information / Technology

Texas

Manufacturing

California

Miscellaneous

Florida

Professional Services

California

Retail

California

Transportation

Texas

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• 34 states of the United States represented

INDUSTRY AND THEIR LEADING STATE

STATE WITH THE MOST COMPANIES OVERALL California, 123 companies

MI NE

PA UT

MO CA

TE GA

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Our partners for the Index 500, the USHCC, provided some very insightful data on the current status of Latinos in the United States, as well as the economic impact of their businesses.

DATA

ECONOMIC OVERVIEW OF HISPANIC BUSINESSES IN AMERICA Latinos

create

businesses

three times faster than Latinos/as are the engine of America’s future economic growth.

any other group in the United States (The Poynter Institute).

86%

From 2007 to 2012, of new small businesses in the United States were U.S. Hispanic- owned businesses (CNBC).

63.5

Latinas create businesses six times faster than any other group in the United States (Latino Community Foundation).

$3.2

Latinos contribute nearly trillion to the U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) each year (Latino Donor Collaborative).

Latinos/as represent over million residents in America today, comprising 1 out of every Americans (Pew Research Center).

The U.S. has a population of 2022 (Worldometer).

More than million immigrants arrive in the U.S. each year (Pew Research Center). If we were our own country, U.S. Latinos/ as would represent the 5th largest economy in the world (Worldnews).

335 million as of

4.25% of

The U.S. population is equivalent to the total global population (Worldometer).

18%

Hispanics represent more than of the total U.S. population (Pew Research Center).

335,326,930 – Current U.S. population (Worldometer).

1/2 of Latinos/as live in Texas,

At least 63,500,000 self-identify as Hispanic (Pew Research Center).

Florida, California, New York, and Arizona – the other ½ live throughout the country (Pew Research Center).

40 million Hispanics

Two thirds or were born in the U.S.

(New America Economy).

Today, the fastest-growing Latino communities are in: North Dakota, Alabama, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, South Dakota, and Utah (Pew Research Center).

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The Economic Impact: • Hispanics are the economic engine of the U.S. economy. • Latinos/as will be 75% of the labor growth in the next ten

years (Nielsen). • 80% of U.S. jobs are created by small businesses ( JP Morgan Chase Institute). • Latinos start more businesses per capita than any other racial or ethnic group in the United States (McKinsey). • The Hispanic population in the United States is expected to double in 40 years, from 63.5 million in 2020 to 128.8 million in 2060 (U.S. Census)

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INDEX 500 HUSCO

GREAT PEOPLE: THE KEY OF A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS

AUSTIN RAMIREZ, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HUSCO Courtesy of Husco

Carlos Cuevas

WE LOOK FOR EMPLOYEES What has been the key to your success? What have you done differently from other companies in the same industry? THAT ARE NOT AR: Husco’s business model is built around delivering customized, proprietary products to our customers. We serve ONLY HIGHLY some of the largest automotive and equipment manufacturers in the world, providing key components for their most TALENTED AND important products. We strive to serve as an extension of our customers’ engineering team, providing differentiated HARDWORKING solutions in high volume at a globally competitive price with BUT ALSO PEOPLE perfect quality and delivery. WHO CARE ABOUT If you were to start over again, what would you do differently? AR: I have made (and continue to make) plenty of mistakes, THEIR COMMUNITY, but I wouldn’t do it any differently if I had the chance to start What challenges have you faced being a Latino over again. Every mistake we make is an opportunity to learn PLAY WELL WITH owned company? how to do things better and a reminder to be humble because AR: Being a Latino-owned company has giv- we will never get everything right. OTHERS, AND en us far more opportunities and advantages than disadvantages. We are proud of our What advice would you give to the new generation of Latino entre- CAN OPERATE Latino heritage and deeply invested in the preneurs? Hispanic community in Milwaukee. We be- AR: The ends do not justify the means. Work as hard to be- EFFECTIVELY IN lieve that each individual human has unlim- come a great person as you work on building a great company. ited potential regardless of their race, gender, Financial success is wonderful but becoming a virtuous per- DYNAMIC AND or creed. This spirit of inclusivity combined son is the only way to find happiness. UNCERTAIN with a culture that demands high performance has allowed us to recruit and unleash ENVIRONMENTS. the most talented team in our industry. What experiences in your personal upbringing influenced your entrepreneur spirit? AR: My father (Gus) is a Puerto Rican immigrant who raised me with a deeply held belief in the American dream and an entrepreneurial grit that is so common among immigrants to this country. One of my earliest childhood memories was hearing my mother explain to our neighbor her fear that we would wind up living on the street because our family had mortgaged our home and all our possessions to finance the acquisition of Husco, which Gus purchased in a management-led LBO in 1985. This willingness to take big risks and bet on our ability to succeed is still an important part of the ethos of our company today.

tial. If we do those two things effectively, growth is a natural byproduct.

What opportunities have allowed your company to grow exponentially? AR: Husco’s culture is built around the expectation for each individual employee to demonstrate practical innovation, take smart risks, and deliver high performance. The leadership at Husco has two primary jobs. The first is to recruit great people. We look for employees that are not only highly talented and hardworking but also people who care about their community, play well with others, and can operate effectively in dynamic and uncertain environments. Our second most important job is to create a culture in which those individuals can reach their full potenJANUARY7FEBRUARY 2024 LATINO LEADERS 45

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INDEX 500

MURGADO AUTOMOTIVE GROUP

BE RELENTLESS AND INTENTIONAL TO SUCCEED Arianna Villarreal

Courtesy

Moisés Cervantes

MARIO MURGADO CEO AND PRESIDENT, MURGADO AUTOMOTIVE GROUP

It takes a generational leader to revive flagging car dealerships into top national performers. Mario Murgado was precisely that leader. With his Cuban roots, Mario was instilled with a tarting in 1981, Mario embarked on his career as a salesman at Braman Imports' Honda location, setting ablaze a spirit of enresilient spirit. He shared, “One trepreneurship and a commitment to service excellence that of the great gifts my father gave would shape his professional journey for decades. Witnessing the company's expansion and trajectory under Braman's leaderme was that no matter what ship, Mario ascended to the roles of general manager and mansituation you are in or where aging partner, ultimately seizing the reins as CEO in 1993. Fusyou are, you can read. And if ing practical experience with insights from industry titans who paved the way before him, he reflected, "I am forever grateful for the opyou read, you can explore the portunity to work with industry icons like Roger Penske and Norman Braworld and learn many things.” man. I always looked up to them and the other pioneers in our industry.” While he dreamed of becoming In his ascent to CEO, Mario highlighted the crucial role that hardships played in his meteoric rise. He elaborated, "You learn more from failure a professional baseball player, challenges than success. The lessons from heartache require overcomhis love for cars was stronger, so and ing and solving problems." More specifically, he shared, “When I departed from Braman Honda to start Murgado Automotive Group, they held he instead walked into Braman a staggering 98% of the market share, leaving me with a mere 2% at my Imports where he began his neighboring store. Picture taking on Goliath with just a 2% market share career in the automotive industry. and selling 16 cars.” Today, his company boasts $2.2 billion in sales with

over 1300 employees working to provide the best service possible. While in this venture, he acquired a GMC dealership that faced the challenge of selling only six cars a month, making it financially unfeasible to hire additional salespeople. Initially, it was just Mario and his partners navigating this endeavor. He stated, “Hiring becomes challenging when you're not making sales. So, we had to shake off the inertia to propel the business forward.” In response, they held regular meetings in the morn-

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"I THINK OUR ACCESSIBILITY IS UNIQUE. WHEN PEOPLE CONTACT ME, THEY GET MY DIRECT LINE AND PHONE NUMBER. SO WHEN PEOPLE WALK INTO OUR DEALERSHIPS, IT FEELS LIKE A FAMILY." ing and afternoon, where the partners collaborated to craft strategic plans to tackle the market and foster rapid growth. As Mario began building his automotive empire, he understood another critical aspect: his most important asset is his people. "Cycles and challenges come and go, and if you have great people, they are with you through that. They will follow and work with you if they believe in your visions and dreams. It is a journey, but the core of our people has to be those that stick with you." In emphasizing the importance of a holistic approach to leadership, Mario provides practical guidance to his managers. He advises, “I tell our managers to multiply the employee number by four because you always need to consider the family. If you approach it like that, we are reliable and accountable to 5000 family members.” Reflecting on his business partners, "I viewed their partnership as a lifelong commitment. I never saw it as a mere beginning and end." Mario ensured that the bedrock of their most significant strength lay in a relationship built on trust and mutual respect. He further adds, “We never blur the lines. We identify what we’re going to do, what the approach is, what the vision is, what the responsibility for each person is, and having that all clear."

As he reflects on what has made the Murgado Automotive Group stand out from others in the industry, he says, "Number one is that we were always working. People could call us at any time." He expands, saying, "I think our accessibility is unique. When people contact me, they get my direct line and phone number. So when people walk into our dealerships, it feels like a family." In every aspect of his company, Mario makes sure people know he understands them. He shares, "I get a kick each time a Latino buys their first new car. They’ll bring their abuela, their abuelo, their tios, cousins, and everyone sees the enjoyment of getting their car. Everyone is clapping for them because it is an accomplishment. I relate it to my first time on a plane as a kid. Everyone was wearing a suit. Today, it looks like they are going with pajamas. Back then, everyone was in a suit because it was special." He advises young Latinos, "Never let anyone turn your light off. Don’t let anyone take your flame. Don’t let anyone stop you. Be relentless, but most importantly, be intentional. We all have a tremendous purpose, but it is enormous when you put intent behind it." Mario's advice remains rooted in unwavering commitment, relentless drive, and resilience—a testament to the legacy his family and those who came before him instilled in him. JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2024 LATINO LEADERS 47

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INDEX 500 MASTEC INC.

THE AMERICAN DREAM: BUILT BY HARD WORK, BLESSINGS, AND FAMILY Welcome Jose Mas, Chief Executive Officer of MasTec Inc. (NYSE: MTZ) Lorenzo Almanza

Latino Leaders Magazine

F. Izquierdo

JOSE MAS, CEO of MasTec Inc., has helped scale his family business into the largest diversified infrastructure services provider in North America. Under his leadership, MasTec’s revenue has grown from $930 million in 2007 to more than $12 billion in 2023. In 2018 for the first time in the company’s history, MasTec was named as a Fortune 500 company. Today, MasTec has more than 33,000 team members serving multiple industries throughout the U.S. Faith, family and freedom. These were the words Jose Mas used when describing MasTec Inc. The story of his company dates to the sixties, when his father was given the chance of a lifetime. It started when the late Jorge Mas Canosa was offered the opportunity to come to the United States to be trained by U.S. soldiers. From there, he started his life in America by becoming a milkman. Mas Canosa had the opportunity to participate in an entrepreneurial venture, when friends asked him to lead their struggling construction company in Miami. Knowing his talents, they positioned him to run the company and in an exchange, they offered him half their company if he turned things around. From there, things took off for the Mas family. “My dad worked his tail off to build this company and get ahead. I remember sitting around the dining table and worrying about payroll and all the lessons that come with that,” Jose explained. It was his father’s hard work and perseverance that helped shape him into the man he is today. He remembers observing his dad at a young age and learning valuable skills and the work required in pursuit of the American dream. One important lesson his father taught him was the importance of education. Before his death, his father started the Jorge Mas Canosa Freedom Foundation, which provides scholarships to Cuban-American students. To this day, the scholarship is dedicated to honoring Jorge Mas Canosa’s legacy by carrying on his values: love of God, family and homeland; the dignity of human life; the ideals of freedom and democracy; and the education of future generations in the appreciation of these ideals. “Today we put over 300 kids in college, all of Hispanic descent, and we are really proud of that.” More recently, the foundation has experienced a significant increase in applicants, reflecting a growing interest and need

for this program. In response to this growth, the foundation will be expanding its scope which includes an enhanced focus on mentorship opportunities. Through this initiative, the foundation will connect its current and past scholars with a vast network of relevant partners. By leveraging these connections, the foundation will continue to empower students on their educational journey and beyond. Jose’s involvement in the family business began in 1992 after Hurricane Andrew's catastrophic damage in South Florida. Many families lost their homes and the road to recovery was long. Mas Canosa played a central role in reconstructing the Miami we know today through their construction business. He called on Jose to step into the family business and together they expanded the company's reach, revenue and impact. “Shortly after the hurricane one of the companies that helped us do the construction was a publicly traded company also struggling and they ended up buying our business. So, we took our family-owned business Church and Tower and converted it to MasTec in 1994. My family and I are blessed,” Jose says, “we don’t take that for granted. We worked hard to earn what we have, to be where we are.” In 2007, Jose was appointed CEO of MasTec Inc. Since his appointment, the company’s revenue has grown by more than 1,300%. Jose has been awarded the Ernst & Young National Entrepreneur of the Year Award, the South Florida Business Journal Ultimate CEO Award and was also featured in the season finale of the CBS hit show Undercover Boss. Additionally, in 2020, Forbes magazine named MasTec to its list of World’s Best Employers. He currently sits on the Board of Trustees for the University of Miami and the Board of Directors for the United States Hispanic Business Council. One of the family’s most recent accomplishments was bringing an MLS Club to Miami, Inter Miami CF. Most recently, the group was able to sign one of the biggest soccer stars in the world: Leonel Messi. Yet, throughout all his success, Jose has one mission: to continue serving and blessing those around him. “What I hope I can leave behind through my work and in my legacy is this idea that we have to be incredibly grateful for the opportunities we have in life,” Mas said. “Gratitude is not just saying the words, it’s your actions.”

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YET, THROUGHOUT ALL HIS SUCCESS, JOSE HAS ONE MISSION: TO CONTINUE SERVING AND BLESSING THOSE AROUND HIM.

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INDEX 500 IMZI GROUP

• As President and CEO, Arthur believes success is firmly rooted in his community and the people he surrounds himself with. He takes his role as CEO/ President very seriously knowing he is responsible for his employees and their families.

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Courtesy of MZI

Carlos Cuevas

IDENTIFYING THE STORY OF: ZAYAS MILLER TRENDS FOR ARTHUR PRESIDENT/CEO, MZI GROUP SUCCESS What challenges have you faced being a Latino-owned company? AZM: Being a Latino-owned company has presented its share of challenges, there were times when doors seemed closed, and opportunities were limited. However, these challenges fueled my determination to focus on the quality of service MZI provides. I've worked hard to establish MZI as a respected player in the industry, proving that excellence knows no ethnicity.

innovation from the outset. Embracing cutting-edge solutions early on could have provided a competitive edge and streamlined our processes further.

What advice would you give to the new generation of Latino entrepreneurs? AZM: To the new generation of Latino entrepreneurs, I would emphasize the importance of perseverance, integrity, and community engagement. Don't let challenges define you; let them fuel you. Surround yourself with a diverse and talented team and remember that success is not just about personal achievement but also about lifting others with you. Stay true What opportunities have allowed your com- to your values and never underestimate the power of giving pany to grow exponentially? back to the community that supports you. AZM: MZI's exponential growth can be attributed to several factors. First and foremost, identifying emerging trends in the industry has allowed us to stay ahead. Our diverse services of Telecom, Electrical, Mechanical, Energy Infrastructure, Utility Projects, and more has positioned us as a comprehensive turn-key solution provider. Embracing innovation, fostering a culture of integrity, and prioritizing community engagement have also been key drivers in our success.

• MZI has built a reputation for providing a comprehensive turn-key choice for even the most complex challenges, while making it a priority to foster mentorship, community engagement and giving back.

ARTHUR IS A BOARD MEMBER OF ILLINOIS HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, LOYOLA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM, AND NATIONAL ASSOCIATION What has been the key to your success? What OF VETERAN OWNED have you done differently from other companies in the same industry? BUSINESSES. AZM: The key to MZI's success lies in our unwavering commitment to our community and employees. I believe that success is deeply rooted in the people we surround ourselves with. By fostering a culture of integrity, family, and safety, we've created a workplace where employees thrive. Differentiating ourselves by prioritizing worldclass service and actively engaging in philanthropy has set us apart in the industry.

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FORTUNE GROWERS

COMMITMENT THAT GOES BEYOND ?????

Courtesy of Fortune Growers

Luis E. González

Q&A Q What experiences in your personal upbringing influenced your entrepreneur spirit?

LS: Both of my parents were a huge influence

on my entrepreneurial spirit. My father through his constant search for ways to make his small auto shop business grow and succeed. My mother through her belief in higher education and strong work ethic.

Q What challenges have you faced being a Latino owned company?

LS: None, when you provide value. We stay focused on our key opportunities, staying diligent on our performance, quality, and maintaining the well-defined value of our company.

Q What opportunities have allowed your company to grow exponentially?

LS: Our vision to have a win-win collaborative

relationship with all supply chain stakeholders in our market segment. We are in a beautiful but challenging industry (Agribusiness), an Industry that is part of the most needed goods and with continuous growth because of demographics and change in diets worldwide. But even though it would seem simple to grow in this business, all small and medium size Growers on both sides of the border are struggling financially to survive because of lack of financial support and the high inflation seen in their supplies (20—30%), which can’t be transferred to the clients. We are a North-American company, but our focus is not only in the US, and we envisioned the “nearshoring” trend more than 16 years ago when we invested and started to grow our own products in Guanajuato, Mexico.

Q What has been the key to your success? What

LUIS SOLARTE CEO & PRESIDENT, FORTUNE GROWERS

have you done differently from other companies in the same industry? LS: I have emphasized having a clear vision, aligned leadership team, and guiding core values. These aspects have served as the glue that brings our company together, keeping our actions aligned with the best interests of our employees, our customers, our suppliers, and the environment.

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There is where our Fortune Growers Way (FGW) business model comes in to allow the Growers’ growth with: financial support, knowledge transference, the use of apps/IoT, analytics to improve their productivity, and at the field accompaniment from our FGW accelerators during the seed, plant and harvesting season. Historically the wholesalers and produce brokers in the US have limited their relationship and commitments to get the product with the right quality and cost, and if not reject it. Our relationship and commitment with the Growers and our Clients goes beyond that.

Q If you were to start over again, what would you do differently?

LS: I would incorporate a stronger financial

team at the beginning and develop a solid training program for the whole company so they would understand the financial implications of each department and how their activities roll up into profitability. We have a great team, with great human beings collaborating every day to deliver great products to our clients, but my biggest challenge and also of my leadership team, is connecting the dots real-time in everything we do, from the seeds to the client (farm-to-client holistic approach). There is where the efficiencies lie and really start kicking in into your P&L and growth projection.

Q What advice would you give to the new generation of Latino entrepreneurs?

LS: Color, gender, or ethnicity are not a lim-

iter to success. Success and impact will depend on your desire, discipline, and drive. Your character will open doors, and courage is what it will take to step through.

“A CLEAR VISION, ALIGNED LEADERSHIP TEAM, AND GUIDING CORE VALUES. THESE ASPECTS HAVE SERVED AS THE GLUE THAT BRINGS OUR COMPANY TOGETHER, KEEPING OUR ACTIONS ALIGNED WITH THE BEST INTERESTS OF OUR EMPLOYEES, OUR CUSTOMERS, OUR SUPPLIERS, AND THE ENVIRONMENT.”

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INDEPENDENT LIVING SYSTEMS

UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO HELPING OTHERS NESTOR PLANA

CEO, INDEPENDENT LIVING SYSTEMS Courtesy of Independent Living Systems

NESTOR PLANA is widely recognized for his innovative contributions to the healthcare industry. As a Latino leader, he boasts nearly 35 years of experience dedicated to providing healthcare services for at-risk populations and shifting the focus from institutions back into the community. Currently serving as the founder, Chairman, and CEO of Independent Living Systems (ILS), Nestor remains committed to bridging the gap between traditional healthcare models and the distinctive needs of the most vulnerable members of our society. Reflecting on the journey that spans over three decades, Nestor pointed to a pivotal moment. He shared, “The most influential catalyst that sparked my entrepreneurial spirit was when my parents arrived from Cuba.” In his formative years, he absorbed a profound appreciation for freedom, particularly due to his father's influence. “My father always told me that in this country, you can do and be anybody you want to be. We have the opportunity to come to this country and treasure freedom,” he emphasized. Similarly, Nestor attributes many of the values he holds today to his parents. He reflected, “They always told me: if you help others, everything else will fall into place.” Nestor disclosed that his parents instilled in him the importance of doing the right thing, taking care of people, and prioritizing others over oneself. Alongside his parents, two mentors played a crucial role in shaping his values. The first was the CEO of a hospital where he began his career, whom Nestor acknowledges by saying, “The CEO gave me tremendous opportunities to grow and evolve.” However, he reserves the utmost credit for his business partner of 22 years, describing

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IN FACING THESE CHALLENGES, NESTOR EMPHASIZED WHAT SETS ILS APART FROM OTHER COMPANIES: “IT IS PRECISELY THAT WORD: COMPASSION. WE CARE ABOUT THE PEOPLE WE PROVIDE SERVICES TO AND THOSE WE PROVIDE SERVICES FOR.”

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him as a figure akin to a father to his children. He stated, “He would always sit with me and guide me. I talk about him almost daily because he had such a significant influence on my life.” With an unwavering commitment to helping others, Nestor has successfully navigated the challenges of the healthcare industry. When reflecting on obstacles, he noted, “Being a Latino company isn’t always easy, but I am very proud of being one. I say I haven’t had any challenges because whatever challenges I have, I don’t attribute them to being Latino; every entrepreneur faces challenges.” As a proud Cuban American, he added, “It’s an advantage to be a Latino, to be a Cuban immigrant, and to create jobs and pay taxes to contribute to this great country.” Nevertheless, he candidly shared a few road bumps encountered as an entrepreneur. The first is the generation of capital. Nestor revealed, “Capital is a significant issue when you start, and it takes time to have the right capital and control your destiny and equity as an entrepreneur.” Through his strategic approach, he managed to generate substantial capital independently, avoiding the traditional route of relying solely on external investors. Another challenge he acknowledged is the reputation that Latinos have had for cutting corners and fraud. Addressing this issue, he stated, “My goal is to show the regulators and customers that we will be completely integral and honest with them. When we say we will deliver a product or service, we always over deliver. That is how we have been able to overcome those challenges.” In facing these challenges, Nestor emphasized what sets ILS apart from other companies: “It is precisely that word: compassion. We care about the people we provide services to and those we provide services for.” Competing with Fortune 50 companies isn’t easy, but with his focus on partnering with the right providers and caring for their members, ILS has managed to distinguish itself. Their new mission statement now reads, “We are a compassionate team, committed to improving the quality of the lives of the most vulnerable population. Through our diverse partnerships, we ensure personcentered, comprehensive social care.” Most

Nestor and Pharma team

importantly, he emphasized the company’s motto, “You matter, and we care.” To ensure this compassionate approach, Nestor made a commitment to be a handson CEO. “It is extremely important for me to be involved in the business. I spend a lot of time in the office but also a significant amount of time traveling to understand the markets.” Explaining his dedication to understanding the market, he shared, “Healthcare is very much a local business. It isn’t delivered the same way in Los Angeles as in Miami or Brooklyn. The way that you deliver the care, the food, the contact, is completely different. We must

make it a point to understand the culture of our customers in order to provide the best service possible.” In his final reflection, Nestor remarked, “If I would do it all over again, I would do it the same way. I would find the best possible people with a passion for caring for the most vulnerable and build it the exact same way again.” He shared his wisdom with young Latino entrepreneurs, saying, “Always do the right thing, work harder than anyone else, and return to your community. Help your community, give back to your community, and never forget where you came from.”

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INDEX 500 EL CLASIFICADO

1. What experiences in your personal upbringing influenced your entrepreneur spirit? MdlT: My entrepreneurial spirit was deeply influenced by my upbringing as a first-generation American, born to Ecuadorian parents who immigrated in the 1950s with little to their names. Their bravery and resilience in moving to the U.S. without any familial support yet managing to build a community and improve their lives through education and hard work, instilled in me the value of seizing opportunities. My parents' emphasis on education, cultural diversity, and helping others shaped my worldview. They were mentors to newly arrived families, highlighting the importance of giving back to the community. Despite initially pursuing a traditional career path, graduating from Loyola Marymount with a business degree and becoming a CPA at Arthur Young (now Ernst & Young), the entrepreneurial call to aid immigrant Latino families led me to launch El Clasificado. This venture aimed to provide a crucial resource for finding jobs, homes, and opportunities in their native language. My parents, despite their initial reservations, supported this endeavor wholeheartedly, contributing significantly to its success. Their legacy of mentorship, community service, and perseverance is the cornerstone of my entrepreneurial journey. 2. What challenges have you faced being a Latino owned company? MdlT: When asked about the challenges of being a Latina-owned company, I see them not as obstacles but as opportunities. Launching in 1988, we faced the immediate hurdle of an impending recession, a lack of support from the SBA for media companies without fixed assets, and my own inexperience in entrepreneurship—a field not widely taught in the 1970s. Our undercapitalization was a sig-

A WHOLEHEARTED ENDEAVOR LEADING TO SUCCESS A CONVERSATION WITH MARTHA DE LA TORRE, CEO FOR EL CLASIFICADO Courtesy of El Clasificado

Carlos Cuevas

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REMEMBER, SUCCESS IS NOT JUST ABOUT FINANCIAL GAIN BUT ALSO ABOUT MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT AND FINDING PERSONAL FULFILLMENT IN YOUR ENDEAVORS. nificant oversight, and our decision to minimize marketing expenditure prolonged our customer base development. However, our identity as a Latino-owned business proved to be an invaluable asset within Latino communities, where shop owners trusted that we understood their language and customers. This trust was crucial for building our network. Additionally, the Hispanic population boom in the 80s meant the general market was eager to engage with us, seeing our company as a bridge to tapping into this growing niche. Facing challenges is inherent in any business; the essence lies in how you address them. Whether it's confronting issues headon or strategically pivoting, maintaining focus on your goals is paramount. 3. What opportunities have allowed your company to grow exponentially? MdlT: Our company's exponential growth can be attributed to several key factors: our passion for technology, our agility in embracing disruption, our keen insight into evolving marketing trends, and our dedication to innovation. Central to our success is our commitment to empowering small Latino businesses, enabling them to reach their desired customers effectively. We position ourselves as a trusted communication channel within vibrant Latino communities. While we are a media company capable of offering services in English to large corporations, our heart lies with the small Latino lifestyle entrepreneur—a segment often overlooked. Our focus on this niche has not only defined our mission but has also been a driving force behind our growth, allowing us to serve and uplift these businesses in meaningful ways. 4. What has been the key to your success? What have you done differently from other companies in the same industry? MdlT: The cornerstone of our success has been our forward-thinking approach and adaptability, particularly in how we've embraced the digital revolution. Unlike many in our industry who viewed the rise of internet giants like Google and Facebook as threats, we saw them as opportunities to expand and enrich our services. Our transition from a solely print media entity to a multifaceted omnichannel media company has been pivotal. Today, we not only continue to publish the thriving El Clasificado magazine, with a weekly circulation of

over 200,000, but we've also expanded our digital footprint. We own online marketplaces, operate a digital marketing agency, MasClientes, serving over 1,000 clients, and host culturally significant events like Quinceanera.com expos, Empleoslatino. com job fairs, and Susociodenegocios. com networking events for small businesses. This diversification has allowed us to engage with millions of visitors and followers across platforms like ElClasificado. com, Pinterest, and Facebook, significantly broadening our reach and impact within the Latino community. Our willingness to innovate and adapt to the changing media landscape has not only ensured our survival but has also fueled our growth, enabling us to celebrate 35 years of service to the Latino community. Where others have struggled to evolve, our embrace of digital opportunities has set us apart, ensuring our continued relevance and success in a rapidly changing industry.

how they want to be communicated with is crucial. This knowledge allows you to tailor your products or services to meet their expectations effectively. • Be Customer-Centric: Always prioritize your customers' needs and experiences. A satisfied customer not only returns but also becomes a vocal advocate for your business. • Surround Yourself with Talent: Build a team of employees and consultants who share your passion and bring expertise that complements your own. Their knowledge and enthusiasm will be invaluable as your business grows. • Listen: Be open to feedback from your customers, employees, and mentors. Listening can lead to improvements in your business that you might not have considered otherwise.

• Embrace Measured Risks: Innovation and growth often require stepping out of your 5. If you were to start over again, what would you comfort zone. Evaluate risks carefully, but do differently? don’t shy away from opportunities that MdlT: Reflecting on the journey of El Clasifi- could lead to significant rewards. cado, if I were to start over, I would opt for a humbler beginning by launching it from my • Value Your People: Take care of your employgarage. In the early days, we invested signifi- ees as they are the backbone of your business. cantly in rent and furniture, under the im- A supportive and positive work environment pression that a professional-looking office was leads to higher productivity and loyalty. essential for success. This perspective, rooted more in ego than practicality, led to unnec- • Prioritize Health and Happiness: Ensure essary expenditures. Looking back, especial- that you and your family maintain a healthy ly considering the current trend of remote work-life balance. Entrepreneurship is dework, starting from a garage would not only manding, and it's vital to remember that have been acceptable but also a wise decision personal well-being is key to sustaining financially. This shift in mindset highlights your ability to face challenges. the importance of focusing on the core business rather than appearances, a lesson that is • Prepare for Challenges: Entrepreneurship even more relevant today than it was in 1988. is inherently filled with ups and downs. Embrace the journey, knowing that each 6. What advice would you give to the new genera- challenge is an opportunity to learn and tion of Latino entrepreneurs? grow stronger. MdlT: To the new generation of Latino entrepreneurs, my advice is rooted in both • Find Fulfillment in Overcoming Obstacles: experience and reflection: The path of entrepreneurship is never easy, but it is incredibly rewarding. Celebrate • Find Your Niche: Identify a unique market your victories, learn from your setbacks, or need that you can passionately serve. and always keep moving forward. This specificity will guide your business's direction and growth. Remember, success is not just about financial gain but also about making a positive • Know Your Audience: Understanding who impact and finding personal fulfillment in your customers are, what they need, and your endeavors. JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2024 LATINO LEADERS 57

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JUAN GAYTAN JR., PRESIDENT AND CEO OF MONTERREY SECURITY, AND FORMER MEMBER OF THE CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT Latino Leaders Magazine

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JUAN GAYTAN JR. built his company, Monterrey Security under the concepts of protection and civil engagement. His journey began in the late 1980s when he joined the Chicago Police Department. Juan’s purpose for joining the PD was simple, to bridge the gap between the police and its’ Latino citizens. He thought that if he became a police officer people would see cops in a different spotlight and be able to approach them without feeling scared. “I think its difficult at times, the interaction with the police, it's not always positive. You don’t call the police to come over for your birthday party, you call them over because something is going on and when they arrive, they might have the right training, they might not have the right cultural sensitivity of what’s going on there.” Juan hoped that people would see cops in the same skin color as themselves in hopes of building a connection and allow other cops to see positive interactions between him and the community. Knowing he could make a difference; he used his platform to advocate for public safety in the neighborhood. His mission: to create and provide something bigger and better for the society.

From there, Juan decided to invest and create Monterrey Security, named after his parent’s hometown. His purpose of the company was simple, “to provide security, safety, and services in areas I grew up feeling unwelcome.” One way he did this was by providing opportunities for those less fortunate or under-valued. Juan targeted people in his community first, hoping that we would give them a new experience. “If I can give them an opportunity to work in the security industry, where typically they were not given an opportunity, I think I can do something different, a little more unique,” Gaytan Jr. said. Along with opportunities, Juan planned to provide society with something even better, reliable customer service. Through his philosophy, Monterrey Security has expanded to a variety of facilities including financial, healthcare, social services, sports, and education. It is through Juan’s success; the company has reached horizons he’d never imagined. This is something he has a ton of pride in. He explains that “over the past couple of years,” he wanted to “create a balance, helping civic organizations.” Through his campaign, Monterrey Security has reached heights Juan never imagined. It is because of his hard work and dedication that the company has won various awards, including the Hispanic Business Magazine’s list of 100 fastest growing companies. Not to mention, the company has created powerful partnerships with major organizations such as the University of Notre Dame, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, John G. Shedd Aquarium, and various other events at Soldier Field. However, even through his opportunities and success, Juan believes none of this would be impossible without the lessons his father instilled in him. He confides that his parents are the one who set the foundation for him to live a modest lifestyle. “My father was very big on education, there wasn’t google back then, so we had the encyclopedia of Britannica to look at what the statistics were for young Latino men who didn’t continue in higher education,” He remembers his father telling him, “This is what you need to do mijo, or you are going to be headed down a bad path.” It is through his father’s grace and wisdom that Juan is now one of the top Latino executives in the nation. He explains, “I feel like I’m just getting started.”

HOWEVER, EVEN THROUGH HIS OPPORTUNITIES AND SUCCESS, JUAN BELIEVES NONE OF THIS WOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE WITHOUT THE LESSONS HIS FATHER INSTILLED IN HIM. HE CONFIDES THAT HIS PARENTS ARE THE ONE WHO SET THE FOUNDATION FOR HIM TO LIVE A MODEST LIFESTYLE.

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THE KEY TO SUCCESS LIES IN FLEXIBILITY THE STORY OF CAROL (ESPINOSA) SOKOLENKO, PRINCIPAL OF FRE3DOM INTERIORS business I didn’t really have professional connections or a professional network of support. Access to capital was also a huge issue, as Fre3dom started to grow and win projects but we didn’t have money to finance the projects. Finding a bank with an entrepreneurial spirit who would partner with us and help us grow took a very long time. I’m very grateful that we’ve had the right banking partner in that regard for many years now.

What experiences in your personal upbringing influenced your entrepreneur spirit? CS: My dad is a physician and owned his own clinic when I was growing up. I have fond memories of spending time at his clinic, using their computers (back in the days when access to the internet was limited) and experiencing him and his partners working together for the success of the business. When I immigrated to the US I had to learn how to be self-sufficient. I didn’t have any entrepreneurial aspirations though until a friend who’s an entrepreneur mentioned to me that I would be a great business owner. He became my very first business mentor as I learned the ropes and started Fre3dom Interiors. What challenges have you faced being a Latino owned company? CS: I was born and raised in Brazil and came to the United States when I was twenty years old. When I started the

Throughout the years, especially being a relatively young company with competitors with established relationships for many decades, we had to constantly recognize failure and keep pivoting and adjusting to find success in the marketplace. In addition, our team is amazing and takes personal responsibility for our projects. We live and die by our core values: no a**holes, no freeloaders, no drama, no dummies, no excuses. Our success comes from having team members who naturally share these values, as well as What opportunities have allowed your company working with partners and clients whose to grow exponentially? values align with ours. CS: Leveraging local and national resources and networks for small businesses, as well as If you were to start over again, what would you do minority-owned and woman-owned busi- differently? nesses has been instrumental in the growth of CS: I would put more emphasis early on the company. I have gone through the Kauff- on team development and focus on makman Foundation’s FastTrac New Venture class ing sure that everyone knows what success (now called Elevation Lab) when Fre3dom looks like for their individual role, their Interiors was in its infancy, as well as through team, projects and clients. I’ve learned that Elevation Lab Tech Venture for a tech-related the organization is only as good as each expansion for Fre3dom. I also participated individual team member, so aligning their in Turner Construction and JE Dunn’s Mi- individual goals to company goals is the nority Business Development Programs and most beneficial way to assure success on I’m a graduate of the Stanford Latino En- every level. trepreneurship Initiative Education Scaling Program, a collaboration between Stanford What advice would you give to the new generaGraduate School of Business Executive Edu- tion of Latino entrepreneurs? cation and Latino Business Action Network. CS: To find and leverage resources availI also made sure that Fre3dom received local, able to minority-owned companies, as well state and federal certifications as a Wom- as tap into a network of similar-minded an-Owned and Minority-Owned business, people that are further ahead in their entreincluding participating in the Small Business preneurial journey. Don’t be afraid to ask Administration’s 8(a) Business Development questions, then listen actively for nuggets Program, which was a great platform to help of knowledge from their experience. grow Fre3dom to a level-playing field with our competitors. INFO What has been the key to your success? What • At Fre3dom Interiors, the mission is to bring have you done differently from other companies your vision to reality through learning and in the same industry? work space design, architectural products and CS:The key to our success I believe lies in education and office furniture. our resilience and ability to be flexible. JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2024 LATINO LEADERS 59

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CHANGING THE NARRATIVE IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

THE STORY OF DORENE DOMINGUEZ, VANIR Courtesy of Vanir

What was the biggest challenge you faced endeavors. – so much more that needs to when you took over the responsibility of be accomplished. the company? DD: I was mourning the loss of my father. He Leading to the 60th anniversary of Vanir, passed away unexpectedly. He was not only how has the vision of the company the CEO of Vanir, but he was also my best evolved? friend, my mentor and confidant. During DD: We are much more conscious of diversity my first year as Chairwoman and CEO, I since our founding. Whether it’s our hiring made the decision not to make any sudden practices or when we are teaming with other company changes and maintain stability. companies. We take great pride in ensuring I also surrounded myself with a team of that our clients are going to have a culturally talented leaders and joined organizations diverse team that also is strong in diversity that would support my growth as a CEO. of thought to ensure the best project outcomes. I strongly believe that Vanir What stereotypes have you proved wrong leads in this area. At Vanir we also are very during your professional journey? conscious of the types of projects we take DD: The construction industry is traditionally on. It’s imperative that it must have a benefit dominated by men. According to the to the community. Triple bottom line. U.S. Bureau of Labor, women currently make up only about 11% of the employed What plans do you have for the future? construction workforce. There are only a DD: We have 22 offices across the US. I want to handful of women like me that are in the continue to do great work and be known for C-Suite in construction. The women that excellence across our national footprint. We I have had the pleasure of working with at also want to double down on our successes. Vanir and at other women owned firms are For our Real Estate company, we share the excellent leaders. I have experienced them same mantra which is that our project work to be more empathetic, better listeners and must enhance and serve communities. One they tend to lead with a servant heart. In of our core values at Vanir revolves around fact, a recent study by McKinsey showed our philanthropic pillars– which is to give that companies with more gender diversity back through education. My father used to are 25% more likely to have higher than say, “The only way you are going to make this average profits. At Vanir I am very proud of world better is to give back.” Our focus at the fact that almost 60% of employees are Vanir is giving back through education. As a women and minorities. tribute to my father and his legacy I founded The Dominguez Dream, an organization How would you describe the feeling of committed to empowering children in success? underserved communities to achieve DD: Success is relative. Once you achieve it, their full potential through Literacy and there is always more to be done. I believe STEAM. I want to grow our programming true entrepreneurs are never satisfied. We and continue providing elementary schools always strive to be better. For me this is with programs designed to work together true in business and in my philanthropic that meet students’ basic needs as well as

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their social and emotional needs in order to truly transform the way they learn. I am also committed to providing internships to young, underserved minorities. Oftentimes we hear that there are no qualified candidates. That is simply not true. However, it is the responsibility of those in leadership positions to open doors, provide opportunities and invest in the development of their career path and growth. How has the environment for Latino entrepreneurs changed back from when you started to now? DD: Latinos have a remarkable entrepreneurial spirit. They are the economic engine for the US. In fact, we are the fastest growing minority and have the highest rate of entrepreneurship of any race. Latino businesses have grown at a rate of 12.5% over the past five years surpassing white-owned businesses which grew at 5.3% during the same period. From my own experience and those of other legacy businesses, I believe that the drive to create a better life often leads us to establish our own businesses. Not only are our businesses thriving, but according to the Latino Donor Collective 2023 GDP report, Latino income in the US amounted to $2.5 trillion while the Latino Purchasing Power was measured at $3.4 trillion. In your opinion, what is the biggest gap that still needs to be addressed? DD: Access to capital is the biggest gap that must be addressed. In order to close that gap, we must focus on different areas. Access to a good education is critical. We must ensure we are providing opportunities in STEAM and other key areas of growth for our students. Policies and legislation that

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OUR FOCUS AT VANIR IS GIVING BACK THROUGH EDUCATION. AS A TRIBUTE TO MY FATHER AND HIS LEGACY I FOUNDED THE DOMINGUEZ DREAM, AN ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO EMPOWERING CHILDREN IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH LITERACY AND STEAM.

ensure equity and opportunities for Latinos in decision making positions in the C-suite and corporate boards to ensure access and equity. What values from your personal upbringing do you replicate in your professional life? DD: Treat everyone with respect and kindness regardless of their profession from the housekeeper to those in the C-suite. Support is crucial for Latinos; how are you working to support the new generations and empower the Latino community? DD: Growing our own, identifying talent and providing learning opportunities such as internships. One program that is near and dear to me is the Notre Dame Experience that I founded over 10 years ago. The idea to create the Notre Dame Experience was inspired by my own experience at Notre Dame. I was one of the first Latinas to attend this private university and I know firsthand the challenges. Each year I host a group of over 200 first-generation and Pell grant students for dinner and

an opportunity to learn more about Outside of work, you are an avid sports fan and only one of two women to be an Notre Dame and higher education. owner of an NBA team. Tell us how you This experience is beneficial for both see the future of women and sports? the students and the university. DD: I am excited that both the NFL and NBA have expressed their commitment What advice do you have for the new to diversity. During the recent Super generation of Latino business owners? Bowl history was made by having the DD: Love what you do and be passionate first female officiate a super bowl game about your work. Like the saying goes, “If and two women coaches on the field! you love what you do, you will never work You might have also noticed the Dove a day in your life.” Also, be an expert at campaign that spoke to the issue of 45% your craft. Always strive to be the best in of girls quitting sports because of low your industry. body confidence. We need to change this narrative. The construction industry is not typically an area where you see women CEOs. How are you reshaping In addition to being involved with sports, what are some of your other passions the narrative and making sure that outside of your industry? more women are involved as owners, DD: I grew up surrounded by family so for engineers, project managers? me family is at the center of all that I do. DD: I am a strong believer that diversity My niece just had a baby on Valentine’s is key to the growth of a company and Day so spending time with her is their bottom line. At Vanir we provide important. My Faith is also important. opportunities for women to take roles in One of my favorite family traditions is the field and the corporate offices. There attending Mass on Sundays followed by is room for all to learn and grow together. enjoying menudo at one of our favorite As I mentioned earlier, almost 60% of local restaurants. employees are women and minorities. JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2024 LATINO LEADERS 61

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THE INDEX500 AT A GLANCE Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50

Company name MasTec ** Carvana * New American Funding * Hensel Phelps Construction Co. ** Fanjul Corporation/Florida Crystals ** Quirch Foods *** Coca Cola SW Beverages * TelevisaUnivision *** Greenway Automotive ** The Related Group ** Cisneros Group ** Sun Holdings * Murgado Automotive Group * Crossland Construction Company, Inc. * Goya ** Lopez Dorada Foods * Genesis Network Enterprises *** Independent Living Systems, LLC * The Diez Group ** Pride Global *** Northgate Markets *** A-Rod Corp ** Ruiz Foods ** Drivetime Automotive ** Inter-Con Security * Perry Ellis International * Form Energy ** Olé Mexican Foods Inc * Precision Pipeline LLC ** Academica ** Group O Inc. * Cable Dahmer Automotive ** Chedraui ** Ideal Group * Sedano's Supermarket Management, Inc. ** Genuine Health Group * Brex ** Oportun ** Amigos Meat Distributors ** Husco International, Inc. * Foundation Building Materials ** Peinado Construction ** BMI Financial Group, Inc. * Fred Loya Insurance ** Ramirez Hospitality Group ** Tapia Brothers Company * Ancira Enterprises ** Tasty Restaurant Group, LLC * Palo Alto, Inc. * Cardenas Marketing Network **

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Revenue per year $12,000,000 $10,771,000 $9,726,000 $5,676,652 $5,261,000 $3,700,000 $3,600,000 $3,192,000 $2,900,000 $2,800,000 $2,300,000 $1,990,000 $1,700,000 $1,573,714 $1,500,000 $1,500,000 $1,300,000 $1,269,000 $1,265,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $960,000 $950,000 $910,000 $900,000 $850,007 $775,000 $757,346 $750,000 $750,000 $736,000 $650,000 $606,000 $602,000 $600,000 $592,900 $584,000 $565,000 $550,000 $521,300 $508,000 $503,900 $502,400 $480,000 $475,000 $456,000 $450,000 $432,204 $400,000

Employees 33,000 10,001 3,774 3,000 3,000 3,000 8,700 3,000 3,000 3,000 9,700 34,000 1351 1748 3,000 1,800 750 1469 30 479 7,500 350 3,000 3,000 35,000 1,700 300 2,000 3,000 30 1,200 750 10,000 600 3,000 100 1,150 3,000 122 1,493 3,000 126 146 3,000 350 400 750 8,000 4,000 172

Industry Engineering / Construction Auto Retail Financial Services Engineering / Construction Food and Beverage Food and Beverage Food and Beverage Advertising, Marketing & Media Auto Retail Engineering / Construction Advertising, Marketing & Media Food Services & Retail Auto Retail Engineering / Construction Food and Beverage Food and Beverage Information / Technology Health Care Manufacturing Administrative & Managing Services Food and Beverage Financial Services Food and Beverage Auto Retail Administrative & Managing Services Manufacturing Manufacturing Food and Beverage Engineering / Construction Miscellaneous Administrative & Managing Services Auto Retail Retail Engineering / Construction Food and Beverage Health Care Financial Services Financial Services Food and Beverage Manufacturing Engineering / Construction Engineering / Construction Financial Services Financial Services Food Services & Retail Food and Beverage Auto Retail Food and Beverage Food and Beverage Advertising, Marketing & Media

Location Miami, FL Phoenix, AZ Tustin, CA Greeley, CO West Palm Beach, FL Coral Gables, FL Dallas, TX Miami, FL Orlando, FL Miami, FL Miami, FL Dallas, TX Miami, FL Columbus, KS Jersey City, NJ Oklahoma City, OK San Antonio, TX Miami, FL Dearborn, MI New York, NY Anaheim, CA Coral Gables, FL Dinuba, CA Phoenix, AZ Pasadena, CA Doral, FL Somerville, MA Norcross, GA Columbus, OH Miami, FL Milan, IL Kansas City, MO Commerce, CA Detroit, MI Miami, FL Miami, FL San Francisco, CA San Carlos, CA Houston, TX Waukesha, WI Corpus Christi, TX Frisco, TX Miami, FL El Paso, TX Centennial, CO Maywood, CA San Antonio, TX Plano, TX Greenwood Village, CO Chicago, IL

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Rank 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104

Company name Siete Family Foods * United Data Technologies/UDT * Viertel's Towing Services ** Entravision Communications ** COLSA Corp. ** ANF Group, Inc. * Softtek * Diaz Wholesale & Manufacturing ** Anaheim Angels *** Leader Global Solutions LLC * JAG Companies ** E.D.S. Manufacturing, Inc. ** The Plaza Group ** The Honest Company ** Elder Auto Group ** Meruelo Group LLC ** Marquez Brothers International, Inc. ** Pac Biz Contact Center Outsourcing ** EYM Group *** Leon Medical Centers ** Sema Construction, Inc. ** Border Apparel Laundry Ltd ** Estrella Media * Alpine Buick ** Ferreira Construction ** MVM Inc. ** TransForce * Redapt Inc * World Exchange Inc. WEI ** Ocean Bank *** Bay Cities Paving & Grating *** Byrne Construction ** Agile Sourcing Partners, Inc ** El Dorado Furniture Corporation * Rk Mechanical, Inc. ** Alta Architects ** Nasuni ** Hernandez Construction, LLC * Hinge Health ** Argent Associates ** TEAM Technologies, Inc. ** Fuji Foods USA * C & F Foods, Inc. ** KUA LLC * The Populus Group ** Westwind Computer Products Inc * BlueGrace Logistics ** Terra * Melissa's World Variety Foods ** Tyson Motor LLC ** Ludvik Electric Co. ** Campos * Cinepolis USA * InGenesis **

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Revenue per year $400,000 $392,704 $368,969 $366,630 $357,800 $355,000 $345,000 $338,000 $331,000 $330,000 $328,000 $323,955 $323,000 $319,000 $319,000 $310,900 $305,767 $305,000 $300,000 $300,000 $293,360 $290,000 $283,691 $281,000 $273,000 $272,000 $272,000 $239,932 $234,000 $225,690 $223,953 $223,000 $222,512 $219,000 $214,231 $214,000 $213,300 $210,994 $210,000 $206,000 $203,800 $203,277 $201,814 $201,000 $200,000 $200,000 $195,900 $195,540 $194,327 $189,025 $184,397 $178,000 $178,000 $174,000

Employees 119 320 13 1,200 3,000 104 7,000 350 350 12 30 40 30 350 750 1,000 750 125 7,500 3,000 312 1,500 800 125 225 800 2800 200 100 750 350 125 350 807 3,000 30 750 73 3,000 30 605 700 350 1200 125 40 750 92 350 100 750 694 1,933 7,500

Industry Food and Beverage Information / Technology Administrative & Managing Services Advertising, Marketing & Media Information / Technology Engineering / Construction Information / Technology Food and Beverage Miscellaneous Administrative & Managing Services Engineering / Construction Manufacturing Industrial / Building Materials Retail Auto Retail Engineering / Construction Retail Administrative & Managing Services Food and Beverage Health Care Engineering / Construction Retail Advertising, Marketing & Media Auto Retail Engineering / Construction Administrative & Managing Services Transportation Information / Technology Information / Technology Financial Services Engineering / Construction Engineering / Construction Administrative & Managing Services Retail Engineering / Construction Professional Services Information / Technology Engineering / Construction Health Care Information / Technology Information / Technology Manufacturing Food and Beverage Food and Beverage Professional Services Information / Technology Professional Services Engineering / Construction Food and Beverage Auto Retail Engineering / Construction Engineering / Construction Miscellaneous Professional Services

Location Austin, TX Miramar, FL Los Angeles, CA Santa Monica, CA Huntsville, AL Davie, FL Dallas, TX Atlanta, GA Anaheim, CA Miami, FL Wall, NJ Nogales, AZ Houston, TX Los Angeles, CA Troy, MI Downey, CA San Jose, CA Phoenix, AZ Irving, TX Miami, FL Burbank, CA El Paso, TX Burbank, CA Littleton, CO Branchburg, NJ San Antonio, TX Alexandria, VA Woodinville, WA Salem, NH Miami, FL Concord, CA Fort Worth, TX Corona, CA Miami Gardens, FL Denver, CO San Antonio, TX Boston, MA Fort Lauderdale, FL San Francisco, CA Plano, TX Morristown, TN Santa Fe Springs, CA Industry, CA Chicago, IL Troy, MI Albuquerque, NM Riverview, FL Coconut Grove, FL Vernon, CA Shorewood, IL Lakewood, CO Denver, CO Dallas, TX San Antonio, TX

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Rank 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158

Company name The Gambrinus Co. ** Mercado Latino Inc * Marand Builders * Athena Engineering ** Estefan Enterprise Inc. ** Packaging Service Co., Inc./Solvchem ** Outreach ** La Tortilla Factory Inc. ** Vilore Foods ** Resource Management ** BRYCON Corporation ** Haselden Construction, LLC ** Alvarado Construction/Colorado Rockies ** Mike Shaw Automotive ** MicroTech * Caravan Facilities Management L.L.C. ** Jules and Associates Inc * Centech Group *** Elite Flower Service ** Navarro Research and Engineering * Spanish Broadcasting System *** Jose Andres Group ** Monat Global ** Everglades Steel ** California Fuels and Lubricants * Panorama Mortgage Group, LLC ** VisionIT ** Ponce Financial Group/Ponce Bank * Bartlett Dairy ** TELACU Industries ** Traffic Management, Inc. ** Central Concrete Supermix ** V&V Supremo Foods *** Guzman & Company ** Commercial Bank of California * Lone Star National Bank *** Arizona Coyotes Hockey Club ** Univista Insurance ** Critical Elc Systems Group LLC ** Oscar de la Renta ** Ascendant Commercial Insurance *** Mission Critical Solutions of Florida ** El Pollo Loco ** Reytec Construction Resources, Inc. *** Quality One Wireless ** Transnational Foods LLC * Gloria's Latin Cuisine * Beachbody, LLC ** Herman Weissker Inc * Dreamstyle Remodeling ** ISC Acquisition Corp. ** Trujillo & Sons, Inc. ** Link Construction Group ** Propel Insurance Agency LLC *

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Revenue per year $170,000 $165,989 $161,000 $160,500 $160,000 $159,485 $158,000 $157,862 $157,800 $157,000 $157,000 $156,469 $156,000 $155,200 $152,100 $151,236 $151,200 $150,000 $150,000 $148,000 $145,770 $145,000 $142,300 $142,000 $140,000 $137,800 $136,100 $136,090 $135,000 $135,000 $134,040 $133,000 $130,000 $129,000 $127,363 $127,000 $127,000 $126,000 $126,000 $123,000 $122,000 $121,000 $120,400 $120,000 $120,000 $120,000 $119,973 $118,386 $118,274 $118,000 $117,105 $117,046 $116,500 $115,658

Employees 125 300 168 125 350 300 1,155 350 350 30 750 350 30 275 125 3,000 42 350 120 626 357 2000 750 30 95 750 10,000 246 125 400 3,000 95 350 540 202 750 100 350 350 430 125 200 4,900 350 160 45 1,500 750 500 750 100 42 125 200

Industry Food and Beverage Retail Engineering / Construction Engineering / Construction Miscellaneous Industrial / Building Materials Administrative & Managing Services Food and Beverage Food and Beverage Administrative & Managing Services Engineering / Construction Engineering / Construction Engineering / Construction Auto Retail Information / Technology Administrative & Managing Services Financial Services Professional Services Retail Administrative & Managing Services Advertising, Marketing & Media Food and Beverage Miscellaneous Manufacturing Retail Financial Services Information / Technology Financial Services Food and Beverage Engineering / Construction Administrative & Managing Services Engineering / Construction Food and Beverage Financial Services Financial Services Financial Services Miscellaneous Financial Services Engineering / Construction Retail Financial Services Information / Technology Food Services & Retail Engineering / Construction Information / Technology Food and Beverage Food and Beverage Health Care Engineering / Construction Engineering / Construction Engineering / Construction Food and Beverage Engineering / Construction Financial Services

Location San Antonio, TX Industry, CA Charlotte, NC San Dimas, CA Miami, FL Pearland, TX Seattle, WA Santa Rosa, CA San Antonio, TX Fitchburg, MA Rio Rancho, NM Centennial, CO Denver, CO Denver, CO Tyson, VA Saginaw, MI Los Angeles, CA Falls Church, VA Miami, FL Oak Ridge, TN Coconut Grove, FL Washington, DC Doral, FL Miami, FL Garden Grove, CA Las Vegas, NV Detroit, MI Bronx, NY New York, NY Los Angeles, CA Long Beach, CA Miami, FL Chicago, IL Coral Gables, FL Irvine, CA McAllen, TX Phoenix, AZ Miami, FL Plano, TX New York, NY Coral Gables, FL Tampa, FL Costa Mesa, CA Houston, TX Orlando, FL Miami, FL Dallas, TX El Segundo, CA Riverside, CA Albuquerque, NM Houston, TX Miami, FL Doral, FL Tacoma, WA

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Rank 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212

Company name Chomps *** Melwood Horticultural Training Center * Tornado Bus ** Reflection Window + Wall LLC ** Hardrock Concrete Placement Co., Inc. * Palacios Marine & Industrial ** Thornton Construction Co. ** Tropical Cheese Industries ** Universal Display and Fixtures Company * U.S. Century Bank ** OneSupport ** LaCosta Facility Support ** Ascendo Resources *** General Asphalt ** BetterUp ** Mercom Inc. ** Resource Employment Solutions ** Cherry Coatings ** Fortune Growers * MBAF ** Evotek Inc * Wondermind ** La Galera Produce ** Vortech Contracting, Inc. * Ramos Oil Co., Inc. ** LD Products, Inc. ** Ghg Corp ** Papa ** Paragon ISG * Insco Distributing, Inc. ** Wildflower international ** Perikin Enterprises LLC ** Theracare of New York ** Cacique Foods ** En Su Casa Caregivers ** Petrochem Field Services Inc ** Mexilink Incorporated ** Falcon International Bank ** Refricenter of Miami * Action Gypsum Supply LP ** Bastion Technologies ** Camino Real Foods, Inc. ** Azteca-Omega Group *** Sunroad Auto Holding Corp * The Bernd Group ** Encore Electric, Inc. ** Consolidated Contg Svcs Inc * Roses Southwest Papers Inc * Priority One Services Inc ** Bravo Building Services ** Vanir Construction Management * El Encanto Inc (Bueno Foods) * Group Builders *** Dynaric Inc. **

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Revenue per year $115,000 $115,000 $115,000 $114,196 $112,519 $111,600 $111,000 $110,000 $110,000 $109,000 $108,443 $108,300 $106,408 $105,000 $105,000 $104,900 $103,000 $102,000 $102,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $99,000 $98,000 $97,563 $96,636 $96,000 $95,400 $94,000 $93,473 $90,300 $90,000 $89,000 $88,600 $88,000 $87,800 $87,318 $87,000 $87,000 $86,800 $85,600 $85,470 $85,000 $84,847 $84,700 $84,476 $84,375 $84,114 $83,900 $83,400 $83,000 $82,578 $80,700 $80,600

Employees 30 1600 750 125 359 3,000 125 320 500 125 3,000 3,000 350 40 750 14 220 750 140 10,001 60 30 125 500 125 125 350 120 350 350 125 730 333 750 750 125 350 130 125 350 193 125 400 125 750 60 200 198 10,001 390 400 36 350

Industry Food and Beverage Administrative & Managing Services Transportation Engineering / Construction Engineering / Construction Engineering / Construction Engineering / Construction Food Services & Retail Manufacturing Financial Services Information / Technology Administrative & Managing Services Administrative & Managing Services Engineering / Construction Professional Services Information / Technology Administrative & Managing Services Engineering / Construction Food and Beverage Professional Services Professional Services Information / Technology Food and Beverage Engineering / Construction Transportation Retail Information / Technology Health Care Professional Services Retail Information / Technology Engineering / Construction Health Care Food and Beverage Health Care Engineering / Construction Retail Financial Services Retail Industrial / Building Materials Miscellaneous Food and Beverage Engineering / Construction Auto Retail Administrative & Managing Services Engineering / Construction Engineering / Construction Manufacturing Professional Services Engineering / Construction Engineering / Construction Manufacturing Engineering / Construction Manufacturing

Location Naples, FL Upper Marlboro, MD Dallas, TX Chicago, IL Phoenix, AZ Port Lavaca, TX Opa-locka, FL Perth Amboy, NJ Lewisville TX Miami, FL San Marcos, TX Wauconda, IL Coral Gables, FL Miami, FL Austin, TX Pawleys Island, SC Orlando, FL Carrolton, TX Elgin, IL Miami, FL Solana Beach, CA New York, NY Chicago, IL Winnie, TX Long Beach, CA Long Beach, CA Webster, TX Miami, FL Houston, TX San Antonio, TX Santa Fe, NM Albuquerque, NM White Plains, NY Monrovia, CA San Antonio, TX Humble, TX Houston, TX Laredo, TX Miami, FL Houston, TX Houston, TX Vernon, CA Dallas, TX San Diego, CA Dunedin, FL Lakewood, CO San Clemente, CA Albuquerque, NM Alexandria, VA Bridgewater, NJ Sacramento, CA Albuquerque, NM Honolulu, HI Virginia Beach, FL

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Rank 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 255 256 257 258 259 260 261 262 263 264 265 266

Company name M2 Technology, Inc. ** R.W. Garcia CO. Inc ** Sbm Site Services LLC * MZI Group Inc. * Macias Gini & O'Connell LLP * Future Force Personnel *** Star Hardware Inc * L&F Distributors ** Valverde Construction Inc * RM Personnel ** Dieste Inc. ** BAE Industries, Inc. * Novamex ** Dhe Computer Systems LLC * Dixien LLC ** Total Metal Recycling, Inc. ** Shaw Construction LLC ** Delta Personnel, Inc. ** Charter Contracting ** A&A Maintenance Enterprise ** DP Electric ** Aegis Aerospace ** Asset Protection and Security Service ** Cynergy Prof Systems LLC * El Rey Mexican Products ** E & M Electric and McHy Inc * Reyes Construction ** Heating and Plumbing Engineers, Inc. ** Samuel A. Ramirez & Co. ** TSP ** Ser Construction Partners, LLC ** F. Gavina & Sons ** Bay Corrugated Container, Inc. ** Canela Media * Ztex Construction Inc ** INCODE Technologies ** Century Metals and Supplies ** Applied Technology Associates ** Gonzalez Design Group ** NextGen information Services *** Rare Beauty ** Madera Component Systems ** Spirit Truck Lines LLC ** Houston Avocado Company, Inc. ** River City Produce Company, Inc. ** Construction Services of Tampa ** Cordova Bolt, Inc. ** Adonel Concrete ** Gonzalez & Sons Equipment, Inc. ** Cape Environmental Mgt. *** Owen Steel ** Gonzalez ** ATR International, Inc. * Reyes Automotive Group, LLC **

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Revenue per year $80,523 $80,200 $80,052 $80,000 $78,525 $78,000 $78,000 $77,300 $77,087 $76,800 $76,800 $76,597 $76,400 $76,331 $76,000 $75,575 $75,522 $75,500 $75,400 $75,300 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $74,000 $73,726 $73,700 $73,385 $73,300 $73,100 $72,828 $72,600 $72,376 $72,000 $71,900 $71,450 $71,300 $70,200 $70,000 $70,000 $70,000 $70,000 $68,800 $68,659 $68,463 $68,000 $67,906 $67,700 $67,686 $66,000 $66,000 $65,200 $65,000 $64,989

Employees 30 125 5500 400 700 290 100 1500 218 30 125 350 350 50 40 30 125 125 3000 350 350 77 30 750 70 125 350 125 350 268 350 350 151 350 350 125 477 750 350 200 125 350 125 125 15 30 350 350 125 140 750 45 350

Industry Information / Technology Food and Beverage Information / Technology Professional Services Professional Services Administrative & Managing Services Engineering / Construction Food and Beverage Engineering / Construction Administrative & Managing Services Advertising, Marketing & Media Manufacturing Food and Beverage Information / Technology Manufacturing Industrial / Building Materials Engineering / Construction Administrative & Managing Services Professional Services Administrative & Managing Services Engineering / Construction Transportation Professional Services Information / Technology Food and Beverage Manufacturing Engineering / Construction Engineering / Construction Financial Services Information / Technology Engineering / Construction Food and Beverage Manufacturing Advertising, Marketing & Media Engineering / Construction Information / Technology Manufacturing Information / Technology Manufacturing Professional Services Manufacturing Manufacturing Transportation Food and Beverage Food and Beverage Engineering / Construction Manufacturing Engineering / Construction Engineering / Construction Engineering / Construction Engineering / Construction Manufacturing Professional Services Manufacturing

Location San Antonio, TX Scotts Vallet, CA McClellan, CA Chicago, IL Sacramento, CA Miami, FL Ontario, CA McAllen, TX Santa Fe Springs, CA El Paso, TX Dallas, TX Warren, MI El Paso, TX Centennial, CO Lake City, GA Granite City, IL Colorado Springs, CO Somerset, NJ Boston, MA Yonkers, NY Tempe, AZ Houston, TX Corpus Christi, TX Laguna Hills, CA Milwaukee, WI/Wichita, KS Healdsburg, CA Pomona, CA Monroe, CT New York, NY Richardson, TX Pasadena, CA Vernon, CA Anaheim, CA New York, NY El Paso, TX San Francisco, CA Miami Gardens, FL Albuquerque, NM Madison Heights, MI St. Louis, MO El Segundo, CA Phoenix, AZ San Juan, TX Houston, TX San Antonio, TX Tampa, FL Buena Park, CA Miami, FL Hialeah, FL Norcross, GA Columbia, SC Pontiac, MI Santa Clara, CA San Antonio, TX

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Rank 267 268 269 270 271 272 273 274 275 276 277 278 279 280 281 282 283 284 285 286 287 288 289 290 291 292 293 294 295 296 297 298 299 300 301 302 303 304 305 306 307 308 309 310 311 312 313 314 315 316 317 318 319 320

Company name Mark One Electric Co., Inc. ** Silvas Oil Company Inc * Allied Orion Group ** Office Solutions Bus Pdts Svcs In * Arnet Pharmaceutical ** Monarch Litho Inc * Green Brook Buick GMC ** Enseo ** Baker Barrios Architects ** Juice Generation ** Badia Spices ** Monterrey Security * Information & Computing Services Inc (RF Smart) ** CB Distributors, Inc. ** JCM Engineering Corp * Tempco Electric Heater Corporation ** Optech Enterprise Solutions, LLC ** GSE Construction Company Inc * ABC Professional Tree Services ** Rizo Lopez Foods Inc * Ecco Select Corporation * Noble Texas Builders ** Kisinger Campo & Associates ** Pinkard Construction Co. ** ACP Facility Services ** Super Transport International Ltd. ** Insulation Specialists of Tulsa, Inc. ** Altek Electronics ** JR Custom Metal Products Inc. * Vinyl Technology Inc * Akorbi * Valdez International Corp * Schwob Energy Services ** Neal Electric Corp * Apex Office Products ** Pager ** Victrix Global ** VisTech Manufacturing Solutions LLC * Commercial Lumber & Pallet Co Inc * Cal Fresco LLC * OpTech Corporation ** Banesco USA ** Ral Investment Corporation * Touchland ** T&G Construction ** MCA Communications Inc ** Advanced Environmental Group LLC * Agri-Packing Supply Inc * Anita's Foods * Brewster Procurement Group ** ADC LTD NM * RenuOil of America Inc * Norsan Group ** Highpoint Solutions **

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Revenue per year $64,205 $63,986 $63,600 $63,027 $63,000 $62,312 $62,000 $61,000 $61,000 $60,600 $60,380 $60,000 $60,000 $59,484 $59,397 $59,209 $59,136 $58,787 $58,200 $58,007 $58,000 $58,000 $57,000 $56,816 $56,800 $56,800 $56,433 $56,000 $55,300 $55,237 $55,105 $54,561 $54,500 $54,455 $54,000 $53,000 $53,000 $52,477 $51,881 $51,811 $51,400 $51,000 $50,507 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $49,508 $49,431 $49,200 $49,000

Employees 125 90 750 50 350 300 75 125 180 350 750 4,400 350 30 80 350 30 100 3,000 300 305 125 350 125 3,000 750 750 170 200 200 239 200 750 300 50 150 50 60 300 100 300 90 50 150 350 20 20 400 18 362 100 750 140

Industry Engineering / Construction Retail Professional Services Retail Manufacturing Manufacturing Auto Retail Information / Technology Engineering / Construction Food and Beverage Food and Beverage Professional Services Information / Technology Retail Manufacturing Manufacturing Professional Services Engineering / Construction Professional Services Manufacturing Information / Technology Engineering / Construction Transportation Engineering / Construction Administrative & Managing Services Transportation Engineering / Construction Retail Manufacturing Manufacturing Professional Services Information / Technology Engineering / Construction Engineering / Construction Retail Information / Technology Professional Services Manufacturing Manufacturing Food and Beverage Professional Services Financial Services Engineering / Construction Manufacturing Engineering / Construction Information / Technology Professional Services Manufacturing Food and Beverage Miscellaneous Professional Services Miscellaneous Food Services & Retail Information / Technology

Location Kansas City, MO Fresno, CA Houston, TX Yorba Linda, CA Davie, FL Montebello, CA Green Brook, NJ Plano, TX Orlando, FL New York, NY Doral, FL Chicago, IL Jacksonville, FL Beloit, WI Ontario, CA Wood Dale, IL San Antonio, TX Livermore, CA Webster, TX Modesto, CA N. Kansas City, MO La Feria, TX Tampa, FL Lakewood, CO Woburn, MA Laredo, TX Tulsa, OK Torrington, CT Wichita, KS Monrovia, CA Plano, TX Colorado Springs, CO Dallas, TX Vista, CA Tampa, FL New York, NY West Conshohocken, PA Modesto, CA Industry, CA Anaheim, CA San Antonio, TX Miami, FL San Diego, CA Miami, FL Orlando, FL Houston, TX Irvine, CA Nogales, AZ San Bernardino, CA Lafayette, LA Albuquerque, NM Las Vegas, NV Duluth, GA Sparta, NJ

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Rank 321 322 323 324 325 326 327 328 329 330 331 332 333 334 335 336 337 338 339 340 341 342 343 344 345 346 347 348 349 350 351 352 353 354 355 356 357 358 359 360 361 362 363 364 365 366 367 368 369 370 371 372 373 374

Company name Latino Community Credit Union * Smart Edge Technologies ** Diaz Foods ** Nicholson Corp. ** Big Chuy & Sons Distributors Co Inc * GC Micro Corporation * MS IL Staffing & Packaging * HERO Logistics ** Mariposa Landscapes Inc * TBM Carriers Inc ** Ramcast Ornamental Sup Co Inc * Richlen Partition Company * Luna Mexican Kitchen ** Mountain G Enterprises Inc * Global Ordnance ** Allran Electric ** Modern Facilities Services ** Alamo 1 ** Villa Park Landscape ** Gustavo Jimenez Inc. (Southwest Freightlines) ** The Keystone Plus Construction Corporation * Venegas Engineering Management and Construction, Inc. ** E-Z Bel Construction LLC ** Farmers Best International LLC * Nuyorican Productions ** The Newsette ** Ils Company LLC * Direct Technology * Possible Missions ** Promo Shop Inc * GoodHeart Brand ** Valdes Architecture & Engineering ** Arguindegui Oil Company ** Liberty Glass Fabricators ** Tinco Sheet Metal Inc * Nuestra Cocina ** Maldonado Nursery & Landscaping Inc. ** Family Tree Produce Inc * Tri Star Engineering ** H&B Builders LLC * Del Real LLC * Cabrera Services * Century Homebuilders ** CMS Corporation ** Y-Not Design & Manufacturing ** Juanita's Foods * Pacific Gateway Concessions LLC * V3Gate, LLC * Encantos ** Sunnyvale Ford Inc * GSR Andrade Architects ** Superior Duct Fabrication Inc * HI Tech Honeycomb Inc * LERMA *

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Revenue per year $48,000 $47,100 $47,000 $46,000 $45,390 $44,182 $44,000 $44,000 $43,743 $43,600 $43,156 $42,930 $42,200 $42,017 $42,000 $42,000 $42,000 $42,000 $42,000 $41,400 $41,000 $40,200 $40,100 $40,012 $40,000 $40,000 $39,871 $39,729 $39,700 $39,631 $39,400 $38,900 $38,800 $38,800 $38,000 $37,600 $37,600 $37,413 $37,300 $37,169 $37,054 $37,000 $37,000 $37,000 $37,000 $36,702 $36,665 $36,628 $36,600 $36,433 $36,400 $36,220 $36,121 $36,000

Employees 100 30 180 450 10 40 48 300 350 100 30 300 50 70 50 350 350 750 90 350 125 70 125 30 200 200 30 100 350 350 350 200 300 30 350 100 350 20 100 100 50 125 61 100 200 61 30 100 30 100 100 137

Industry Financial Services Information / Technology Food Services & Retail Engineering / Construction Transportation Information / Technology Administrative & Managing Services Transportation Professional Services Transportation Retail Engineering / Construction Food Services & Retail Engineering / Construction Manufacturing Engineering / Construction Professional Services Engineering / Construction Professional Services Transportation Engineering / Construction Engineering / Construction Engineering / Construction Food and Beverage Advertising, Marketing & Media Advertising, Marketing & Media Transportation Information / Technology Professional Services Professional Services Food and Beverage Administrative & Managing Services Retail Retail Engineering / Construction Food and Beverage Engineering / Construction Food Services & Retail Professional Services Engineering / Construction Manufacturing Professional Services Engineering / Construction Engineering / Construction Manufacturing Food and Beverage Retail Information / Technology Advertising, Marketing & Media Retail Engineering / Construction Industrial / Building Materials Industrial / Building Materials Advertising, Marketing & Media

Location Durham, NC Tampa, FL Atlanta, GA Charlotte, NC Nogales, AZ Petaluma, CA Indianapolis, IN San Antonio, TX Irwindale, CA San Antonio, TX Los Angeles, CA Pacheco, CA Pikesville, MA Folsom, CA Tampa, FL New York, NY Hackettstown, NJ San Antonio, TX Orange, CA El Paso, TX Washington, DC El Paso, TX San Antonio, TX Nogales, AZ Los Angeles, CA New York, NY Tucson, AZ Roseville, CA Houston, TX Los Angeles, CA San Antonio, TX Lombard, IL Laredo, TX Corona, CA Los Angeles, CA Elk Grove Village, IL San Antonio, TX Anaheim, CA Bloomington, IN Goodyear, AZ Loma, CA East Hartford, CT Coral Gables, FL Maumee, OH Hialeah, FL Wilmington, CA Gardena, CA Colorado Springs, CO New York, NY Sunnyvale, CA Dallas, TX Pomona, CA San Diego, CA Dallas, TX

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Rank 375 376 377 378 379 380 381 382 383 384 385 386 387 388 389 390 391 392 393 394 395 396 397 398 399 400 401 402 403 404 405 406 407 408 409 410 411 412 413 414 415 416 417 418 419 420 421 422 423 424 425 426 427 428

Company name KEMRON Environmental Services ** Aguirre Roden Inc. ** Martin Brothers Construction * Desert King International LLC * Cisco Bros Corp * AMI Mechanical Inc * Perera Construction * Catallia Mexican Foods ** Cubazul Air Charter * Berber Food Manufacturing (Mi Rancho) * Tovar Snow Professionals ** Intermarket Group ** Palladium Equity Partners * MAS Global Consulting ** Guarachi Wine Partners Inc * A M Ortega Construction Inc * The Voice Radio Network ** Dixien LLC ** Thompson Traders ** Finix ** Superior Tank Co Inc * Earthquake Protection Systems * Elite Construction & Dev LLC * Lou Sobh Honda ** Engineering Services Network ** Martinez Steel Corporation * Macro-Z-Technology Company * James and Luther Inc * Abba Technologies Inc * Nor-Cal Controls Es Inc * Golden State Assembly Inc * Coronado Distribution Co Inc * European Motor Cars Littleton * Aztec Landscaping Inc * Thayer Distribution ** Allan Vigil Ford Lincoln ** Classic Labels Packaging Group ** Penserra Financial Ventures LLC * Colonial Press ** Global Building Services Inc * DTL Builders Inc * Dynamic Utility Solutions * Goldbelly ** Escobedo Group ** Martinez and Turek Inc * Westcor Construction (Southwest Glazing) * Informatix Inc * De La Corporation * Las Cruces Auto Group Inc * Carrara Marble Co. Amer Inc * Chefs Produce Houston Inc ** Agate Steel Inc * Compa Industries Inc * Russell Transport **

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Revenue per year $36,000 $36,000 $36,000 $36,000 $35,874 $35,809 $35,159 $35,000 $35,000 $34,788 $34,200 $34,000 $34,000 $33,500 $33,377 $33,207 $33,000 $33,000 $33,000 $32,800 $32,774 $32,400 $32,014 $32,000 $32,000 $31,960 $31,358 $31,049 $31,000 $31,000 $30,998 $30,963 $30,667 $30,148 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $30,000 $29,980 $29,127 $29,000 $29,000 $29,000 $28,939 $28,709 $28,667 $28,626 $28,537 $28,315 $28,200 $28,193 $28,118 $28,000

Employees 170 125 100 20 200 300 40 125 22 200 3000 300 70 350 80 200 30 40 180 125 80 50 50 60 70 200 100 40 50 90 200 40 70 200 40 250 110 65 125 1100 20 97 20 125 100 200 200 20 100 200 125 100 300 125

Industry Professional Services Engineering / Construction Engineering / Construction Manufacturing Manufacturing Industrial / Building Materials Engineering / Construction Food and Beverage Transportation Food Services & Retail Professional Services Retail Financial Services Information / Technology Retail Engineering / Construction Advertising, Marketing & Media Manufacturing Manufacturing Financial Services Industrial / Building Materials Engineering / Construction Engineering / Construction Auto Retail Miscellaneous Engineering / Construction Engineering / Construction Engineering / Construction Information / Technology Professional Services Professional Services Retail Auto Retail Professional Services Transportation Auto Retail Manufacturing Financial Services Professional Services Professional Services Engineering / Construction Engineering / Construction Food Services & Retail Engineering / Construction Retail Engineering / Construction Information / Technology Information / Technology Auto Retail Retail Food and Beverage Manufacturing Professional Services Transportation

Location Atlanta, GA Dallas, TX Sacramento, CA Chula Vista, CA Pasadena, CA Thornton, CO Ontario, CA Eagan, MN Hialeah, FL Elk Grove, CA Elgin, IL Miami, FL New York, NY Reston, VA Woodland Hills, CA Lakeside, CA Georgetown, DE Lake City, GA Greensboro, NC San Francisco, CA Cucamonga, CA Vallejo, CA Pasco, WA Cumming, GA Woodbridge, VA Ontario, CA Santa Ana, CA Sunland Park, NM Albuquerque, NM El Dorado Hills, CA Fremont, CA National City, CA Littleton, CO Lemon Grove, CA Aston, PA Morrow, GA New York, NY Chicago, IL Miami, FL Valencia, CA Riverton, UT Carol Stream, IL New York, NY Buda, TX Rialto, CA Las Vegas, NV Sacramento, CA San Clemente, CA Las Cruces, NM Industry, CA Houston, TX Scottsdale, AZ Los Alamos, NM El Paso, TX

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Rank 429 430 431 432 433 434 435 436 437 438 439 440 441 442 443 444 445 446 447 448 449 450 451 452 453 454 455 456 457 458 459 460 461 462 463 464 465 466 467 468 469 470 471 472 473 474 475 476 477 478 479 480 481 482

Company name ADC Construction MGT Inc * CMF Global Inc * Premier Cleaning Services ** Cali Resources Inc * Captiva Group Inc (Albuquerque Printing Company) * La Tapatia Tortilleria Inc * CNF Technologies ** Wynndalco Enterprises LLC. * Cantu Construction ** SOMOS Foods ** Bravo Underground Inc * Grancor Enterprises Inc * Empire Transportation Inc * Speedy Gonzalez Cnstr Inc * Lunas Construction Inc * Abcana Industries Inc (HASA Pool Inc.) * American Integrated Svcs Inc * Hurlen Corporation * Enviro Waste Services ** Seabay Building Group LLC * DEP Engineering - Diversified Engineering & Plastics, LLC ** Aranda Tooling ** Phillips May Corporation ** Solutionz Videoconferencing Inc * M & G Jewelers, INC ** Heritage Hotels & Resorts Inc * Affordable American Insurance, Inc * Tacotote * Capchase ** Citizant ** Rha Builders Inc * The Dominguez Firm * GSG Consultants Inc. ** Vallarta Supermarkets ** Logisticorp Group ** Quality Metals ** Vincor Construction ** Space Border Logistics ** Fre3dom Interiors * O. Trevino Construction ** Fiore Industries ** Cidrines ** Pampa Beverages * Metro Ford ** Pan American Express, Inc. ** Quesadilla Gorilla ** Neopod Systems * Guerrero Media ** Pollo Regio ** Bepc Incorporated * PS Energy Group ** Passion Growers ** Donnelly & Moore ** Metro Ford inc. **

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Revenue per year $28,000 $28,000 $28,000 $27,969 $27,461 $27,309 $27,300 $27,000 $27,000 $26,700 $26,661 $26,469 $26,392 $26,384 $26,316 $26,305 $26,285 $26,280 $26,000 $25,812 $25,800 $25,600 $25,500 $25,299 $25,100 $25,024 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $24,400 $24,400 $24,300 $24,200 $24,100 $23,700 $23,300 $23,200 $23,200 $23,100 $23,000 $23,000 $23,000 $23,000 $23,000 $22,800 $22,700 $22,600 $22,000 $22,000 $22,000 $21,900

Employees 20 20 6 50 70 200 125 74 6 100 100 400 100 100 40 50 50 80 30 125 125 125 60 101 200 12 197 120 180 30 200 125 8,000 125 350 37 125 22 125 350 125 15 80 125 125 100 125 3000 214 40 100 30 85

Industry Engineering / Construction Industrial / Building Materials Professional Services Professional Services Manufacturing Food and Beverage Information / Technology Information / Technology Engineering / Construction Food and Beverage Engineering / Construction Engineering / Construction Transportation Engineering / Construction Professional Services Professional Services Engineering / Construction Transportation Professional Services Engineering / Construction Engineering / Construction Manufacturing Engineering / Construction Information / Technology Retail Miscellaneous Financial Services Food and Beverage Financial Services Information / Technology Engineering / Construction Professional Services Engineering / Construction Food Services & Retail Transportation Engineering / Construction Engineering / Construction Transportation Engineering / Construction Engineering / Construction Miscellaneous Food and Beverage Food Services & Retail Auto Retail Transportation Information / Technology Industrial / Building Materials Professional Services Food Services & Retail Professional Services Miscellaneous Retail Professional Services Auto Retail

Location San Jose, CA Chula Vista, CA Washington, DC San Diego, CA Albuquerque, NM Fresno, CA San Antonio, TX Addison, IL McAllen, TX Austin, TX Henderson, NV Albuquerque, NM Bellflower, CA Glendale, AZ Las Vegas, NV Saugus, CA Wilmington, CA Santa Fe Springs, CA Palmetto Bay, FL Seattle, WA Jackson, MI Chino, CA Dallas, TX Pacific Palisades, CA Rancho Cucamonga, CA Albuquerque, NM Westminster, CO El Paso, TX New York, NY Chantilly, VA Rohnert Park, CA Los Angeles, CA Schaumburg, IL Los Angeles, CA Irving, TX San Antonio, TX Brea, CA El Paso, TX Kansas City, MO North Richland Hills, TX Albuquerque, NM Fort Laurderdale, FL Miami, FL Miami, FL Laredo, TX Grand Prairie, TX New Braunfels, TX Chicago, IL Grand Prairie, TX San Angelo, TX Dunwoody, GA Miami, FL New City, NY Independence, MO

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Rank 483 484 485 486 487 488 489 490 491 492 493 494 495 496 497 498 499 500

Company name Devo ** Trinidad Construction ** Cadeco Industries Inc. ** Remezcla ** Todos Supermarkets ** Merlin Cyber ** EMJAC Industries ** Superior Design International (SDI) ** Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq ** Bienvivir All-Inclusive Senior Health ** Saalt ** Republica Havas ** Falcon Electronics ** Titan Roofing ** Blu Digital Group * Albu & Associates, Inc. ** GreenTek Solutions ** Toro Construction Corp. **

Revenue per year $21,400 $21,300 $21,300 $21,000 $21,000 $21,000 $21,000 $21,000 $21,000 $21,000 $20,600 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000

Employees 400 125 125 70 200 200 40 100 110 750 30 180 80 130 150 30 30 125

Industry Information / Technology Engineering / Construction Transportation Advertising, Marketing & Media Food Services & Retail Information / Technology Manufacturing Administrative & Managing Services Professional Services Health Care Retail Advertising, Marketing & Media Retail Engineering / Construction Information / Technology Engineering / Construction Information / Technology Engineering / Construction

Location Boston, MA Mokena, IL Houston, TX Brooklyn, NY Woodbridge, VA Tyson, VA Hialeah, FL Boca Raton, FL Hackensack, NJ El Paso, TX Boise, ID Miami, FL Commack, NY Springfield, MA Burbank, CA Winter Park, FL Stafford, TX Orland Park, IL

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LATINO TALENT DRIVING PROSPERITY FOR LATINOS

We have put together a panel with Latinos driving change in different areas of BMO. They represent the driving force behind a bank that has Latinos as a key group of interest, aligning all parts with their strategy to enable their client’s financial wellbeing. What are the biggest challenges Latinos face that contribute to the success of minority-owned businesses. VICKY when seeking banking services? I take immense pride in BMO’s enduring commitment to ARROYO VA: Whether they are immigrants, first-gen- supporting minority-owned businesses, a tradition upheld for DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC EQUITY ADVISORY GROUP

eration, or second, the foremost barrier is a need for more education and a clear understanding of the benefits that banking products bring in terms of building wealth and financial stability. Establishing TRUST in a financial institution and knowing that it prioritizes one’s best financial interest are crucial factors in seeking and trusting banking services. Studies have shown that if the banking process seems cumbersome, language barriers exist, or there are past negative experiences with financial institutions, Latinos may opt for more expensive ways of managing their finances. Unfortunately, this choice does not always result in cost savings or the best return on their investment. Since banking might have been the least obvious choice historically, generations face challenges when starting businesses or establishing credits since they lack a solid foundation. How is BMO encouraging the growth of minority-owned businesses? VA: We provide industry expertise, financial advice, and resources to empower businesses to thrive. Our focus on long-term success involves understanding each business's goals and challenges, leading to customized solutions through our advisory One Client approach. Furthermore, we tap into our extensive network of business and community leaders to offer additional insights and facilitate meaningful connections, ultimately promoting the growth of these businesses. At BMO, our bankers present proactive and actionable ideas and deliver holistic solutions

over 200 years.

What is your best advice for the new generation of Latino Businesses in the United States? VA: I am excited about the growth potential in the Latino sector for both new and existing businesses. Over the last decade and a half, Latinos have created companies faster than all other demographic groups in the US, contributing to accelerated revenue growth and job creation for all Americans. While recognizing the rise of the Latino community as an economic force, it is crucial to acknowledge that despite their rapid expansion across the country, Latinos still need to overcome barriers to wealth-building and opportunities that other groups may not encounter. Therefore, I advise businesses to build strong relationships, embrace cultural identity, leverage technology for growth, and stay informed about market trends to adapt and thrive in a dynamic business landscape. How does growth within a firm like BMO shape how you approach communications, especially as you expand to new markets? JC: We recognize the importance of earning and maintaining the trust of our stakeholders as we expand our footprint. This requires a strategic and thoughtful approach. Communication is a vital tool when building trust during times of growth, which coincides with change. Our communication strategy is curated to introduce our brand and people authentically, emphasizing our commitment to understanding the needs of our customers, colleagues, and the communities we serve. Given your new footprint, how does BMO differentiate itself when working with underrepresented communities and customers, specifically Latinos? JC: BMO recognizes the importance of understanding and meeting the unique needs of diverse communities, including Latinos. We acknowledge that tailored approaches may

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be necessary to address specific needs within different demographics. This, after all, is an integral component of our purpose: to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. Our commitment is to drive progress for a thriving economy and inclusive society, ensuring that our services are accessible, relevant, and responsive to the diverse needs of all our customers, including our valued Latino community. What are the biggest opportunities for younger Latinos when considering a career in communications? Why does the world need Latinos in communications, specifically the financial services sector? JC: A communications career provides you access. We always work across departments. The access I am afforded to leaders across our business is unparalleled to other careers. Over time, this access has given me incredible insight and real skill sets to lead a team. I think part of my ability to work across many departments and stakeholders comes from my history of growing up bilingual, first gen, son of an immigrant, etc., and many Latinos have this same experience or something very similar that needs to be seen by themselves and others as their superpower and not their shortcoming.

OSCAR NAVARRO HEAD DIGITAL DEVELOPMENT PRODUCT TREASURY AND PAYMENT SOLUTIONS

What are the latest trends in digital commercial banking? How is BMO reacting to them? ON: Customers expect their online banking experience to be on par with the apps and devices they use every day. We are not just competing with other banks to do this but with FinTechs and other smaller, fast-moving financial solution providers. Our One Client approach puts customer needs at the center of everything we do. Open banking options, APIs, self-serve features, third-party integrations, and more mean we can give our customers the more straightforward, personalized banking experience they are asking for. How is AI influencing banking operations in Treasury Management? ON: We operate with a digital-first model, using speed and scale to help drive real progress for our business customers. We want to be their growth partner, and AI is one of the tools we use. For instance, our customers can use cash flow forecasting to set annual goals and predict trends. If they

have questions, our chatbot gives them quick answers now, so, so they do not have to spend time searching or waiting for support and can get back to running their business. As a Latino, what has your experience been throughout your professional journey? ON: Being a first-generation Latino has greatly influenced who I am today. My parents instilled values that served as the foundation for my future and coupled with the winning culture at BMO, allowed me to thrive. I started in check processing 24 years ago, and with the help of leadership, internal training programs, and many great mentors, I worked my way up to Head of Digital Product Development. BMO invested in my career – and now I'm lucky enough to reciprocate and serve as a mentor to help others grow, too.

GUADALUPE MARQUEZ BMO HEAD OF SPECIALTY FINANCE

How has your Latin heritage shaped your professional development? GM: My Latin heritage has instilled in me a profound sense of grit and integrity, drawing from the resilience and determination embedded in our culture. Family values serve as my compass, pushing me forward with a desire to achieve beyond what my parents could, driven by deep gratitude and responsibility. The unwavering commitment to doing the right thing, even when challenging, guides my professional development and approach to advising and serving our clients. What is your biggest asset as head of specialty finance? GM: My greatest asset as Head of Specialty Finance is my ability to combine deep industry knowledge with a strong understanding of BMO's risk appetite in the space, which allows me to advise our clients and my team quickly. How do you think Latino clients' needs will change in the future? GM: Given the diversity within the Latino community, it is difficult for me to identify how their overall needs will change in the future as it will vary by group. First- and second-generation Latinos will seek out companies they can trust. They will aim to learn more and surpass the dreams of their parents. As one of the fastest growing contributors to the US economy, it will be imperative for businesses to understand and find out what the needs of the Latino community are to maintain or increase market share. JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2024 LATINO LEADERS 73

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MELISSA GARCIA MANAGING DIRECTOR, NATIONAL SALES MANAGER, U.S PERSONAL AND BUSINESS BANKING

What shift in trends have you noticed in the retail market lately? What position do Latinos have in that market? MG: Clients are moving basic transactions to digital and online platforms; however, the importance of a human touch cannot be underestimated, especially for Latinos, who are far more hesitant to entrust their money to financial institutions. Clients continue to seek branches for financial advice and guidance- they want a trusted advisor regarding their financial well-being. Knowing this and how Latinos are the fast-growing contributors to the United States economy, will be important for institutions to focus intentionally. The new generations are more educated and are building more wealth, powering the fastest-growing Latino GDP. Latinos are the lifeblood of the economy. They are the socio-economic force of vitality, and their economic influence continues to expand rapidly across all industries. When we help them advance- the impact is felt for generations. What words would you use to describe your professional journey? Why? MG: Dedication and determination- as a young girl, my mom instilled in me the importance of dedication and hard work and, most importantly, dreaming big and never giving up. To this day, her advice continues to carry through with me throughout my professional career. Being dedicated and determined to my work, community, career goals, and, more importantly, my purpose in life to want to make a difference and help others has given me the courage and confidence to step outside of my comfort zone and take risks throughout my journey. The journey has been fulfilling because of my diverse roles, allowing me to continue to learn and grow professionally and personally and proving my resilience throughout any challenges and setbacks I experience. If you were to predict what your main client would look like in 10 years, what would it look like? MG: The main client's desires will include high levels of personalization and frictionless transactions- ie. I see where plastic card usage will continue to plunge as mobile wallets and payment apps gain favor. In an increasingly untrusted world, security in protecting their money, identity, and data from a client will become even more critical. Even though AI will power mass personalization, human con-

nection will remain essential to our clients. Our clients will want you to know them and the data you have about them to help them achieve their goals and master their financial plans. Lastly, we can all expect our clients to desire an institution that models and is committed to having a social and environmental impact.

JANIE CERVERA HEAD OF WEALTH CLIENT FIELD SERVICES

What led you to a banking career? JC: My career in banking was kind of an accident. I went to college (DePaul University) to study Accounting and Finance. I am the first person in my family's history since my grandparents migrated from Mexico to attend college and eventually graduate. My goals were to work at one of the big accounting firms and become a partner. However, I began working full-time at Harris Bank (now BMO) during my second year of college. I enjoyed my work in the ERISA space, working with Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution Plans. I also really enjoyed the culture of the organization. It opened my eyes to know that a job at a bank was more than a teller/banker. This was my first exposure to Corporate America. When I finished college, I decided I wanted to stay in the banking industry and haven't looked back. Working in the banking industry has allowed me to work within various groups, including Operations, Relationship Management, Client servicing, Finance, Banking, Accounting, Project management, and Investments. As a Latina in finance, what would your advice be to other younger Latinas as they begin their careers in financial services? JC: Knowing what I know now, I encourage Latinos/as in the workplace to strive for continual learning and building your brand. Push past the cultural shyness and raise your hand for some uncomfortable assignments or opportunities to gain additional experience and exposure. Use your voice to ensure you actively contribute to your team by raising suggestions, providing feedback, and asking for feedback. Getting out of your comfort zone will stretch your skills and develop your confidence when facing new challenges. Be sure to proactively network with colleagues and leaders at the organization to expand your knowledge of the business and industry. Take advantage of internal resources at your organization, such as mentorship programs, additional training opportunities, certification offerings, community volunteering involvement, and joining a Business Resource Group. Also, consider joining external professional organizations to increase your network further.

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MICHAEL MIRANDA HEAD OF INVESTMENTS, US WEALTH MANAGEMENT

How has the client profile changed throughout your career? And how are you helping ensure BMO is positioned well to align with said changes? JC: As the growth of Latinos in this country has continued to increase and dominate, I have seen more and more emphasis on diverse clientele, especially with Latino-owned businesses and business owners. That said, companies that serve diverse clients need diverse leaders within the organization. Latino clients want to see people who look like them, not only at the support and junior levels but also in Senior Leadership and decision-making roles. Part of my role as a Senior Leader at BMO is to ensure I am sourcing and developing talent. As one of the very few Executive Latinas in the organization, I mentor many Latinos. I am also the Global Chair of our Latino Employee Resource Group (ERG). I use my voice at the table to help advocate and raise awareness of the issues and opportunities for Latinos in the organization.

That said, I have observed a few common themes. The Latino culture is one deeply rooted in family connectivity and closeness. This strength of familial bonds can create issues when thinking through how to create a formal structure for managing a family's legacy and wealth. Setting up an appropriate family governance structure is a typical family office challenge, even more so for a Latino-owned business. Additionally, given the aforementioned family dynamics, succession planning for the company and its impact on wealth transfer and the family office is another common theme for a Latino-owned business.

In what ways have Latinos influenced changes in BMO’s corporate strategy? MM: Latinos and Latino-owned businesses have played, and will continue to play, an even more significant role in the growth of our economy! How do we build a BMO business that reflects this growth? At BMO, I am proud of our approach to surrounding our Latino client base with the entire breadth of our partnership- from Personal and Commercial Banking, Capital Market strategies, and Wealth Management solutions. We have intentionally recognized and celebrated the success of Latino growth in our economy. Just look at the BMO 500 index, an industry-leading database of the largest Latino-owned businesses in America. Our goal is to be the bank of choice for this thriving and growing segment, and being intentional in providing solutions geared to our Latino client base is core to our corporate strategy.

CATHERINE BLAESING

What is the biggest challenge Latino-owned businesses face when establishing their family office? MM: There's a commonly and probably widely overused phrase, "If you've seen one family office, you've seen one family office," highlighting the uniqueness of every family office's structure and the issues facing them. So, I won't overgeneralize too much on the problems facing all Latino family offices.

What key traits do you think have allowed your exponential success in banking? MM: Investments and banking broadly are all about delivering for our clients! I have always kept that as a primary goal. Are we providing solutions and services that resonate with our clients? Are we exceeding their expectations and upholding our promise to provide best-in-class financial services? I have made sure our teams are aligned around this client-centric model. This has served me well in my career, but even more importantly, it has served our clients well along their journey.

GROUP HEAD NORTH AMERICAN DIVERSIFIED INDUSTRIES

How do you think that Latino businesses are shaping the market? CB: Latinos continue to influence the future of our economy, and Latino businesses help bring diverse perspectives to the market. The prevalence of Latino leaders is critical to ensure that different perspectives are considered and that their successes are highlighted to foster the narrative that success is attainable for everyone, regardless of background. As a female building a career in banking, what has been the biggest challenge you’ve faced? CB: I have been so fortunate to have had many different opportunities at BMO [or the bank]. The biggest challenge in my mind has been balancing the job's demands with having a family. People talk about "work-life balance," but I don't believe there is ever a perfect day of balance. You must be deliberate when choosing when your family needs to come before work. On the flip side, there are days when the job needs to come first, and you must not feel the guilt. JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2024 LATINO LEADERS 75

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The quick advancement of Latino talent keeps companies at their toes for new strategies to increase diverse workforce in their organizations. As every year, Latino Leaders Magazine presents the companies who have the deepest commitment for Latino talent to thrive. They have demonstrated substantial efforts to open their corporate culture to everyone, making sure their employees feel proud of belonging.

Congratulations to all!

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BEST COMPANIES 2024 DRR ADVISORS

LATINO TALENT MANAGEMENT INNOVATION

BY ROBERT RODRIGUEZ, PHD DRR Advisors Carlos Cuevas Everyone is aware of the economic impact of the U.S. Latino community. It is easy to find articles about the growing size of the Latino GNP, how Hispanics are the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs, or how Hispanics drive growth in the housing market. Everyone seems to understand that Hispanics are a catalyst for economic growth. WHAT IS NOT often discussed is that Latinos are also America’s next great source of intellectual capital. Approximately 20% of the U.S. population is already Hispanic, and that percentage is expected to grow as our population size increases. Plus, Latinos are much younger on average than the rest of the population. This means the workforce of the future will have an increasingly Latino identity. These talent and economic indicators increase companies' efforts to connect with Latino professionals. However, their approaches have changed in the past decade. In 2008, I wrote, “Latino Talent: Effective Strategies to Recruit, Retain & Develop Hispanic Professionals” (Wiley, 2008). Many companies adopted my recommendations, including having a Latino recruiting strategy, investing in Latino employee resource groups (ERGs), and providing additional professional development to Hispanics. But today, the companies winning the war for Latino talent have developed new, more sophisticated approaches to recruiting, retaining, and developing top Hispanic talent. Their techniques are refined and innovative, giving them a distinct advantage. For example, JPMorgan Chase has a department dedicated to “Advancing Hispanics & Latinos at JPMorgan Chase.” Chase's allocation of budget resources and talented individuals has allowed this department to develop unique Latino talent management approaches. Plus, it conveys Chase's deep commitment to advancing Latinos, a commitment not formally matched by most other corporations. Another unique approach is the establishment of internal company Latino talent caucuses. Such groups consist of senior His-

panic executives whose goal is to help advance the internal Latino talent agenda within the company. Such caucuses exist at Intel, Altria, and a few others. In 2022, I assisted in establishing such a group at Comcast. I had recently met several of the highest-ranking Latinos at Comcast and shared with them that such groups existed at a few other organizations. They loved the idea and immediately began setting up a caucus with Hispanic vice presidents at Comcast. This group is actively helping Comcast identify and develop top Latino talent within the company. My friend, Angel Gomez, and I established the 2-day Latino Leadership Intensive (LLI) program in 2017. Today, the LLI program is hosted yearly at the Harvard Faculty Club in Cambridge every June and at the Stanford Faculty Club in Palo Alto every November. Since 2017, hundreds of Latino professionals have completed the program from over 60 corporations. While the LLI program is innovative enough, some companies bring the LLI program in-house to have it offered just for their Latino professionals. Facebook and Comcast have had multiple internal LLI sessions. In November 2023, Liberty Mutual invested to bring the LLI program in-house. Liberty selected twenty upwardly mobile, high-performing, high-potential Latinos and Latinas who completed the LLI program. However, by bringing the program in-house, the cohort addressed specific Liberty Mutual Latino talent management topics. Every company needs top Hispanic talent to meet their future business goals. Companies utilize various approaches to recruit, retain, and develop Hispanic talent. However, companies like JPMorgan Chase, Comcast, and Liberty Mutual are taking unique approaches to Latino talent management. These approaches set them apart from their competitors for top Latino talent, giving them a competitive advantage. Business leaders must constantly look for new ways to innovate because you can’t solve today’s talent problems with old solutions. Talent management innovation is critical across all industries. More and more companies need to innovate, and it’s important to avoid using it as a buzzword and instead take the time to invest in and implement unique Latino talent programs.

Dr. Rodriguez is the president of diversity consulting DRR Advisors LLC. Many consider him the nation’s leading expert in Latino talent management and ERG initiatives. He is the author of three books and holds a PhD in Organization Development. www.drradvisors.com.

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BEST COMPANIES 2024 LIST

BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR LATINOS ABM Industries Inc.

BOK Financial

Carnival Cruise Line

Employees: 127,000 Diversity: 81.00 % Latinx in Csuite Or Board: Latino Talent Acquisition: ERG in place:

Employees: 4,825 Diversity: 32.00 % Latinx in Csuite Or Board: Latino Talent Acquisition: ERG in place:

Employees: 30,000 Diversity: 40.00 % Latinx in Csuite Or Board: Latino Talent Acquisition: ERG in place:

Chipotle

Granite Construction

IBM

Employees: 110,000 Diversity: 67.00 % Latinx in Csuite Or Board: Latino Talent Acquisition: ERG in place:

Employees: 7,000 Diversity: 45.70 % Latinx in Csuite Or Board: Latino Talent Acquisition: ERG in place:

Employees: 270,000 Diversity: 21.30 % Latinx in Csuite Or Board: Latino Talent Acquisition: ERG in place:

Kemper Corporation

L.B. Hall Fireproofing

Merck

Employees: 8,400 Diversity: 59.00 % Latinx in Csuite Or Board: Latino Talent Acquisition: ERG in place:

Employees: 30 Diversity: 99.00 % Latinx in Csuite Or Board: Latino Talent Acquisition: ERG in place:

Employees: 70,000 Diversity: N/A Latinx in Csuite Or Board: Latino Talent Acquisition: ERG in place:

Navy Federal Credit Union

New York Life

Nicklaus Children's Hospital

Employees: 24,330 Diversity: 44.00 % Latinx in Csuite Or Board: Latino Talent Acquisition: ERG in place:

Employees: 11,227 Diversity: 75.00 % Latinx in Csuite Or Board: Latino Talent Acquisition: ERG in place:

Employees: 4,600+ Diversity: 68.00% Latinx in Csuite Or Board: Latino Talent Acquisition: ERG in place:

NuStar Energy L.P.

NVIDIA

Pan-American Life Insurance Group

Employees: 1,177 Diversity: 35.00 % Latinx in Csuite Or Board: Latino Talent Acquisition: ERG in place:

Employees: 14,256 Diversity: N/A Latinx in Csuite Or Board: Latino Talent Acquisition: ERG in place:

Employees: 627 Diversity: 47.00 % Latinx in Csuite Or Board: Latino Talent Acquisition: ERG in place:

Facility Management

Restaurants/Hospitality

Insurance

Banking

Energy

Finance and Insurance

Construction

Financial Services

Technology

Travel & Cruise Industry

Information Technology

Biopharmaceutical

Healthcare

Insurance

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Progressive Insurance

RockOrange, LLC

Sempra

Employees: 61,432 Diversity: 40.50 % Latinx in Csuite Or Board: Latino Talent Acquisition: ERG in place:

Employees: 25 Diversity: 100.00 % Latinx in Csuite Or Board: Latino Talent Acquisition: ERG in place:

Employees: 20,000 Diversity: 59.00 % Latinx in Csuite Or Board: Latino Talent Acquisition: ERG in place:

Southwest Airlines

Sprouts Farmers Market

The GEO Group, Inc.

Employees: 55,000 Diversity: 40.00 % Latinx in Csuite Or Board: Latino Talent Acquisition: ERG in place:

Employees: 31,000 Diversity: 50.00 % Latinx in Csuite Or Board: Latino Talent Acquisition: ERG in place:

Employees: 13,887 Diversity: 94% Latinx in Csuite Or Board: Latino Talent Acquisition: ERG in place:

The Hershey Company

Verisk Analytics

Wesco International

Employees: 16,500 Diversity: N/A Latinx in Csuite Or Board: Latino Talent Acquisition: ERG in place:

Employees: 7,576 Diversity: 31.00 % Latinx in Csuite Or Board: Latino Talent Acquisition: ERG in place:

Employees: 20,000 Diversity: 52.00 % Latinx in Csuite Or Board: Latino Talent Acquisition: ERG in place:

Insurance

Transportation/Airline

Manufacturing

PR, Communications & Digital Marketing Energy

Retail

Technology

Government Contractor

Electrical Distribution

EnLink Midstream Energy

Employees: 1,000 Diversity: 21.00 % Latinx in Csuite Or Board: Latino Talent Acquisition: ERG in place:

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BEST COMPANIES 2024 PALIG

AN INFLUENTIAL LATINO LEADER IN TECH

PAN-AMERICAN LIFE INSURANCE GROUP’S FRANK RECIO FRANK RECIO EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT - OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY AT PALIG

Technology continues to spur the evolution of how we work, live and learn — not to mention, it is a critical driver of the global economy.

IN HIS ROLE as Executive Vice President – Operations and Technology at Pan-American Life Insurance Group (PALIG), Frank Recio leverages technology and innovation to drive more intelligent, efficient and effective corporate and business operations. Mr. Recio, who holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Miami and a Masters of Business Administration from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University, leads the continued advancement of PALIG’s digitalization, including policyholder services and processes. He is also responsible for overseeing the Group’s international business operating model, which includes business information systems, health care delivery, project management, individual and group health operations as well as individual life operations in 22 countries. A talented leader in the ever-evolving landscape of technology, Mr. Recio exemplifies the pivotal role diverse leaders play in both meeting today’s demands and shaping the industry’s future. Diversifying the tech workforce leads to more innovative and effective outcomes, and in this case, a tech ecosystem that is better equipped to address the needs of PALIG’s millions of customers in the Americas.

What part of your Hispanic upbringing inspired who you are today? Born to Cuban parents and raised in Miami, Florida, I really value having been submerged in this great culture. While growing up, speaking Spanish at home was mandatory — a strength for which I will forever be grateful to my parents. Being bilingual is a superpower that has catapulted connections with hundreds of colleagues, employees, friends and family throughout the world. These days, language and technology are the cornerstones of human connection; it is through these that we communicate. All of this — the community and connectedness, as well as the tech that makes it possible — has molded the person I am now.

ples. Among them are integrity, the power of collaboration, and cultivating an environment that rewards hard work and dedication. As a company, we have leveraged innovation and digitalization to collaborate and connect more easily than ever throughout the Americas.

What are you most proud of as a Leader at PALIG? I always tell new employees at PALIG: “You’re going to love working here and you’re never going to want to work anywhere else”. I’m proud to be a part of an organization where Latinos have played an integral role since its founding 113 years ago. Pan-American Life was created to meet the insurance needs of individuals and businesses in Latin America. That vision and motivation is fundamental to Who inspires you the most? the fabric of our workplace, our culture and My dad, who shared my same name and strategy and the policyholders we serve. passed away four years ago, will always be one of my greatest mentors and inspirations. De- What is your advice for young Latino students spite facing challenges as a Cuban immigrant, who may/may not be considering a career in he earned an engineering degree and went STEM? on to run the Latin American consulting A STEM education cultivates critical thinkpractice for Oracle. I was always impressed ing, logical reasoning, and methodical probby how he mentored young people, mostly lem-solving skills. I always encourage getting Latinos. In fact, after he passed away, I fielded a STEM degree or exploring other opportuso many calls from professionals he touched nities that similarly train the mind to focus on early in their careers. It was incredible to hear logical thought processes. Lastly, I would be remiss if I didn’t enabout his impact and legacy. I also admire our company’s Chairman of courage other professionals in the field to the Board and CEO José S. Suquet. In addi- become mentors for young people of dition to sharing a Cuban background, José and verse backgrounds. It is one small way we I uphold and value the same guiding princi- can make a big difference.

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BEST COMPANIES 2024 GRANITE

LATINO GROWTH ENABLED THROUGH GRANITE JORGE QUEZADA

CHIEF DIVERSITY OFFICER AND VICE PRESIDENT OF PEOPLE & CULTURE Lorenzo Almanza Courtesy Luis E. González

Hispanics have become the fastest-growing population in the workforce. The U.S. Department of Labor reported that Hispanic workers grew from 10.7 million individuals in 1990 to 29 million in 2020. They project that by 2030, that number will be 35.9 million.

ispanics have become the fastest-growing population in the workforce. The U.S. Department of Labor reported that Hispanic workers grew from 10.7 million individuals in 1990 to 29 million in 2020. They project that by 2030, that number will be 35.9 million. According to the Dallas Morning News, in 2023, Hispanics accounted for 40 percent of Texas's labor force. The news outlet also reported that the state has one of the top Latino economies in the U.S., as they account for

5.9 million Latino workers. When breaking down the numbers even further, Hispanics in Texas accounted for 61 percent of the construction labor force. One person who has played a significant role in developing Latinos in the workforce and is doing it in the construction business is Granite's Chief Diversity Officer and Vice President of People & Culture, Jorge Quezada. The Latino businessman plays a significant role in helping develop and incorporate Latinos at Granite, a diversified construction and material company that aids in transportation, water infrastructure, and mineral exploration.

"Latinos make up 30% of our workforce here at Granite if we were to look at ethnicity, and if you take a look at people of color in general, 75% of our population is Latino," Quezada said. Quezada believes that appealing to Latinos is a significant way to grow a successful Diversity and Inclusion program. One way he appeals to his employees is through communication. The CDO of Granite believes that messages can only be heard and understood at their total capacity when everyone is on board. For him, the language barrier should never concern the employees. "Imagine you're bilingual, but your first dominant language is Spanish; we (Granite) have to make sure we communicate in the dominant language for a couple of reasons," Quezada said. "I mentioned to you that we have a core value of safety, so can you imagine having a conversation about safety and you're talking in English, but the person's dominant language is Spanish, and they may not capture some of the nuances of the English language, so from a safety perspective we have to make sure the entire population is safe, so that's why we make sure we translate all aspects of the communication can be understood. ." Other strategies the company uses include comprehension and understanding. In simple terms, Granite must have the proper environment to meet the needs of its employees. The company does this by joining organizations like The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE). The SHPE partnership helps set the groundwork for the company to recruit and attract more Latino workers. However, none of the strategies would be possible if Quezada and the Granite team never sat and pondered, "Are we meeting the needs of the Latino community?" The population numbers tell the company to pay attention, so they have to

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negate any bias in the system to ensure Latinos have access to training, future development, and aspirations. Recruitment, though, is just the beginning of the company's strategy. Once employees are hired to work for Granite, they are given various opportunities to grow within multiple roles. Focused development is a trend that has become popular with the company. The VP of People & Culture explains that the staff on site are "starting to grow into leadership roles." Granite's perseverance in awareness, understanding, and actions allows employees to grow and develop from within. Quezada is seeing employees create a longterm future within the company. He details that Granite has seen "employees celebrate 35 years, 40 years." The legacy Quezada is building at Granite is why employees can grow inside the company. Through the company's diversity program, his groundwork allows "people to be valued, respected, and supported at Granite and within the construction industry. AI is beginning to play a big part in the evolution of society, and Granite is preparing for the future. Quezada envisions that "AI will serve a purpose" and that "AI will supplement the speed you're able to get data, the speed you're able to aggregate concepts and ideas, and the speed will be able to respond to things." However, despite technology changes, Granite will remain steadfast in supporting its Latino community engagement roots. Quezada believes understanding the community is critical to connecting to Latinos.

The company believes the only way Granite can have a successful diversity and inclusion program is by understanding Latinos and their community. The level of understanding makes Granite different from the rest of the pack because they can understand and grow the Latino community in ways other groups can't. "This industry is set up to strengthen the middle class, and by design, Latinos make up a big part of that, and so the opportunity here for Latinos at Granite is tremendous, and by strengthening the middle class, we are strengthening Latinos in the community."

The voice of employees Yuny Fincher – President SOMOS Latino & Hispanic Employee Resource Group

ing, from which I have personally benefited. I am constantly encouraged to take the initiative and step into challenging projects that will further my accounting knowledge and skills, as well as my leadership skills.

Q How committed are you to Granite's corporate strategy?

YF: My commitment to Granite's strategy

is reflected in many ways, including my involvement as the President of SOMOS Granite, our Hispanic and Latino Employee Resource Group. I resonate with Granite's strategy, which involves growth through acquisitions and a less risky portfolio of projects. All of these are supported by the company's core values: safety, integrity, excellence, sustainability, and inclusion.

Q Why do you enjoy working at Granite? Q How has Granite encouraged your professional YF: The main reason I enjoy working at Grandevelopment?

YF:Granite has a fantastic training program, including several levels of leadership train-

ite is the people, the company's values and support through diversity and inclusion, and overall, the ethics of our leadership.

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Sonny Chavez – Finance Director, Member of SOMOS

Q How has Granite encouraged your professional development?

SC: Since starting my career at Granite

on July 5, 1999, I have had more opportunities than one can imagine. Utilizing the training I have received and being placed in a position to assist with the assimilation of Granite policies and procedures led me to opportunities in the Northwest. In a way, Granite's people encouraged professional development and gave me the "opportunity" to stretch and grow. I never imagined that I would be with one employer for almost 25 years, but these opportunities have kept me engaged and invested in the company.

Q How committed are you to Granite’s corporate strategy?

SC: From my answer above, I have seen

many corporate strategies during my tenure. Commitment to these strategies is evident by the way I have embraced these opportunities. In other words, if it weren’t for some of the growth strategies, I would not have had the opportunity to be in the position that I am currently in, nor would I be in the position to hopefully one day say I had 1 employer for my entire career. It is a badge of courage to say that this is still possible in the era of upward mobility by moving from company to company / opportunity to opportunity. The difficulty is allowing the corporate strategy to fully develop so as to see the full value of the direction we are going. In a rapid environment, it is very difficult to be patient and allow the development of these strategies. With all this said, yes, I am committed to Granite’s strategy. We all will have to be patient and we all will have to do it together if we are going to be successful.

the growth strategies, I would not have the chance to be in the position that I am currently in, nor would I be in the position to hopefully one day say, 'I had one employer for my entire career.' The difficulty is allowing the corporate strategy to fully develop to see the total value of the direction we are going. In a rapid environment, it is tough to be patient and allow the development of these strategies.

Q Why do you enjoy working at Granite? SC: The people are the reason. Granite

has always been a family. To this day, and as we continue to grow, we are finding newer ways to connect with other individuals. We use technology to achieve this but have also ventured into employment resources groups (ERGs). As technology becomes a more significant part of our lives and the primary way we connect, we must find ways to build stronger relationships with people. In other words, ERGs might be the conduit through which we put our phones/computers down and start conversing about our stories.

Q How committed are you to Granite's corporate strategy?

SC: I have seen many corporate strate-

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BEST COMPANIES 2024 THE VOICE OF OPINION

THE WORK ENVIRONMENT TODAY: WHAT LATINOS THINK

For this edition of top companies for Latinos to work, we thought it would be appropriate to also share the voice of Latinos who are currently part of the workforce. We have invited Diego, Jen, Cynthia and Daniel to share their thoughts on the topic.

growth, benefiting both parties. I always look for and enjoy working for companies that challenge me to push my boundaries and support my professional and personal development. A supportive culture speaks volumes about the organization and its commitment to employees. How relevant is to you that a company has a clear strategy to attract and retain Latino talent? DG: Having a clear strategy to attract and retain Latin talent is crucial to me as it aligns with my commitment to being part of and contributing to a more inclusive workplace. I am fortunate to partner with incredible colleagues who share this same passion on important initiatives and ideas that support this vision. Given the significant time and energy employees invest in their careers, it is understandable that they expect a similar level of involvement from their organizations, and a clear strategy not only demonstrates this commitment but also fosters a sense of belonging and support for all employees, ultimately leading to a more diverse and dynamic corporate environment.

DIEGO GUEVARA SR. DESIGN DIRECTOR, NIKE

What do you look for in a company when applying to a job opening? DG: When considering job opportunities, I prioritize several key factors. Firstly, I am drawn to the type of work the company does but also its internal culture and how it all aligns with my values. When there’s synergy between my values and those of the company, it creates a powerful foundation for collaboration and

In your opinion, how are Latinos advancing in the corporate sphere? DG: The Latin community’s remarkable growth and exciting momentum, as evidenced by compelling reports, underscores the significant influence and impact Latinos are poised to have in corporate America. This journey toward increased representation in the corporate sphere is undoubtedly a marathon requiring time, consistency, and commitment. However, with each step forward, we are not only shaping markets and organizations but also inspiring future generations. I am very hopeful for the future, and excited to be part of this movement.

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How relevant is to you that a company has a clear strategy to attract and retain Latino talent? JS: Super relevant! A genuine commitment to Latino talent goes beyond diversity metrics. Diverse hiring panels, internships for firstgeneration students, and targeted outreach to Latinx communities show a genuine effort to create a pipeline of talent. In your opinion, how are Latinos advancing in the corporate sphere? JS: There's definitely progress, however, the journey is far from over. Representation at the top levels is still lacking, and the corporate pipeline has to be more diverse. The resilience, resourcefulness, and cultural perspective of the Latinx community are powerful assets, and companies should do a better job recognizing, leveraging and celebrating these strengths.

JEN SILFA

MANAGER, GOVERNANCE & OPERATIONS, ABBVIE

What do you look for in a company when applying to a job opening? JS: • Values alignment: Beyond the basic job functions, I seek a company that shares my values. Examples include community, social responsibility and diversity. These things matter deeply to me. • Work-life balance: Flexible schedules, remote work options, and generous family leave policies go a long way. • Mentorship and development: I look for companies that invest in employee development and offer mentorship and sponsorship programs. • Inclusive environment: I seek a company actively working towards an inclusive environment where my voice is heard and my background is valued. What makes you feel engaged to the corporate culture and appreciated as an employee? JS: • Seeing my contributions valued: A company that celebrates my achievements, provides opportunities for growth, and values my cultural perspective. • Empowering my voice: A company that encourages open communication, seeks my input on decisionmaking, and empowers me to lead from my perspective makes me feel truly engaged. • Supporting professional development: A company that invests in my success and provides opportunities to learn and grow.

CYNTHIA Y. GOMEZ

LEAD PROJECT/PROGRAM MANAGER, AT&T

What do you look for in a company when applying to a job opening? CG: Thankfully, I work for a company that aligns with my career growth and values. It’s important to want to work for a company that not only pays well and has great benefits but a company that aligns with your goals and values. Work doesn't feel like work when your career goals are aligned with the goals of your employer. JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2024 LATINO LEADERS 85

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What makes you feel engaged to the corporate culture and appreciated as an employee? CG: I am on the Executive Board for a Hispanic Employee Resource Group called HACEMOS and we partner closely with the company’s DE&I organization. I help HACEMOS members with their professional development and it’s always great to see their growth when they partake in the programs we offer. That keeps me engaged and wanting to help other Latinos with their development. How relevant is to you that a company has a clear strategy to attract and retain Latino talent? CG: It’s important that a company keeps their strategy to be inclusive to Latino talent. Companies should have attractive benefits packages with pay and retirement. In your opinion, how are Latinos advancing in the corporate sphere? CG: think a lot of companies are building more inclusive workplaces that promote growth and inclusion. More Latinos are educated with degrees which also helps with advancement. Employee Resource Groups that offer development programs help their members gain confidence and break free from their Imposter Syndrome.

DANIEL ZARAGOZA

SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST, CNA

What do you look for in a company when applying to a job opening? DZ: There are a few factors that I consider when looking into an open role. The most important factor is confirming the company has an office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion set-up and evaluating how the company supports initiatives set by DEI. Secondly, I look for a company that values its employees and supports their development, whether through cohort programs and/or teams, managers, and leaders who help support and develop their employees.

different affinity groups represented across ERGs/BRGs. Focusing on Latino talent, as there are far too little Latino leaders within leadership positions. I believe that to advance Latino talent, we need to create exposure to opportunities within our organizations for students as early as high school, while also providing support to Latino employees from colleagues, to managers, to senior leaders within the company. It is incredibly important for me that companies have a strategy in place not only attract Latino talent, but also develop and offer opportunities for them to become the future leaders within these companies.

What makes you feel engaged to the corporate culture and appreciated In your opinion, how are Latinos advancing in the as an employee? corporate sphere? DZ: As I think about my current team, I appreciate mutual hard work DZ: I have had the opportunity to connect with Latino and dedication from team members in regard to driving results and leaders across my roles, however, advancement has been completing projects and models. Support from my manager as I share my slow. Hispanic Executive calls out the Society for Human goals and ambitions and look for their guidance in reaching those goals Resources Management’s data that shows that less than 4% is also important. From the larger organization, receiving engagement of executive-level positions are held by Hispanic employees. from leaders within what I do as an ERG leader, as well as support from Latinos need support, not only from our managers, but mentors and sponsors across the company makes me feel appreciated from our senior leaders across he organization to mentor and engaged in the organization. and sponsor employees and share their experience and advocate for those when they don’t have a voice in the How relevant is to you that a company has a clear strategy to attract and room. Knowledge sharing and advocating for Latino talent retain Latino talent? may provide what that employee needs to develop into the DZ: It is very important to me that companies not only have a strategy to executive-level positions where Latino representation is attract and retain Latino talent, but also have similar strategies across much-needed. 86 LATINO LEADERS JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2024

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CIGARDEN CLUB BY FRANCISCO ARIAS

Francisco Arias Cigar Sommelier

26TH ANNUAL BISHOP'S GALA

What a great event we just had! Allow me to share that The 26th Annual Bishop's Gala, held every January 20th, achieved remarkable success by raising $32,000 through an engaging auction with 4 winners. This enduring event plays a vital role in supporting Catholic Charities Dallas, positively impacting over 200,000 lives each year by addressing critical issues such as hunger, homelessness, and education.

his year marked the third auction of the coveted "Guys' Night Out Event," initially conceived as a single-night affair. Due to overwhelming demand, we expanded to accommodate 8 winners in the last two years, solidifying its status as a staple of the main event. Our heartfelt thanks go to Hublot Dallas for their unwavering support. As we aim to surpass last year's outstanding achievement of raising over $300,000 overall for the event, it's essential to highlight that $32,000 was specifically contributed by the Guys' Night Out auction alone.

Four unforgettable Guys' Night Out evenings of fellowship and fun, hosted by Fr. Edwin Leonard and your friend and writer of this beautiful column as Certified Cigar Sommelier Tobacconist, Francisco Arias, we both will be awaiting the lucky winners. Alongside an exploration of the cigar world, the experience will be enhanced with the finest Arturo Fuente Cigars, including the prestigious Opus X, awarded "Cigar of the Year" by the renowned Cigar Aficionado Magazine. We're thrilled to present a carefully curated selection of top-tier spirits. We look forward to indulging in the effervescent elegance of Dom Perignon, a renowned champagne synonymous with celebration, boasting a rich history and unparalleled craftsmanship. Furthermore, the lucky winners will have the privilege to choose between Hennessy cognac, a symbol of refinement and mastery in the art of blending, and Glenmorangie whisky. This choice ensures a personalized and exquisite experience, with the distinct flavors and aromas of the Glenmorangie 14 years, characterized by its fruity notes and a hint of spice, and the Glenmorangie 18 years, well-known for its smooth and complex palate with layers of honey, citrus, and oak. JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2024 LATINO LEADERS 87

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Izadi ORBEN "Malpuesto" 2020, Rioja ($57) • Fabulous, exuberant Tempranillo from the stony and mineral vineyards of La Rioja. It may be too young to drink, but already shows fantastic red fruits and a spicy character. Blueberries, raspberries and cherries, liquorice, red fruit jam and notes of humid forest; rosemary, hibiscus and red currant. Delicious and bright wine! We enjoyed this wine with a sirloin steak with pepper and fries. A real delight!

Benjamín Romeo LA VIÑA DE ANDRES ROMEO, Rioja 2006 ($179) •An enigmatic and difficult wine to obtain. Almost a legend which shows notes of fruit jam, red currant, ripe plums and licorice. Big, deep and concentrated with enough substance for another 10 years of cellaring. Vibrant, with more notes of blackberries, powdered chocolate, and some balsamic hints. It's my first time drinking it and I wasn't disappointed at all. The wine is an absolute marvel with years of aging ahead of it.

FTORRES Mas La Plana 2011 Penedès, Catalonia ($85) • Rich and bold with red currant, cherry and ripe plum. A sophisticated wine with immense fruitiness on a black and spicy background. There are hints of licorice and pencil scrapes, which come from the Cabernet Sauvignon. It also shows some lactic notes. A magnificent wine, with a strong personality and a delicious after taste. It's been a long time since I've had one of these and it was worth the wait. At 12 years old it is fantastic! Since it's Cabernet Sauvignon I would have it with a good steak or a roast beef.

Joseph Drouhin, Côte de Beaune, 2019 ($55) • A good value wine on a wine list, a Burgundy that despite not being super sophisticated and expensive, is very well done. Definitely a delicious and bright Pinot Noir Noir with a lovely burgundy character: cherries, rose petals, violets, on a medium-bodied, fruity background. I loved it at a small French restaurant in Boston with "Escargot Burgignone", a real treat!

Château Léoville Barton Saint Julien, 2000 ($130). • This is just the age I like to enjoy a Saint Julien, which is my favorite in the Bordeaux appellation. Smooth, fruity, elegant, spicy, earthy, and full of life! It shows delicious notes of mint and some ripe plums and currants. A perfect Bordeaux; round, medium to full-bodied, complex and bold. We had this one in a restaurant that allowed us to take the bottle and we enjoyed it with some lamb chops, which were delicious!

Château Gloria, Saint Julien, 2019 ($67) • Amazing Saint Julien!! Powerful and concentrated with lots of fruit: strawberries, black cherry and dark chocolate. With a large body, firm background and sophisticated structure. Vibrant, with hints of red currant and plum flavors. Many years ahead, but delicious right now. This kind of Bordeaux makes me wonder why everyone loves them! It is a Bordeaux that is one of the most accessible in price.

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