Adriana Gonzalez is the current President / CEO of Hispanic Entrepreneurs of Houston, a non-profit organization focused on education and growth of Hispanic businesses. Adriana, has her own business has been a partner of the same for the past 16 years. Its mission at the Chamber is to promote and support the development of companies, affiliates, as well as educate, represent and defend the rights of members through the organization.

Born in Montevideo, Uruguay, moved to the United States in May 1980 and since then, together with his family, has been based in Spring, TX. Married 29 years ago with Mario Gonzalez and their son, Martin Gonzalez graduated of John Brown University in International Business as a Major and minors in Spanish, Finance and Accounting.

Her experience is in the hospitality and restaurant industry, but her passion is to be an entrepreneur and help others to become independent entrepreneurs. In 2000, Adriana and her husband initiated a traffic con-trol business, One Way Striping and Signs, LLC. The company gets contracts from General Contractors, and Asphalt companies, also working with landscaping engineers to beautify and improve existing and new traffic signaling at different colonies. When the company started 17 years ago, they made the installation of products in a small automobile with one employee. Currently, the company not only install the product, but also manufac-tures the product, have 12 employees, machinery and offers other services like striping and grew its customer base by 150%.

Adriana has also collaborated and actively participated in several non-profit organizations. It is one of the founders of “Nick’s Team,” organization that raises funds for the Cancer Research Center at Texas Chil-dren’s Hospital – She and her husband are leading the Ministry of Outreach at Grace Latino Church, The Wood-lands, where Adriana and her husband heads 7 minitries, the Events Committee and in charge of collecting non-perishable food , offer seminars health awareness, guide for grants and scholarships, immigration work-shops, business seminars and similar events that bring support and guidance to the Hispanic community.

Daniel “Dan” Wheeler presently serves as VP with BBVA Compass Bank in their Small to Medium Enterprise department. Where he has continued to serve as an advisor, mentor, coach and relationship manager for over 6 years. With over 20 years of banking experience, years of mentorship, he has become a consultant in providing financial solutions and resources to help small business succeed.

He continues to manage relationships with a vast diverse network of business industries ranging from Manufacturer, Healthcare, professional business to mom and pop business in the community. In doing so he continues to help fulfill their business objectives at every life stage. Dan continues to leverage and grow his business through strong community relationship and influence with internal and external partners. Having an entrepreneurial spirit has allowed him to focus on small business across the Houston footprint and provide bank resources in education and solutions for the local business economy.

Dan received his Bachelor of Business Entrepreneur degree from the C.T. Bauer College of Business at The University of Houston. He continues to serve on a number of volunteer chapters, and civic clubs in his community. A 5th generation Texan born and raised in Houston. Proud father of 2 and humble dedicated family man who looks to serve people.

V.P. Branch Sales & Service Manager of Mercantil Commercebank . With over 15 years of retail and commercial banking experience in Miami Fl and Houston Texas. Carlos has been working in Mercantil Commercebank since February 2013. Carlos is involved in many community events in the city.

Carlos Vega has a Master Degree in Finance from Florida International University.

Francisco Gonzalez, Business Development for LiftFund. Highly Motivated Professional with great Communication, Collaborative and Interpersonal Skills. Bachelor’s in Business Administration with a major in Finance from University of Phoenix. Francisco has been working in the finance industry for 16 years, started in banking as a teller and work through until the business development role for Comerica bank. His experience are in the following areas: credit analyst, project management and lending. Some of the values that describe Francisco in the finance industry are integrity, service and compromise.

Originaria de la Ciudad de Mexico. Adriana Empezo su carrera en la aviacion ejecutiva tan pronto termino la preparatoria. Se graduo como mercadologa  por  la Universidad Autonoma de Mexico y luego hizo una especializacion en Aeronautica en el Instituto Mexico. En 1994 fue promovida como Gerente de ventas en Aerolines Ejecutivas donde trabajo por 20 anos. Durante su carrra en ventas obtuvo  6 veces el premio  como la vendedora del ano. Ha tomado cursos de especializacion en aviones y helicopteros con fabricantes como: Falcon, Bombardier, Hawker, Beechcraft, Agusta  y Airbus.

Tratando de seguir los pasos de sus clientes y mentores; inicio su Carrera como empresaria en 1990 con una clinica de belleza y luego con una agencia de autos usados. En el 2003 se mudo a los Estados Unidos donde se tuvo que reinventar como maestra de prescolar. Ahi aprendio a valorar  tan digna profesion, al mismo tiempo que inicio  una empresa con su marido de compra-renta de propiedades.

En el 2006  decidio regresar a las ventas que tango le gustaban, trabajo para Autonation, una de las  agencias de vehiculos mas grande de los Estados Unidos. Esa experiencia le permitio aprender nuevas tecnicas y crecer profesionalmente.

En el 2008 se unio a la organizacion de Girl scouts y se hizo miembro de la organizacion “The Muse”  que lucha contra el trafico de personas.

En el 2009 Regreso a la aviacion con AirResour Group y en el 2013 Airbus le ofrecio que regresara a Mexico como Gente de Ventas. El reto era  dificil  ya que no habia regresado a su pais por mas de 10 anos, cuando regreso el recibimiento fue maravilloso. La gente no solo recordaba su trayectoria si no su pasion por la aviacion.

El el 2015 tuvo que renunciar por motivos familiares y enfrentar los nuevos retos. Decidio estudiar para Agente de Bienes Raices y obtuvo las decignaciones de Ventas Internacionales y Negociacion. En el 2015 tambien se le presento una gran oportunidad; uno de sus clientes le ofrecio el puesto de Ventas Globales de aguacates. Ella acepto el reto y ahora venden en 11 paises.

En Agosto del 2017 JetHQ, una empresa Global le ofecio  representarlos en America Latina, de inmediato contesto que si, ya que sus integrantes tienen una gran trayectoria, amor por la aviacion y son respetados a nivel mundial.

Legacy International Logistic la acaba de invitar a integrarse al equipo que esta haciendo para conectar a los pequenos y medianos agricultores a vender sus productos  en el mundo. Este Proyecto le gusta mucho ya que podra ayudarlos  a posecionarse  en el Mercado global y recibir una remuneracion justa.

Y la historia se sigue escribiendo……

As the President of Lineup Services Corporation, Rafael Freire is responsible for running all facets of the business. Rafael has a proven executive management track record and over 30 years of experience driving sales growth in the facility services industry. Prior to funding Lineup Services Corporation, Rafael was a Director of Operations for ARAMARK Facility Services, responsible for all aspects of the complex portfolio. At ARAMARK he led the transformation of the Texas market focused in service improvements while growing sales 15% year over year. Previously, he served as General Manager of the City of Houston, where he led the growth of the market to unprecedented levels for ARAMARK. Rafael also served as Jefe at Instituto de Estudios Municipales (Montevideo Uruguay), Rafael participated in the first human rationalization program recognized by several international organizations. He earned a Construction Superintendent degree at the University of Uruguay.

Luis Ortiz tiene un grado en Ingeniería de Computadoras de la Universidad de Puerto Rico. Se mudó a los Estados Unidos buscando alcanzar su sueño de ser astronauta. A lo largo del recorrido obtuvo un grado de Maestría en Ingeniería Industrial de la Universidad de Houston.

Ejerció como ingeniero por más de 25 años, la mayoría del tiempo en proyectos relacionados con el programa del Transbordador Espacial de NASA.

Después de la quinta carta de rechazo del programa de astronautas, él sabía que las lecciones aprendidas a través de todo su recorrido serian de valor en otros emprendimientos. Tomando como plataforma su pasión por el desarrollo personal, Luis supo que su nueva profesión giraría en torno a eso. Basado en su experiencia personal, sabe que la educación correcta, respaldada por la acción correcta, es la clave para alcanzar cualquier objetivo.

Luis ha colaborado en la traducción y producción al español de audios, libros y videos en las áreas de desarrollo personal, liderazgo profesional y educación financiera. Se autoproclama como el mejor tío del mundo (¡y les paga bien para que digan eso!). También disfruta cantar en el coro de su iglesia y tocar guitarra en casa.

Periodista / productora de Radio TV y Locutora  Colombiana especialista por más de 10 años en marketing, se une a la Cámara de Empresarios Latinos de Houston como Directora de Mercadeo y  Editora de la revista Empresarios Latinos Magazine.

Con su empresa  LT MEDIA GROUP ha contribudo a  educar y ayudar a los empresarios a tener un plan de mercadeo efectivo.
Su labor social y de apoyo al crecimiento estratégico en mercados de Houston le han dado la experiencia y el contacto con la comunidad para llevar a cabo la presentación de eventos, y el desarrollo de planes educativos en diferentes áreas, además de ser presentadora en Mega TV y de Empresarios Latinos TV por CBBA RADIO.
Su labor altruista se ha dado en  proyectos con el Instituto de Cultura Hispana, el Festival Internacional del Bambuco, St Jude,  Consulados locales, Open House TV y el proyecto de llevar el arte a más escenarios con la creación de la organización Trazos, entre otros.