MISSION
To build economic wealth and opportunity
for Latino Business Entrepreneurs
VISION
To be the leading Latino business membership association by delivering innovative programs and services that enhance the success and growth of Latino entrepreneurs.
HISTORY
Established in 1976 as a private non-profit organization, the LBA is the country’s largest Latino business entity by virtue of total active membership and overall outreach to Latino business owners. This year, LBA celebrates 30 years of commitment and economic impact by creating business growth, providing advocacy and business education. In 1998, the LBA established a non-profit 501©(3) Institute (LBAI), generating millions of dollars in procurement and business loans since its inception.
STRATEGY
Our strategy revolves around being a "learning organization" that leverages innovative, visionary thinking. One that embraces transformational change that allows us to foresee economic trends, so that we are able to take advantage of opportunities and maneuver quickly. This allows us to develop and modify our programs and services to better fit the needs of our members businesses.

STRUCTURE
The LBA is governed by an elected Board of Directors, which includes the Executive Committee comprised of the Chairman of the Board, Vice-Chairman, Treasurer and Secretary. The LBA also has a 15 -member Board of Trustees/Corporate Advisory Board, which are executives serving from America’s most prestigious corporations serving in an advisory role to the governing Board of Directors.

The LBA membership represents a diverse cross-section of businesses and industries such as attorney and accounting services, advertisers, architectural designers, banks, financial service providers, education institutions, engineers, healthcare providers, HR & Management Consultants, entertainment, media & PR firms, event planners, food & beverage companies, industrial, insurance agencies, investment firms, mortgage & lending institutions, software development, film production studios, international distributors, construction companies, importers/exporters, retailers, manufactures, non profit organizations, other Chambers of Commerce, restaurants with catering, Web site designers, – to name a few.

The LBA also has a number of committee's to facilitate its operational and functional aspects. LBA members are encouraged to join us in volunteering on one of our LBA Committees. Please feel free to call us 213/628-8510 and we will direct your interest to the appropriate LBA chairperson. The benefits of serving on one of our LBA committees are: helping to make a difference for all Latino businesses, leadership and speaking skills development, networking, and using your creativity and skills to help lead the way in creating new business opportunities for all members.

 

 

Ruben Guerra
Chairman Of The Board & CEO

President
R.G. Packaging & Designs
(213)923-8806
rguerra@lbausa.com

Jack Ochoa
Vice-Chair of the Board

Owner / CEO
Safety Express, Inc
(888)723-8997
jochoa@safetyexpressinc.com

 

Lic. Kenia Davalos
Board Secretary

Partner
Bravo Soledad Enterprises, LLC
(626)376-1035
keniadavalos@yahoo.com

 

 

Rosa Carrillo, MSOD
Board Treasurer

President
Carrillo & Associates
(562)596-8537
rosa@carrilloconsultants.com

 

Aldo Aguirre, Ph.D.
Principal

Principal
Alianza Consulting Group, LLC
(702) 496-2703
aldo@alianzaconsult.com

 

Juan Alday
Board Member

 

Allonso Arellano
Board Member

 

George Bolanos
Board Member

Mario Campos, Q.M.
Board Member

President & Chief Executive Officer
Specialized Protective Group & Inve
(800)774-9709
mcampos@spgonline.com

 

Alex Fortunati
Board Member

President / CEO
Support Services of America, Inc.
(562)868-3550
alexf@supportservicesamerica.com

Maria Guerra
Board Member

Ernie Gutierrez
Board Member

 
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