Who’s Who in Hispanic Business 2026: See the complete list

CHICAGO —  July 6 – Negocios Now has announced the complete list of honorees for its Who’s Who in Hispanic Business 2026 special edition, which will be unveiled during the Who’s Who Gala on July 23.

The edition recognizes outstanding leaders in business, corporate leadership, construction, real estate, and the nonprofit sector. This year’s publication also introduces, for the first time, a special feature honoring 50 Powerful Latino Lawyers.

Since 2014, Negocios Now has celebrated Hispanic leadership through its annual Who’s Who in Hispanic Business edition and Gala, recognizing hundreds of influential business executives, entrepreneurs, and community leaders whose work has helped shape the Latino business community.

Tickets for the Gala are limited, with just a few remaining before the event reaches capacity. Guests are encouraged to secure their seats promptly.

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The Who’s Who in Hispanic Business 2026 edition and Gala are presented by Wintrust Bank, with additional sponsorship from ComEd, Chicago Voice & Data Authority, Monarca Food Solutions, CostaIvone, Ropes & Gray LLP, and Goya.

Additional support is provided by Alera Group, All Construction, Cabrera Capital, HLAI, iBuilder, IHCC, LVCC, Monterrey Security, MT Materials, Realty of America, Rocha Electric Company, Specialty Consulting, Valadez Electrical Service, Vanir, and VIP Heating & Cooling.

“We are grateful for the tremendous support of our sponsors, especially Hispanic-owned businesses that continue to invest in strengthening our business community,” said Clemente Nicado, publisher of Negocios Now. “Their commitment marks a meaningful beginning to Negocios Now’s 20th Anniversary Campaign.”

Below is the complete list of honorees featured in the Who’s Who in Hispanic Business 2026 special edition.

Construction

1. Maria Alvarado | Owner | RT Materials
2. Juan F. Calahorrano | Executive Director | UNIDOS in Construction
3. Daniel Castillo & José Lagunas | Founders | JLDC Construction Inc.
4. Rodrigo D’Escoto | Founder | Reflection Window + Wall
5. Robert “Bobby” Ibarra | Founder | Ibarra Group LLC
6. Jacqueline Gomez | CEO | HACIA
7. Brian Ortiz | Founder | Nacional Group
8. Jose Pareja | President and Founder | JP Architects
9. Juan Pablo Prieto | Director of Diversity Programs | Chicago Transit Authority
10. Pablo Ramirez | Vice President | VIP Heating & Cooling
11. Rey Rivera | Founder | CSI 3000
12. Estefania Roa | Founder | L.B. Hall Enterprises
13. Rebeca & Alberto Rocha | Principals | Rocha Electric
14. Marco Romero | Founder | iBuilders Corporation
15. George Salinas | Founder | Galaxy Environmental
16. Jose Alfredo Suarez | Managing Director | Alera Group Construction Practice
17. Jaime Torres Carmona | Founder & Principal | CANOPY
18. Socorro & Luis Vaquez | CEO/President | Toro Construction
19. Jose Vela | Founder | J&A Elite Construction
20. Cristina Villafuerte Beran | Founder | Chicago Voice & Data Authority
21. Arthur Zayas Miller | Founder | MZI Group

Corporate

1. Roberto Arista | Vice President & Business Development Officer | Wintrust Financial
2. Maria Bocanegra | President | Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas
3. Enrique Carrillo | Director, Customer Growth & Strategy, Products | Accenture
4. Mario Cordova | Senior Bank Financial Advisor, VP–Investment Officer | Wells Fargo
5. Javier Garcia | Senior Vice President of Growth Strategy and Operations | Comcast
6. Melissa Garcia | Managing Director | BMO
7. William Jaramillo | Deputy Head, Office of Hispanic & Latino Affairs | JPMorganChase
8. Juan Ortiz | Senior Managing Director | Northern Trust
9. Jose Luis Prado | Chairman and CEO | Monarca Food Solutions
10. Teresa (Gonzalez) Swinton | Senior Director, Retail Industry | Microsoft
11. Jorge Ugaz | Senior Account Executive | Chicago Fire FC

Real Estate

1- Maggie Antillon Mathews | Senior Managing Broker | Realty of America
2- Carmen Chucrala | Founder | Real Estate Accounting Pros / Habloft Global
3- Rosemary Del Cid | Designated Managing Broker | Del Cid Real Estate Group / Kap Rate Living
4- Val Flores | Realtor | Mi Familia Real Estate
5- Noé Fragoso | Managing Broker | PAK Home Realty Illinois
6- Pablo Galarza | Team Leader, The Galarza Team | Century 21
7- Fannie Loyola | President and Founder | National RE Funding
8- Maggie Martinez | Partnership Branch Manager | Guaranteed Rate
9- Maria Martinez | Co-Founder | Villa Group Properties LLC
10- Carla Robles | Director of Business Development | Polsinelli
11- Devin Rowland | President of Real Estate | KMA Companies
12- Jeanette Solis | Realtor & Managing Broker | La Quinta at Smart Home Realty
I3- saly Soto | Founder and CEO | Grupo Soto Home Remodeling

Nonprofits

1. Marisa Alcantar | Director, Western Metro-Area Office | IHCC
2. Mayra Alarcón | Vice President of National Expansion | Skills for America’s Future
3. Emmanuel “Manny” Davila | Vice President of Programs and Client Services | Southland Development Authority
4. Jennifer Franco | Founder and Executive Director | Fempreneur Poder Hub
5. Jacqueline “Jackie” Gomez | Executive Director | HACIA
6. Rosa Zamora | CEO | NewRoot Learning Institute
7. Patricia Mota | President & CEO | HACE
8. Roman Ruiz | SVP, Retail Operations, Illinois | Self-Help Federal Credit Union

About Negocios Now

Negocios Now is a U.S.-based media platform dedicated to covering the Hispanic business and professional community. Founded in Chicago, it delivers news, analysis, and profiles of Latino entrepreneurs, executives, and organizations shaping the economy. Negocios Now is the creator of the Latinos 40 Under 40™ program—now expanded to New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Houston—and the Who’s Who in Hispanic Business special edition and Gala, which recognize influential leaders across industries. Through its digital platforms, print editions, and signature events, Negocios Now highlights leadership, entrepreneurship, and the growing economic influence of Latinos in the United States. It is part of Nicado Publishing Company.