Negocios Now

www.negociosnow.com 10 Junio 2021 ELGIN FRANK ABITUA PRESIDENT Abitua Sewer, Water and Plumbing Inc. ELGIN Abitua started a plumbing company in 1996, working out of his. When the economy took a downturn, he reinvented by moving to sewer, water and concrete manufacturing. Across all three divisions employment averages 50 to 70. One of his proudest moments was winning the Contractor of the Year Award in 2015 from the Hispanic American Construction Industry Association. Currently the company is part of many large projects for the Illinois Tollway, O'Hare International Airport, Chicago Public Schools and the Illinois Department of Transportation. MARIA LEON MEDIA RELATIONS COORDINATOR Familia Dental ELGIN Maria Leon is currently the community relations coordinator for Familia Dental in Elgin. It is her job to ensure the community has access to quality and affordable dental care. She graduated from Northern Illinois University in 2019 with a bachelor's degree in public health and is continuing her education at Elmhurst University, pursuing a master's degree in public health. Along the way she has helped hundreds of families and has no plans of stopping anytime soon. ENRIQUE MENDOZA FOUNDER Ollin Technology ELGIN With extensive experience in technology, Mendoza decided to become independent and found Ollin Technology. The company is dedicated to technical support, network maintenance and computer systems. Although it serves all types of businesses, Ollin Technology has made the food distribution industry one of its niches. During this time of pandemic, Mendoza decided to adapt the course of the company by offering services for the remote management of computer systems, allowing its clients to offer employees the option to work from home. EDDIE QUINTANA GARCIA BROKER American Dream Realty ELGIN Quintana-Garcia is the top producer for American Dream Realty. His hard work, charisma, and passion for his business have helped expand reputation. He specializes in first-time home buyers and investors. Whether it's helping first-time buyers score that perfect distressed property, or providing help in the luxury market, he knows and has experienced it all. He takes pride in servicing clients by delivering exceptional service and establishing lifelong relationships. ELK GROVE VILLAGE GONZALO RUIZ PRESIDENT & OWNER Ruiz Construction Systems Inc. ELK GROVE VILLAGE Ruiz was a labor tradesman for almost 15 years, managing and motivating crews as crew foreman on even the toughest projects. As president and owner of Ruiz Construction Systems, founded in 2006, he continues to use his excellent construction and personal skills to ensure smooth S U B U R BS CHICAGO'S CHICAGO'S S U B U R BS 1 1 ELK GROVE VILLAGE Berenice Tenorio President Nuestra Cocina Berenice Tenorio was born and raised in Mexico and immigrated to the United States in 2004 to obtain professional experience with international markets. She founded Nuestra Cocina in 2013 and has served as its president since then. Her journey began with the Nuestro Queso brand when it launched an extensive line of authentic Mexican cheeses in the Chicago market. In 2017, she developed other recipes for complementary food lines such as yogurts, creams, specialty meats and desserts under the Nuestra Cocina brand. As president of a Hispanic- and women-owned food company, she has focused on developing premium products that are manufactured under environment- friendly processes and with strict quality and safety procedures. In a few years, Tenorio has achieved a fast-growing presence in 22 states. Her products are sold in more than 2,500 supermarkets and acknowledged for their quality in chains as demanding as Jewel Osco, Mariano's, Trader Joe's, and Walmart, among others. and efficient operations that deliver the highest quality construction services to clients. Over the course of his 30-plus year career in the construction industry, Ruiz has acquired the ability to manage project directions, objectives and schedules. LUIS TOLEDO PRESIDENT & CEO Mid-West Moving & Storage Inc. ELK GROVE VILLAGE Luis Toledo brings more than 45 years of management and industry-specific experience to the award-winning Mid- West Moving & Storage team. Early in his career, Luis was a sought-after employee and was requested by name. He saved up to purchase his first moving truck and started Mide-West Moving & Storage Inc. in 1983. Toledo is a pioneer in the transportation and relocation industry when it comes to customer service, technology and training. He is always on top of the latest technology, best practices, training methods and certifications. He has implemented efficient relocation software for sales and customer care management, CRM systems for all business development and sales, GPS tracking systems for all vehicles to aid in time management and constant communication with customers. Today, Toledo has grown both Mid-West Moving & Storage and Chicago Office Movers into a multimillion-dollar organization that collectively has performed more than 200,000 successful moves since inception.

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