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Ozzie Guillen JR, Marketing & Recruiting Manager, Latino Market, New York Life Chicago
Born in Las Vegas Nevada and raised in Caracas Venezuela. Ozzie graduated from Colombia College. Prior to beginning a career in New York Life Ozzie worked in Sports Marketing Media and entertainment. Ozzie entered the financial services industry in 2013 as an Agent. Ozzie then came to New York Life in 2014 as the Senior Director of Marketing. He specializes in recruiting the Latino Market.
Lourdes Martinez, General Manager, Colonial Life
Lourdes Martinez has been in the insurance industry for 17 years. She is the founder of Agsant Group Inc. since 2009 and represents Colonial Life, which is a company that works directly with businesses to help with the attraction and retention of key employees as well as help them navigate through the obstacles they face with the new laws and regulations of the health care reform. Because of the ten years of experience with Colonial Life, she was chosen to represent the Hispanic Industry in the Midwest region. Currently with Colonial Life she has been awarded the Achieving Continuous Excellence Award, Leaders Conference Qualifier as well as Silver Premium Pacesetter Award. She enjoys being a part of the community and to spend quality time with her family and friends.
George Burciaga, CEO, elevate DIGITAL
Born in Chicago’s Pilsen community, George is no stranger to struggle, adapting and overcoming obstacles. In fact, he leverages this skill set in today’s business practice.
George Burciaga launched his most recent technology firm, elevate DIGITAL in 2012. elevate is transforming consumer communication at street-level with its “Citizen Mobility Experience”, a platform which provides an eco-system of content, messaging, services, and predictive data across connected SMART devices. The platform engages users by touch, digital content, sensoring, and enabling Cities to connect everyone. Elevate’s technology is being deployed across the country and has secured partnerships with global technology partners and Fortune 500 clients.
Burciaga started his career while at DePaul University, where he developed and implemented BIOS correction software with clients like BMO/Nesbitt and licensed the technology to Microsoft. George is also the founder and CEO of smarTECHS.net, a Chicago-based national IT firm specializing in application, infrastructure and project management development for clients in both private and public sector. This firm played a significant role in the redevelopment of New Orleans after Katrina, the first City of Chicago Digital-Divide plan (recognized by Washington) and the participation in the elevate Miami project. Burciaga was honored in Washington by two U.S. Presidents as a National Technology Business leader and received the Inc. 5000 award as well.
An active civic leader, Burciaga has a strong commitment to community service and development. He started the “Follow Me” program, in which he visits Chicago-area high schools and encourages students to attend college. Burciaga also participates in the annual Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center’s “Future Founders” program.Burciaga was also selected to serve as a Chicago United board member, and is a current member of the Economic Club of Chicago, Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and several other national advisory councils.
Raised by his grandparents in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood and attending Chicago Public Schools, Burciaga found himself in a position to become innovative by necessity. He is the first college graduate in his family and currently resides in the Chicago area with his wife, Trina, and their three children Sofia, Giana, and Lorenzo.
Jenny Sepulveda, CEO & Managing Broker, Luxe Marketing & Sales
Luxe Marketing is Jenny Sepulveda's most recent business venture - an all-inclusive marketing, branding, recruiting and business development firm committed to providing elegant and effective cross-industry service. The firm will also act as a recruiter for real estate companies.
Luxe Marketing has access to talent in a wide variety of industries, from real estate to digital marketing to art & design. By mobilizing its diverse team of professionals, Luxe Marketing can develop complete marketing packages that present your business or event perfectly.
Jenny Sepulveda is an unstoppable force in the world of real estate and philanthropy. Jenny started her career as a real estate agent with Koenig & Strey Gold Coast and after five years began her career in management with prestigious real estate firms serving as a managing broker. She has proven her ability to grow a company, and has recruited, trained, and coached over 200 employees into becoming successful sales agents. Chicago Agent Magazine identified Jenny as a real estate powerhouse in their 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012 “Who’s Who in Real Estate” issues. She decided to embark in her vision of opening a boutique firm that feels as cozy as your living room, a place where agents have the choice to work in a living room environment, a café bar area or in a traditional desk environment. It’s an experience for the agent who wants an environment that not only focuses on real estate but balancing your life with a wellness department. Starting her career in a boutique environment office, she realized that was the kind of office she wanted but with a new spin on real estate.
Mario Farfan, Assistant Vice President, Small Business Banking, Barrington Bank & Trust
Mario Farfan is an Assistant Vice President of small business banking at Barrington Bank & Trust. Mario focuses on building relationships with businesses in Palatine, Barrington, and Hoffman Estates. He is dedicated to meeting potential clients, helping them grow and become profitable. Mario joined Wintrust in 2014 and was previously a branch manager at PNC for six years. He is a graduate of DeVry University and lives with his family in Gilberts, IL.
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Ruth Diaz, Reporter, EYC News
Ruth Diaz is an international latina model & entertainer TV reporter that has worked in Paraguay, London, Miami, LA, Las Vegas, NY and Chicago. She was the main model for La Tan and Beaute Ultrasonic by America Beauty Elite, Vision Latina Magazine Chicago and Nescafe Paraguay. She appeared on the 5th season in Nuestra Belleza Latina 2011 in the USA and later the next year in Protagonistas, both Shows aired national in the U.S. on Univision Network. Ruth Diaz models for Latino Fashion Week in Chicago each year starting 2010. Reports for Chicago 3 Media, Vida Mujer Telemundo Chicago & Las Vegas. Currently, Ruth is an independent entertainment TV reporter for Azteca Chicago. READ MORE
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