Member Accomplishments

Member in the News: Mr. Peter Aquino

Dear PRIMER Members:
Accomplishment Announcement Regarding Mr. Peter Aquino:

Please help us acknowledge & congratulate PRIMER Member, Mr. Peter Aquino as the new Interim President of the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey. Peter, on behalf of the PRIMER familia, we are wishing you nothing but the best of wishes with your new position! Please see Press Release Announcement (Below)

Additionally, a link has been provided to a Winter Networking Event for the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey on January 18th at 6:00PM. Senator Nellie Pou will serve as the Event's esteemed Guest of Honor.

Please find more information about Peter's Winter Networking Event at: http://www.shccnj.org/index.php/list-of-events/details/1-eventHoliday.html

Mr. Peter Aquino's Contact Information:

Email: paquino@shccnj.org

Phone: (201) 451-9512

Congratulations again, Peter!

James Pérez Foster
Director, VP Communications for PRIMER Network
Mobile: 303.521.5050
Email: JamesPerezFoster@gmail.com

Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey Announcement

DANIEL JARA, FOUNDER & PRESIDENT OF STATEWIDE HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF NEW JERSEY STEPS DOWN AFTER 22 YEARS OF OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP

Board of Directors appoints Wayne Businessman to Serve as Interim President

NEWARK, Dec. 28, 2011 -
Daniel H. Jara, founding President and CEO of the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (SHCCNJ) , has resigned after twenty two years of service, due to health reasons.

"After having the privilege to serve as an advocate for New Jersey's Hispanic business community for more than two decades, I have stepped down as president and CEO of the SHCCNJ," said Jara. "I am proud of the role that SHCCNJ has played to advance our business interests and to serve as constant reminders that we are a growing force in this great state's economy. While I will truly miss being part of the organization's ongoing work, I know that I have planted the seeds that will allow the SHCCNJ to continue to grow in new and exciting ways."

"Daniel has been a tireless and powerful voice for New Jersey's Hispanic business community for many years," said Harry Ayala, Board Chairman. "He's been a constant and well-known presence throughout the Garden State, whether it was holding meetings at the State House, in corporate offices, or with the owners of small businesses seeking advice on how to get started and succeed in their entrepreneurial endeavors."

Ayala continued: "He changed the landscape for thousands of Hispanic men and women in the business arena and we are grateful for his contributions. On behalf of the Board Directors, it is with deep affection that we thank Daniel Jara for his years of service and wish him the best in the years to come".

Peter A. Aquino, a graduate of Montclair State University, and founder of P.A. Aquino & Co., PC, an accounting, tax and international consulting practice in Paramus, NJ, will serve as the organization's Interim President while the Board of Directors conducts a thorough search for Jara's replacement, according to Harry Ayala, who also stated, "We are looking forward to working with Peter Aquino and have full confidence in his leadership during the coming months".

"I am looking forward to working with the Board of Directors during this transition period," said Aquino. "I believe it is especially important during these challenging economic times that we continue the SHCCNJ's work on behalf of the thousands of Latino entrepreneurs in New Jersey."

The Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of NJ, a voluntary membership network of individuals, businesses, Hispanic chambers of commerce, and professional business associations across New Jersey and the Philadelphia area, was formed in 1989.

To contact the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey, call Ms. Erica Horton at 201-451-9512 or send an email to chamber@shccnj.org.

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DANIEL JARA, PRESIDENTE FUNDADOR DE LA CAMARA DE COMERCIO ESTATAL HISPANA DE NEW JERSEY, RENUNCIA DESPUES DE 22 ANOS DE LIDERAZGO EXCEPCIONAL

Junta Directiva nombra empresario de Wayne para servir como Presidente Interino

NEWARK, Dic. 28, 2011 -
Daniel H. Jara, Presidente Fundador y Primer Ejecutivo de la Cámara de Comercio Estatal Hispana de New Jersey (SHCCNJ) , renuncia después de 22 años de servicio por razones de salud.

"Después de haber tenido el honor de servir como un defensor de la comunidad empresaria en New Jersey por más de dos décadas, Renuncio a mi posición como Presidente y Primer Ejecutivo de la SHCCNJ," dijo Jara. "Me siento orgulloso del rol que la SHCCNJ ha jugado para avanzar en nuestros intereses empresariales y servir como recordatorio constante que somos una fuerza creciente en la economía de este gran estado. Mientras, voy a extrañar ser parte del trabajo continuo de la organización, yo sé que he plantado las semillas que van a permitir que la SHCCNJ crezca de manera nueva y emocionante."

"Daniel ha sido una voz incansable y poderosa para la comunidad de negocios Hispanos en New Jersey por muchos años," dijo Ayala, Gobernador de la Junta Directiva. " El ha sido una presencia constante y bien conocido en todas partes del Estado., Jara, ha sido realizando reuniones en la Casa del Estado, en oficinas corporativas, o con empresarios de negocios pequeños quien fue buscando asesoramiento en cómo empezar y tener éxito en sus actividades empresariales."

Ayala seguido : "El cambio el paisaje de miles de hombres y mujeres Hispanos en el área de negocios y estamos muy agradecido por sus contribuciones. Por parte de la Junta Directiva, es con profunda afección que damos gracias a Daniel Jara por sus años de servicio y deseos por lo mejor en los años que vienen. "

Peter A. Aquino, un graduado de Montclair State University y fundador de P.A. Aquino & Co., PC, una empresa de contabilidad, impuestos y consultas internacionales en Paramus, NJ, va a servir como el Presidente Interino de la organización mientras la Junta Directiva hace una búsqueda exhaustiva por la sustitución de Jara, comentó Harry Ayala, quien también declaro, " Estamos deseando trabajar con Peter Aquino y tenemos confianza en su liderazgo durante los próximos meses."

"Tengo muchas ganas de trabajar con la Junta Directiva durante este tiempo de transición," dijo Aquino. "Creo que siguiendo el trabajo de la SHCCNJ por parte de los miles de hombres y mujeres Latinos en el área de negocios, es especialmente importante durante este tiempos de dificultades económicas."

La Cámara de Comercio Estatal Hispana de New Jersey, es una red de membrecía voluntaria de individuos, negocios, Cámaras de Comercio Hispanas y asociaciones de negocios profesionales en New Jersey y el área de Philadelphia, empezó en 1989.

Para contactar el Cámara de Comercio Estatal Hispana de New Jersey, llama Srta. Erica Horton a (201) 451-9512 o mande un correo electrónico al chamber@shccnj.org.

KPMG’s Hispanic Latino Network supports Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of NJ

Wood Ridge, NJ January 18, 2012

Members of KPMG’s Hispanic Latino Network attended the NJ Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce winter dinner on January 18, 2012. Attending on behalf of KPMG were Ralph Monte (Principal) from Short Hills and Ruben Muniz (Senior Manager) from NYC. Both Ralph and Ruben serve in our Advisory Practice. Also in attendance was Scot Guempel (Tax Partner) from KPMG’s Sustainable Business Segment Leader in the Mid Market practice out of Short Hills, NJ.

The evening was highlighted by the first public appearance as new chamber president Peter A. Aquino, CPA, and opening remarks from Senator Nellie Pou from the 35^th Legislative District in the New Jersey State Senate.

Mr. Aquino was introduced that evening by KPMG’s Ruben Muniz. The heartfelt introduction highlighted Peter’s corporate and entrepreneurial career in NJ. Messer’s Aquino and Muniz are longtime friends and members of the PRIMER network, a Latino network of executives that promotes business development and leadership. Also in attendance was PRIMER founder Daniel R. Guadalupe.

KPMG’s Scot Guempel stated “In the Mid Market sector we are looking for good size sustainable businesses, either public or privately held, and high growth Mid Market companies, which may or may not be venture backed. Based upon industry, product or service, they are well positioned for significant upside. “ Supporting the various Chambers in NJ, such as the Hispanic Chamber and the Morris County Chamber, gives KPMG access to relationships that fit our Mid Market model. Scot, a member of the Morris County Chamber of Commerce, attended with guest Paul Boudreau, President of the Morris County Chamber of Commerce.

KPMG was able to initiate relationships with Daniel R. Guadalupe, Esq. of Norris McLaughlin & Marcus, P.A. and Ruben Gomez Newark’s Economic Development Catalyst from Brick City Development Corp. KPMG’s Hispanic Latino Network continues to explore various go to market strategies and relationship building opportunities that positively represent KPMG in the community.

Attendees at KPMG table L to R are: Dan Guadalupe, Ruben Muniz, Ralph Monte, Paul Boudreau and Scot Guempel

Ansell Limited Strengthens Senior Executive Team with New Appointment of Tony Lopez

Ansell Limited Strengthens Senior Executive Team with New Appointment

Release date: October 4, 2011

Business segment: Medical

Anthony "Tony" B. Lopez joins as President and General Manager of Ansell's Medical Global Business Unit.

Red Bank, October 4, 2011 - Ansell Limited, the leading provider of protective and healthcare safety solutions, today announced the appointment of Anthony ‘Tony" B. Lopez as the new President and General Manager of their Medical Solutions Global Business Unit (GBU).

Holding P&L responsibility, Tony will oversee the GBU's global business operations, managing all aspects of marketing, R&D and strategic planning, as well as indirectly manufacturing and supply chain.

"It's a great opportunity for Ansell to welcome someone with such a multifaceted expertise like Tony. His decades of experience in the medical device industry will be pivotal in driving Ansell's growth and innovation across the acute and non-acute care, and surgical supplies markets we operate in", says Magnus R. Nicolin, CEO of Ansell Limited.

Anthony Lopez joins Ansell from CareFusion where he most recently served as Senior Vice President and General Manager, Respiratory Systems. Prior to CareFusion, Tony served for 18 years at Johnson & Johnson in leadership roles in operations, manufacturing, sales & marketing and general management in their Ethicon and DePuy franchises. In addition to his business background, Tony served 12 years as an Officer in the USAir Force, first as Flight Test Director, later as Social Actions Officer for Diversity, Drug & Alcohol Abuse and Equal Opportunity & Treatment.

Based in Red Bank, Anthony "Tony" B. Lopez will report to Magnus R. Nicolin and be a member of the Ansell executive management team.

Tatum Appoints Hector Perez as Director of Business Development

Tatum Expands New York Practice; Appoints Hector Perez as Director of Business Development

New York, August 23 – Tatum, a national professional services firm that helps C-suite executives resolve financial, strategic and operational challenges, recently announced the appointment of Hector Perez as director of business development in the New York office. In this new role, Perez will be responsible for growing the practice in the local market and leading the financial services group.

According to Don Alvarez, Tatum’s managing partner in New York, Perez is a great complement to the cadre of financial professionals Tatum already has in place. “Perez is a truly respected senior financial executive who will further enhance the quality of service we provide to clients and will enable us to strengthen our presence and stature in the New York area,” he said.

Prior to joining Tatum, Perez had a diverse 14 year long career at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). Upon departure from PwC, he served as an assurance senior manager in the Private Company Services Practice (PCS) where he focused on providing assurance and consulting services to private companies which were pursuing growth opportunities and had complex business issues. Before his time in PCS, he was a member of PwC's Transaction Services Group (TS) where he provided financial due diligence services for private equity firms and corporations both domestically and internationally. In addition, Perez performed a national rotation in the Office of the CFO and Vice Chairman, focused on driving strategic and operational initiatives for PwC. Perez began his career in PwC's assurance practice, providing assurance services to clients in the Capital Markets Group, primarily focusing in the alternative investment and brokerage/ dealer space.

Perez is the national president of the Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA), a not-for-profit professional organization with over 16,000 members nationally. He is a former trustee at the Health Care Chaplaincy, a not-for-profit organization, where he served as treasurer and chair of the finance committee. A licensed certified public accountant, he is a member of the New York State Society of CPAs and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), which recently recognized him for his contributions to the accounting profession. Perez received his B.B.A. in public accounting from Pace University in New York.

About Tatum

Tatum (tatumllc.com) offers C-suite clients a broad range of customized solutions from strategy and leadership through project execution. Tatum, a division of SFN Group, is a national professional services firm with a network of nearly 600 professionals – the majority of whom are C-level executives. SFN operates a family of specialty businesses providing strategic workforce solutions in professional services and general staffing.

Robert Rodriguez Joins ALPFA

PRIMER member Dr. Robert Rodríguez, one of the most respected -- and connected -- Latino leaders in the country -- joined ALPFA, effective Monday, February 28, 2011.

Robert joins ALPFA as senior vice president (SVP) of ALPFA Consulting (www.alpfa.org) and leads ALPFA's new diversity consulting division where we help corporations develop and execute their Latino talent management strategy.

Congratulations, Robert!

Daniel Gutierrez is Special Guest

Daniel Gutierrez is Special Guest at Televisa’s Red Carpet Event for Carla Estrada, Exec Producer

On April 6th, Daniel will join a unique gathering in Mexico with 1,000 eminent political leaders including, the First Lady of Mexico, Margarita Zavala –and Mexico’s luminary talent & personalities.

PRLog (Press Release) – Apr 05, 2011 – LOS ANGELES, CA (April 4, 2011)—On Wednesday, April 6th Daniel Gutierrez will join some of Mexico’s eminent political leaders and luminary talent at an exclusive and high profile red carpet event to commemorate a woman who many believe is the most recognized and successful producers in Mexico’s television programming–Televisa’s own Carla Estrada. Carla Estrada’s productions include, entertaining and memorable telenovelas (soap operas) and programs that are embraced not only in Mexico but also in other Latin countries. The red carpet event will be held in Mexico, D.F. and will be broadcast on Televisa. Presented by MITZY International, the evening will consist of a fashion show, musical performances, and special presentations to honor and celebrate Carla Estrada’s successful and admirable 25 year career span.

Daniel will join a diversity of 1,000 specially invited guests and political leaders –including the First Lady of Mexico, Margarita Zavala. He will be attending the event with best selling author and Toltec Master, Don Miguel Ruiz, who is his friend and partner in the upcoming, “Dialogues of the Heart” series. Daniel will also be attending with Osmara Vindel, MBA Solopreneur Strategist who is known for creating sustainable business without employees.

“I’m looking forward to an incredible night and excited to celebrate alongside such a unique gathering of political figures and some of Mexico’s A-level talent and personalities. He adds, “This event is kind of like the daytime Emmy’s in Mexico –honoring their best talent and television contributors, and I am extremely honored to have been invited as a special VIP guest.” says International Author, World Transformational Leader, Motivational Speaker, Daniel Gutierrez.

2011 has been a momentous, exciting, and eventful year for Daniel Gutierrez –with exponential growth in the corporate arena, as an international motivational speaker, and as a world transformational leader. He is currently set to embark on a journey with Don Miguel Ruiz in a one-of-a kind series entitled, “Dialogues of the Heart.” Don Miguel Ruiz is known for his best-selling and inspiring self-help books, The Four Agreements and The Mastery of Love. The collaboration between these two will be stellar, and will offer a profound and thought-provoking platform with no barriers to discuss world events and matters of the heart. Stay tuned, “Dialogues of the Heart” is currently scheduled on June 5th at the Mackey Auditorium Concert Hall in Boulder, Colorado and in September during Hispanic Heritage Month in Dallas Texas.

Daniel Gutierrez: Int'l Biz Consultant, World Transformational Leader, Motivational Speaker, Radio Personality and Author of Stepping Into Greatness: Success Is Up To You. Latin Business Magazine’s “Top 100 Hispanics”, PRIMER President, White House Dep't Adviser...

Dan Gutierrez Hosts NHCC Webinars

National Hispanic Corporate Council’s Groundbreaking Live Webinar Series Delivers “Return On Learning” Right to your Desktop!

March 8, 2011 – Washington, D.C. – NHCC will kick off its new Webinar series with captivating sessions that covers everything from leveraging affinity groups, Hispanic Market best practices, enhancing brand equity in a global marketplace and developing diverse talent to improve market share.

NHCC webinars are presented as 3 series of 30 to 60 minute conversations that are specifically targeted to Fortune 1000 NHCC Member and Non Member Companies nationwide. Each Webinar in the series features experts in a particular field. Daniel Gutierrez, President of PRIMER, a national leadership network, international business consultant, published author, radio show host and leading global motivational speaker, whom has inspired Fortune 100 companies in improving productivity, enabling the progress of diversity, and boosting the bottom line, will partner with NHCC in two series of webinars.

“The National Corporate Council understands the issues facing today’s businesses and we are providing a multi-layered approach to help executives with their risk/reward decisions that sustain profitable growth,” commented President & CEO of NHCC. “Many companies do not have the luxury of allowing employees to attend learning and development conferences which requires consecutive hours and capital. The NHCC webinars series brings the learning to you and features strategic topics on emerging issues. We intend the series to become a forum for innovative ideas that advance the industry.”

They include the following:

“Leveraging Affinity Groups” – 30 minute conversations Hosted Daniel Gutierrez starts June 2011!

Serving as a clearinghouse provides widespread access to information; leveraging resources across the globe as well as nurturing diversity, new talents, and skills to gain competitive advantage.

“Conversations with the C-Suite”- 30 minute conversations hosted by Daniel Gutierrez starts October 2011!

A series of 30-minute conversations with CEOs and Presidents of Fortune 500 Companies to discuss how their organizations are developing leaders to tackle the challenges created by the recent recession and increased global competition. They will address the leadership skills and talents needed by their “future leaders” to find and create new markets for their businesses.

Ruben Muniz, Top Hispanic in Technology

(Baltimore, MD)- The editors of Hispanic Engineer & Information Technology magazine (HE&IT) have selected Ruben Muniz of Provident New York Bancorp as one of the "Top 200 Most Influential Hispanics in Technology." This select list, which previously recognized some of the top 100 Hispanics in technology, was expanded to reflect the increasing role that technology plays in our everyday lives. With the astonishing national high school drop-out rate of our Hispanic youth and our current administration's emphasis on innovating ourselves out of the recession, we must recognize the necessity of promoting positive Hispanic role models in these critical fields of study.

Several profiles of the "Top 200 Most Influential Hispanics in Technology" will be featured in the spring edition of HE&IT magazine, which is scheduled for release in April 2011. Companies that are represented in the "Top 200" will also be invited to participate in the Hispanic 200 Leadership Summit in Orlando, Florida on June 10, 2011. This summit, which is part of Career Communication Group's Alumni Retreat weekend, will feature a dinner and reception recognizing the "Top 200 Most Influential Hispanics in Technology," along with several seminars and other networking opportunities. The "Top 200" features individuals in a variety of sectors: Automotive, Finance and Defense to Energy, Retail and Pharmaceuticals, and all industries in between. Companies represented in the "Top 200" include General Motors, Boeing, Google, Verizon, Facebook, and many others. Extensive research was done on thousands of employees from various corporations and government agencies. E&IT editors then evaluated and selected the "Top 200" based on excellence in their work, strong commitment to their communities, and leadership as role models.

HE&IT magazine is distributed to thousands of engineering students at Hispanic-serving institutions, and to Hispanic professionals, high-level government and industry policymakers and executives across the country.

DiversityInc Top 50 Event

Yesterday (March 2nd) several companies, which PRIMER members play a key leadership role for their success, were highly ranked at DiversityInc Top 50 event:

Raymond Arroyo: Aetna ranked #19th up from 30th last year.

Jose Garcia: Bank of America ranked #11th

Ivy Latimer: Johnson and Johnson ranked #6th

Luke Visconti hosted a spectacular event. The process for selecting the top companies is rigorous and demanding.

Luke Visconti's advocacy and championing of diversity in corporate America is second to none. His passion and drive to make a difference is unmatchable.

Congratulations to Raymond Arroyo, Jose Garcia, Ivy Latimer, and Luke Visconti for their continued success.

Saludos,

Ivan Gutierrez

PRIMER Member David Olivencia Featured in Latino Leaders Magazine

We are very pleased to share that PRIMER member David Olivencia is prominently featured in Latino Leaders magazine's latest edition for his pioneering leadership within the IT space. (See pages 42-45)

"David Olivencia has become one of the most respected Latinos in technology in the country. But he has done so while simultaneously shining light on his fellow Latino techies."

On behalf of the Board of Directors and the PRIMER members we want to congratulate David for his stellar accomplishments. Congrats, David!

Carlos Figueroa Selected as \"Youth Service Award Winner\"

The Connecticut Institute for Community Development (CICD) Puerto Rican Parade selected Carlos Figueroa as the Youth Service Award winner for this year's 19th Annual Maria C. Sanchez Awards banquet on Saturday, December 4, 2010.

Frank Rodriguez Appointed to the USHCC Board of Directors

In September 2010, Frank Rodriguez was appointed to the Board of Directors of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Eugene Marsh Selected for the Freedom Fund Award

Eugene Marsh was selected for the NAACP Freedom Fund Award "One Nation, One Dream" on October 31, 2010 in Princeton, NJ.

Angel Herrera Named Chairman of HACU - Corp & Philanthropic Council

In October, Angel Herrera was named Chairman of the Corporate and Philanthropic Council of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU).

Eduardo Tobón Selected as One of the 40 Under 40

In October 2010, Eduardo Tobón was selected as one of the "40 under 40" by the Boston Business Journal and will be recognized.

Dr. Robert Rodriguez Selected as One of the Top 100 Hispanics in the U.S.

In October 2010 Robert Rodriguez was chosen by Hispanic Business magazine as One of the 100 Most Influential Hispanics in the U.S.

Raymond Arroyo Receives NSHMBAs Brillante Award

In October 2010 Raymond was selected by Hispanic Business magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential Hispanics. Also in October he was also chosen by the National Society of Hispanic MBAs for the Corporate Executive Excellence Brillante award and was the feature cover story on Diversity Executive magazine. In November, Raymond was selected by Urban Professional magazine as one of the 100 Top Executives in Corporate America.

Earlier in 2010 Raymond was chosen by PricewaterhouseCoopers as one of its exemplary alumnus and featured on its KeyWord magazine.

Welcome all! We are very pleased to have you as members and look forward to your strong contributions to la familia PRIMER...

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