Hispanic Heritage month is Sept. 15 through Oct. 15—and there’s a lot to celebrate. According to HispanicHeritageMonth.gov, National Hispanic Heritage Month “traditionally honors the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans as we celebrate heritage rooted in all Latin American countries.”
So we’re celebrating the contributions of Hispanic Americans in all of the industries we touch (construction, manufacturing/industrial and healthcare) with some fun and impressive facts and profiles.
Facts About Hispanic Americans in Construction, Manufacturing & Warehousing
- About 7% of U.S. businesses are Hispanic-owned (as of 2020) and construction businesses are the top segment. (Source)
- Approximately 16% of Hispanic-owned businesses are construction companies, with a total of 381,379 employees. (Source)
- In less than 10 years (2011 to 2019), the number of Hispanic construction workers in the U.S. grew by 55%. (Source)
- About 1 of every 3 construction workers is Hispanic. (Source)
- Hispanic workers are younger than non-Hispanics—38.5 years old compared to 42. (Source)
- Latinos make up 41% of the young people (18-34) who work in warehousing jobs (picking and packing). (Source)
- 17% of U.S. manufacturing workers are Hispanic or Latino. (Source)
Trailblazing Hispanics In Construction, Manufacturing and Healthcare
Linda G. Alvarado is President and CEO of Alvarado Construction, the firm that handled construction for Denver Broncos Mile High Stadium, the Phoenix Civic Plaza Convention Center Expansion and many more. She is also the first Hispanic owner of a Major League Baseball team—the Colorado Rockies.
Vicente Reynal is chairman, president and chief executive officer of Ingersoll Rand. He was named in Latino Leaders Magazine’s 101 Most Influential Latinos list.
The “Five Compadres” (Frank Herrera, Berto Guerra, Rosa Santana, Fernando Reyes and Max Navarro) are leading, Tier 1 manufacturing partners for Toyota’s San Antonio pickup truck manufacturing facility.
Dr. Antonia Novello is a former U.S. Surgeon General—and was not only the first Hispanic person in the role, but also the first woman.
Javier Rodríguez is the CEO of DaVita, an $11.5 billion company that provides dialysis services. He was named to Bloomberg’s list of 100 Most Influential Latinos.
Nanette Cocero is a native Puerto Rican and the global president of Pfizer Vaccines. She was named to Bloomberg’s list of 100 Most Influential Latinos.
On behalf of the entire On Site Medical team, thanks for celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with us!