
Brian Ortiz
Founder/CEO

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About me
Founder, CEO - NMSDC Corporate Plus Member - Multiple MBE Certified Businesses serving 30+ Fortune 500 Corporations Nationally; Mentor to MBE Businesses and Individuals; YPO Windy City Board Member
Education

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
2020 - 2021Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation Ascend - SBG Program
The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business
2022 - 2023Ascend Program
Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
-President's Award Scholar - Full Academic Scholarship
Experience

Trinidad Construction
Jul 2010 - nowFounder/CEOTrinidad is a Self-Perform Union Contractor based in the Midwest. MBE Certified. We believe that the construction trades can provide a great career and livelihood. Our mission is to connect traditionally underrepresented individuals with careers in the construction trades.

Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council
Jan 2011 - nowDirector - Board of Directors
YPO
Oct 2017 - nowChicago Windy City Board of Directors
Chicago United
Dec 2018 - nowFive Forward Partner
HIRE360 Chicago
Sept 2020 - nowDirector - Board of DirectorsHire 360 Chicago was created to HIRE - Expand employment and advancement opportunities and provide ongoing support for Chicagoland residents that ultimately strengthens communities. INVEST - increase opportunity for the entire city by investing capital and time to help MBE/WBEs start, grow, and thrive. REACH - Reach into the community to connect area youth, underrepresented populations and local residents with job inspiration and opportunities. EMPOWER - Model socially responsible hiring and supply chain accountability to transform communities that are rich in talent but lacking in resources or opportunity. Show less

Chicagoland AGC
Dec 2021 - nowDirector - Board of Directors
Nacional Group
Jul 2022 - nowFounder/CEONacional is a growing, Hispanic-Owned, multi-faceted organization, created to provide a range of services. Originally providing industry leading Building Solutions including General Contracting, Construction Management, Facilities Maintenance, Self-Perform Trade Work, and Fabrication/Supply to 30+ Fortune 500 Corporations; the company is focused on expanding its corporate business nationally by opening additional national locations; developing innovative technological solutions; forming strategic alliances; and through mergers and acquisitions. Our successful track record has allowed our team to become recognized as an NMSDC Corporate Plus Member. Using direct and indirect methods, we hope to connect underrepresented individuals and communities, with life changing opportunities. Show less

HISPANICS IN ENERGY
Sept 2022 - nowMember
Matador3
Sept 2023 - nowCo-Founder/CEOMatador3 is a Safety Program Administration; Safety Consulting; Safety Supply; and Safety Technology Solution Provider for Fortune 500 Corporate Clients and the Construction Industry. Our focus is to ensure that no job is started, if it can't be done safely. Our mission is to change lives by creating opportunities for diverse individuals in the safety industry.
Licenses & Certifications
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Ascend National Cohort
Ascend NationalMay 2023
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