A licensed contractor since 1984, Luis Armona has dedicated his career to leading and growing Meruelo Group LLC-affiliated companies across construction, media, gaming, financial services, and more. As a principal owner of Meruelo Enterprises, Inc., Luis helps oversee Meruelo Enterprises — California’s largest Latino-owned utility construction company. He has also played a role in Commercial Bank of California, the largest Latino-owned bank in California, has ventured into gaming and hospitality, acquiring stakes in the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, NV and the Sahara Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV and expanded into broadcast media, investing in Meruelo Media LLC, which owns several Los Angeles radio stations. Armona’s impact extends far beyond business operations. He is deeply committed to empowering the Latino community and fostering civic engagement. In 2023, he spearheaded “Tu Voz, Tu Voto, Tu Vida,” an initiative aimed at increasing voter awareness and participation among Latino communities. Luis’ true passion has always been uplifting other Latinos, whether in business or his personal life, and he strongly believes that supporting Latinos leads to greater opportunities for the entire community. Despite his busy career, family is everything to Luis. His greatest joy comes from spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren, embracing his most cherished role — being the best grandfather he can.