Petra Oil Company President Named Hispanic Male Entrepreneur of the Year by Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
November 20 2017 - 1:31PM
Business Wire
Award Presented as Part of the Chamber's
2017 Annual Awards Gala November 18
Arnold Gacita, President & CEO of Petra Oil Company, a
Houston-based leader in the aftermarket automobile industry, was
named 2017 Hispanic Male Entrepreneur of the Year by the Houston
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce at its annual awards gala November
18.
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Arnold Gacita, President & CEO of
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Gacita, who emigrated to the United States from Cuba with his
family when he was seven months old, was chosen for his outstanding
leadership capabilities and strong commitment to community service.
The founder of Petra Oil, which produces automotive maintenance
products and service programs, Gacita has grown the company to its
position as a trusted brand throughout the United States and in 28
countries in a record seven years' time.
His business success is matched by his commitment to community
service. For example, every year, the entire staff of Petra Oil
takes a day off to give back to the community – this year for a
project to feed the homeless. In addition, Gacita is a strong
supporter of area schools and teachers, regularly hosting teacher
appreciation days, providing meals for all the teachers and staff.
He is also a mentor for Christian colleges, has sent trucks of food
and supplies to help flood victims, and is currently working on a
project to build an orphanage in Brazil.
"I am truly honored to be the recipient of this award," said
Gacita. "The Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is an extremely
important resource for Houston's Hispanic business community, and I
deeply appreciate being recognized by such an outstanding
organization."
"The Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce represents the largest
demographic group in the region and $60 billion in annual economic
activity," said Dr. Laura G. Murillo, President and CEO. "The
Annual Awards is our opportunity to recognize and celebrate the
Hispanic leaders in Houston who make this economic progress
possible."
Six separate awards will be presented at the gala, which
recognizes successful executives, entrepreneurs and community
leaders chosen from hundreds of nominations every year.
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