Luis Lopez was born in San Luis Potosí Mexico and migrated to Beaumont Texas with his family at the age of 7. The first in his family to graduate from high school, Luis continued his education at Lamar University. Upon earning both his Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Science of Accounting from Lamar University, he joined Deloitte & Touche’s audit department and permanently made the city of Houston his home. Luis later joined National Oilwell Varco (NOV) as a Project Accountant.
In 2014, determined to give the west side of Harris County a progressive voice in our state capital, Luis ran an aggressive campaign for State Representative District 132. Luis left NOV for a more interactive and people-centric purpose in 2015 and acquired an Insurance Agency and began his career as an entrepreneur. Eager to continue giving back to the community in 2017 Luis joined the board of the Latino Texas PAC, a political action committee dedicated to increasing the representation of Latinas and Latinos in elected positions. Luis acquired a local accounting firm in August of 2020. Last year Luis founded a residential construction company and will soon complete its first project.
Luis is often on a softball diamond or at a jujitsu class practicing with his 9-year-old daughter.
Summary:
Who says dreams don't come true? This week, we had an enlightening conversation with Luis Lopez. Born and raised in Mexico, Luis immigrated to the United States at the tender age of seven. His remarkable journey saw him beat the odds and become not just the first in his family to graduate high school, but also to earn both bachelor's and master's degrees in accounting. His humble beginnings, remarkable journey, and the trials and triumphs he faced along the way are an absolute inspiration.
Luis's journey was anything but easy. From working on a blueberry farm at a young age, to navigating his way through the American education system with the help of his mentor, Mr. Griffin, and the unwavering support of his family. He candidly recounted his challenging transition from the corporate world to entrepreneurship, driven by his longing for flexibility and a dream of being a good father. Our conversation with Luis also delved into his experiences starting an insurance agency and an accounting firm, and the financial hurdles he overcame.
We wrapped up with some golden nuggets of advice from Luis, who believes in taking leaps of faith, understanding the industry before diving into a business, and the value of hard work. Tune in and get ready to be inspired, because Luis's story is a striking testament that dreams do indeed come true.
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