He is responsible for one of the three AJC Foods Divisions at AJC, Americas, which includes 6 regions including North America (CAD/USA), Mexico & Central America, South America, Caribbean West, Caribbean East, and Pacific Islands. Under Omar’s leadership, this division has been one the fastest growing areas in the company, doubling revenue and tonnage over 10 years with 350,000 metric tons shipped to 55 countries.

Omar’s career at AJC started 25 years ago as an Accounting Manager for an AJC owned food distribution operation in Puerto Rico. In 2002, the operation was divested, and he was given the opportunity to move his family to Atlanta, where he took the Assistant Comptroller role for 2 years before being promoted to Finance Manager. In 2006 he moved to the commercial side, where he started as a seller in the Puerto Rico market.

He is also a board member of Colombia Poultry Export Quota, Inc (COLOM-PEQ) formed by the USA Poultry and Egg Export Council (USAPEEC) and Colombia’s Federación Nacional de Avicultores (FENAVI).

Omar happily married to his wife of 27 years Jacqueline, and together they raised 4 daughters and 1 son ages 16-25. During his leisure time Omar is an avid mountain biker, casual golfer, handyman, traveler and a supporter of his kid’s high school and collegiate athletic endeavors.

He earned a BBA in Accounting and Finance and later a Master’s Degree in Open Systems from the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico.