Jose Martinez has been selected by the UMOS board of directors to become the next president and Chief Executive Officer of UMOS. Currently UMOS Interim CEO, Martinez will now oversee all UMOS program divisions, administrative supportive services, strategic planning, special events, advocacy, and legislative efforts, according to a press release from UMOS.
“These are exciting times for UMOS,” says Ben Obregon, UMOS board chair in a statement. “I and the board look forward to working closely with Jose to chart our course for the future.”
UMOS is a non-profit advocacy organization founded in 1965 that provides programs and services that improve the employment, educational, health and housing opportunities of under-served populations.
Martinez has been with UMOS for 28 years and has held the positions of director of child development, W-2 director, vice president of farmworker & community-based services, senior vice president of farmworker & community-based services and Chief Operating Officer.
“I want to thank the UMOS board for their vote of confidence, and I look forward to the challenge of creating and executing a vision for the next 5 years, and beyond,” Martinez said in a statement. “My immediate plans are to continue to operate as a performance-based, data-driven, and customer-focused non-profit corporation to ensure stakeholder’s confidence in our future endeavors,” says Martinez. “I also plan to invest in infrastructure, employee growth, and enhance financial planning and analysis.”
With a staff of over 800, and projected annual revenues in excess of $100 million, UMOS currently operates 54 programs in six core states: Florida, Illinois, Missouri, Minnesota, Texas, and Wisconsin.
Martinez will assume his new role on Sept. 1.
