National Hispanic Construction Alliance Announces Inaugural Board of Directors

WASHINGTON(June 12, 2025) — The National Hispanic Construction Alliance (NHCA), a trade association powered by the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) and dedicated to empowering the Hispanic community in the construction industry, announced the installation of its inaugural national board of directors. This marks a pivotal milestone in NHCA’s mission to provide capacity-building, access to capital and business opportunities for members, fostering growth and success at every level of the construction sector.

Hispanic workers have been a driver of progress in U.S. construction, contributing significantly to the workforce and expanding the industry. According to NHCA:

• Hispanic workers now comprise over 30% of the U.S. construction workforce and have driven nearly 60% of the industry’s workforce growth in recent years, highlighting their indispensable role in building the nation’s infrastructure and housing stock.
• Despite this impact, only 15.72% of Hispanic construction workers hold management or supervisory roles, which is far below the representation of their non-Hispanic peers, highlighting the urgent need for greater representation and advancement opportunities in leadership positions.

To address this gap and drive meaningful progress, NHCA’s inaugural national board of directors will play a crucial role in advancing the organization’s mission and five pillars: capacity building, access to capital, community empowerment, advocacy and networking.

Inaugural National Board of Directors:

• Jerry Ascencio, President, Mission Real Estate
• Rodrigo d’Escoto, Jr., Founder, President and CEO, Refection Window + Wall
• Manny Perez, Senior Vice President, Real Estate and Public Finance, Cabrera Capital
• David Adame, Founder, President and CEO, Grupo Adame, LLC
• Phil Bracken, CMB, Vice Chairman, Falcon Capital Advisors
• Gary Acosta, Co-Founder and CEO, NAHREP
• Mark Madrid, CEO and Founder, Breakthrough Mavens, LLC; Honorary Colonel, U.S. Army Reserve 

“The national board of directors brings a wealth of experience and a shared commitment to championing the Hispanic workforce and business community,” said Sergio Barajas, executive director of NHCA. “They will provide the leadership needed to turn-key findings and policy priorities into actionable progress for the Hispanic workforce and business community.”

The board’s work will take action on key findings from NHCA’s recent “State of Hispanics in Construction Report” and the accompanying 2025 policy priorities: immigration reform, fair labor practices, regulatory relief for minority-owned businesses and economic policies that support small firms.

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