UMOS, Inc.

NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN for the 2024 Hispanic Awards Banquet. The Hispanic Awards Banquet recognizes outstanding Hispanics who have distinguished themselves through their professional and personal accomplishments, and/or community involvement throughout Wisconsin. Each year, awards are presented in four categories: Hispanic Man, Woman, Youth (under 21) and Family of the Year. Finalists will be honored at the 54th Annual Hispanic Awards Banquet on October 25, 2024. Nomination form can be found here: https://lnkd.in/ghc3Htu5

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Jose Martinez, currently UMOS Interim CEO, has been selected by the UMOS Board of Directors to become the next President and Chief Executive Officer of UMOS. He will now oversee all UMOS program divisions, administrative supportive services, strategic planning, special events, advocacy, and legislative efforts. Martinez will assume his new role on September 1, 2024.   “These are exciting times for UMOS,” says Ben Obregon, UMOS Board Chair. “I, and the board look forward to working closely with Jose to chart our course for the future.”

Thank you to all who attended the annual Farmworker Appreciation Day in Berlin, WI! We are grateful for Farmworkers and all they do for our communities and our food system. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, there are an estimated 2.5 million people who work in the fields daily to ensure that fruits and vegetables reach America’s dinner tables. The grueling work farmworkers endure while harvesting our fruits and vegetables from sunrise to sundown often remains unnoticed and unseen as the work often happens in remote locations across our nation. The Farmworker Appreciation Day provides us an opportunity to celebrate farmworkers and acknowledge their efforts as they put food on our Nation’s tables. 

Today, Javier Cervera, Director of Farmworker Services, showcased some of UMOS Social Services programs, including National Farmworker Jobs Program, Food and Farmworker Relief Program, and Crisis Relief Services, to Illinois Community Action Agency partners and the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity at the Illinois CSBG Annual Conference.

On May 20th, UMOS in partnership with Milwaukee Area Technical College awarded diplomas to UMOS - GED/ HSED students. A special thanks to Maria Madrigal & Sandra Salazar- Director UMOS Adult Education services, MATC faculty and Dr. Cynthia Galvan- UMOS executive administration for sharing in our student's graduation ceremony. 

UMOS, Inc. is seeking to fill the role of President & CEO to lead the organization. To apply, go to: https://lnkd.in/gFF_Sqhb or email cover letter and resume to: Recruiting@DavidGomezPartners.com #executiveopportunity #notforprofit #president #ceo #recruiting #gomezpartners

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: Enterprise VoIP Telecommunication System Access the RFP here: https://lnkd.in/gACjWtij UMOS is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide a comprehensive scalable hosted Voice-over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Solution to support our voice-and-phone enabled auxiliary device communication needs, as described in the requirements section of this RFP. Qualified Vendors must be able to maintain UMOS’ current service level and expand it as necessary. The contract awarded under this RFP will have an estimated duration of five years.

On May 5, 2024, Lupe Martinez celebrated 55 years of service at UMOS. Lupe Martinez has devoted his entire 55-year professional career to improving the living and working conditions of migrant and seasonal farm workers and other low-income populations at UMOS. Lupe Martinez, himself, is a former migrant worker whose family traveled throughout the Midwest harvesting crops. For 50 years Martinez held the title of President and Chief Executive Officer. Today, Martinez is President Emeritus of UMOS, a newly created position in January. When Lupe Martinez was appointed President/CEO, in 1974, UMOS was a single state, single-focused, migrant farmworker serving agency only. Today, under Martinez’s leadership, UMOS is nationally recognized, providing diverse programs and services to diverse populations in six states: Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Texas, and Wisconsin. Martinez has positioned UMOS to be a performance-based, data driven, customer focused corporation. He oversaw the operations of over 50 performance-based program contracts, often competing against larger, Fortune 500 corporations. Those 50+ programs are divided into three major divisions: Child Development, Workforce Development and Social Services. UMOS also produces four corporate and several community events. With over $100 million in secured contracts, UMOS has become the largest Hispanic-managed, non-profit organization in Wisconsin, and one of the largest in the nation. UMOS is the largest non-profit workforce development contractor with the state of Wisconsin. Martinez advocates for under-served populations at the local, state, and national level, with a focus on improving the quality of life for migrant and seasonal farm workers. At the national level, he is chair of the National Farmworker Alliance, comprised of 23 national and regional trade associations and farmworker organizations. Martinez sits on the board of Farmworker Justice, a national non-profit that collaborates closely with elected officials on immigration reform and other federal legislation that impacts agricultural workers. Also, on the national level, Martinez is the former chair of MAFO, a national partnership of farmworker and rural organizations that sponsored a national farmworker conference for 30 years. At the state level, Martinez continues the fight for farmworker rights. Democratic Governor Jim Doyle appointed him to sit on the Wisconsin Council on Migrant Labor, a statutory council that enforces the state’s migrant labor laws. He was reappointed by Republican Governor Scott Walker and served as the chair of the Council under Democratic Governor Tony Evers. Lupe Martinez is the recent past President of the Wisconsin Farmworkers Coalition, comprised of farmworker serving agencies, advocates and government agencies throughout the state. At the local level, Lupe Martinez is a member of the executive committee of Employ Milwaukee Workforce Investment Board and former State director for LULAC.

With over 800 employees, and one of the largest not-for-profits in the state of Wisconsin and in the nation, UMOS, Inc. announced today that it has officially begun the search for a dynamic and visionary leader to assume the role of President/CEO to lead the organization. With budget revenues exceeding $73.5 million and spanning across 6 states, UMOS, Inc. is seeking a seasoned executive leader equipped with the applied knowledge of fostering lasting, impactful relationships. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a passion for social justice, and a proven ability to navigate the complexities of the nonprofit sector. For more information go to: https://lnkd.in/gGzDv8Yg