Meruelo Group began with a single entrepreneurial idea and a relentless drive to create something lasting. Over the years, that vision has grown into a diverse network of companies across industries, each supported by our expertise, resources, and commitment to excellence.
Under the leadership of our founder, Alex Meruelo, quality, innovation, and diversification have become the hallmarks of our success. Born in New York City to Cuban parents and raised in Los Angeles, Alex’s entrepreneurial spirit took shape early, guiding him toward a lifelong career of building and growing businesses.
For more than 40 years, he has led with vision and purpose, investing in a range of industries. Beyond business, Alex is a dedicated philanthropist, committed to giving back and empowering the communities that have shaped his journey.
To build and grow industry-leading businesses through vision, integrity, and collaboration, creating opportunities for our teams, partners, and communities to thrive together.
To be a company that sees growth and opportunity as a limitless possibility while empowering our teams to excel and achieve their goals.
At Meruelo Group, diversity is the foundation of who we are. As one of the nation’s leading minority-owned business enterprises, we take pride in empowering a family of companies that reflect the vibrant communities we serve.
Meruelo Enterprises, Inc. is the largest minority-owned construction company in California, while Commercial Bank of California leads as the state’s largest Latino-owned bank; together reflecting our deep commitment to inclusion, opportunity, and leadership. Across every industry, we continue to break barriers, open doors, and create meaningful impact for generations to come.
For us, progress is most powerful when it’s shared. We believe every project, partnership, and initiative should leave things better than we found them, for our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.