Richard Pinto
President
Pinto Construction Group, Inc.

Richard Pinto is the President and sole owner of the Pinto Construction Group Inc. For many years Richard has been a strong voice for the Hispanic community while championing the rights of Hispanic Owned Businesses throughout Chicagoland and Springfield. The Pinto Construction Group is proud to be one of the most recognizable and respected names in the Chicago Construction Market. Pinto Construction Group has established a reputation that has been built with over two decades of Hardwork, Tenacity, Client Development, Leadership and the ability to deliver World Class Service. As a young man, Richard founded Pinto Brothers Construction in 1987. In 1994 Richard ventured out alone and formed the Pinto Construction Group. Based in Palos Hills, Illinois, Pinto is an equal opportunity employer with over 60% minority employment. Pinto Construction Group, Inc. is a versatile corporation that performs a wide range of services not typically found in a single source at above industry standards. With a fundamental commitment and desire to providing quality, on-time and on-budget services, Pinto delivers proven results. Pinto is certified as an MBE/DBE with several entities including the City of Chicago, PACE, Metra, CTA, Water Reclamation District, SBA and the State of Illinois.

Pinto Construction Group, Inc. provides commercial construction services including but not limited to General Contracting, Construction Management, Carpentry, Light-Gauge Steel Framing, Drywall, Taping, Acoustical Ceilings, Painting, Wall Coverings, Abrasive Blasting and Special Coatings. Pinto has recently expanded the wide breadth of services provided with a Civil and Special Projects Divisions. Pinto serves a wide area that includes Chicagoland and the Tri-State Area. The corporation's clients list is a Who's Who of Chicago Business and Construction. Pinto Construction was honored with the HACIA "Contractor of the Year" Award in 2004; was an Ernst & Young "Entrepreneur of the Year" Finalist in 1991, 1992 and 1993; was the 1991 HACIA "Minority Contractor of the Year;" and, in 1990, was a Cosmopolitan Chamber of Commerce Bronze Hardhat Award Finalist.

As well as being an active member of the Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA) and serving on its Board of Directors from 2004 to the present, Richard is also serves on the Board of Directors for Lakeside Bank.