Karlos Ramirez is the President & CEO of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan St. Louis. The Hispanic Chamber seeks to improve business opportunities for Hispanic firms and professionals thereby improving the economic development of the St. Louis Region. In his role, Karlos Ramirez is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Hispanic Chamber’s operations; including donor cultivation, member relations, event management and solidifying partnerships with outside organizations. Under his leadership, the Hispanic Chamber has grown its membership by 196% and increased corporate sponsorship by 654%.Prior to joining the Hispanic Chamber, Ramirez was the Director of University Center and Conference Services at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas. Karlos serves on the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership Board, BJC Children’s Hospital Board, Deaconess Foundation, St. Louis Sports Commission, United Way, and the Contractor Loan Fund Executive Committee.