Milan, Ill. – When Bob Ontiveros founded Bi-State Packaging Inc. — now Group O Inc. — he focused as much on the core values of commitment to employees and the community as he did on business success. The company is ranked among the top Latino-owned businesses in the country. Group O continues to live by Ontiveros’ values. And that’s what attracted new CEO Kevin Kotecki to the company.“I…
Read the ArticleMilan, Ill. – Negocios Now, a national award-winning publication focused on Hispanic business, has included Group O in its annual list of the 50 Most Powerful Hispanic Businesses in its recent edition of “Who’s Who in Hispanic Business”. The list includes top Hispanic-owned businesses making a clear difference in this country. Gregg Ontiveros was recognized for turning Group O from…
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Group O appoints Kevin Kotecki as New CEO Milan, Ill. – Group O announced today that Kevin Kotecki has been appointed its new CEO. A visionary leader with a unique combination of skills and accomplishments from both large corporations and entrepreneurial businesses, Kevin will continue the momentum built by Gregg Ontiveros. As the principal owner, Gregg Ontiveros…
Read the ArticleGroup O proudly announced today that a member of its management team recently achieved citizenship to the United States of AmericaMILAN, Ill., March 23, 2022. Group O proudly announced today that a member of its management team recently achieved citizenship to the United States of America. Amadi Chukwuemeka, Engineering Manager for Group O's Supply Chain Mobile division,…
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Group O Mourns Loss of Company Founder, Robert OntiverosMilan, Ill. – Group O announced today the passing of its founder and Chairman, Robert Ontiveros. In 1974, Bob and Blenda Ontiveros founded Bi-State Packaging selling packaging materials out of the back of their family station wagon. That small, family-run business grew into Group O - a multi-faceted business…
Read the ArticleMilan, Ill. – One of the world's largest producers of silicones has selected Group O as a strategic partner to manage the filling, packaging, warehousing, and distribution of their construction silicone products. This complete line of building envelope silicone solutions for roof coating, air and water barriers, architectural coatings, weather sealing, residential glazing, insulating…
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Milan, Ill. — Group O founder Bob Ontiveros and his granddaughter Maria founded Mercado on Fifth in the Floreciente neighborhood of Moline, IL in the summer of 2016. The weekly open-air market is dedicated to increasing community engagement, offering economic opportunities to small businesses, and showcasing various cultures in the Quad Cities. Mercado on Fifth has grown each year…
Read the ArticleMilan, Ill. – Caterpillar Inc., the world’s leading construction and mining equipment manufacturer, has awarded Group O’s Supply Chain Division “Gold status” in its Supplier Quality Excellence Process. This is Group O’s 75th SQEP award from the global manufacturing giant in the past 15 years, including one Platinum certification. Within the Supply Chain Division, four out of five…
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Milan, Ill. – Nearly 4,000 Roku Streaming Sticks were donated to frontline health care workers at Unity Point and Genesis Health centers on Thursday, February 4. Despite blizzard-like conditions and freezing temperatures, Group O employees loaded up the devices at the company’s Milan warehouse and delivered them to Unity Point Health-Trinity Health Foundation in Rock Island and Genesis…
Read the ArticleMILAN, IL — The Deputy Director of the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity visited Group O on Tuesday, Oct. 20 to salute the company for its role in boosting the Illinois economy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Deputy Director Jonathan McGee and other state officials presented a proclamation to Group O Supply Chain VP Jeremy Womack as part of the state’s celebration…
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