Alfonso Arguindegui

Mr. Alfonso Arguindegui currently serves as the Chairman and CEO of AOC Holding Company, overseeing all divisions under the AOC Holding Company Inc. umbrella. Alfonso began his career as the head of the Retail Convenience Store Division upon completing his education in 1988. He became Chairman / CEO January 1, 2010, succeeding the company’s late Chairman Emeritus, Peter Arguindegui, Jr.

A product of Laredo’s United High School, Alfonso earned a degree in Business Administration from St. Edwards University in Austin, Texas. He joined Arguindegui Oil’s Retail Division, Pump-N-Shop in 1988, where he expanded the retail footprint from seven convenience stores to eleven locations. During his tenure in this capacity, Alfonso earned numerous awards including the DuPont Management Business Scholarship. In 2002, he attended the Minority Business Executive Program at Amos Tuck School of Business Administration at Dartmouth College as part of that scholarship program.

In 2004, his late father, Peter Arguindegui Jr., tapped Alfonso to lead the company into the future. He assumed the duties of Chairman and CEO, a position he holds to this day. His broad vision, forward-thinking, and determination to create a superior multi-faceted company have proven to be successful. Alfonso has diversified Arguindegui Oil Companies into a dynamic, multifaceted business.

The Arguindegui family has a rich tradition of community service. They have always been an active member of the communities where they do business. Alfonso Arguindegui has continued that legacy through numerous charitable and educational projects and programs. Through his personal efforts and the company’s financial support, many of Laredo’s non-profits have benefited from the Arguindegui generosity and selfless commitment to others.