Salvador Ontiveros

Salvador Ontiveros has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Their most recent position is as the President and CEO of the Latino Community Development Agency, starting in 2023. Prior to that, they worked as the Chief Financial Officer at Oklahoma Contemporary from 2016 to 2023, where they managed a $26 Million Capital Campaign and oversaw finance, accounting, and human resources. Salvador also served as a Contract CFO at BizLo LLC from 2015 to 2016 and as the Director of Finance/CFO at Oklahoma Primary Care Association in 2015. Salvador has prior experience as the Finance Director and Assistant Finance Manager at ORO Development Corporation from 2008 to 2015. Salvador also has entrepreneurial experience as the owner of Chava's Fruit Waters Y Tacos, a restaurant they invested in and ran from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, they have held customer service and sales roles at First Commercial Bank and RadioShack, respectively. Furthermore, Salvador served as the President of Latino Youth In Action OKC from 2003 to 2005.

Salvador Ontiveros has a comprehensive education history. Salvador attended Oklahoma City University, where they obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Finance. Prior to that, they also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from the same institution, with a field of study in Marketing/Marketing Management, General. Before their university studies, Salvador attended Classen High School of Advanced Studies, where they completed their high school education with a major in Fine/Studio Arts, General.

In addition to their formal education, Salvador has also obtained various certifications. Salvador completed the Blackbaud Certification in Financial Edge NXT - Fundamentals 2020, offered by Blackbaud. Salvador also participated in the Nonprofit Management Certification Program provided by the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits in 2019. Salvador possesses certifications in various areas, such as OMB Uniform Guidance: Cost Principles, Grant Writing Workshop, The Controller's Workshop, Employment Law, Microsoft Excel: The Basics and Beyond the Basics, Payroll Law, How to Read & Understand Financial Statements, Implementing Effective Internal Controls, Understanding Financial Concepts, OMB Circulars and Internal Controls, and Sage Fund Accounting Seminars - 3-day Basic Core Accounting and Advanced General Ledger Workshop.

These certifications demonstrate Salvador's commitment to expanding their knowledge and expertise in fields related to finance and nonprofit management. Overall, their education and certifications make him well-rounded and equipped for roles requiring a combination of business administration, finance, marketing, and fine/studio arts skills.