The Puerto Rican/Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Polk County

"The Bridge To Your Successful Business" The Resource for Small Businesses!

PR/HCCPC - 2010 Advisory Board



Santos O. Arroyo
President Puerto Rican/Hispanic Chamber for Palm Beach County/Co Founder of the Puerto Rican
Fiestas Patronales
Santos Arroyo is originally from Yauco, Puerto Rico. He graduated from Utah State University in 1995 with a
Bachelor of Science in Accounting and has held licenses as a life and health insurance agent, mortgage broker and
as a registered representative with the National Association of Securities Dealers.
In 1997, Santos and his wife Angelee left Utah and relocated to Broward County, Florida. In 2001 he became
involved with the Puerto Rican/ Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in Broward County and became the Membership
Director where he was instrumental in establishing the Chamber as a vital force in the business community. He
also co-founded the Puerto Rican Fiestas Patronales and Business Expo the largest Hispanic Musical, Cultural
and Business Expo in Broward County and The Largest Puerto Rican Musical, Cultural and Business
Expo in Florida.
After 7 years in Broward County, Santos relocated to Palm Beach County in 2004.
In August 2006, becomes the host of his own radio show Fiesta de Pueblo with Santos Arroyo on 1190 AM.
Among other accomplishments Santos served as Vice President for his Senior High School Class, Vice President for
the Latin American Students Association at Utah State University, Spanish Teacher Assistant, Owner and Founder
of the first Latin nightclub in Logan, Utah. Santos has done accounting work for companies like Unisys
Corporation, Hilton Hotels, American Express, Robert Half International and Office Depot. He is a member of the
WPTV News Channel 5 Hispanic Community Committee, past VP for The PROCER Organization and member of
Healthy Mothers/Healthy Babies Coalition of Palm Beach County Advisory Board. He also has served in his church
as a Sunday School Teacher.
Santos has three children Anthony, Tyler and Syrianna Marie.