FOX 17 is celebrating Hispanic Heritage month, and we’re introducing you to the CEO of Roskam Foods. It’s a company that’s rapidly growing thanks to a man who took a chance.
He relocated and went all-in. Michigan, and the world, has benefited from his decision.
At Grand Rapids Roskam Foods office, Miguel Moreno finds himself 2,700 miles from Colombia where he grew up. Yes, he’s very present, thankful to be here, expanding this American company. “I am always Miguel,” he said. “But I think I’m capable of understanding the culture and still being Miguel and Colombian.”
He came to Michigan for the first time in 2018 running a marathon at Millennial Park in an effort to qualify for the Boston Marathon. His run didn’t go as hoped. He crossed the finish line 45 seconds short for his age category. “I told my wife, ‘We’re never, ever, ever again going to Grand Rapids, Michigan.'”
Roskam Foods Years went by. His run wasn’t done. A new one lured Moreno back to Grand Rapids at Roskam Foods. The company’s top leaders toldg him, “You’re hired.”