CHICAGO, IL – The American Business Immigration Coalition (ABIC) is proud to introduce the inaugural class of the Top 15 ABIC Impact Leaders of 2025, a new honor recognizing business leaders who have championed immigration and workforce solutions.
These distinguished individuals stood at the forefront of efforts to foster bi-partisan collaboration to address critical labor shortages impacting industries nationwide. Through their advocacy and leadership, they spotlighted the indispensable role of immigrant workers and demonstrated how business voices can shape constructive, bipartisan dialogue.
The 2025 ABIC Impact Leaders are:
- Massey Villarreal, President & CEO, Precision Task Group (PTG), Inc., Co-Chair, Comité de 100
- Justin Yancy, President, Texas Business Leadership Council
- J.R. Gonzales, Vice Chair, Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce (TAMACC)
- Matt Teagarden, CEO, Kansas Livestock Association, Chair, ABIC Agricultural Council
- Jenni Tilton-Flood, Dairy Farmer and Owner, Flood Brothers, LLC
- Sam Toia, President & CEO, Illinois Restaurant Association
- Kristen Rauch, Executive Director, EatDenver
- Byron Gomez, Partner and Executive Chef, BRUTØ
- Rob Liebreich, President and CEO, Goodwin Living
- Mónica Villalobos, President & CEO, Arizona Hispanic Chamber
- Yuri Cunza, President & CEO, Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
- Ramiro A. Cavazos, President & CEO, United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
- Beverly Idsinga, Executive Director, Dairy Producers of New Mexico
- Manolo Betancur, Owner, Manolo’s Bakery
- Janille Baker, Controller, Baker Ranches
“These leaders have a clear-eyed understanding of what it takes to keep American businesses secure and our economy strong,” said Rebecca Shi, CEO of ABIC. “They have worked relentlessly to highlight the real-world impact of workforce shortages and advocate for practical immigration solutions that support economic growth, lower costs, and protect American jobs. Their leadership helps ensure our country remains competitive and resilient. ABIC is proud to recognize their contributions and will continue this tradition to honor those who help America succeed.”
The Top 15 ABIC Impact Leaders of 2025 represent a diverse cross-section of industries and regions.