Javier Correa Jr.
San Diego Sombrero
July 20, 2007 | by noah | Permalink
At 25 years old, many people have no idea what they want to do with their life. Javier Correa Jr., at 25, is the general manager and co-owner of the widely popular and rapidly expanding Sombrero Mexican food based in San Diego, California. One would be sorely mistaken to assume his age makes him unfit for such a vital role in a large company; Javier has been around the business, started by his father, since he was ten years old working the register. His work in the restaurants has offered him a vital connection to his employees through a perspective many executives never realize.
Javier appreciates his formal education in business, but acknowledges that the real education comes from the workplace. Javier and his father continue to nurture their business and will soon be expanding outside of the San Diego area, a move in which Javier feels confident because of many years of tempered growth. Resisting the temptation for rapid expansion, Javier and his father have built their company around reasonable risk for reasonable reward, while still allowing time for family activities, like the Sombrero sponsored racing team that has been known to win a race or two.
Although the company remains in the family, there is no unfair nepotism at Sombrero, and you’d be hard pressed to find a more competent GM of any age, anywhere.
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kelly G Says:
July 21st, 2007
Hats off to Javier! He, like the four of you and others, prove to be quite capable at a young age! PTP!
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