Jorge Mas Santos

Jorge Mas Santos
Name	Jorge Mas Santos
Birth date	1970s
Birth place	Havana, Cuba
Nationality	Cuban-American
Occupation	Businessman, Philanthropist
Known for	Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MasTec; Chairman of Associated Builders and Contractors Florida East Coast Chapter

Jorge Mas Santos is a Cuban-born Cuban exile entrepreneur and civic leader based in Miami, Florida. He is a prominent executive in the construction and telecommunications sectors and a significant political donor and public servant in Florida and national United States affairs. Mas Santos is also known for philanthropic activities supporting Cuban exile communities, Miami cultural institutions, and higher education initiatives.

Early life and education

Born in Havana, Mas Santos is the son of Jorge Mas Canosa and Maria Elvira Salazar. His family emigrated from Cuba to the United States amid the Cuban Revolution era of migration following the rise of Fidel Castro. He grew up in the Miami metropolitan area, attending local schools in Miami-Dade County. Mas Santos pursued higher education at Florida International University where he studied business-related subjects and later completed executive programs at institutions such as Harvard University and Columbia University executive education offerings.

Business career

Mas Santos serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MasTec, the publicly traded engineering and infrastructure firm founded by his family. Under his leadership, MasTec expanded operations across sectors including power generation, oil and gas, telecommunications, renewable energy, and broadband infrastructure. The company grew through strategic acquisitions, contract awards with firms such as AT&T, Verizon Communications, Duke Energy, and participation in projects involving solar power developers,wind energy vendors, and municipal utilities across North America. Mas Santos has overseen MasTec’s listing on the New York Stock Exchange and directed capital allocation, risk management, and corporate governance initiatives consistent with standards from regulators such as the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Beyond MasTec, Mas Santos has held board roles and executive positions in other enterprises linked to the Mas family portfolio, participating in investments across real estate, aviation, and media. He has engaged with trade associations including Associated Builders and Contractors and industry groups connected to construction standards and workforce development, collaborating with agencies and authorities in Florida and federally.

Political activities and public service

A prominent figure in Republican Party politics, Mas Santos has been an active political donor and fundraiser for candidates at the state and national level, supporting campaigns for members of Congress, governors, and presidential contenders. He has hosted fundraisers and served as a bundler for politicians aligned with conservative policy priorities, interacting with political figures from Florida and the broader United States political landscape. Mas Santos has also engaged with advocacy organizations addressing Cuba policy and U.S.-Cuba relations, aligning with exile community positions toward the Cuban government.

In public service roles, Mas Santos served in appointed positions on local and state boards and commissions, working with officials from Miami-Dade County, the State of Florida, and federal entities on matters of infrastructure, economic development, and community resilience. He has collaborated with leaders from institutions such as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Florida Chamber of Commerce, and municipal administrations on public-private partnership initiatives.

Philanthropy and civic involvement

Mas Santos is active in philanthropy focused on Cuban-American cultural preservation, social services, and education. He and family foundations have supported organizations including museums, cultural centers, and charitable groups serving Latin American and Caribbean communities. Beneficiaries of his philanthropy have included local institutions in Miami, scholarship programs at Florida International University and other universities, and health and human services nonprofits working with immigrant populations.

He has served on the boards of civic institutions and cultural organizations, engaging with leaders from entities such as art museums, performing arts centers, and historical societies in Miami and Florida. Mas Santos has also supported infrastructure and workforce development programs that partner with trade schools, technical colleges, and apprenticeship initiatives tied to construction and energy sectors.

Personal life

Mas Santos is part of the Mas family, a prominent Cuban-American family known for activism dating back to the formation of groups opposing the Fidel Castro regime. He resides in Miami and maintains connections with Cuban exile networks, business circles, and cultural organizations across South Florida. Details about his private family life, including spouse and children, are maintained discreetly in public reporting consistent with many high-profile business figures.

Wealth and recognition

Through his leadership at MasTec and related ventures, Mas Santos has accumulated substantial personal wealth, ranking him among notable business figures in Florida. MasTec’s performance on the New York Stock Exchange and involvement in nationwide infrastructure projects have contributed to his financial standing. He has received recognitions from business groups, civic organizations, and industry associations for leadership in construction, philanthropy, and community engagement, and has been profiled by regional and national business publications and media outlets.

Category:People from Miami Category:Cuban emigrants to the United States Category:Businesspeople from Florida