Mr. Alvarez is co-founder and partner of NewGate Business Solutions, a company that provides M&A and strategic solutions to Central Florida businesses. Prior to NewGate, he co-founded Demetree Central Constructors Corporation (DCC), and under his leadership, grew the company to become one of Florida's largest privately held construction services firms managing over $200 million in aggregate contracts statewide.

In 1995, Mr. Alvarez sold his interest in Demetree Central Constructors Corporation Company to pursue his desire to help others succeed in life through business opportunities. That pursuit led him to envision and co-found NewGate in November 2000.

Mr. Alvarez's passion about people and community are evidenced in his current and previous involvement with organizations such as Community Foundation of Central Florida, Boys and Girls Club of Central Florida, and the Economic Development Commission Mid Florida to name a few.  In 1995, he was honored with the "Small Business Person of the Year" award.

Past community involvement: Economic Development Commission Mid-Florida Board Member, Greater Orlando Chamber of Commerce Board Member, Community Foundation of Central Florida Board of Directors, Boys Town of Central Florida Advisory Board, South Seminole Rotary Club, Boys and Girls Club of Central FL Board of Trustees, Orlando Science Center Board of Trustees, Heart of Florida United Way Board of Directors, Community Foundation of Central Florida Board of Directors, University of Central Florida Foundation Board of Trustees,   and Seminole County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

Mr. Alvarez is a Florida Real Estate Broker, a licensed Mortgage Broker, a Certified General Contractor, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from the University of South Florida, and has completed the Harvard Business School’s Owner/President Management Program.