Jose Montez
J
ose Montez, Gilroy Businessman, came
to the United States when he was
21 years old. Although a successful
business owner in Mexico, he worked,
studied and struggled in the US. Today, he
is a partner in a machine shop that pro-
duces prototypes for electronics, industrial
and health care clients; owns a property
management company managed by his
wife, Anna; and oversees several real
estate holdings categorized as long term,
aggressive or conservative. One of his
long-term investments is the Hall’s building
on the corner of Sixth and Monterey in
downtown Gilroy. In the near future this
project will accommodate three rental units
upstairs and a restaurant downstairs. Two-
and-half years into this project, earthquake
upgrades, permits, vandalism and con-
struction issues delayed his progress much
longer than anticipated. He believes Gilroy
has turned the corner to a more prosperous
and vibrant downtown. Jose’s expertise has
taken him on consulting ventures to China,
South America and Mexico.
Jose has a degree from San Jose State
University. In 2006 he survived a brain
tumor. He and Anna live in rural Gilroy
where they raised their five kids. His old-
est son works in his property management
company, two girls attend Santa Clara
University, another girl will soon graduate
from GECA...and three of the five kids are
accomplished Mariachi performers!
“I always said, our downtown is the heart
of our community, our downtown identifies
who we are as a community. I will never
give up on doing my part in making our
downtown better. Our downtown has been
able to maintain its originality and great
character, it offers tremendous opportunities
for investors and business owners. We
need to work together. We have a
unique Gourmet Alley that offers endless
possibilities for creative business people.”
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GILROY • MORGAN HILL • SAN MARTIN
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2017
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