Luis E. Torrado and Torrado Construction.

Luis, a North Philadelphia native, grew-up in the tight-knit Spring Garden neighborhood of Philadelphia with his parents that made their way from Puerto Rico in the 1950s. He was raised on an unwavering work ethic and the American Dream. This pushed Luis to pursue contracting and to build-up the city and community that he is so deeply rooted. This drive allowed Luis to grow Torrado Construction from humble beginnings to the multi-disciplined contracting firm of today.

Through Luis’s hard work, leadership, and determination, Torrado Construction, has grown into a business that is exciting andopportunity rich. It is Luis’ love of Philadelphia and sense of responsibility to community that drives this success and has cemented Torrado’s mission; Look forward, but always remember how you got to the now. With the hope that others might prosper, this mission often leads to worthwhile community projects that help inspire both the giver and recipient.

Luis attended the Community College of Philadelphia before transferring to Temple University’s School of Architecture, followed by Drexel University for Construction Management. Most recently Luis is proud to be part of a growing alumni in the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program, a selective and rigorous 10-week owners’ program with curriculum from Babson College.