First Origin Mortgage Lenders celebrated the opening of their new office at 14100 Palmetto Frontage Road on Oct. 25 with a ribbon cutting. The two-decades old business is growing and needed a larger space. President and Chief Executive Officer Ray Palacios and Vice President of Operations Yaimet Palacios, who are married, were joined by employees, friends and relatives.
“We could not have gotten to where we are today without every single person in this room,” Ray Palacios said.
Economic Development Committee Chair Matthew Casamayor said, “Ray and everybody here at First Origin has been putting their whole heart and soul into Miami Lakes.”
The couple were praised for their dedication to the town, their business, and the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce, where Ray serves on the Young Professionals Committee.
“They love Miami Lakes and have done great here,” said Rudy Blanco, legal counsel for the Chamber.
From left: Economic Development Committee Chair Matthew Casamayor; Ivette Perez; Dalia De Paz; Tico Casamayor, president of public relations, Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce, who provided the photo; Myrna Palacios, Ray’s step mother; Jordan Palacios, a son; Ernesto Palacios, Ray’s father; Cristina Del Calvo; Yaimet and Ray Palacios; Edward Sanchez; Ana Fernandez; Edward Martinez; Austin Palacios, a son; Emma Castillo, Ray’s mother; Rudy Blanco, legal counsel Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce; Osmani Iser; Humberto Garciga; Raul Alvarez; Christopher Rodriguez; Diego Rivera and former Mayor Manny Cid.