Joseph Semprevivo Explained

Joseph Semprevivo is an American business executive who founded Joseph's Lite Cookies, an international food product company.[1] [2] [3] [4] He is also the author of Madness, Miracles, Millions, the story of his family's success.[5]

Semprevivo has appeared on Fox News and Fox Business to discuss tax policy.[6] [7] He is also a regular op-ed columnist and his writings have appeared in the Wall Street Journal and the Washington Examiner.[8] [9] [10] In March 2019, Semprevivo testified before the U.S. Congress about social security.[11]

Joseph Semprevivo is a member of the Job Creators Network.[12]

Personal life

Semprevivo is the son of Lawrence and Jo-Marie Semprevivo. Before he was born, Semprevivo's father nearly lost his arm in a printing press machine accident, which disabled him and impoverished the family.[3] At age nine, Semprevivo was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. This disease eventually inspired him to launch Joseph's Lite Cookies.[3] [13]

At age 17, Semprevivo was presented the American Success Award by President George H.W. Bush in a White House ceremony.[14] Semprevivo graduated first in his class at Florida International University, receiving The Directors Award, The Best Student Award and The Leadership Award.[15]

Semprevivo was appointed by Governor Richardson and Governor Martinez to be Economic Development Commissioner for the State of New Mexico. He served in the role for 12 years.[16]

In 2004, Joseph's Lite Cookies received the New Mexico Governor's VIVA (Vision, Investment, Vitality, Action) Award as well as the American Tasting Institute Award, Quality Hero Award, and the Superior Product Award.[17] That same year, Semprevivo was awarded the Best Executive award from the Stevie Awards.[18]

In 2013, Semprevivo and his father published Madness, Miracles, Millions. He is married with eight children.[19]

Education and professional life

Semprevivo received a Bachelors of Business Administration from New Mexico State University,[20] as well as a Masters of Science in International Real Estate from Florida International University.[21] On top of his cookie business, Semprevivo is also a professor of finance, real estate, and insurance[22] at Indian River State College.[23]

Joseph's Lite Cookies

Joseph's Lite Cookies bakes more than 12 million sugar-free cookies a day. The company also produces sugar-free pancake syrup and other food products.[1] The cookies became a regularly scheduled item on QVC for six consecutive years.[24] [25] His first day on air, Semprevivo sold 3.6 million cookies.[26]

Awards

Semprevivo has won several awards for Madness, Miracles, Millions, including:

Notes and References

  1. News: How 23 young millionaires built their empires. 2005-11-08. msnbc.com. 2018-08-27. en.
  2. Web site: Governor Scott Recognizes Joseph’s Lite Cookies with Governor’s Business Ambassador Award. www.floridajobs.org. 2018-08-27.
  3. Web site: One-on-one with Joseph Semprevivo. Writer. Jessica Dyer Journal Staff. www.abqjournal.com. en-US. 2018-08-27.
  4. Web site: Joseph Semprevivo - A Better Way. CNBC. 2018-08-27.
  5. Book: results, search. Madness, Miracles, Millions. Semprevivo. Lawrence. 2013-10-15. Tate Publishing. 9781622958818. Mustang, Okla.. English.
  6. Web site: Cookie business CEO says small businesses need tax cuts. 2017-09-29. Fox News. en-US. 2018-08-27.
  7. News: Small business owners praise GOP tax bill. 2017-12-20. Fox Business. 2018-08-27. en-US.
  8. Web site: Those tax savings aren't 'crumbs.' Just ask my employees. 2018-02-05. Washington Examiner. en. 2019-04-12.
  9. News: Tax Reform Isn’t Only for Big Business. Semprevivo. Joseph. 2018-03-07. Wall Street Journal. 2018-08-27. en-US. 0099-9660.
  10. News: My Turn: Joseph Semprevivo: Economy roar when small businesses thrive. Semprevivo. Joseph. providencejournal.com. 2018-08-27. en.
  11. Web site: Joseph Semprevivo Testimony. House Ways and Means Committee.
  12. Web site: Job Creators Network Foundation About. Job Creators Network Foundation. en. 2019-06-18.
  13. Web site: Diabetes pushed Deming entrepreneur to build multimillion dollar cookie company. Albuquerque Business First. 2018-08-27.
  14. Web site: 2005 DA: Joseph Semprevivo (’98) NMSU College of Business New Mexico State University. business.nmsu.edu. 2019-04-12.
  15. Web site: Sweet cravings, real estate lessons fuel success for Joseph’s Cookies. Corzo. Cynthia. 2016-02-25. FIU News. 2019-04-18.
  16. Web site: Five Year Plan for Strategic economic Growth & Diversification. Governor of New Mexico.
  17. Web site: 2005 DA: Joseph Semprevivo (’98) NMSU College of Business New Mexico State University. business.nmsu.edu. 2019-04-12.
  18. Web site: Joseph's Lite Cookies Stevie Awards. stevieawards.com. 2019-04-18.
  19. Web site: Joseph Semprevivo bio. House Ways and Means Committee.
  20. Web site: 2005 DA: Joseph Semprevivo (’98) NMSU College of Business New Mexico State University. business.nmsu.edu. en. 2018-10-16.
  21. News: Life’s cravings, and FIU real estate lessons, fuel success for Joseph’s Cookies.. 2016-02-11. BizNews. 2018-10-16. en-us.
  22. Web site: My Turn: Joseph Semprevivo: Economy roar when small businesses thrive. Semprevivo. Joseph. providencejournal.com. en. 2019-04-12.
  23. Web site: Joseph Semprevivo at Indian River State College - RateMyProfessors.com. www.ratemyprofessors.com. 2018-10-16.
  24. Web site: Joseph Semprevivo – one smart cookie. en. 2018-08-27.
  25. Web site: No Sugar, Yes Flavor: How Joseph’s Cookies Have Sold Their Millions – DC Life Magazine. dclifemagazine.com. en-US. 2018-08-27.
  26. News: Life’s cravings, and FIU real estate lessons, fuel success for Joseph’s Cookies.. 2016-02-11. BizNews. 2018-08-27. en-us.
  27. Web site: Authors Joseph Semprevivo Archive Post Hill Press. posthillpress.com. 2019-06-18.
  28. Web site: Book review of Madness, Miracles, Millions. Favorite. Jack Magnus for Readers'. 2014-10-13. Readers' Favorite. en. 2019-06-18.
  29. Web site: 9th Annual Finalists National Indie Excellence Awards California. Home National Indie Excellence Awards California. en. 2019-06-18.
  30. Web site: Next Generation Indie Book Awards. Awards. Next Generation Indie Book. indiebookawards.com. en. 2019-06-18.

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