Johnny Marines

Johnny Marines
Website http://www.romeosantosonline.com

Johnny Marines an American music executive from the Lower East Side of New York City whose clients include the Latin American group Aventura and Romeo Santos.

Biography

He is of Dominican descent and went to Seward Park Campus

Music career

Johnny met Romeo, lead singer/songwriter and co-producer of Aventura, in 2002 and initially performed security functions for them. A trust developed between the two, and in 2003 Johnny became the group’s personal manager. Largely due to Johnny’s efforts, Aventura in its storied career amassed a Latin Grammy nomination in 2007 for the album K.O.B. Live, over 25 Premio Lo Nuestro Awards, over 20 Latin Billboard Music Awards, over 15 Premio Juventud Awards, and an MTV VMA for Latin Artist of the Year. Romeo Santos launched his solo career in 2011, with the critically acclaimed "Formula Vol. 1", which is multi-platinum and had five #1 hits (the first artist do to so in nearly 16 years). Romeo won the Billboard Award for the Latin Album of the year, MTV VMA Award as Best Latino Music Artist, 2 Premio Juventud Awards, 3 Latin Billboard Awards including Album of the Year, and was nominated for an Alma Award as Favorite Male Music Artist and an American Grammy for Best Tropical Album. His Formula Vol. 1 Tour was sold out domestically and internationally, visiting over 60 cities and 3 sold out shows at the World’s Most Famous Arena, Madison Square Garden, with the production of a DVD reliving this moment in history, "The King Stays King" on sale. In September 2013, Romeo and Johnny were invited to the White House for the Musica Latina event in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. In February 2014, Romeo released his second solo album, “Formula Vol. 2”, which is certified diamond, has won 3 Soberano Awards, 5 Premio Juventud Awards, 9 Premio lo Nuestro Awards, had a record-breaking 21 nominations for the Latin Billboard Awards, taking home 10 of them, and has won the 2015 and 2016 American Billboard Award for Top Latin Artist. The first leg of his Formula Vol. 2 World Tour was sold out, including two historic nights at Yankee Stadium, making him the first Latin artist to ever headline and sell out a show at the world's most prestigious ballpark, joining the ranks of Madonna and Paul McCartney on the very short list of solo artists to ever achieve such a feat. And in 2015, Santos’ global appeal has reached an unparalleled level, selling out stadiums across the world from the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Colombia, and Argentina, to Spain and across Europe.

From June 2016 until July 2017, Johnny was the President of Roc Nation Latin, a newly formed division within the company. In this capacity, Johnny managed the day-to-day operations of the division and was tasked with scouting and retaining top talent.

In July 2017, Romeo released his third solo album, “Golden”, which is already multi-platinum and has 2 #1 hits. With these #1 songs, Romeo Santos leads all Latin artists with the most number one hits this decade. The success of Marines' work ethic can be measured by Aventura’s and Romeo Santos' spectacular growth, which continues to extend into new markets today, far from his humble South Bronx roots.

Entrepreneurship

Johnny owns several organic delis that service the people of the Lower East Side of Manhattan and is a principal business partner with key investments in several restaurants and nightlife establishments in New Jersey.

Police career

Johnny attended John Jay College School of Criminal Justice until he was recruited by the NYPD on August 30, 1993 for his work as an undergraduate. In March 1994 Johnny graduated from the New York Police Academy in the top 10% of his class foreshadowing his future success as a New York Police officer. In March 2003, Johnny was promoted to the rank of sergeant, the rank which he retained until he retired from the force in February 2009. During his tenure as a police officer, which included the height of the crack epidemic in the 1990s, Johnny made and assisted in more than 1,000 arrests. Throughout his career as a public servant for the City of New York, Johnny was assigned to various commands. He worked out of the 13th Precinct from 1994 through 2003, as a supervisor at the 33rd Precinct in Washington Heights from 2003–2004; he was subsequently assigned to Manhattan North Grand Larceny as Supervisor from 2004–2007 and later a supervisor in Astoria, Queens at the 114th Precinct. During his tenure on the force, Marines was awarded 12 Excellent Police Duty medals as well as 4 Meritorious Police Duty medals for 4 separate Bribery arrests.[1]

Philanthropy

Despite all of his success, Johnny Marines has not forgotten his humble roots. Johnny has dedicated a large portion of his time, effort and resources to giving back to his community. In conjunction with Aventura and Romeo Santos, Marines has co-funded toy drives in New York and the Dominican Republic; he has donated turkeys for hundreds of needy families during the holidays; several times a year, Johnny and his mother ship barrels of food to the Dominican Republic and school supplies to low income families; and he has helped coordinate Romeo’s hospital visits to sick children throughout the Metropolitan Area. Also, Johnny has helped to fund and to create a non-profit, Lower East Side Sports Academy, in the Lower East Side of Manhattan which has joined up with the NYC Police Athletic League and has over 300 children participating every summer. Johnny established the Johnny Marines Blessings Foundation, which aims to foster, support, and fund educational advancement initiatives within New York City.

Awards and Recognitions

Johnny was received as a guest speaker for young Latinos at Harvard’s prestigious Latino Leadership Initiative, where he interacted with rising Latino leaders from all over the country and spoke about the importance of perseverance especially when adversity hits. Johnny spoke at Harvard in 2011, 2012, and 2013.[2] Johnny has also been received as a guest speaker at Columbia University, Lehman College, and in September 2012 at Syracuse University. In 2012 Marines was interviewed to be a part of the "Famosos" section of About.com's celebrity section.[3] Johnny was a keynote panelist at the 8th annual National Dominican Student Conference at Harvard University in April 2014. On May 5, 2014 Johnny sat on a panel of judges for the Annual Congressional Art Competition in New York for high school student artists. On December 23, 2014, Johnny Marines was accompanied by all-star New York Yankees pitcher, Dellin Betances, for Johnny's annual toy giveaway in New York City.[4] Johnny was named a "Top Latin Player" by Billboard in August 2015 for his continued success in managing Romeo Santos [5]

Achievement Awards

  • In 2009, Johnny received the Key to the City of Houston and was named an Honorary Citizen and a Good-will Ambassador to the City of Houston by Mayor Bill White
  • In October 2009, Johnny received a Resolution from the Newark Municipal Council
  • Also, in October 2009 Johnny received a Hispanic Heritage Award from the Hispanic Society and the New York Dominican Officers' Organization
  • In January 2010 Johnny received a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition by Congressman Charles Rangel
  • In January 2011, Johnny received a Senate Resolution by the State of New Jersey presented by State Senator Teresa Ruiz
  • Also, in January 2011 Johnny received a Resolution by the Newark Municipal Council
  • In March 2012, Johnny received the Key to City of Cambridge, MA and a Resolution by the Cambridge City Council and Mayor Henrietta Davis
  • In May 2012, Johnny was inducted as a member of the Allan Houston Father's Celebrity Circle which desires to equip, teach, train, and inspire a stronger family unit
  • In October 2012, Johnny was honored with the "El Award" from El Diario La Prensa
  • On February 19, 2013 Johnny was awarded a City Council Citation for the City of New York by Council Member Fernando Cabrera
  • Johnny served on a panel for the Billboard Latin Music Conference and Awards on April 23, 2013
  • On May 2, 2013, Johnny received the First Annual "Outstanding Leadership Award" by Harvard University's Dominican Students Association [6]
  • In August 2013, Johnny received the "Entertainment Award" at the Dominican American Breakfast
  • On May 5, 2014, Johnny was awarded the Proclamation "A day in honor of Johnny Marines", by US Congressman, Charles B. Rangel
  • On May 23, 2014, Johnny received a Certificate of Recognition by the City of Los Angeles Mayor, Eric Garcetti
  • On May 23, 2014, Johnny received a Certificate of Recognition by California Assemblyman, Curt Hagman, of the 55th District
  • On May 23, 2014, Johnny received a Certificate of Congressional recognition by California State Congressman, Ed Royce, of the 39th District
  • On May 23, 2014, Johnny received a Commendation by County of Los Angeles Supervisor, Gloria Molina, of the 1st District
  • On May 23, 2014, Johnny received a Certificate of Special Recognition by California State Councilman, Brian Gutierrez
  • On July 11, 2014, Johnny received a Certificate of Recognition by State of New York Governor, Andrew Cuomo
  • On July 11, 2014, Johnny was presented with a Citation of Merit by Bronx Borough President, Ruben Diaz Jr.
  • On July 12, 2014, Johnny was presented a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition by US Congressman, Charles Rangel
  • On July 30, 2014, Johnny was presented a Resolution from the City of Los Angeles, by Mayor Eric Garcetti
  • On October 26, 2014, Johnny received the Dominican American National Foundation Achievement Award in Miami, Florida
  • On December 6, 2014, Johnny was the recipient of the "Pino Serrano foundation Internacional Award 2014" [7]
  • On February 21, 2015, Johnny was presented with a resolution from the California State Assembly by the Honorable Roger Hernandez
  • On July 12, 2015, Johnny received a citation from the City of Brooklyn by Borough President Eric Adams
  • On August 22, 2015, the City of Miami declared it Johnny Marines Day in observance of Johnny's continued commitment to the Latino community
  • On October 16, 2015, Johnny participated on the Manager's Panel at the Revolt Music Conference
  • On December 22, 2015 Johnny received a Certificate of Recognition from the City of New York, by Mayor Bill de Blasio
  • On February 6, 2016 Johnny was awarded a Proclamation by New York Senator Adriano Espaillat
  • On March 28, 2016 Johnny received a Certificate of Recognition by The Mayor of Patterson NJ Jose Torres
  • On July 27, 2017 Johnny received a Congressional Record by Representative Tony Cardenas of California [8]
  • On September 9, 2018 Johnny received a California State Resolution by the Honorable Ricardo Lara, 33rd Senatorial District

Notes

  1. ↑ LES Sports Academy Back to School Basketball Tournament and School Supplies Giveaway http://www.mannyzoom.com/fotos-reparticion-de-utiles-escolares-con-johnny-marines/
  2. ↑ Villegas, Crystal. "Director musical de Aventura habló en Harvard sobre su vida y experiencia". PrimeroMomento.com. July 3, 2012. http://primermomento.com/?p=145911%5Bpermanent+dead+link%5D
  3. ↑ Rodriguez, Madelyn. "Johnny Marines de la música a la filantropía" About.com. April 21, 2012. http://famosos.about.com/od/generosos/a/Johnny-Marines-De-La-M-Usica-A-La-Filantrop-Ia.htm
  4. ↑ "betances se disfraza de papa noel" ESPN Deportes. December 23, 2014. http://www.espndeportes.com/news/story/_/id/2261743/betances-se-disfraza-de-papa-noel
  5. ↑ "Billboard's Latin Power Players List's Top Managers Dish on the Meaning of Power" Billboard. August 4, 2015. http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/latin/6655632/latin-power-players-top-managers-on-meaning-of-power
  6. ↑ "Manager of Romeo Santos Honored at Harvard." El Mundo Boston. May 16, 2013. http://issuu.com/elmundoboston/docs/2120-em051613/5
  7. ↑ http://remolacha.net/2014/12/pino-serrano-awards-2014-premios-otorgan-a-personas-de-origen-de-la-region-del-cibao.html
  8. ↑ https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record/2017/7/27/extensions-of-remarks-section/article/e1069-2?r=19

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