SantaAnaLLC is a United States Limited Liability Company established in 2021 by Salvadoran-American pastor and entrepreneur René Wilfredo Solis Acevedo. Drawing inspiration from its founder’s hometown of Santa Ana, El Salvador, the company was created to construct a global commercial bridge in the realm of import and export logistics, integrating profitability, operational excellence, and social impact.
Today, we serve as a direct principal in the global trading of commodities, structured energy and infrastructure projects, and develop comprehensive real estate investments. With an operational presence in 14 countries spanning the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia, we integrate:
Origin Certified producers of sugar, rice, coffee, oils, and minerals.
Finance SBLC/BG instruments are issued exclusively by the top 25 banks in the United States and Europe.
Logistics: Door-to-port solutions DDPUSA with premier forwarders.
Social Impact: Reinvestment of profits into quality housing, agricultural microcredit, and educational initiatives.
Our mission is to link capital, products, and knowledge to transform communities through ethical supply chains. Guided by the principles of Faith, Integrity, Excellence, Service, Innovation, and Social Impact, we integrate business acumen with a sincere dedication to the human and economic development of the regions in which we operate.
Connecting Global Expertise and Investment
Santa Ana LLC is dedicated to fostering international partnerships by uniting financial resources with expert insights. Our commitment to collaboration, innovation, and growth guides every endeavor, ensuring sustainable impact and shared success worldwide.
Bridging Continents Through Capital and Knowledge
Meet the dedicated experts driving our global partnerships forward.
RENÉ SOLIS ACEVEDO
CEO & FOUNDER OF SANTA ANA LLC
Originally from El Salvador and residing in California, United States, for more than 40 years, René Solís Acevedo is a seasoned entrepreneur with
an outstanding career spanning over 45 years in the real estate sector, where he became a recognized leader in property development and
investment. His strategic vision and ability to build alliances laid the foundation for his later entry into the world of international commodities
trading.
In the post-pandemic era, recognizing the growing need for access to essential raw materials in emerging markets across Africa, South America,
and Asia, René founded Santa Ana LLC, named in honor of his hometown in El Salvador, a city renowned for its coffee tradition and tourism. Under
his leadership, the company has rapidly grown, establishing itself as a trusted trading partner that acts as a bridge between global producers and
buyers, ensuring secure, transparent, and fair business operations.
Throughout his career, René has not only fostered international business but has also remained deeply committed to the economic and social
development of his hometown, supporting initiatives that contribute to local progress. His extensive network of strategic alliances in the United
States, Latin America, Europe, Africa, and Asia has positioned Santa Ana LLC as a key player in the global trade of sugar, vegetable oils, grains,
coffee, metals, and other essential commodities.
Today, as CEO and Authorized Signatory, René Solís Acevedo leads Santa Ana LLC with a philosophy rooted in integrity, trust, and social
responsibility, driving business initiatives that seek not only profitability but also the creation of long-term, sustainable commercial relationships.
YAIZA LOPEZ
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (COO)
Yaiza López is an experienced executive who, as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Santa Ana LLC, brings a strategic vision and deep expertise in the commodities sector to optimize daily operations and align the company’s resources with its goals for financial stability and growth.
With a solid track record in the negotiation, analysis, and management of essential raw materials, Yaiza has built her experience in key sectors such as energy (crude oil, natural gas), agriculture (corn, soy, coffee, sugar, cocoa), and metals & minerals (gold, copper, silver, lithium). Her career has allowed her to work closely with major financial markets and futures exchanges, including the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), the London Metal Exchange (LME), and the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX), giving her an advanced understanding of global supply and demand dynamics.
As COO at Santa Ana LLC, Yaiza López is responsible for:
Process Supervision and Optimization: She leads operations and sales with a focus on excellence, ensuring that all processes, from product sourcing to final distribution, are executed with maximum efficiency and effectiveness. Her objective is to ensure the viability and sustainability of each transaction, paying close attention to quality and contract fulfillment.
Supply Chain Management: Her role is fundamental to the efficient management of the company’s global supply chain, coordinating production, transportation, and delivery logistics in a volatile and dynamic market.
Strategy Implementation: She is responsible for translating the CEO’s strategic vision into concrete and successful operational actions. Her leadership is key to positioning Santa Ana LLC as a strategic partner in international commodity trade by unlocking opportunities and ensuring reliability in every delivery.
Analysis and Continuous Improvement: She uses her deep market knowledge to analyze metrics and propose continuous improvements that optimize operational performance and contribute directly to the company’s financial success and sustained growth.
Her commitment to transparency and building long-term relationships with clients and suppliers is a cornerstone of her management approach. Yaiza López’s experience is an invaluable asset that drives Santa Ana LLC toward achieving its goals in the competitive landscape of international trade.
JIMMY E CANDELL RUBIRA
VICE PRESIDENT OF INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION
An accomplished Ecuadorian executive based in Latin America, Jimmy helps lead the international expansion of Santa Ana LLC as part of a coordinated senior leadership team.
With nearly two decades at the intersection of international public relations, senior advisory to lawmakers, top business and diplomatic leaders, cross-border trade, real estate development, and marketing, he builds high-trust corridors that align sourcing, compliance (ICC/UCP), logistics, financing, and delivery across the Americas, the Caribbean, Europe, MENA, and Asia.
Previously, Jimmy spent a decade as president of a major real estate firm in Ecuador, overseeing construction and property projects from start to finish—a foundation that now translates into disciplined project management, stakeholder alignment, and risk control in structured trade.
As a published author, he brings narrative clarity to complex negotiations and board-level communications.
Colleagues and partners know him as a bridge-builder with integrity, calm under pressure, and relentless focus on deadlines, documentation, and timely results.
Multilingual advantage: Native Spanish; advanced English and Portuguese; practical Italian and Arabic—an asset for relationship-building and negotiation across regions.
Core Strengths:
Market Entry & Partnerships: LATAM ↔ U.S./EU/MENA/Asia; channel development, JV/alliances design, due diligence.
Structured Trade & Compliance: contract governance, third-party inspections, SBLC/MT103 workflows; audit-ready processes.
Supply Chain Orchestration: sugar (ICUMSA 45), vegetable oils, grains, coffee, and industrial inputs; schedule discipline and reliability.
Strategic Communications: senior stakeholder management (public/private), issue framing, and reputation leadership.
Team Leadership: expansion achieved through cross-functional teams—never as a solo act.
Positive Leadership Trait: Integrity with follow-through—clear promises, measurable milestones, and transparent reporting.