Arturo Gomez
CEO
Arturo Gomez added to his stable of entrepreneurial endeavors with the simultaneous launch and creation of Triumph Jets and Next Level Tix in October, 2018, both subsidiary companies of Big Game Air, which he co-founded in August, 2017. Renowned for his imprint in the hospitality industry, Gomez continues to be an industry leader in Chicago’s incredibly competitive hospitality landscape.
The two newly-formed companies arose from a need Gomez immediately recognized with the launch of Big Game Air, a company he created honing his business vision and passion for sports. Triumph Jets and Next Level Tix broadens Big Game Air’s market reach, offering business and leisure travel for corporations and high-net worth individuals while Next Level Tix places focus on premium tickets and access to concerts, theatre and sporting event while additionally offering ground and air accommodations.
Gomez’s operational and marketing expertise, industry acumen and dedication and drive for success have made him one of the most respected professionals in Chicago’s hospitality industry. His ability to identify talent and create solid teams has enabled long-term sustained growth for his ventures. At the forefront of his profitable business partnerships and admired employee relations are highly-effective leadership abilities and customer connections that have placed his projects at the top of a very short list of consumer and media favorites.
Born and raised in Lansing, Michigan, Gomez attended the University of Michigan where he majored in biology and Latin American studies. Upon moving to Chicago in 1997, he started his career in the Chicago hospitality industry. With a passion for providing superior customer service experiences, he worked his way to become a nightclub general manager and in 2002, teamed up with two other industry professionals and together launched Rockit Ranch Productions, a Chicago-based restaurant and nightlife development and management company. Since its debut, Rockit Ranch has developed into seven unique venues with a team of more than 750 employees.
For nearly two decades Gomez has been an industry leader in business development and leads from a foundation that the guest experience is paramount. It is this belief which motivates his companies to deliver an elevated and memorable entertainment experience through innovative products with top level service.