For over two decades, Gumaro Vega built Los Pumas Concrete on the principles of honesty, hard work, and grit in Middle Tennessee. He poured driveways, patios, and slabs with his own hands. He built relationships with clients who trusted him. He earned a reputation as a reliable, hardworking contractor.

But as his company grew, Gumaro became obsessed with a problem that most contractors ignored: the Tennessee Standard.

Everywhere he looked, he saw weak PSI mixes, wire mesh instead of rebar, and concrete that failed prematurely. He saw homeowners frustrated with cracking driveways after just a few years. Developers settling for "good enough." Builders accepting mediocrity because "that's just how it's done here."

Gumaro refused to accept it.

He knew Tennessee deserved better. He knew his clients deserved better. And he knew that to truly change the game, he needed more than hard work—he needed a blueprint from the world's most disciplined construction practices.

He needed California standards.

So Gumaro made the boldest decision a contractor can make: a complete operational overhaul.

He didn't just tweak his processes or add a new service. He committed to rebuilding his entire company from the ground up—even if it meant sacrificing short-term profits, losing clients who didn't understand, and risking everything he'd built over 20 years.

Most contractors wouldn't dare. Gumaro didn't hesitate.

Gumaro invested in:

New equipment that met California standards—including a concrete pump truck to protect every prepared base from heavy truck damage

Premium materials sourced for quality, not cost

The Los Pumas Boot Camp—an intensive retraining program where every crew member learned to master California-level concrete finishing

The Puma Structural Integrity Protocol (PSIP)—a proprietary system that ensures every pour meets standards most Tennessee contractors don't even know exist

But Gumaro knew he couldn't do it alone. To execute his vision, he needed someone who had lived and breathed California concrete at the highest level.

He needed Carlos Reyes—one of the pioneers of the California Sand Finish who helped develop the technique nearly 30 years ago alongside his brother Ruben Jimenez at Architectural Foamstone. Carlos later founded Suite Renovation, a building maintenance and general contracting firm that served high-profile clients including Kim Kardashian's Skims, Kanye West's Yeezy brand, and other A-list clients in entertainment. After successfully selling his company, Carlos moved to Tennessee with one mission: prove that Nashville could have world-class concrete.

Gumaro brought Carlos on as his advisor and Operations & Marketing Architect—the strategic mind who would help transform Los Pumas from a traditional contractor into a concrete design powerhouse.

Together, they created something Tennessee had never seen: a concrete company that operates with California-level precision, structural integrity, and aesthetic perfection.

Today, Gumaro leads a team that doesn't just pour concrete—they engineer trust, longevity, and beauty into every project. His commitment to excellence isn't just a business strategy; it's a promise to every client that their investment will stand the test of time.

"We're not just pouring concrete. We're building legacies." — Gumaro Vega