Reinaldo R Lopez
Founder / Chair Arts and Dreams Foundation
Professional Biography
Reinaldo R. Lopez, professionally known as Pachy Lopez, brings over three decades of distinguished experience in the entertainment industry, business development, and entrepreneurial leadership to his role as co-founder of Arts and Dreams Foundation.
Mr. Lopez earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Arts and Mass Communications from Florida International University in 1997. He holds professional licenses as a Florida Property Manager and Insurance Agent (License 214), demonstrating his diverse expertise across multiple sectors.
Entertainment Industry Leadership
Throughout a prolific 30-year career, Mr. Lopez established himself as an accomplished songwriter and creative professional within the Latin music industry. His extensive portfolio includes partnerships with premier international publishing houses, including Sony Music Publishing, Peer Music International, BMG Music, Universal Music Publishing Group, and Warner Chappell Music.
Mr. Lopez's compositions have been recorded by internationally renowned artists including Marc Anthony, Gente de Zona, Willy Chirino, Luis Enrique, Jerry Rivera, Victor Manuelle, Alejandra Guzmán, and Yuri, among others. His exceptional contributions to the music industry earned him a Latin Grammy nomination and multiple publishing honors, including the prestigious Sony ATV Publishing Award.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Leveraging his extensive industry relationships and creative expertise, Mr. Lopez co-founded Red Door Productions in 2016 alongside fellow songwriter and colleague Jossel Calveiro. Under his leadership, Red Door Productions developed into a successful production company specializing in concert promotion and corporate event management, serving clients throughout the entertainment and corporate sectors. He is also owner and president of Primus Media Production, a digital media agency established in Miami, and operating globally.
Philanthropic Leadership
Following his retirement from active songwriting in 2022, Mr. Lopez redirected his professional focus toward social impact and community transformation. In 2026, in partnership with Sonya Smith, he founded Arts and Dreams Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming lives through the integration of creative arts and comprehensive holistic care.
Through Arts and Dreams Foundation, Mr. Lopez channels his decades of industry experience, creative insight, and business acumen into developing innovative programs that empower individuals to overcome challenges and build sustainable, purposeful futures. His unique combination of artistic sensibility, entrepreneurial vision, and commitment to social impact positions him as a transformative leader in the nonprofit sector.
Mr. Lopez's career exemplifies the powerful intersection of creative excellence, business innovation, and philanthropic commitment, demonstrating how industry expertise can be leveraged to create meaningful social change and opportunity for underserved communities.
Current Position: Co-Founder, Arts and Dreams Foundation
Education: Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Arts and Mass Communications, Florida International University (1997)
Professional Licenses: Florida Licensed Property Manager | Insurance Agent License #214
Notable Achievements:
Latin Grammy Nominee
Sony ATV Publishing Award Recipient
30+ Year Career in Music Publishing and Songwriting
Co-Founder, Red Door Productions (2016)
Compositions Recorded by Major International Artists