Arom Burgueno

Arom Burgueno is a Knights of Columbus field agent with the Raso Agency. Arom started his career with the Knights of Columbus in Sioux Falls, South Dakota with the Beebe Agency in May of 2023.  He was the first bilingual agent in South Dakota speaking both Spanish and English – the former is his native tongue. taught to him by his parents who are both from Mexico. Additionally, Arom has been a Knight of Columbus since 2015, and he received his Fourth Degree in January of 2024.

Originally from Santa Ana, California, Arom moved to Arizona in September of 2001, and he considers this great state his home. He holds two associate degrees from Yavapai Community College in arts and in science. He also spent three years as a seminarian for the Diocese of Phoenix and earned his BA in Philosophy at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary in Denver, Colorado. Upon leaving seminary, he pursued his master’s in education through the University of Notre Dame’s ACE Fellowship Program. In all, he spent four years teaching in elementary schools in Arizona, Texas, and South Dakota.

After teaching, he decided to shift his focus to teaching in a different capacity. He spent one year working at Globe Life Family Heritage educating families on the importance of supplemental insurance. Since his faith has always been a cornerstone in his life, he decided to join the Knights of Columbus after a friend and fellow field agent presented the opportunity to him in South Dakota. Arom has mentioned that he enjoys working as a field agent for the Knights of Columbus because he does not have to compromise his faith as he helps to protect families in the Verde Valley and the surrounding towns of Central Arizona.

He is currently working on his Fraternal Insurance Counselor (FIC) certification and his goal is to earn his Investment Advisor Representative (IAR) certification in 8 months or less.

In his free time, Arom enjoys working out outdoors, discovering new trails to hike in the Verde Valley, playing board games, cooking, and hanging out with friends and family.