Juan Carlos Zapata (born December 9, 1966), is an American businessman, politician and the owner of Zapata Consulting. Founded in 2004, Zapata Consulting focuses on assisting clients in building strong relationships with public officials and community stakeholders, identifying and pursuing business opportunities, and developing strategies to strengthen a company's brand and market position. Prior to the company's inception, Mr. Zapata was involved in importing seafood, real estate and other business ventures. He also has a strong background in non-profit management.